The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-02-21

ed distance of some ten miles from
Tallahassee, and was pursuing his course,
meditatihs upon the events of the past.
and looking forward to the future, when
the sound of something falling heavily
on the ground directly behind him,
caused his attention to be. turned that
way; and while in this position 4 large
sack, with a hoop at one end, was
thrown over his head. and dropped to
his waist The hoop then fell from the
mouth of the sack; a strong cofd was
drawn quickly around his body, pinion-
ling his arms, and rendering him per
fectly powerless. The same motion
which had secured his arms drew him
from the horse to the ground, when he
was Immediately bound hand and foot,
leaving the sack stlll over his head. -
Without following the course of the
captors with their prisoner, now he was
in the power of those from whom he
would probably receive no mercy, yet
hoping for the best, we return to Carrie.
The tall,mysterious stranger had been
gone but few moments, when DR..
Guilfori entered the parlor where his
daughter was seated. and inquired:
"When was Frank Gillispie last here 2
'sHe was here this afternoon," answer
Ell Carrie without changing her position.
There was a silence following this
declaration, and the face of the parent
wore an angry expression.
Il wish that you would not have any
thing more to do with him." the father
continued, suppressing the true feelings
of his heart. "You must have known
what my intentions were with reference
| to your future course, 1 think that I
spoke plainly upon this matter last
week." *.
"In what respect?" inquired Carrie,
not knowing what other answer to make
"That of your marriage with De
Monte. You do not see the position it
would give you as clearly as do. If
you did there would be less hesitancy
He is rich-one of our most wealthy cit
izens. It is an alliance, as I told you
before, which should meet with your
free consent Indeet, my child, you
should be ambitious to secure SO desira-
BILE a partner
Carrie trembled, for she knew full well
that this pleasant condescension of her
father in thus arguing his case, was but
the forerunner of fierce storm passion
which would soon sweep over the dispo-
sition Of the man, annihilating every no.
BILE quality of the parent, and she ncryed
herself for the scene, yet replied calmly /:
II must confess that I have not once
allowed myself to think Of wealth in
connection with my choice Of q hus.
hand"
eIf YOU were destitute Of money, me-
thinks you would soon find use for i" "
exclaimed the father.
THAT is altogether probable. But
what objections have you to Frank Gil
llispie Is he not an honorable and we'll
disposed pcrscna You were notrich
when you married mother, were you n
property is against him. = interrupted
the father in answer TO the first part OF
the inquiry, but not appearing to have
heard the closing remark "Think you
that l would Emarry my laughter to q
beggar9 No! This matter has gone
far enough. If kind words and rational
reasoning will not convince you Of your
foolish error, then force must be substi-
tutcd. until you are brought to . reason
able knowledge of the position into
which you are SO anxious to throw your
self. Mr.. De Monte has asked my con
sent to his union with you, and unhesi-
Itatingly gave it"
80, fathsrt!' sobbed Carrie, "why did
you?' lam sure can never fulfil the
engagement"
aWhy not? What is there to pre-
vent? 7" questioned the father, sharply
| 20, spare me-! cannot consent! O,
| / am sure l cannot! Two years ago
gave my whole heart to Frank Giliispie,
love him--O, how much! Don't, dear
father, don't say that I shall marry De
Monte = s
.sIs this the way The villain has repaid
me for my generosity Z While ] was ex,
ltending to him the hand of charity
keeping hilr, as it were, from starving
he was stealing my daughter; the un'
grateful beggar!"
Carrie, wliJ possessed great spirit oi
determination when once roused IA dis
position she had come honestly by
dashed her disheveled hair aside from
Iher face, and said: si
aThere is no necessity for weeping
my mind is made up and decided. 4 scil
/ mot marry De Montee
g You rill not? We viii see! Ihave
given him my word that you uld,and
| he'll itself cannot prevent its fullllnent
will give you one month upon which
Ito consider this matter. If at the expi
ration Of the time specified yon are will
Hing to do as ] have requested, twill bs