Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-10
TIE PR0PEKsY.

In my eyes IL hluse '
SINS
You are such an enthusiast on tha'
subject, Louis said Blanche Under
wood. as she stood before the mirror II
their private parlor and adjusted hsl
rufles, in looking for that quality
you'll overlook the want Of some other
and find you have made srievouS blum
der.'
Can't helpit if l do. It's my nature
to worship the quality-in man espe-
call y-though 1 admire itin any one
He may be plain looking, but he is glo'
rifed forever in my eyesif he displays
true courage and Louise Rand passed
her white fingers lightly over her wavy
black hair, and resumed her reclining
position on the lounge,
And you don't think Redmond Clarke
has courage?' Blanche said interrosa-
lively, turning to look at the lalr, hush-
ed face of her companion.
No. of course l DON'T said the ether
with renewed animation. i never saw
any of these blonde men show courage
don't believe it's consistent with their
natures. If Redmond Clarke ever gains
my love he will have to prove himself a
man by some unquestionable daring
There is moral as well as physical
heroism,' quietly suggested Blanche. l
don't think my cousin is deficient in the
former
'Iwant to see them combined said
the imperious beauty. Physical daring
is the outgrowth and seal of moral cour-
age. But we shall have to drop our
discussion. Here comes the gentleman
HIMSELF
They heard a tread on the stairs then
the door swung open and Redmond
Clarke entered.
A care less, free-and-easy exterior, a
gentlemanly bearing, undeniably hand
some, if one admired the style Louise
professed to despise-blonde mustache,
indolent-looking eyes, and very brown
hair.
Have you heard the news, ladies"
he asked, as ne threw himself, with easy
grace into the depths Of a comfortable
char, ndpushed back his heavy hair
from a broad white forehead.
No. didn't guess they dealt in such
a commodity in this quiet place said
Blanche.
Perhaps 1t isn't local news, suggest
ed Louise, idly winding some bright wor-
sted, while Redmond Carke noticed the
the contrast between the glowing colsrs
and her snowy fingers.
yes, it is local news with vengance.
A prophecy uttered by a seer sixty years
ago regarding this town with fulfil
ment.'
Please explain, and both, with grow
ing interest.
Tomorrow night this hotel, known
as the Cocassett House, and space OF
two miles from it, in all directions in
cluded, is to siak, and instead Of the in
habited village, the morning sun is to
rise over a broad expanse Of water,
which has covered the doomed inhabit-
ants
'Pshaw!' said Louise, impatiently.
We were unfortunate IN our selection
Of a spot to rusticats,' pursued Red
mond, watching Louise closely, with
out seeming to do so.' 'We came here
to escape being bored by fashionable
society will be rid Of US, which would be
a loss on both sides
Perhaps we had better pack our
trunks and leave on the strengths ofthls
danger said Louise, with
quiet sarcasm.
Suppose we make a shert visit to
Ashdale and return-if the place still
stands-when the dangerous period has
passed. laughed Blanche,
There's the dinner bell, and the COR
versation ended somewhat abruptly.
The trio descended to the quiet, cool
dlnng-room, and took their seats at
the table.
1t is said that the first part Of the
prophecy has been literally fulfilled a
gentleman was saying, as they entered.
we may reasonably expect the rest 10
be true also
What ere the circumstances" iEquir-
ed a middle-aged lady. L have heard
only the last part Of the story
Il will tell you. Sixty years ago a
traveller stopped here at hotel, where
this one now stands, and engaged board
and lodging fer a fortnight. But the
first morning he made his appearance
with face white with horror, and in
formed the landlord that he could not
stay as he first intended. He narrated
that during the night it hap been unfold
10 him that horrid murder had been
penetrated within the walls Of the build
ing short time past, and that, las curse,
all the children afterwards born here
should die in infancy. Further, that a
new hotel should be erected on the site
Of thei one standing, in fifty years, and
IN sixty years the hotel and part Of the
town should be engulfed, as a further
out Of the curse
The middle-aged lady looked much
All this happened where VIC now
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