The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-03
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A BRAVE GIRL.

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IL the winter of 1912, gentleman and
hi1 laughter, a young lady, while travel
inslhrough Canada, arrived about nightfall
al an old fashioned tavern. The gentle
Al4a concluded to stop there instead Of
going on to the village of s., which
was Ten miles distant, aud which they had
iAought to reach. The daughter-Carre
expressed her willingness, as the tavern
pfeaented comfortable appearance, and
lheyIalightcd, when it was plainly to be
ae9n That the gentleman was quite lame
90 much so that he was obliged to use a
cane.
The landlord came out, and calling
boy % take the horse and sleigh to the
barn, he ushered Mr.. Spencer and his
danRhter into pleasant sitting room,
Nhese a bright fire was burning on the
hearth, which proved very acceptable to
ont lfayelers, who had been in the sleigh
zinea morning.
Your room will be ready by supper
time, sir, said the landlord, as he left the
r4om and went into the bar-room.
supper was shortly announced, and
aiser refreshing themselves, Mr.. Spencer
and Barrie returned to the cozy sitting
room, where they talked and chatted until
hhlfpast eight. They were then shown
% their room, which was on the second
story, in wing somewhat distant from the
main portion.
Ehe room was very long, with high
ceiling. On one side was window, and
o. The other dooor. Just above the
door was bust of King George Ill
The room was plainly furnished, contain
ing two beds, u wash-stand and few
thairs.
] Carrie took in the whole room ut a
fiance and it must be confessed, had there
1ot been a cheerful fire burning, she WI Id
haye felt nervous about sleeping there.
Az it was the warm glow lit up the room
i1io comparative cheerfulness
While she and her father sat by the fire,
hcr eyes wandered to the bust above the
door, when she noticed that the eyeballs
had evidently been knocked out, leaving
Two empty spaces.
Well, Carrie" said Mr. Spencer,
pfesently, II think you had better lock
the door. l am going to count my
mbney."
After Carrie had done so, he drew out a
money belt, heavy with bills, and proceed.
ID to count them. While doing so,
Narrie's eyes involuntarily wandered again
70 fhe bust, when, to her horror and aston
hhnent, in place of the empty spaces were
MO glittering eyes, greedily watching
evfry movement of her father.
Tic young girl could scarcely repress a
serpam but controlling herself, she looked
loHard the fire, while her father went on
oopnting large roll of bills.
] must have been mistaken" thought
Tho fair girl. "What could make me have
tuoh strange fancy, thought" she con-
tnQed, glancing again at the bust.
phe eyes were still there-two burning,
sevagc eyes, that frightened as Mr.,
Spcncer went on counting,
Good Heavens !" thought Carrie,
Fvhat shall we do We are evidently in
4 lep of thieves, and will be murdered for
my poor fathers money"
How TO communicate their danger tC
tar hther without those terrible eyes no.
licing it, Carrie could not think Sud,
deniy bright idea came to her.
e" Father she said, aloud, "let me take
card aud pencil. | wished to make o
metnorandum of some items want to pur.
chase in the village"
Her father handed them to her, after
sowing away his belt Carrie wrote trem,
biingly, in due hand,-
8 Father, do not be frightened we are in
q trap. Go in the opposite corner of the
room, where your face will be in the dark,
and look at the bust above the door In il
tou will see two glittering eyes that have
4htched you count your money"
Z Read it, she said, aloud, handing the
card 10 her father 81 want you to see il
you thiuk am too extravagant,"
Her father betrayed no emotion while
10 fead, but said,-
Nou are pretty extravagant, Carrie. ]
aanpose you think your father is made OF
mppey; and he arose and went to the
Nqlshstand, which was in dark corner.
Vnce there he glanced toward the bust
4na that glance confirmed his daughter s
eAtfRordinary statement. When he came
p>sk to his seat, Carrie saw that the eyes
*efn gone. Then, leaning toward her
i1{ller, she said in a low tone,--
You see it is as Isaid. have thought
q plan, however, by which we can both
s'sPpe. You would be perfectly helpless
Ia m affray of any kind on account of your
Asae leg, so must try to save us both. y
hen followed whispered consultation
4sting which Carrie kept her eyes fixed
enthe bust; but the glittering orbs had
nes come back. AS she concluded, Carrie
nept to the window, threw il up, aud
tked out Beckoning to her father, who
sHne, she said or rather Whispered
iou see this shed, father Well
'eey will probably come up on it and gel
through the window. | do not think
10y will make the attack before twelve
N will get out of this window, jnmI
Ikqm the shed, go to the barn aud take ouI
nptse, and 50 to s. for help
flinging wrap over her slight figure
a''f embraced her father tenderly, and
p'ading him not to worry over her, she
jgnped lightly out on the shed and dis
s<peared.
pr. Spencer watched her for while
'nRn closing the window, took out watch
= that i was nine o'clock, and proceed
70 work He first covered up the FIRE
e'tw out the light, and rolled up blanket