The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-08-17

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the act was thoughtless, an unprecedent
ed one and have never ceased 10 regret
it. This time you shall not sue in vain"
Another wild, shrill laugh resounded
in nv ears, and the maniac's ewes flashed
with additional lustre.
II knew he said, proudly plshiDg
back the long black locks from his high,
broad forehead, II know your uoman's
heart could not a second time withstand
the power Of my charms Ladies always
courted and admitted me. have been
for years the center Of universal honor
and homage, and though age IS creeping
on apace, [ can creep into the heart Of q
/ woman us elyly and subtle as in the days
of my early boyhood !"
"Herbert, I will, as said be the bride
Of your future lite The unseen JOYS Of
the eternal world we will share together
But NJ bride ever leaves her fathers
home without making preparations !;
neither can leave the abiding place of
my earthly husband without making pre-
para lions; without making some arrange
mentS necessary for his comfort and
happiness. l will prepare a inner to
be ready against his return, and for the
AAOoAO OhOo 0OcA ndo NV w h1lC 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 the marriage feast;
you shall be the bridegroom and the
honored guest. My husband will be
there to sec the happy change I have
made
Thus | ran on, betraying neither by
look or act the mental terror of my soul
The eyes of the manaic glared less fierce
ly; the knife was replaced in the belt L
had touched the right cord in his breast
his vanity had been fattered by my
praises, and by readily acceding TO his
wishes and for the passing moment felt
that the danger was aveItcd.
Determined to follow up the advantage
had so Unexpectedly gained, arose
calmly, and, with a forced smile, said:
Il will go now and prepare the dinner
our marriage feast We will eat for
the last time with or fellow IN rtals,
and take Of them an afectionate fare.
WELL
so we will !'' replied Stanley, grayeIy
$50 we will. 1t shall be a marriage like
the marriage of Cana Water will be
turned into wine, and we Will eat the
bread Of life" and he folded me to his
bosom in Il rough embrace.
Now, Herbert" said !, after moment
Of unceremonious hugging, "uow I will
60 out and make ready for our journey ::
time is precious, and we will not delay
our happiness" And 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-
@lude the argus eyes Of my jailor, and
VIII n favorable moment should present
itself would leap from the window and
make my escape by flight.
But no cat ever watched for prey more
closely than Herbert Stanley watched ale.
Bis eyes never left me, and saw that an
attempt to escape would be but to jump
into the jaws of death. But as my flight
grew more hopeless my mind grew more
and more active. A bright thought
crossed it,
Ii remember rightly, Herbert" said
|, 'you used to be a great adInirer Of the
canine species o.
Yes was the reply.
"Now," said |, 81 will show you the
most splendid specimen Of q dog; lie
is as cunning as fox, AMI possesses traits
of character and sagacity not unworthy ut
the human race. Here, Neptune"
And a large, shaggy Newfoundland
dog come into the room, wagging his
tail with dog9ish JOY.
"This is our only GRAND Doy,' | con-
tlnued, pointing 90 the animal, land al
better one could not be found He does
our marketing daily, and saves Us a deal
Of trouble Such sagacious creature
YOU never beheld ALI. / have TO do ISL
just write upon little bit of paper what
ever we want, and the quantity, and put
it in basket which Neptune takes in
his mouth and presents to the butcher,
baker or grocer, as we tell and forthwith
he returns with the articles desired. Now
let me exhibit one Of his exploits, and
you shall see if | have over-rated them
We shall want meat for our repast, and L.
will send for some ne ufe nH..-aI
took my pencil from my pocket, and
wrote upon little scrap of paper these
words: 5rsa.a --,
"MR. BROWN: For Heavens sake
come Immediately to my rescue. / am
completely in the power of Herbert
Stanley, a maniac. Come with a, force
sufficient to save me and capture him. ~
ath "LAURA MORGAN"
"What have you written?" inquired
Stanley, whose attention had been for the
last moment only devoted to the dog
perhaps fearing that in spite of my ready
compliance to his wishes, ! might yet
play him false.
"Listen," replied, "and will read it
to you, 'and 4 held up the note and read
from it: tW daTA 3a39iII93ni nB bsoanu5
,su"ATR. Brown Please scnd.me al nice