Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-03
THRICE WARNED.
a story of the Supernatural.


short sketch of my birth and antecedent
in Older that the reader may be able the
better to judge Of it for himself.
I'm not about to attempt an explanation
for the endeavor to explain the supernat
ural is bound to end in fog and failure
l will merely state the plain facts Of the
case as they happened, without comment
and then, as said before, the reader can
judge for himself.
To commence with, am Highlander
by birth, and my father was noted as
the descendant Of; but my father
has nothing to do with the present mar
rative, so will pass him by.
My mother was noted for miles around
for the possession of that marvellous facul-
ty of second sight, for which so many of
my country people have been famed. In
fact, she foretold her own death, which
occurred shortly after the arrival Of my
brother and myself, who were twins.
My father soon followed his wife, and
Robert ana I were left alone, two help
less children. An uncle, however, who
resided in Aberdeen, having heard Of the
death of his brother, undertook the
charge Of us, and we were removed to his
house, and brought up by him.
There was always wonderful affinity
between my brother and myself. 1t was
more than affection; it was mysterious
attraction that caused us to be uneaay
unless we were in one another's society;
and anything that affected one of us,
even if we were miles away, was sure to
be felt by the other.
Time went on, and when we were six
teen our uncle considered that we were
old enough to enter his office, where
we were accordingly placed as clerks.
From the first this never suited Rob-
everyday drudgery and routine of q
place of business; and although he never
once complained, I could perceive and
feel what torture and agony it was to his
proud spirit to descend to the dull slav-
cry Of the desk. In a few months this
became more perceptible, and his cheeks,
always pale, grew more so, his breath
short and difficult to draw. The reader
must forgive my lingering over this, for
Robert was my only brother, and loved
him.
At length it became evident to all that
he was i'll, and he was put to bed, and
medical aid was called in. But it was
then too late. The death warrant. had
been signed, and my brother was going.
I was permitted to stay with him, as my
presence appeared to sooth and give him
ease.
1t was three o. clock one morning; the
church bells all over the town had just
struck the hour, as l was sitting in his
room by his bedside. He had been slum-
bering, but suddenly awoke and said:
Douglas, my brother, have just seen
our mother, and my tine is up in half an
hour. Do not grieve, brother; I am glad.
My nature was not suited for this world
yours is different And may be able to
assist you where I am going"
was not seventeen, and could not re-
strain my tears, as cried:
DO not go, Robert, and leave me all
alone in this cold, heartless world!"
"Hush. my brotherv' he replied. IL
must obey, but this will promise you: if
I am permitted it, / will revisit you; and
should I be allowed the power, will al
ways warn you of coming danger And
now farewell, until we meet again Fare
The half hour struck out, and Robert
fell back dead. My cries aroused the
house, and in a few minutes the ordinary
nurse, the servants and my uncle had en-
tered tho room.
was led away, in spite of my entrea.
ties to be left and placed in my own
room. Lying across the foot Of my bed
I fel. as though my heart would break
but, fortunately, my grief found relief in
tears, and in a short time had wept nv
self to sleep.
I know not how long I had slept. when
Iawoke suddenly with feeling Of in.
tense happiness. AS opened my eyes
I perceived chat my dead brother Robert
was standing by my side. He looked ra
diant and pleased, as, holding up one
hand, as If to demand silence, he said
''All is we'll, dear Douglas, and am
permitted to guard thee from HARM"
No sooner had he finished speaking
than he melted away into the gray dusk
of the approaching dawn. I immediate.
ly arose, and, pulling up the blind before
my window, looked forth. 1t was no
yet daybreak, though that rosy appear
ance that generally comes before sunrise
was apparent. Then I lay down, dn6
once more tell asleep.
BY the emo OF the week my brothe
was buried, and l was alone in tn
world.
Years passed on. My uncle died, AMI
and lett the wealth he had accumulatatet
to his wife's family.
With new head TO the firm ther
came new rules, regulations and stat
and I had to find a fresh occupation
Fortunately, without being long out Q
employment, | obtained situation in a.
insurance company's Office, whers I man
aged to get along very we'll, liking m
superiors, and being liked by them.
One morning as was making an en-
try in my ledger, the manager passed IA
desk, and beckoned me to follow him
did so into his private Office, where b
told me to seat myself. Having shut tn
door, taken up d position in front Of tn
fire, and lifted his coat-tails, he began:
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