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demonstrative, thoughin quiet way. He

it,"
So procession was formed, each hold
ing candle for fear of some being blown
out. From the cellar to the garrett, and
down again they followed each other,
but perfect tranquility reigned every
where. "Nothing out Of place." they all
declared. So they went to bed, to think
and t1emble, for few could sleep; and
then they got up to whisperlmysteriously,
wonder and consult the elder Miss Grim
shaw, who was on visit. and who de-
clared that in her time nothing of tile sort
ever occurred. And when Charlie looked
stern and sad, and they asked him the
cause. he said as he rushed out to see
what it was cold blast passed him when
the door was opened, and, when his sister
suggested certain scientific reasons for
this phenomenon, he looked sadly scorn-
full. and calculated s'Stuff!' in a hollow
voice. The next night a similar scene
took place, and then the family resolved
that some one should sit up and watch,
for it. For some time it was difficult to
get volunteer for the first watch, even
Charlie, the household protector, declar-
ing he was not inclined to meet spirit
alone.
Anything that has flesh and blood in
it | am ready for, and | Hatter myself
equal to; but anything disembodied is
beyond my range and experience"
The unearthly noise was heard once
more, and then every two or three nights
it was repeated, until they feared to leave
their beds, but covered, covered their heads
and wondered. Mrs. Dalton looked pale
and worn, and Lucy and Jane serious and
thoughtful. The house became funeral
in the air and tones.
ooh, Charlie! do beg mamma to try
and let the place 60, and go somewhere
else"
'No, indeed, Lucy. I did what could
before we came; she would not listen to
me. You WOald not back ME then; now
we are in for it,
81 should die before the time expired
II we remained. Every one is talking Of
1t, and the Grimshaws will have it there
is something we have brought with US
some spirit belonging to our family, you
know; and Anne says the butter woman
says a servant disappeared some wears
ago, ard, perhaps she is buried in the
cellar! should loose my senses if saw
herr
Charlie shrugged his shoulders.
Women are never satisfied he said,
But the end OF all was that Mrs. Dalton
found that sea air was necessary for
Lucy; and Mrs. Grimshaw consented to
take the house of her hands, or condition
that she paid the rent until a tenant was
found. Charlie remained behind reluct-
antly, as he declared, to send off the lug
gage and save them the trouble. Then.
when the gates closed on the carriage, and
the family were of, the dutiful son pro-
ceeded to his sanctum and laughed loud
and uproariously. He looked at his
watch.
That evening fly drove up to the
Laurels, and from it emerged Frank. The
brothers cold followed" each other after
the usual wont Of brothers, and after
few moments of settling and unwrapping
found themselves tete-a-tete, seated one
On each side of the fire, looking good
into each others faces, Char.
lie with his hands in his pockets, and
meekly triumphant; Frank trying not to
see it,
"Well," said he, GIVE won the cham
payne. l suppose Jane has told you the
sort OF @ place we are in?"
"Yes, my fine fellow, and twigged
Who was at the bottom of it, and bat for
ny deep sense of honor might have sue-
yested an idea to her. Her letters were
great fun, holding as did the key of the
cipher''
ltwas in vain, however, Frank petition
ed for rehearsal. Charlie was inexor
able.
"Go TO bed, old fellow. It never comes
when it's watched for. I thought you
knew that"
Frank, however, was scarcely warm in
the sheets when, as if struck by an cleo
trio shock, he sprang out of bed and
rushed to;the door.
"What is that? I say, Charlie, what is
t. Is that the thing? By Jove-"
Loud, derisive laughter greeted him
from above, and the younger brother
rushed up stairs.
SIS that it,
Eyes, that's it," said the other, very
gently.
well, no wonder they could not
stand it. Why, it made me jump out of
bed, although I was prepared for the
material instead of supernatural. Show
Is the trick. old fellow"
"You would not make a bad ghost
yourself, as you are. Well, really, Frank,
am surprised!'
Thus rebuked, the junior clad himself in
some garments from his brothers store.
mad, clothed to certain extent, followed
Charlie down to the cellar, and there at
he foot OF the stairway lay a chain to
'ne eud Of which was attached small! can
lon bail.
CHOW do you see it?'
II see nothing" and as he said this he
Kicked the rusty affair out of his way.
Take care, old fellow, that's it," and
Charlie raised the chain, and held it I'D
~ one end. ''Here he or she is, sir, the
author OF our-say, rather, my release"
II do rot understand"
"Come and see; or, rather, stand and
hear"
'No; 1 will go with you"
80 they went up to the top landing,
lose to which was Charles door, ana
hen he suddenly dropped his burden.
Down went the shot over the corners,
iragglng the chains after it, and making
'nearthly echoes through the deserted
'Well, | give in. The cleverest trick
have seen for many q day. But, then,
you nave eighteen months the start of
ne"
Il smoked pound Of Cavendish before
MT It OF to my satisfaction, besides my
'esutar allowance. But you know in
.lme 1t would have shown on the stairs.
Look here" and he produced few