The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-02-23

snriug into the very jaws Of death. A
nv fight seemed more hopeless, m.
mind grew active. A bright though
crossed it.
"If I remember rightly, Herbert,
said |, "you used to be great admire
| of the canine speciesw
eyes," was the reply.
"Now," said /, II will show you {
most splendid specimen Of dog; he il
as cunning as a fox, and he possesses
traits of character and sagacity mo-
unworthy the human race. Here, Nep
tune.0 And a large, shaggy Newfound
land came slowly into the room, wag
cling his tail with doggish joy. "lhls
is our only errand boy" | continued
pointing to the animal, land a better
one could not be found. He does oul
marketing daily, and saves us 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,
put it in basket, which Neptune takes
in his mouth and presents to the baker,
butcher 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 judge if we
have overrated his services. We shall
want meat for the repast, and III send
for some" | took pencil from my
pocket and wrote upon little scrap OF
paper these words:
"MR BRowN:-For Heavens sake come
to my rescue. l am completely In
the power of Herbert Stanley, maniac, who
is bent upon my destruction. Come with
force sufficient to save me and capture him.
LAURA MORGAN"
what have you written?" inquired
Stanley, whose attention had been for
the moment only diverted to the dog,
perhaps little fearful that in spite of
my ready compliance with his wishes |
night yet play him false.
Listen" replied, al will read it to
you;" and | held up the note and read
rom it:
"MR BRowN Please send me nice piece
'f tenderloin steak. have unexpected CON-
ANY to-day, and wish to provide dinner wor-
by of my guest LAURA MORGAN"
| trembled violently as | read, for !
aw the maniac was still little suspi-
.ious of me. With every movement |
vas in momentary expectation that he
would snatch the paper from me to as
ertain for himself if | had indeed read
t as it was written; and | knew we'll
hat the detection of deception would
Ne instant death. Hastily folding the
otc / dropped it into the basket, and
laced it before the dog.
81 believe, Mr.. Stanley" ! said, "that
on have the key in your possession.
10 me the favor to unlock it, please,
Or Neptune
The request was made politely, and
tanley, equally politely, opened the
DOR for the dog. Hope once more en-
cred my heart. My dreadful situation
'ould soon be known, and help might
ct reach me.
4 half hour passed, and Neptune had
OF yet appeared. Stanley grew impa-
ent at the long delay. Again he drew
is knife from the belt.
Let the marriage vows be consum-
lated, and let the marriage feast GO
A." he said, angrily. But | skillfully
nd adroitly managed to draw him iuto
upon old times, when
as the flame of his youthful ambition.
told him several little stories and
nusing anecdotes of my childhood;
,oke of my school-days and his college
e, and the honors he had won |t
At last steps were heard on the pi- s
ia. l distinguished my husbands !
'ice, and the tread of halfa-dozen
en-. Stanley, too, knew that voice. i
rich melodious tones had years be- .
re grated harshly on his jealous ear. +
bringing like tiger upon me, he t
outed, in a voice of thunder: v
"My keepers have come, but they a
mot capture me; they will find t
Id stiffened corpse. My spirit will t
We gone to the eternal world, to en- S
its celestial glories with you, my II
autiful bridew And again the same is
Id, fiendish laugh rang through the e
use, and the bright steel blade of the a
vie knife glittered in the sunbeams. L