The Republican journal., 1870-11-10

nothing unpleasant shall OcCur.n
Well she turned all sorts of coiors, and
looked furtvely around, as fearing some one
might be in sight or hearing-a sure proof
that she knew already about the spirits.
"Good gracious" said She coloring, i
had not expected this so soon. Will not to-
morrow do as well 7"
Il fear not, madame. The lieutenant is
anxious to have it concluded as soon as pos
siDle and has already engaged for this even
ing, if YOU can be ready in time You can,
suppose, ma'am. find some one to remove
the--the-the WulgS, ma'am, without the
knowledge Of the family? :"
THE trunks, YOU mean ~ SAYS She look
ing relieved, and clasping her hands nervous
ly.
Trunks ~ exclaimed I, ~ the sergeant
there paused
YES. Don't YOU see? The agents sly
one, no doubt, and had the kegs smuggled to
the Moor in trunks, like any ordinary bag
gage
':Oh, an to be sure Very cute that"
And we both laughed
Yea think, then, sergeant, that all will
be right p | enquired.
Dog sure She understood the business
at once, and though she looked nervous and
excited, like all womankind, when there's
anything to be done, she'll know how to act,
depend on't'
At precisely five minutes OF ten, according
ly, |, at the head of my little party of six
men, was approaching the house at the Moor,
The night was still and clear, q new moon
illumining the scene, and scarcely leaf stir
ring as we walked briskly up the winding
avenue.
Lights shone from various windows of the
mansion for the Tremornes kept late hours,
and the sound Of a piano, and occasional
shadows fitting across the curtains, told me
that they had visitors.
I resolved, therefore, to wait awhile, until
these had lett and accordingly bidding the
men remain amid the shrubbery, | advanced
a short distance, keeping in the shadow of
mountain laurel, and stood accommodating.
Hardly had | occupied my station five
minutes when tall, thin figure, dressed in
black stole out of a side door, and came rap
idly and noiselessly toward me.
'Is-s it you?" asked a trembling voice.
which recognized as that of Miss Tremorne.
Lieutenant Charncy," answered I, ad
yancing a little into the light
She cIasped her hands upon my arms, and
| saw that she was trembling.
III watched for YOU" she taltercd 81
i am so nervous-so frightcned.'
''AIv dear Miss Tremorne,' said |, sympa-
thizingly, "don't agitate yourself. There is
no cause for alarm itif YOU have made the
necessary arrangements
"Yes,' she whispered, leaning rather
heavily upon me- ''All is ready; but, oh,
this is so sudden, 50 unexpected--how can
help my fear overcoming me :"
Yes" said T. soothngly, Il know; but
believe me, all shall be done as delicately as
possible, 50 as not to wound the feelings Of
yourself and family"
But it will be so public. BY tomorrow
all the country will know Of it, and what
will people say"
Trust me, that no one will blame you.
They will say that you did right; that your
affections had led you-"
Here she pressed 50 closely to me, and
squeezed my hand Sd hard, that | felt little
EN- barrassed. and paused in my speech
II presume" | continued, after il pause,
''that the company will not remain very
long?n
mot long, and therefore must we hasten
before am missed | had to be very artiul,
and pretend to have headache, by way Of
cXcusmg my absence from the company this
evening" She added, with a playful, tender
smile.
And the the goods-yon know. OF
course they are sate-removed"
lf, Ilp lldtt Ho cto tlitlA toult
trust, and somehow they seemed to suspect
something-at least Clara dd-she's SO pry-
ing, and So"
mot removed II exclaimed |, in consterna-
tion 'sGood heavens. what can we do,
with those things still here? 1t will spoil
all
II concluded you would bring some one
with you to help, and the trunks are now in
my own room, if you could only get them
out There is no danger Of our being seen,
for no one is in that part Of the house, and
we can enter by a private door"
There was no help for it, and directing the
sergeant to accompany me, ii order to assist
in removing the trunks, | followed Miss
Cassandra to a side entrance, and cautiously
along dark passage to q door, before which
she paused an instant.
''It is $3.50 strange" she said, coyly, TO
admit-one of the other sex into my own
apartment"
as bashfuly, ''will excuse, will justify"
''IIush! !" said she, in low whisper ''Did
you hear nothing?"
"No. Let US hasten, or it will be too
late"
She softly opened the door, and | stepped
into the room, family lighted by the moon
shining through three large windows. Sure
enough, there was large sized trunk stand
ing near the door, ready strapped, labelled,
and presenting very business appearance.
'Is this I'll y l asked
Except valise which can myself car
ry."
"A valise?'
Yes; containing few light articles
''Oh, bottles, presume"
She looked little surprised, but made no
answer except to say
''Be quick with the trunk, Or we may be
interrupted, and"
'sHush ~
It was | who now uttered the warning |
fancied--it might have been only fancy
that had caught q sound-somcthin like a
suppressed giggle, at no great distance from
us.
But, as | would have turned to summon
the sergeant to aid me in the removal of the
trunk, Miss Cassandra again laid her clasped
hands upon my arm. and leaned against my
shoulder.
..Oh, dear" sighed she, II feel so dread
fully, in taking this step"
..Dear madame, pray do not vcx yourself
about it. All will be well | trust
''If you could appreciate the sacrifice which
am now makingf"
Sacrifice -
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