Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-03-08

her for In vading the repose OF the dead
With what unhsllowed purpose-the sci
fish desire Of purchasing her own happi'
ness by gratifying the curiosity ofanothel
had she penetrated in the sanctuary OF
the departed, at an hour sacred to reposeI
Margaret tremb bled violently; she was
obliged to leau against the tomb for sup
port, and shudder came over her rs she
touched tho chilly stones. Bya strong
effort she composed herself, and bent on
accomplishing her task, she pushed aside
the rubbish and entered the tomb. An
other moment, and she had slipped the
ring on the finger of the skeleton. Blu,
she overtssked her courage ; the strong
feeling that for the time had mastered
every other in her breast, wher tho task
was accomplished, suddenly gave way
to a wild, indefinite terror. She strove
to fly from the spot, but had scarcely
come forth from the tomb when she fell
to the ground insensible.
How many minutes sho lay in this state
she could rot tell she was first aroused
20 consciousness by hearing the dull,
heavy tones of tho bell striking twelve.
She rose slowly, and looked around her.
What was her amazement and horror to
see the skeleton standing bos ide her and
without tho tomb The sight did moi
cause her to swoon again she seemed
upheld by a supernatural strength, which
did not falter, though the CHASTITY face o
tho specter was turned full upon her
and the hand on which she had place.
the ring was extended toward her. She
stood still it came nearer the horny
arm locked itself in hers
depart, in the SAINTS name !" she
exclaimed Mt length.
A low and hollow voice answered
4" cannot depart; ! will never leave
thee till thon hast obtained my forgive,
ness -
4" Forgiveness lot whom ?"
"Of yonder woman"
indicated and, indeed at shert dis
tance, upon grave unmarked by any
monument, she saw female figure sit
ting. The white drapery of the toni
shrouded her form her face was wrap
ped with kerchief that covered her eyes
leaving only The deathly cheeks nm,
n,nrb1a linz axn,ea1 1b;a .nnar;t; n,
was even more terrible than the other
for thu cold and motionlcss features wor
something of the semblance of life.
Towards this spot the young girl fel
herself dragged, with a force she coul,
not resist, by the skeleton arm that grasp
ed hers. They stood close by the so,itar,
female figure her spectral companion
knelt, and Margaret with him.
Forgive him /" she murmured faint
/ ly.
The apparition shook her head solemn
ly and sternly.
" Forgive him for my sake" criet
Margaret more earnestly. He will no
let mo go till have obtained his pardon! =
Again the specter shook her head. Th'
poor girl wrung her hands in despair
What doom was before her ! With al
the energy Of passionate feeling she mad
ono more appeal
Forgive him for the sake of the chile
| am to boar I"
The apparition slowly bowed her head
and the words, " He is forgiven, )" cam
from her motionless lips.
The arm OF the young girl was sudden
| ly released. The scene vanished from
and she sank once more TO the ground
II 4
Meanwhile the guests at tho inn sat il
expectation at the young girls return
Some praised her courage others blamed
her rashncss but few thought she would
have the hardihood 10 persist in her en-
terprise. The physician was occupied il
conversation with the host, apart from th'
rest, and seemed to be making earnest
inquiries concerning some person.
"lf he be the person | mean," said he
sit is the joiner, Hallorbach, who form
erly lived in Breslal. For some years
as have learned, he has resided in thi
neighborhood. To see him is the objec
OF my present journey
1t will be easily accomplished, then
SIR" returned the host. "Tho man live
scarce a mile hence, Margaret can Civ
you every information about him 70
she was brought up by him as his daugh
ter"
How say you-his daughter ?" askec
the stranger, eagerly.
How old is she ?" asked Tie physi
elan.
Nineteen" interposed the hostess
"on St. Michael's day"
at is the same - exclaimed tn
stranger.
Where-where is she !"
"She is the young girl who went foFti
Just now to the churchyard."
The physiciaa started up, and seemed
to gasp for breath, then sank back in hi
seat. At this moment Franz entered
and asked Cor Margaret. Several Of th'
company at once informed him whi the
she had gone.
"To the churchyard, and alone at th
hour I" he repeated, in extr0me surprise
and without another word rushed from
the house.
"Stop my son-he is mad !" shrieket
the hostess.
"A thousand guilders to any ono whc
will bring her back in safety - cried thu
stranger. He had gone a few PAGES to