Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-11-23

hamburg, in way she never forgot
as long as she lived.
They had just returned from ride
by the sea-shore, when Mr.. Clifton
came hurriedly towards them just as
they had reached the gate.
II am very glad you have came,
Birdie" he said, as Frank assisted
her to alight. II have been waiting
for you for over an hour
"What for, papa ? Birdie shook out
the folds of her rich cashmere dress,
as she asked the question.
IT have iust received a telegram
from your Aunt Amelia, ana | must
90 to her Immediately, as she is very
i'll. Yoa will not be afraid to stay
without me, as ! do not think I can
be back until tomorrow afternoon,
but James and Mollie will be with
yon."
"Why, papa, what should | be
afraid of? ! am sure no one will steal
me ?"
II don't know about that" with a
lowering glance at Frank, who stood
leaning against the gate. Il am a
little uneasy, as | had to place some
money | received to-day in the safe
in the sitting room 1t came too late
to deposit it in TIE bank. You will
be sure to tell James to be very caro-
full in locking the doors, and win
dows, and hen,-but | declare, |
hav9 only a few moments left to catch
the train. Good bye, Birdie, take
goo care of yourself" " and with a
hurried kiss, and Il distant bow to
Frank, he was driven rapidly eff.
"Hov worried dear papa looks
Come in Frank. forgot to ask yon
before, as | was receiving orders, yon
know
II cannot this evening, but | want
yon to make me a promise. Is it
granted p
"lhat depends. I never rush
blindly into dagger. Suppose You
tell me what vou wish me to grant
evil! you take a sail on the lake
Tomorrow EVENING"
IF aunte is better certainly will,
for | love to 80 boat-rilihg? | think
YOU had better come indoors.
"Autumn winds, winds you know,
bring a chilly breeze. | cannot nc-
cppt vonr kind invitation, as | have
an engagement, for which | am very
sorry, as | should like very much to
spend an evening in yonr charming
society. But | will see you to.mor
row, so an revoir.' And with a very
polite bow, he sprang into an elegant
bcx- buggy. aud was out Of sight in Il
few moments.
cob, dear" she soli|oluizel as she
slowly wendell her way toward the
house, II wish that was Glide instead
of Frank. Not because | care for
eide, but | used to have to coax him
whenever | wanted him to do any
thing for me lie did not wish to do,
and | cannot Frank, somehow al
though Frank would not cenGure me
as Glide has done. Frank is real nice
in spite of what every one tries to say
against him And with that conso
!ation she entered the parlor and a.
mused herself at the piano until ten
o'clock, when she thought she would
retire.
How long she had slept Sue had no
idea of, but she awoke with start
and sat bol5 upright in bed as wide
awake as though it were broad day
light.
The night wind whistlei drearily
through the open window, while the
ticking of the little gilt clock on the
marble mantel seemed to buzz in her
ears urging her in an uuaccountable
manner to arise.
She lay perfectly still for few mo-
ments trying to sleep again, but sleep
had fled, aud with a low laugh at her
own foolish Imagination she threw on
wrapper and opened the door Of her
room, but hesitated after reaching the
hall, for the night was already far adj
vanced, the clock having just struck
three.
Still that irresistible longing to 60
possessed her, feeling that was i'm
possible to define, snd gliding down
stairs with noiseless steps, she paused
on reaching the sitting-room door to
reassure herself.
The door was half open, as she re-
membered having left it on retiring,
the light burned low, the window was
shut, all seemed quiet and undisturbed
but feeling Of dread crept over her
as she entered the room, for the
thought of the money her father had
placed there suddenly flashed across
her memory.
She would call James. But no.
He might say she was hysterical or
superstitious and above all else she
detested a nervous woman. How fool
ish Of her to have come down stairs.
She would 50 right back to her room
again Immediately,
Arriving at that conclusion. she
turned TO leave the ROOM but in so