Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-06

the assistance IN my power as soon as L can
find him, continued he as he left them.
To retrace his rou e was an act OF affec-
tion and it was rapidly done but about half
way he met Langly, soaked through, his arm
broken, and rapidly becoming hysterical from
the pain and excitement of the last few min
uteS.
"WilI. | say, old fellow, do not give in
DOW, after winning the victory. Let me help
you along the carriage is near, and We must
find house where we will be attended to. ="
But Wills strength was going, and before
they reached the carriage he was dead
weight in Denton arms, who bravely work
ed and managed to get Langly into the car
riage and having smut the door he drove
the still painting horses slowly along the road.
1t happened to be in the right direction, but
| it was nearly two miles before he reached
any house, and that was just on the outskirts
| of village, as he could see by the lights
| twiukling in the windows
Opening the gates he entered the premises
and drove the carriage up to the door where
he violently rang the bell.
|
who, when she saw Dentons pale face and
sorry figure, gave one yell of dismay. and
rushed into the parlor. crying, 20, massa,
there's ghost at de front doorl Oh heben
-oh-oh-"
''W hat is the matter?" asked the gentle
man addressed as he arose and went toward
the door. ''Ah, sir, what ails you?'' as he
met Gilbert in the hall.
1--WE have met with an accident, sir, and
must claim your hospitality for tonight at
least; my friend is badly hurt. and there are
two ladies in the carriage insensible from the
fright they have undergone .
Carriage Ladies They must be nv
daughters. What is the matter? For heav
ems sake tell me -
In as few words as possible the story was
told, and by the time it was finished the la
dies were recovering, while Langly was moan
ing on the lounge, but being tenderly cared
for by the lady of the house, who shared her
attentions between her daughters and their
rescuers
1t appears the young ladies had gone of
that afternoon to the neighboring village on
a visit to some friends where they had also
received from an &C luaintance quite large
amount of money. The coachman had seen
it, and having all the afternoon to himself
concocted the attack in company with tel
low villain, but they were Unexpectedly
frustrated in their attempt by the Timely
appearance Of our friends.
Nothing could be kinder than the atten-
ton they received and after the excitement
had worn off a little, and Will had fallen in
to quiet sleep, the old gentleman went to
gaze at him, and exclaimed
why, bless my soul Look here, moth.
er; its Will Langley You remember him
don you, girls?''
4 vivid blush on the face of the eldest
not uuobserved By Denton, told that at leas
she remembered him, while the younges
exclaimed, "Of course we do And [ IN ST
glad ne saved US, for now we can nurse hin
ever so much better than if he was stran
ger; can't we, GenIeY'
Another blush from Genie, again noticed
, by Gilbert, was the only answer except sor
of happy light which shone in her eyes. Ant
when he went to bed that night he dreamed
5 about Genie. and thought himself in VIII
: r lace and Genie bending over him so ten
derby and when he got up in the mornin
/ this reflection did not put him in very GOO
4 humor In fact. Denton was already in low
] and becoming jealous of his wounded friend
t At the breakfast table Mr. Denton wa
e formally introduced to the young ladies, the
. the events of the previous evening ha
e made them already well acquainted ant
: Mr.. Vernon insisted that our friends shouI
5 remain at his house at least until Mr.. Lang
n " should have recovered sufficiently to tax
care of himself
, The breakfast through with, Mr.. Verno
a said, Now, Genie. get on your bonnet an
show Mr.. Denton to VIII Aunt Mary, y,wh'
e no doubt, is wondering at his non appear
ance last evening with his carpet bag.
Y The walk to Mrs Campbell was thrOus
e a shady, pleasant road, and our friends di
n not have much to say at frst,cOnfuing then
g selves TO the country and the scenery roun
g about, till the thought of Langley started
sr conversation about him.
r He Is i splendid fellow, SAID GIlber
E, land am sorry that such an accident shou
lie have occurred at the outset of our trip;
d will disappoiut him not little, for he anti
r ipatcd one Of his old time roamings throue
j. the country, about which ! suppose y
ly know his taste
I'd He glanced at her just then, and notic'
m deep blush again overspread her face.
ID OF cour,e do for he and have hi
many "a ride through the country here, al
,k his love of nature has always made the
It rambles most delightful. But those da
he are past now, and will never return agar
u But here We are at Aunt Mary's, and he
90 is the lady herself. Aunt Mary, allow l
n to Introduce Mr. Denton, frierd of Nil
ge who came w n the sound boat instead
mt the train. Mr. Denton, Mrs Campbell.
he Mrs Campbell shook hands with Gilbe
-es and looked in Genie face TO know why W
himself was not there So Genie told b
ow the story of the robbery and accident of w