Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-03-11

reached The drivers voice grew louder
in expostuls,ions with the horses Our
speed gradually became slower, and Oh
my looking out to ascertain the reas,m, my
companion informed me We were ascend
ing hill. The sharp crack OF The whip
repeated themselves among the surrounds
ing ridges The summit VI ssreached, and
We commenced the descent. The heavy
coach now relied ON with hardly sn effort
from the horses. Relieved of their draw
back, they became caPrici~us, then the
brake gave way, and il required all The
drivers skill 20 keep them from dashing
of in mad race. | wss about to question
the rapidi,y Of our desceht. when, with n
sudden lurci the coach overturned,
When became Conscious, | heard the
driver ai the coach door enquinng if i
was hurt.
MOL murmured, scrambiing out, phere
is Nrs. Herbert.
She j. SAT-.
Where are the hor.es?
sTipv are oil sir Snapped the harness
before lad time tn pick myself mp snd
stop EN-. and the next in Is two miles
from here. You viii have 10 walk, -
there will not be another team along to-
night ..~..:.4
Let us h stem. said Mrs. Herbert. The
Sun ia sinking RAPIDLY. and t will be dark
before We rench the inn
.Heren vour pspe-, s:r, said the erir
+ don't wan'tit.
He thrns, il in his pocket. and. securing
mail lag. remarked, Follow me. III take
the shortest way
Obsaining DER pIrtnanteau:. end o1'r.
ing my arm To Dir. iieroeri, We silently
followed. ffl
How lonely, 'murmured Sirs. Herbert,
cling 'nsing TO ne.
Courage, courage: We will socn arrive
at the ihu
Do not fear. she said; Il am fui. of
courage. an firm in the belief that the
murderer of George will lie discovered =
Something tells me that he cannol escape.
Las, night dreamed--ihat George np-
peared to me, saying Follow me-. And
in NY dream arose and went after him
until We came 10 what seemed TO be n
dark, lonely houte. Enter. be is there
/ e-said, and lwks about 10 enter vixen
awoke
In the dim moonlight | could zee that
her eyes were filed with tears.
You n1'lst not allow such dream: 10
work npon your feelings. Remember
,hev are SIM ly the results Of an overex>
cited mind
1t was So real che said, shuddering
with uncomfortable emotion.
The clleerv Iice of the stranger, sirid>
ing ahead with the guide, hurst into meT>
" fav. .hter, which echoed through the 81
lent woods
" no i. that mann asked Mrs. Herbert,
suddenly. s -.f
4 don't know. hut he is evidently a
light hearted, cleaver fellow. Calm yours
self Mrs. Herbert; everything possible will
he done Ia discover George ASSASSIN; but
I must Tell VOC frankly that think there
is'no hope
She did not reply, and seemed buried
in thought
A Lslr hours walk brought MS 10 tie inn.
small wooden house, picturesque and
covered Nilh ivy. snd surmouni.d With n
cupola. in which hung bell. The lands
lord and his wife were at the door await
ing cur af.ival Our driver hailed him.
He came forward, saving be expected US,
having seen the horses go by.
'Sapper is ready, lie added, leading hei
way into the house; 'and II the lady Your
wife. sir?'
NO
PERHAPS the lady would Ike cup Of
ieaY Your sisier''
.No.'
We can give the lady some mullins,
and-Your ceu.in?'
Bring -s:ae fea and toast
''NiIl your niece have green or black
tea, sir?'
Not my niece Mixed
Perhaps said the lsndlady.' with a
bit of malice at my refusal to satisfy Curl
osity-'perhaps your mother woud like
something warm
Bring US a good supper, said the
stranger.
The voice Of the driver was heard in
the kitchen, calling for something To cal.
The landlord and his wife departed, while
the dsughter. pretty girl of eighteen,
removed Mrs. HERBERT s bonneta and shawl
and minislered To her comfort.
The stranger opened the door ard
stood in The mpon-ight, evidently Cons
The beauties O. the scene.
What Is the meaning of bel up there,
lie Gchru. uUultestbS 'hc iah0iOiu, VIM
was passing, and pointing 10 10 the bell
fry.
III was here when came, and we use
II for various things-prinecpally for rings
ing the cattle home.
'Ah, yes, said the stranger, and the
landlord passed ou.
Mrs Herber, sank wearly into chair.
have presentment of evil she said.
Nv hy?' l asked.
4 know not, but am strangely low
spirited.
What has became ofyoIi boasted cour
sge?' said.
She shook her head sadly,
Gore, | fear; my heart is heavy, and |
feel like one in dream. Why did the
sage break down? There seems TO be
something strange, something mytterieus
IN it all. as IL some invisible Power bad
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