Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-30

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bindly and foolishly refused it. I reck-
lessly threw away nay own happiness, but
the act was thoughtless, an unprecedented
one,, and have never ceased to regret it.
This time you shall not sue in vain"
Another wild, shrill laugh resounded in
my ears, and the magiac's eyes flashed
with additional lustre.
81 knew he said, proudly brushing
back the long black locks from his high,
broad foreherd, 81 knew your woman's
heart could not a second time Withstand
the powers of my charms. Ladies always
courted and admired me. have been for
years the centre of universal honor and
homage. and though age is creeping on
apace, can creep into the heart of wo-
man as slyly and subtly as in the days of
my early manhoodn ~
Herbert, | will, as I said be the bride
of your future life The unseen Joys of
the eternal world we will share together
But no bride ever leaves her fathers home
without making preparations; neither can
leave the abiding place of my earthly
husband without making preparations;
without making some arrangements nee
essary for his comfort and happiness. /
will prepare dinner, to be ready against
his return, and for the little. ones God has
given me. While l am in the flesh must
be faithful to the vows made in the flesh.
! We will refresh our bodies before starting
upon our long journey. 1t shall be our
marriage feast; you shall be the BRIDE
groom and the honored guest. My hus-
band will be there to see the happy change
| have made
thus l ran on, betraylng neither by
! look or act the mental terror of my soul
| The eyes of the maniac glared less fierce
! ly the knife was replac the belt. |
had touched the right cl his breast
his vanity had been fat " my prais-
es, and by readily acce his wishes,
and for the passing mon felt the dan
ger was averted. 18
Determined to follow up the advantage
! | had so Unexpectedly gained, l arose
calmly, and with a forced smile. said:
81 will go now and prepare the dinner
our marriage feast. We will eat for
| the last time with our fellow mortals, and
take of them an affectionate farewell"
80 we will ~ replied Stanley, gravely.
$50 we will. 1t shall be a marriage
like the marriage Of Cana. Water will be
bread of life and he folded me to his
bosom in Il rough embrace.
'Now, Herbert said /, after q mo-
ment of unceremonous hugging, ''now
will go and make ready for our journey;
time is precious, and we will not delay
our happiness" And 1 proceeded to the
dining-room, and commenced laying the
cloth and dishes on the table; getting
necessary preparations for meal. hoped
by so doing l should be able to elude the
argus eyes of my jailor, and when a IA
vorable moment should present itself,
would leap from the window and make
my escape by flight.
But no cat ever watched tor prey more
closely than Herbert Stanley watched me.
His eyes never left me, and saw that an
attempt to escape would be but to jump
into the very jaws of death. But as my
flight grew more hopeless, my mind grew
more and more active. A bright thought
crossed it.
IF | remember rightly. Herbert" said
|, You used to be % great admirer of the
canine species?"
Yes" was the reply.
"Now,n said /, Il will show you most
splendid specimen of dog he is as cum
ming as fox, and possesses traits of char
acter and sagacity not unworthy of the hu-
man race. Here Neptune"
And u large, shaggy Newfoundland dog
came into the room, wagging his tail with
doggish joy,
This is our only errand boy,' l con-
tinued, pointing to the animal, 'and
better one could not be found. He does
our marketing daily, and saves us Il deal
of trouble. Such a sagacious creature
you never beheld All have to do is just
to write upon little bit of paper whatever
we want and the quantity. and put it in a
basket, which Nepture takes i'll his mouth
and presents to the butcher, baker, or
grocer, as we tell him. and forthwith he
returns with the articles desired. Now let
me exhibit one of his exploits. and you
shall see if we have overrated them. We
shall want meat for our repast, and will
send for somen
took my pencil from my pocket, and
wrote upon little scrap of paper these
words:
"Mr. Brown: For Heavens sake come
! Immediately to my rescue. l am COM
pletely in the power of Herbert Stanley,
maniac. Come with II force sufficient to
save me and capture him.
LAURA MORGAN.
"What have you written ?n inquired
Stanley, whose attention had been for the
last moment only diverted to the dog, per-
haps fearing that in spite of my ready
compliance to his wishes, l might vet
Listen" replied, land l will read it
to you," and held up the note and read
from it:
"Mr. Brown: Please send me nice
piece of tenderloin steak. l have unex-
ed company to-day, and | wish to provide
dinner worthy OF my guest.
LAURA MORGAN"
trembled violently as read, for l saw
the maniac was still suspicious ofme. With
every movement was in momentary ex-
pectation that he would snatch the paper
from me to ascertain for himself if had
indeed read it as it was written, and l
knew well that the detection # my deeep-
ton would be instant death. Hastily fold
inc the note dropped it into the basket,
and placed it before the dog.
II believe, Mr.. Stanley" | said, ''that
YOU have the key to the door in your pos
session. Do me the favor to unlock it, for