Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-12-06
SUSiE'S ADVENTURE.

SUSlE'S ADVENTURE.
Susie. here's the pail; cross over to
EltOn's meadow, then go straight on to
the hollow and pick as many berries as
you can find. shall expect you back in
less than an hour" said Mrs. Alden.
tom is so busy that you'll have to
bring the cows home from pasture, then
there are buiscuits to mix, and you must
set things to rights after washing the
supper dishes"
as that all 1 have to do tonight,
ma'am?" demurely inquired Susie.
Let me see; you can chop the meat so
that Tom and the farm hands can have
hash for breakfast. What are you max
3 ing such face abOut?
"A fly crept on my nose land could
not help it ma'am.
"And, Susie, you may put the clothes
to soak tonight. for you must be up be-
times to commence washing tomorrow.
So make haste to get the berries"
"StOp a minute! If EltOn'S son should
happen to meet you, you must pass on
without saying awOrd."
"0nly give me chance" thought the
dutiful Sue.
"Sue! Sue! where are you gOing?'
shouted voice close to her.
"Oh, dearr' exclaimed Sue. There's
young Elton, growing as red as tur-
keys comb in the face, trying to make
me hear him." Is
"Sne! Suel what's your great hurry?
'GOing to make my fortune. Don't
you see have pail Ito hold the first
nugget of gold fnd?'
well, let me go, so that 1 can share
the spOils."
Not while my name is Sue. Until 1
return will have to dispense with your
company"
"Do not be gone long, Susie, for see
the cloud yOnder, | am somewhat ac-
quainted with the clerk of the weather,
and we will have rain before you are a
day older"
Always crOaking and trying to look as
wise as an owl. l only wish we should
have a shower by way of variety"
IF the rain comes down in bucketSful
you will sing another tune. By the by
little dark-eyed, rOsy-cheeked damsel
must not say nay when come tO-mOr-
row at Mrs. Alden's door to escort her to
the village fair. Say, Susie, what time
Shall call for yOuT
"Mrs. Alden says poor girls cannot
waste their time in seeking pleasure. l
would not even dare say would like to
co.
"Well, then, I'll ask her myself.-Here
90, right about, to face dreaded per-
sOnage in her domain"
ITO think that the rich farmers son
should cOndescend to ask the poor orphan
girl to go to the fair with him.
wont it be too bad if am denied the
pleasure? Just let her refuse! I'll spill
the milk, I'll spoil the hash, and I'll tell
she dies her hair"
"Heighhol l should have my pail near
ly full by this time.
But do not see any berries here; l
must go farther.
1T will never do to turn back without
them. There must be some on the slope
yOnder.
Come, what laggard 1 have become
How dark it is growing"
A flash of lightning shortened Sues
sOliloquy.
The sky had become overcast with
great black clouds.
The angry thunder began to be heard.
Each moment the war of elements in
creased.
The wind moaned and howled in ac-
compartment.
Il saw it then. 1t must be charcoal
burners hut. That will be some prOtec-
ton at least. Here / am at last"
Hurrying to the deserted, tumble down
tenement, drenched and breathless, Sue
covered in corner.
"Oh, if somebody were only here, 1t
would not be so terrible"
The thought was scarcely expressed
before coarse voice cried out:
Here we are, Griff. Guess Sam At
kins made this place for our accOmmO-
datiOn."
And straight into the next room march
ed the two men.
sIt's getting very dark. Old Elton will
not think of coming from SilvertOn to-
night. Must have heap of money hid
den in the house. / have kept sharp
lookout for six months. He sold for cash
the little house at EastOn Brook last
Monday. Got paid for his yoke of oxen
on Wednesday,, besides he has the rent
of his tenants on hand"
I say, Gift, you are knowing one.
Did you hear that clap of thunder? tell
YOU what, we are in luck, for old Elton
Ia mighty plucky and might show fight.
sTn glad he is out of the way, Joe;
Int as for that babbling son, ache for
a-chance to pay him off for that old
prudge / hold against him."
I'll get even with him tonight. Every
thing is arranged. We can climb up
the back porch and force an entrance
through the window. The rest is easy
enough. Mind, half the spOils each, and
young Elton for me-" -.
There's only one way to settle him,
and that is to stop his mouth forever.
What was that? heard somebody NOV
ing"
aIts nothing but the thunder you
heard. Who ever comes here, l would
like to know
"The rain is nearly over. Time is
money now; so let's be going"
For many minutes after they had de-
parted Susie remained immOyable fear
ing the men might by some accident re-
turn.
Her chief anxiety was to warn Elton
of the desperate plot that would soon be
carried out.
The storm had now ceased. 80
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