Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-08-10

for the last time with our fellow mortals
and take Of them an affectionate fare
well. "
$50 we Wilt" replied Stanely,
gravely. $50 we will. 1t shall be a
marriage of Canaan Water will be turned
into wine, and We will eat the bread OF
! life," and he folded me to his bosom in
rough embrace.
"Now, Herbert" said I, after mo-
ment of uocermonious hugging NOW /
will go and make ready for our journey ;
time is precious, and we will not delay
our happiness. And l proceeded to
the dining-room, and commenced lay
ing the cloth and dishes on the table;
getting necessary preparations for a
meal I HOPED by so doing | should
be able to elude the argus eyes of my
lailor, and when favorable moment
should present itself, I would leap from
the window and make my escape by
flight.
But no cat ever watched for 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 jaws Of
death. But as my flight grew more
hopeless, my mind grew more and
more active. A bright thought crossed
it.
of / remember rightly, Herbert, "
said I, "you used to be great admirer
of the canine species ~
Yes" was the reply.
Now" said /, Il will show you a
most splendid specimen of dog; he
is as cunning as fox, and possesses
traits of character and sagacity not un-
worthy of the human race. Here Nep-
tune"
And large, shaggy Newfoundland
dog came into the room, wagging his
tail with doggish JOY.
"This is our only errand boy" |
continued, pointing to the animal,
" ana better one could not be found.
He does our marketing daily and saves
us a good deal of trouble Such Il sa-
gacious creature you never beheld. All
| have to do is Just to write upon lit
tie bit of paper whatever we want and
the quantity, and put it in basket,
which Neptune takes in his mouth and
presents to the butcher, baker or gro
Ger, 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 | have overrated them.
We shall want meat for our repast,
and | will send for some
took my pencil from mypocket and
wrote upon little scrap of paper these
words
Mr.. BRowS. For Heavens sake
come immediately to my rescue. | am
completely in the power of Herbert
Stanley, a maniac. Come with force
sufficient to save me and capture him.
LAURA MORGAN.
"What have Won written !" inquired
Stanley, whose attention had been for
the last moment only diverted 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 | held up the note and
read from it:
MR.. BRowN: Please send me a
nice piece of tenderloin steak. I have
unexpected company to-day, and | wish
to provide dinner worthy of my
guest. LAURA MORGAN.
/ trembled violently as | read, for |
saw the maniac was still suspicious OF
me. With every movement | was IN
momentary expectation that he would
snatch the paper from me to ascertain
for himself # | had indeed read it as 1t
was written, and / knew well that the
detection of my deception would be
instant death Hastily folding the
note, dropped it into the basket and
placed it before the dog.
q believe, Mr.. Stanley" | said,
THAT you have the key to the door in
your possession, Do me the favor to
unlock II. for Neptune to pass ont.
The request was made politely, and
Stanley, equally polite, opened the
door for the dog. Hope once more en-
tered my heart, Ny dreadful situation
would soon be known, and help might
reach me.
A half hour passed. Neptune had
not yet appeared. Stanl y grew lmpat-
lent at the long delay. Again he drew
the knife from his belt.
LET the marriage vows be consum-
mated, and let the marriage feast go. :"
he said angrily.
Bnt l skilifully and adroitly manag
ed to draw him into conversation upon
old times, when | was the flame of his
Youthful ambition. told him several
little stories and amusing anecdotes of
my childhood spoke of my early school
days and his college life, and the honors
he had won.
At last, steps were heard on the piaz-
IA. | distinguished my husband 5
voice and the tread of half dozen
men, Stanley too knew the voice.
His rich mploCious tones had wears be-