Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-12-06
when Susie cautiously CROPPED her way

out. -
Il ought to be at home in short time.
How faint with terror / feel! How the
rain has washed everything awav. If
could only get down the hillside!
The stars are coming out. That ought
to cheer me-"
Her thin shoes were soaked through
and the briars made it almost impOssi-
BILE for her to proceed.
II cannot go ON. My head grows div.
If could only reach home must sit
down to gain strength"
Leaning against the jagged trunk of a
fallen tree, Sue reclined.
The moon came out in all her splen-
dor, lighting up the landscape with the
glorious rays. Still Sue remained I'M
conscious.
Where am II" thought she. "My lips
are parched; my head-Oh GOdl 1t must
be near midnight, and have thrown
| the precious moments away. / must
overcome this stupOr which Expresses
me-"
On her hands and knees she crept to a
pool and quenched her thirst and bathed
her throbbing temples. -1
Refreshed once more, she attempted to
stand. 44L 444
THANK Godl am safely down the
hill. Only to cross the creek, and then
will be at EltOn's place."
As she neared the stream her heart
sank within her.
Il tell you, Tom Alden, it is no use to
go on surther. Susie has been caught
In the storm, and has stopped somewhere
all night"
There is some one trying to ford the
stream. Back, Sue, back. Do not adj
vance another step. There, all danger
is over. can bear your light weight.
Tell me why you did not get home soon
er. Mother is almost distracted between
doing your work and fretting about you.
She sent me after you, and"
Thank God you found me! Oh, if we
are only in timer exclaimed Sue.
Eyes, we are in time to hear mother
scOld," returned Tom.
do not interrupt me to ask how
know EltOn's house is to be plundered
tonight by two men, One of whom intends
to take George EltOn's life.
"NOnsensep'
'YOu will drive me mad if you do not
go at once to his aid. Did you not hear
that Elton appeared against a man
named Griff for sheep-stealing. He it is
who vowed to be revenged on him. 1t is
he who threatens his life. Come, already
they may have entered the house; already
he may be at their mercy"
Her wild entreaties at last convinced
Tom. E.
Turning to his two field-hands he babe
them follow him. -------=.
'The doors are all fastened as usual.
We may as we'll"
Look at the upper window. Do you
not hear voices, too? Burst i'm the dOOrsp'
wildly cried Sue.
"Ha! ha! George Elton, it is useless to
defend yourself. The odds tell this time.
We have the old mans tight-fsted saw
ings all right, and have the old mans
son nicely cOrnered. Ha! ha! l have
waited for this moment"
Down came heavy blow on the asas-
sins head, which sent him reeling.
Taken so completely by surprise, it
was easy to OverpOwer both Griff and his
confederate.
A second time did George Elton have
to appear against Griff.
When the latter received his sentence
of imprisonment for life his looks of
deadly hatred rested ON Elton but they
were powerless to harm.
81 say, Sue, it is too bad to see you slav
ing from morning till night. Why will
you still refuse me, and persist in wait
ing on Mrs. Alden, instead Of"
Waiting on you instead? No George
Elton, you shall never marry the poor
girl, Sue"
"Who talks of poverty, when owe you
what | pOsSess-my life"
She hesitated a moment, and George
clasped her i'm his arms.
will you be my wife, Sue?"
She looked down on the floor, and
whispered:
"Yes."
A month after, Sue became the mis-
tress of her own home, and the cherish
ed bride of George Elton.