South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-04-06

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the barn. Taking Off his boots, he crcpt
noiselessly TO the window and pecped
out. but he could see nothing. Then
creeping to- the wasLstand he laid his
money belt in the drawer and closed il.
lie then threw himself on the bed and
once more awaited.
1 After an hour had apparently gone
by. Mr.. Spencer threw OF his coat and
vest. tumbied up the bed. liobbled tn the
door. unlocked it. and stepped out into
the hall. This was all in accordance
with Carries plan.
Landlord landlord ~ he shouted.
! He then went back into the room and
noiselessly threw up the window, all the
time shouting for tho landlord.
/ That worthy came flying mp the stairs,
and late as it was. lac was still dressed.
''Oh. landlord!" gaspcsi Mr.. Spencer.
rushing toward him. II hove been rob :.
bed my money all gode r
''Gone!" echoed the landlord in dis.
may. ''Who could have stolen it?"
groaned Mr.. Spencer. ii had five thou.
sand dollars in belt, and it is gone,
stolen?"
Tile landlord lit the candle and looked
around, chagrin depicted on every fea.
ture.
why, don't you wake your daughter,
sir? lie questioned.
Mr.. Spencer hurried TO her he'd.
carrie! Carrie ! Carried he called.
but no answer came. and the landlord.
drawing near with the light, saw the
dummy and cr'cd,--
"Why. man, the girl isn't there -
hato xtnt
| see IL all The wicked girl has rob.
bed me while slept, and ran Off to meet
her lover. from whom was taking her"
Yes, yes. here are footprints IN the
snow on the she'd! J" cried the landlord.
while Mr.. Spencer groaned aloud. How
long do you think she has been gone
sir?" said the landlord.
For an hour or more, the deceitful
jade J" replied Mr.. Spencer.
Then there's no use To look FOR her
SIR" said the landlord.
'Ol, bu. must?" cried Mr.. Spencer.
rs he began to descend the stairway.
followed ny the landlord, WHO had be-
!ievcd every word Mr.. Spencer said.
They proceeded to the barn, followed
by the landlords confederates. They
found the horse gone. and her mode Of
aight was easily explained
"Iou may as we'll give her up. sir"
said tue landlord, consolingly.
Il suppose may" groancd Mr. Spen.
Ger, and they returned to the house.
As they left the barn he heard the
landlord whisper 10 one Of his confetl
era.cs,-
"fhe jobs up. Jem--we'd better let
the old man alone"
Once more entering the room. Mr..
Spencer threw himself upon Tie bed, and
awaited the return or his brave daugh
ter.
God bless her and bring her back in
safety, he murmured.
Meanwhile all grew still. and the hours
rolled by. The fire had been raked up
and cracked on merrily. The eyes were
not looking from the bust; they had
evidently disappeared for tue night
at last, after what seemed an age to
The anxious watcher, he heard q loud
knock on the front entrance, and five
minutes aCterward heard the landlord
stumble to the door. Then followed n
confused tumble of curses and struggles.
then rush of many feet up the halt and
stairway.
The next minute the door was thrown
open and his daughter rushed in, follow.
ed by the officers, who ragged in the
landlord and his confederates.
"Oh, fatlerl" she cried, "you arc safe,
safe and throwing her arms around
his neck the brave girl burst into happy
tears.
The sheriff AMI his posse OF men held
the landlord and his confederates in
/ vicelike grasp. while Carrie related the
adventures of her perilous ride.
"AfLer left the barn I led Tommy
to fence. all unsaddied, sprang on him,
wound my arms tightly round his neck,
and whispered, go. Tommyl' and n.
way he went like the wind. Up aud
down, over tho frozen roal lie went -
My arms felt like ice. thought should
certainly freeze, AMI after what seemed
to be an age of cold anil pain, and mis-
| cry, we dashed into main street Of =
-. AS VIC came up in front OF the
tavern the stage drove up and the in.
/ mates sprang ont and rushel 10 my as.
/ sistanrc. | must have been almost in.
! sensible, for had to be carried in by
| tho landlord. ] was given warm drinks
until fully recovered. and was able TO
relate my story. told them my sus-
I picions and my fears, and this gentle
man. here Carrie paused and turning
to q fine looking man near her. said.
"Mr. James. 10y his ready belief in what
l toll, and his men, has been the main
cause In bringing assistance"
Mr.. Spencer graspcd ,he young mans
hand. and thanked him.
Your plan succeeded admirably.
Carrie. lie said and advancing to tile
washstand. he took out the money bel
saying my money is oil right as You
see"
The landlord quivercd with RAGE NJ
lac saw how completely he had beon de
feated.
As the men began To search the room
The landlord protested his innocence.
declaring that they had no right TO hold
him or his men prisoners, or 10 search