The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-17

She could eat nothing; her head ached, she
said, and was dizzy. Reymart aided her to her
room, and she lay down on the bed again.
20, it's nothing serious" she said, sweetly,
in answer to his apprehensive looks; "any ex-
citement throws me into just such attacks, and
they never last long"
"Shall get a doctor?,'
20. no; never take any medicine-it's too
nasty-and get we'll quick without it."
"Shall telegraph to your father%
eff you please"
She wrote message herself on page from
Reymart's memorandum book, and he went out
to send it. When he had gone she rang the
bell, and boy answered her summons.
"Take this to a druggists" she said, writing
ton, "and bring back what it calls for"
After the lapse of only few minutes the
boy returned, and handed her small vial.
Soon after Reymart, too, returned.
'I have sent the message" he said, "and
now, I suppose, I can serve you best by going
away, and letting you sleep; but you can send
for me if you want anything during the day"
"No, don't co." she said, gently OBTAINING
him, ''I couldn't sleep, and should be fright
fully lonesome if left alone. Stay and talk to
me- please"
The task was by no means an irksome one to
the infatuated young man. The forenoon
passed before he scarcely knew it, so agreeable
was his enslaver's society, so piquant her con-
versation, so pure, childish and graceful her
manner. At noon, at his urging, she ate a
slight meal of toast and tea and announced
that she felt much better. He proposed ride,
urging that the air would improve her, and she
consented.
"pll 60 to a livery stable and select the best
available beast" he said, jocosely; "but don't
expect too much"
While he was gone she arose, brushed her
hair, which she had allowed to flow over the
pillow, and put on her cloak and hat. Rey.
mart found her ready when he returned, and
with natural pride he helped his attractive
charge into the carriage.
The day was bright and warm, and the way
he took-a shaded road leading into the coun-
try-most picturesque. With his lovely COM
panion lightly touching his side, with her voice
thrilling him, with her eyes looking shyly into
his, is it necessary to state that Reymart en-
joyed the ride? They talked of the fields and
the farm houses which they passed, of them
selves, of their likes and dislikes-while the
hours flew by almost unnoticed. Twilight set
tied down upon them, and under its cover Rey-
mart drew the girl to his breast, and told in
impassioned words his sudden but overpower-
ing love for her.
II know that this is precipitate," he pleaded,
"and, perhaps, foolishly rash, but must speak
now or risk losing you forever. We might
never meet again, and should carry through
life the words which have neglected TO speak"
| Miss Mapleson allowed him to hold her in
his arms, while her fair head dropped on his
breast, while her hand went to her pocket, and
produced the vial for which she had sent the
boy in the morning. Deity, and unperceived
by her companion, she poured the contents
upon her handkerchief.
1t was chloroform!
With the saturated handkerchief in her
hand, she gently folded her arms around Rey-
mart's neck, bringing the cbloroform close to
his mouth and nostrils. So blinded WAS he by
his passion, so enraptured by her embrace, that
he did not realize the presence of the pungent
odor of the drug until it had partially stupied
him. Then, bewldered by the strange torpor
that was stealing over him, he strove feebly I'd
push the handkerchief from his face. But she
held it closer now, throwing herself on him,
, and pressing it to his mouth and nose. He lost
consciousness, and his head fell back lstlcssly.
The demure Miss Mapleson showed no signs
of sickness or indecision. The road was dark
and deserted but she knew that the work must
be done quickly. Her soft, white hands went
rapidly to his pockets, abstracting his money
the thousands which he had unsuspectingly
told her of-and fine gold watch. Then she
pulled his limp body to the side Of the carriage,
and tumbled it out into the road. The horse
had been walking slowly during all this but
now she seized the reins, applied the whip, aud
went spinning towards the city.
Arriving at a quiet street, she got out, lett
the horse and vehicle standing, and walked
quickly away An hour Later she took train
for New York.
That dose of chloroform cost Charley Rey
mart deeply, but it effectually cured him of ro-
nance. He managed, by hard struggle, to
replace the stolen money, and never breathed
later chance led him into criminal court in
New York city. A young and beautiful wo-
man had just been convicted of shop-l lifting, and
sentenced to long term of imprisonment in
the penitentiary. 1t was Miss Mapleson, now
Dora Matthews.
"And what is her real name?" asked Rey
mart of an old detective, who sat by her side
"Why, bless you," was the reply, "she's got
dozen names and no one knows which is the
real one"
"Is she an old offender"
"Rather."
"What is her peculiar line ?"
Anything and everything. I've known her
for ten years, and quarter of that time she's
been in prison. She's the smartest confidence
woman that ever brcathed. She could swindle
anybody, and her beauty is her strong point"
Il believe you" replied Charley Reymart.
COMPULSORY KIssING.-Evcrybody in Pars,
aguay smokes, and every female above the age
of thirteen chews. am wrong. They do not
chew hut mt tobacco in their months keen
it there constantly, except when eating. and
instead of chewing it, roll it about and suck it.
Only imagine yourself about to salute the red
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