The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-17

Benton I" cried MRS. BettS You cannon
m resaet to leave us to the mercy Of those ma
81 shall, be here, Amaranth." said Mr..
nj Cook, with an important air.
what do you wish to do, Miss LeonoraT
asked DR.. Marle approaching the little heap
OF pink muslin covering on sofa.
'!Oh, don't know. am afraid to go; am
afraid to stay. I am afraid OF the soldiers
but am afraid OF the horses, too, said little
Nora, her eyes filling with tears as she
brought n out her hstngg E. T b leave the
ladies here-at least the two young ladies, !"
said Leander, as the pink muslin sank down
on the sofa again. Mrs. Belts and Frau
stahlen can stay, Of course; but as regards
you, interrupted Kate.
In the meantime, with Leander's assist
ance, Leonora had managed to climb into her
saddle, and the cavalcade set off, each man
watch over the lady under his charge; They
did not go on to the main road, but, turning
through the fields, took Q path toward the
hills that led to Bear elena wild ravne
hemmed In by steep banks on three sides,
unexpected fssure such as are sometimes
seen even in tame level Ohio 1t was about
seven o'clock when they started, and as they
Travelled slowly, 1t was dusky twilight when
they reached Bear Glen.
"How still it is' said Leonora, as they
paused at the entrance.
"Would you have it noisy p said Kate.
"How odd you are Kittyl only meant
that 1t seems SO strange to be here In the
full'
"Now that the horses are safe what are
you going to dor asked Kate, as Benton and
Leander came back
answered Benton tanning himself with his
straw hat.
1T Is 50 dismal here. / feel so nervous"
said Nora.
"The moon will soon be up, Miss Belts.
Her calm, peaceful light will subdue your
fears" said Leander, III a low tone.
~ am tired Of staying here" said Kate,
after time. "Let us walk up to the outlook
ON the hill where the old road crosses the
path, we can see the farm. .house. and the road
from there, and watch for the raiders"
"Some one must stay here to see to the
horses" said Benton; "they are not securely
fastened
81 will remain behind. Ny sight is some
dnces painful amount OF stumbling" said
Leander Marie.
"Oh don't go, Kitty" pleaded Leonora.
Let US all stay here together"
But we did not come out to spend the
night in the woods in our thin dresses, sup
pose, Nora. How shall we know when the
raiders have passed? Besides, want to see
the bold rider. Even the tip Of his plume in
the moonlight will be something to remem-
ber."
"Plume! More likely an old SLOUGH hat,
tied down with a bit of twine," said Benton,
contemptuOusly. But you are right, Kate.
We had better go where we can watch the
road. II you are afraid, Nora, you can stay
her here; We shall be in sight up there on the
"Oh, should never dare to stay" said
Leonora, glancing nervously around at the
high dark banks.
"Then come with us" said Kate.
"Oh, should never. dare to go. The sol
"Well, am going" said Kate, impatiently.
You can do as you please"
So saying, she turned away, and Benton
followed her.
They walked on toward Stahlen's farm. In
the duskines5 Of the late twilight they could |
see the lights cleaning in the Stahlen farm
house IN the valley below, and presently O
dismal little spark came out Of the back door |
and glimmered along the path toward the oak |
grove.
pose, said Benton; two specimens of the |
of womankind; the one submits |
siye and silent, the other aggressive and talk |
atiye."
prefer" said Kate, with scornful infection |
Entirely needless" said Benton, laughing.
The wax images In hair-dressers shop |
would suit you admirably.
ve a t ihhey Seu Wiz ndf Kp Van y % G1e
wives dey would make!"
"Your definition of an ideal wife would be
quite amusing, in default of anything else,
'aid Kate. "Pray give it,
Thank you, no; l am not to be caught in
hat trap"
well, If you will not describe your ideal OF
l wife, trust, at least, you do not cling to the
,apid effete notion Of obedience?"
Certainly do. Obedience is wife's best
There I do not agree with you, Mr.. Mont
yomery."
but where there are two wills one must
give way"
"There should be but one, then
"That is impossible, for even IL they be-
,an that way, with the best intentions, no
nan alive could follow the changes Of a
yoman's will and keep up with her for one
lay said Benton, smiling to himself in the
ut is not true. am not fickle," said Kate,
II positively believe that if should talk Of
he planet Saturn to a young lady she would
manage to chain it in some way to her own
personality in less than five minutes" said
Benton, in musing tone.
'And very good use to make of the un-
yieldy STAR" answered Kate, with flashing
yes. eff Saturn can manage to lift con
7ersation from the depths OF inane stupidity
uiULcl 1lStLl HAS uIdRRtu IL, lU0 young
ady deserves the thanks of society. 1t is
natter of indifference to me, Mr. Mongom-
ry, how well or how i'll you appear, but, as
harity, I think l ought to let you know that
o any woman, young or old, no conversation
) interesting which is not personal either to
he speaker. the listener or both" So say
1g, Kate walked on toward the broad moon
ght at the top of the hill.
where are you going?" said Benton, fol-
owing the white draperies.
WHITTIER will, sir.
"But you cannot always have your own
vay, Kate"
why not?
THE inevitable husband, you know
Inevitable in most cases, grant, but not
4 mine." answered Kate, tossing back her
urls. 81 do not wish to marry"
Never, Kate?"
Certainly not at present. I prize my free
ON too much. Besides, I should only yield
fter a long, long siege; second Jacob
'ould have to serve twice seven years for
1e, as did the one lover of the Bible for