The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1878-06-07


her own life-stream. to besprung upon by
Rupert and thrust through the heart by
the same rapier that mad slain Lady
Sicily. And then he surned its trusty
edge through his OWE breast, and the
three lay there--a ghsstly trio--until
the morning revealed tue horrors of the
bridsl-chamber.
Directly afterwards she castle was
abandoned by the family on whom the
shadow had fallen too horribly for contin.
uance there, and for years and years it
stoed silent. grim and deserted, while
superstitious VILLAGERS declared that the
spirits of Lord Darrel, and Rupert, and
the beautiful wicked lady haunted the
castle.
Be that as it may, thAegend goes on
to say that on every ss sy,frst of Sep
tember, the anniverss7 lady Sicily's
ill-starred wedding ay she revis-
its the bridal cbs. u whb
>za- - nNns
the turret bell 9! She will
agonizingly entreat @ assist in the
expiation of her sin " following the
advice she offers, which will nev,r lead
them into trouble; that she will point
out their future career, and how to es-
cape itA ills.
Then she goes back to her retless
wanderings in the spirit land unit an
other year goes by.
There was the hush of interested siletce
on the little company ss Mr.. Grey
finished; some were softly wiping away
their tears all were deeply interested il
spite OF themselves.
Jessie's voice broke the silence at
length;
Papa, am going to Lady Sicily's
room. It is quarter to twelve, now.
I am going"
Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes
bright.
A little chorus of ordinations rose
from the ladies'.
ooh, Jessie, dear, don'tp
Jessie, you must notw
" Oh! just suppose"
Mr.. Grey laughed.
OF course, go child, if you want to.
don't for one moment believe in super
visitations. / imagine you will
find the Red Room as peaceful at twelve
o'clock rs at any other time"
And Jessie went, to visit in the large
room until the turTet clock struck mid
night-to wait, brave, half alarmed, for
the rustIing of a dress over the floor, of
the sight OF a cloudy iorm appearing
before her. Waited-until just as the
bell began TO chime loud snd clear; until
her nerves began to get slittle unstrung
as it neared the last stroEe; until, just
IS she felt like screaming, she heard
behind the curtain that draped
of the rear end of the MONA footstep
that made her blood cudle as it came
nearer and nearer.
She dared not lift her eyes. Her limbs
turned sto( u, D. 90 soweriess
.he felt to move. She Guild not break
the awful thrsll that hld her. And
then
Jessie, my darling, ny darling.
could not let you come here alone.
you to ask you to let me tell
your fortune-thst you viii be my love,
my witel"
And with a gush Of blessed tears, a
feeling of exquisite release from horrid |
fear, laugh of perfect happiness on her
Iuivering lips, Jessie nestled in Rolf
Vernon's arms.
"Oh, Rolf! Then my fortune is told |
you are my ownl" she cried.
My fortune is told. You are mine"
And as he kissed her with all lovers |
neither of them saw a pale,
distorted face that was peering between
he curtains, Laurence Greshsm's anger
pale, jealous-pale countenance.
Confound him. There will be
mother tragedy. Or And he pointed
/ revolver straight at the happy lover"
lead; and the report sounded Kissing
through the room, and shrek of alarm
anne from Jessie's lips.
But-fate had direetad the ball. and |
t did not strike its prey and not until |
t was discovered that Laurance Gresham I
lad left Blue Court Hall, leaving no
race behind, was it detected who fired
he shot.
But-Rolf and Jessie we're satisfied,
nd wasn't that enough ?"