The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-03
New Bl.

! morning ISSUE, ana ndu tWlCc rullS 'i'O
for the "devil," who was probably sno
in some corner among the cobwebs
started to mount five flights myself reso
to hunt him up severely, when he appe; n
rubbing his eyes vigorously, great
grown cub, very much disligured with p
ter's ink. regret to say l expended sd
bad language on this imp of darkness,
doubt whether, in his profound state
drowsiness ho heard anything. He n
the manuscript with staring, vacant G
and retreated and ! composed myself II
: two chairs and box, with pile Of PAL
for pillow, to get a little sleep while vi
ing for the proof. would sooner tn
my leaders into the fire, than fail to i
the proof myself, such a botch as t
made Of them
| had just "droWed or" when the Il
opened again, and | sprang up with n st
and confronted a stranger. The tone
not the gcntlest in which | addressed hi
"Well, sir?"
He was slender wclLbuilt fellow
a profusion of auburn beard, and dark eyH
Ills hat was slouchcd down, and he did
come boldly to the light
lie handed me paper and inquired :.
"Can you insert this in your morn
edition ?''
| read
"SAD CAsUALTY.--Th little mount
village of Greyyille wSs thrown into st
of excitement YESTERDAY morning, by
disappearance Of Edward Brtton, one of
boarders at the Nountain House.
boat was found adrft on Shower Lal
containing his fishing tackle and clo
1t is quite certain that he fell from
boat and was drowed."
was greatly intrested in this commu
cation, for it was quito prize in the wi
startling news.
| was not p@onally acquainted W
Blitton but kIiw him to be the adopt
son of my vepablc predecessor, Jud
Gordon, q yoUg man well known
highly cstecme in law circles hav
recently been amittcd to the bar
"This is ST." / remarked. "W
more do you l9ow Of the allair?'
"That is all Britton had been boa
ing two or tlec weeks at the Mount
House. was stopping in the vicinit
he went upon The lake early this morn
and was undoubtedly drowned. That
all learned hfore left
The indifference of tone with which
spoke puzzlN me. looked at him keeI
His face hada dropping, disappointed
preston, ad ho watched me wariy
thought. lis presence began to make
feel uneasy
"Your Ihmo, il you plcssc?'
The stranger hcsitated.
"a men form" suggested; "but
this is natter of Importance, friends
inquire
Certtinly, sir, my name is John Wi
inson. leave for New York in the mo
ing, however,
lie went out quickly, .leaving an atm
phero of disturbed mystery about the pla
rewroto the communication in IN
elaborate and sensational style, too eai
to anticipate the other morning papv
with the startling intelligence, to inqu|
very closely into its authenticity.
The inlSy cub returned in still md
comatose condition, with the proof, al
: despatched him with the Sad Casualty
locked up, hailed a coach went home "
slept soundly till nine o'clock next MOI
/, ing.
had scarcely seated myself to the I'd
!, of opening the morning mail, when hed
timid rap on the door. For once son
,, body had respect to the sign emo adm
, tance," outside.
"Comc in," | shouted, but was certa
: ly somewhat chagrined when fashonab
, attired young lady obeyed my summons
Young and beautiful, saw at u CLAN
:. even through dark folds of heavy mou
ing veil. had time to notice this bef
!, she spoke. Indeed, it needs no lapse
/, time to teach n man the presence OF be
tiful and womanly woman. And such
WAS, in spite Of her marble paleness.
delicate contour of face, the small rcgu
features, lighted by soft hazel eyes, I
o shaded by luxuriant masses of dark bro
J. hair, and long thick lashes, needed no
: ditional charm Of color to heighten Il
n loveliness.
q Indeed think tho dropping sadness
II her face and figure, the shadow of
mourning robes, and the weary look OF
(, foring about her dark eyes, impressed