The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-04
herself. as she rose and went into the

VINO is Tnero (! she asked.
"For Heavens sake let me in am
freezing to death |" was the reply.
"Who are you? and how came you in
this lonely place on such an evening as
this ?"
ct am traveller from, below; lost
my way, and am dying with cold. For
PHYS sake let me in, or I shall perish p
Milly hesitated. She was alone. and
it was three miles to the nearest neigh
boris. What should she do? She
paused in perplexity.
ooh, save me-save me / am dy-
ing |" were the words that met her hear
ing. There was heavy fall against the
sill, and then low means. Her woman
nature could stand no more true to the
instincts of her being, she unbarred the
door and threw it open. A closely-muf-
fed figure reeled by her into the room,
and, shutting the door, she followed.
On reaching the Fireplace the stranger
threw off his disguise, and stood erect
and strong, without g, sign of inconven-
fence from the effects of the weather.
Milly retreated from him in amazement;
but, recovering herself, and putting the
best face on the matter, she TREMENDOUSLY
addressed the man:
81 am sorry, sir, you are so cold. It
is bitter night to be abroad. Will you
not sit by the freq And she pushed a
chair forward
The man made no response, but,
STOPPING over, ran his fingers through
the blaze then he turned and stared at
her with look which made her blood
run cold. A bright thought came into
her mind She would pretend there
were others in the house, for she already
felt afraid of the man, and bitterly re-
gretted having admitted him.
"Would you like to see some of the
men folks, sir?" she inquired. eff so,
I will call them from their rest"
The man laughed hoarsely and re-
Piled
emily Dean, for that [ believe is
your name, you cannot deceive me. You
are all alone in this house. [ took par
ticular care to ascertain that before [
came. So you may as we'll make your
self easy on that score, and do as I bid
you"
edo as you bid me p exclaimed Milly,
in terror; :" what do you want of me ?"
ct want the 81, 200 in gold your hus-
band received for his produce two days
ago. You probably know where it is. :"
Milly sprung into the entry and would
have fled, but the stranger caught her
by the wrist and dragged her roughly
back.
"You cannot escape me, young wom-
an, he said. "You will find it most
convenient to make clean breast of it
at once. It will be better for YOU
Milly strove to release her arm. The
rough treatment she received aroused
her temper, and indignation overcame
all other feelings.
"Let me go, you scoundrel, let me
go, or will call for help" she cried.
"Call, you fool, said the brutal fell
low, "and much good may it do YOU.
Keep yourself still, and tell me where
the money is"
Il will not p she exclaimed, her eyes
flashing fire.
"You will not ?" he replied; "we shall
see!'
He released her wrist so violently that
she reeled half across the room. Then
he sliced the sleeping infant from it's
cradle, and held it at arms length al
most into the blazing fire, SO that the
terrified mother expected to see it's
light garments catch the flames.
"Now, then, where is the money?
Speak out quick, or hear your baby
shrek with pain. I will burn it to death
before your eyes if you do not tell me
where the money is"
Monster, give me my child !"
shrieked Milly, endeavoring to reach the
little one. "Let me have my baby p
But every effort was frustrated, for
again and again the strong hand of the
robber thrust her back.
"See, it's clothes will be on fire in a
minute" said the man, putting the
helpless innocent closer to the flame.
The mother looked into his eyes. She
saw there look OF heartless determine
ton. She became aware that the cotton
garments of her child were smoking with
the heat.
Chow shall it be-" asked the rufian.
Hurry, or the child dies. I have no
time to waste here
Anything, anything, only give me
my child !" she cried. The next instant
it was handed to her, and she sank upon
the floor and folded it to her bosom.
"Come," exclaimed the man, touch
ing her rudely with his foot, "you have
not told me where this money is.
In the box on the upper SHELF" she
replied, pointing to the closet.
The man founn the box, placed it on
the table, and opened it, saying:
$50 far, well. It is nearly all gold.
l will pocket it with your leave, or with
out it, just as you please" He filed
his pockets with the golden coin, and
threw the empty box in the fire. Then
he came and stood beside her.
Put your baby in the cradle" he
said, "if you want to save it's life. I
have other business for YOU
"What do you mean?" cried Milly,
AvninCr tho MON with CIT c,,io;op