Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-11-07
THRICE WARNED.
A Story OF the Supernatural.

THRICE WARNED.
A Story OF tho supsrnatura,.
The circumstance that. I 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 anteceden
IN O. der that the reader may be able the
better to judge Of it for himself.
I'm not about to attempt an explanation,
for the endeayor 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 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 nv 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 THAT marvellous tacul.
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 his wife, and
Robert and I were left alone, two help.
less children. An uncle, however, who
resided in Aberdeen, having heard of the
death Of his brother, underto * the
charge of us, and we were removed to his
house, and brought up by him.
There was always a wonderful affinity
between my brother and myself. 1t was
more than affection; it was a mysterious
4 hot ko ~
unless we were in one auother's society
and anything Tat 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
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 perceptihle and his cheeks,
always pale, grew more so, his breath
shor:. 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.
was permitted to stay with him, as my
RI nd
ease.
1t was three O. clock one morning; the
church belts all over the town had just
struck the hour, as was sitting.i in his
room by his bedside. He had been slum-
.bering, but suddenly awuke and said:
douglas, my brother, have just seen
our mother, and mytin is up in halt 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 am going" 49,.
was not'seventeen, and could not re-
strain my tears, as cried:
DO not go. Robert, AID leave me all
alone in this cold, heartless world p
Hush. my brother!"'- he replied. 81
must obey, but this Twill promise you: if
am permitted it'll will revisit you; and
should I be allowed the power, I will al.
ways warn you of coming danger. And
now farewells uatil wemeetagain Fare
The half hour struck out, and Robert
fell back DEAD. Ny cries aroused the
house, and in u lew minutes the ordinary
nurse. the servants and my uncle had en-
tered the room. H..
g + .Fwasled away, in spite of my cntrea-
n ho 1of ME
room. Lying across the foot of nv bed,
! fel: as though my heart would break
but, fortunately, my grief foundrelief in
tears, and Y ! sho lEt time n had weptmv-
self to sleep. w =,
know not how long had slept. when
Iawoke suddenly with q feeling of in
tense rhappiness.r rM I opened my eyes,
Il perceived that my dead brother Robert
was standing bv my side. lie looked ra-
diant and pleased, as, holding up one
ha I'd, as.if tor demand silence. he said
''All is well, dear Douglas, and I am
permitted to guard thee from HARM" i
7 rNossponef had he finished speaking
than he melted say into the gray dusk
of the approaching dawn.-vI Immediate
ly arose, and pullinelups The blind before
my window, looked forth. 1t was not
yet day break, though that rosy appear.
ance that generally comes before sunrise
=. was apparent. Then 4 lay down, and
once more tell asleep. s..
By the end Of thes week my brother
was buried, and was alone in the
world. 7f9g lAg
Years passed on. My uncle died, and
and aleit the wealth he had accumulated
to his wife's family.
l}sss With u new head IT'D the firm there
came new rules, regulations and staff
and.T had To- and fresh occupation
Fortunately, !. without being long out q
emploS ment, Iobnsihed assltnation in AZ
insurance com pspy's office, wher: man
aged to. get along very iwaal, liking my
superiors, and being liked by them.
one morning as-1 was making an en-.
Try ia my ledger, ire maI6SeF pas5sd ms
desk, and becxoaed me to- follow him
IA did So Ito ibis private offSe, where he
told me to- seat myself. Having shut the
q door, taken up position ID front of the
81 FIRE, and lifted shiss cost tails, he began:
y have called You 10 here to. offer you