Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-12-14


continued with some hesitation. and gave
me look which was no difficult matter
to understand.
Certainly, madam, if you desire it;
if I can not forget your face. l will at
least attempt to lose the recollection of
ever seeing it here"
The lady bowed very cold at what 1
considered fine compliment. and pro-
ceeded with my work, satisfied that
suddenly discovered partiality for me had
nothing to do with the visit.
Having succeeded, after much filing
and fitting. in turning the lock. was
seized with curiosity to get glimpse
at the precious contents of the box, and
suddenly raising the lid, discovered a
bundle Of papers and daguerreotype, as
l slowly passed the box to its owner.
She siezed it hurriedly, and placing
the letters and picture in her pocket,
locked the box. and drawing the veil
over her face, pointed to the door. | OPEN
ed it, and as she passed into the street.
she merely Observation-Disclosures y
We met again, and l have been thus
particular in describing her visit to the
shop, to render probable subsequent re-
cognition, -a.,.,
About two o'clock in the morning, in
the latter part of May following. l was
awakened by gentle tap upon the win
dow of the little room back of the shop
in which lodged. Thinking of burglars.
I sprang out of bed, and in a moment
was at the window, with heavy ham
mer in my hand, which l usually kept at
that time within convenient reach of my
bedside.
who's there 7" 1 inquired, raising
the hammer, and peering out into the
darkness-for it was dark as Egypt,
when under the curse of Israel's God.
"Hist !" exclaimed figure stepping
in front of the window; "open The door
Il have business for you"
"Rather past business hours, should
say but who are you?"
mo one that would harm you," re-
turned the voice, which l imagined was
rather feminine for burglars. f
mo one that can ~ l replied emphati-
cally, by way of warning, as tigh-
tened my grip on the hammer, and pro-
ceeding to the door, l pushed back the
bolt and slowly opened it, and discover
ed the stranger already upon the steps.
"What do you want 2 abruptly in
quired.
Il will tell you, if you dare open the
door wide enough for me to enter" an
swered the same voice.
"Come in," said resolutely, throwing
the door ajar, and proceeding to light a
candle.
Having succeeded, turned to examine
my visitor. He was a small and neatly
dressed gentleman, with heavy Rag
Ian around his shoulders, and blue
navy cap drawn suspiciously over his
eyes. AS l advanced toward him, he
seemed to hesitate a moment, then raised
the cap from his forehead, and looked
me curiously in the face.
l did not drop the candle, but l con-
fess to little nervousness as | hurriedly
placed the light on the table, and silently
proceeded to invest myself with two or
three necessary articles of clothing. AS
1 live, my visitor was lady, and the
same for whom I had opened the little
box a month before Having completed
my hasty toilet, l attempted to stammer
an apology for my rudeness, but utterly
failed. The fact was, l was confounded.
Smiling at my discontinue, she said:
Disguise is useless. l presume you
recognize me :"
Il believe told you, madam, should
not soon forget your face. In what way
can serve you9"
"By doing an half hours work before
daylight, and receiving five hundred dol
lars for your labor was the reply.
at is not ordinary work." said in
quiringly, THAT commands SO muniicent
compensation.
at is labor common to your calling"
replied the lady. The price is not so
much for the labor, as the condition un-
der which it is to be performed"
"And what is tn condition p in
quired.
"That you will submit to being con-
veyed from, and returned to. your own
door blindfolded." -.
l IDEAS of murder, burglary, and almost
every other crime of villainy. hurriedly
presented themselves to uy visions, and
l bowed and said:
II must understand something more
of the character of the employment, as
well as the conditions, to accept your
Offer
"Will moi five hundred dollars answer
in lieu of an explanation ?"
"No-nor five thousand"
She patted her foot nervously on the
floor. She had placed too low an esti-
mate on nv honesty, and felt some