Louisiana capitolian., 1879-12-06

his command on the frontier, n happy
man, because Lulu Sanford had prom
ised to become his wife when she was
year and |alfolder, and Colonel
Sanford approved the match for the
young officer came Of Il good family,
and was brave and dashing fellow,
possessed no evil habits, and was the
richest man in the army.
A year passed by, and again Cap
tain Fred De Lancy was visitor at
Sanford Hill, and delighted at the
wonderful progress Lulu had made
under hor beautiful governess.
"Have you picked up any links,
Lulu, that connect her with the past9'
asked Fred.
"For shame, Fred! She is all that
is lovely, and believe that papa is
really in love with her; and l assure
You | would not object to her for a
stepmother."
"And does she care for your father,
Lulu :"
III thought so once; now l believe
sho only adlnires and respects him."
''He lost heavily Of late, he wrote
me-"
eyes, you'll not get the rich heiress
you expect to, as papa is now barely
we'll off,"
'I have been more fortunate, for
my wealth has increased, and after I
marry you ! shall resign from the ar
my, and settle down to take care of
my vast estates"
81 am glad to hear You say 40,
for have no desire to see your brown
curls taken off by an Indians scalp
ing-knife. But here comes Miss
Hale"
AS Lulu spoke the governess swept
into the room, and more than ever
gracious to Captain De Lancy, and
during his entire visit did she devote
herself to him in such q way, that
when he again returned to the army
he admitted that he had mistaken
her, and believed her to he a thor
0ughly good and true woman.
81 would like to see Miss Sanford
my boy has sent her some little
trinkets he has made for" said Cap
tain Carl, the Gypsy chief, appearing
ut Sanford Hill one day, two years
nearly after his departure.
In his hand he held q basket, in
which were some wooden and shell
ornament skillfully carved.
"Miss Lulu has not been very
well of late, and it's q pity, as the
Captains coming home soon to marry
her; but III tell her you are here"
said the butler, and he soon returned
with word that he was to come into
the library.
In an easy char, a book lying
closed upon her lap, sat Lulu Sanford,
looking pale, and haggard expires.
sion in her beautiful eyes.
"1t was very kind of your son to
remember me, and these are very
beautiful indeed. l suppose he is
quite a man now ?"
But the Gypsy made no reply, and
his eyes were riveted upon Lulu.
Again she spoke to him, surprised
at this strange look, and then from
his lips burst the question:
"Where did you get that charm,
LADY,"
Supported by gold chain Of rare
workmanship that cncircled her neck,
hung massive gold heart, with
single ruby of rare size in the center,
and upon this the eyes Of the Gypsy
were fixed with Il startled look.
"This beautiful charm," and Lulu
raised it in her fngers-''it was given
to me a month ago by my governess."
Lady, l would know that gold
heart with it's single red eye among
a million; it is the Death Charm"
The man spoke in hoarse tones,
and his manner startled Lulu, who
said quickly:
"The Death Charm? What can
you mean 7"
wady, let me see it, please"
Impressed by his manner Lulu
unfastened the clasp and handed tito
him.
For moment he gazed intently
upon it, and then, to the surprise Of
the maiden touched spring, the ex-
istence of which she knew not of, and
it flew open like locket.
81 knew I was not mistaken--it is
the death charm. See here lady--do
you see these little marks that look