New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1878-11-13
THRICE VARIED.
A Story of the Supernatural.

"A SS0Ey Oh tNe BUpeFNdCuTaA.
The circumstance that am about to
relate is of such an extraordinary nature
that it will be better for me to give a
short sketch of my birth and antecedents
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.
will merely state the plain facts Of the
case as they happened, without comment
and then, as I said before, the reader can
judge for himself.
To commence with, I 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 7 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 foretola her own death, which
occurred shortly after the arrival Of my
brother and myself, who were twins.
My father soon followed bis 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 ofus, and we were removed to his
house, and brought up by him.
There was always u 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-
ert. He was not fitted for the rough
everyday drudgery and routine Of d
place of business; and although he never
once complained, 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, fol-
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.
It was three O. clock one morning; the
church bells all over the town had JUS
struck the hour, as was sitting in hi:
room by his bedside. He had been slum
bering, but suddenly awoke and said:
"Douglas, my brother, have just seer
our mother, and my tine is up in half al
hour. Do not grieve, brother; I am glad
My nature was not suited for this world
yours is different. And may be able t.
assist you where lam going"
was not seventeen, and could not re-
strain my tears, as cried
''Do not go, Robert, and leave meal
alone in this cold, heartless world!"
s'Hush. my brother" he replied. q
must obey, but this | will promise you: il
I am permitted it, will revisit you; anG
should I be allowed the power, will al
ways warn you of coming danger Anc
now farewell, until we meet again Fare
The half hour struck out, and Rober
fell back dead. My cries aroused tn,
house, and in few minutes the ordinar,