Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-02-15
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In the winter OF lS4Z, q gentleman
and his daughter, ayoung lady, while
travelling through Canada, arrived
about niehtfall at an old fashioned
tavern. The gentleman concluded to
stop there instead Of going on to the
village of S., which was ten
miles distant, and which they had
thought to reach. The daughter
Carrie-exlresse1 her willingness as
the taverl presented a comfortable
appearance, and they alighted, when
it was plainly to be seen that the gen
tleman was quite lame, so much 50
that he va. obliged ous cane.
The landlord came out, and calling
boy to take the horse and sleigh t.
the barn, he usherel Mr.. Spencer and
his daughter into pleasant sitting
room, where bright fire W IS burning
on the hearth, which proved very ac
ceptable to our travellers, who had
been in the sleigh since morning.
Your room will be ready by sup,
per-time, sir said the landlord, as he
left the room and went into the bar
room.
Supper was shortly announced, and
after refreshing themselves, Mr.. Spen-
Ger and Carrie r1lurned to the coy
,itIing.rooln, where they talked and
chattrl until haIt-past eight. They
were then shown to their room, which
wa. on the second story, in II wing
Somewhat distant from the main por
ton.
h room was very long, with a high
ceiling. On one side was window,
and on the other door. Just above
the door Was bust Of King George
liz. The room was plainly furnished,
containing two beds, waan-stand
and a few chairs.
Carrie took in the whole room at a
glance and it must be confessed, had
there not been a cheerful fire burn.
ing, she would have felt nervous
about sleeping there. AS it was the
warm glow lit up the room into com
parative cheerfulness.
While she and her father sat by
the fire. her eyes wandered to the
bust above the door, when she no,
ticed that the eyeballs had evidently
been knocked out, leaving two empty
spaces.
We'll, C.rrie," said Mr., Spencer,
presently, 4 think you had better
lock the door. | am going to count
my money
After Carrie had done SO, he drew
out a money-Aelt, heavy with bills,
and proceeded to count them. While
doing so, Carries eyes involuntarily
wandered again to the Lust, when, to
her borrow and astonishment,in in place
of the empty spaces were two glitter.
ing eyes, greedlly watching every
movement Of her father.
The young girl could scarcely re-
press a scream; but controlling her.
self, she looked toward the fire, while
her father went on counting large
roll of bills.
L must have been mistaken, tho't
the far girl. What could make me
have such a strange fancy, thought -
she continued, glanclng again at the
bust.
The eyes were still thare-twc
burning, savage eyes, that frightened
as Mr.. Spencer went on counting.
Good Heavens thought Carrie
what shall we do We are evidently
in a den of thieves, and will be mur.
dered for my poor fathers money.
How to communicate their danger
to her father without those terrible
eyes noticing it, Carrie could moi
think. Suddenly a bright idea came
to her.
Father she said aloud, let me
take a card and pencil. l wished te
make memorandum of some items
want to purchase in the village
Her father handed them to her, af
ter storing away his belt. Carrie
wrote tremblingly, in a fine hand
Father, do not be frightened We
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