The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-22
Selett STORY.
From the Ne'c Hdren Register.
THE DEATH-CHARM.

Along broad highway in the State of
Maryland rode two persons, mounted upon
two splendid animals, with the easy grace
Of equestrians accustomed to the saddle.
One was a maiden of scarcely more than
sixteen, with fresh, lovely face and
form developing into perfection, wearing
dark blue habit and sloach hat with
heavy ostrich plume. Gauntlet gloves in.
cased her tiny hands, while about her there
was an air Of high breeding
Her company was ncarly y double her age,
attired in the undress uniform of captain
Of cavalry. He was striking-looking
man, with frank, fearless face that was
very fascinating.
That there was love affair existing be-
tween the two--young as was the maiden
their glances indicated, aud the course
of true love, in their case seemed to be run
ming smooth.
Presently they came upon crowd of
men in the roadway. A youth lay bound
upon the ground, his face pale and bleed
ing, and above him bent half.dozen rude
fellows, talking in angry tones.
"Carter, what means this disturbance
asked the maiden, sternly, addressing one
Of the meu.
The man touched bis hat politely and
replied
at means, Miss Lula, that We We caught
a Tartar here, but we've got him tied fast
now"
"What has he been doing, Carter ?"
"Well, you sec Miss, saw him coming
out Of the forest, where, you know, your
father allows no cunning, and called to
him to stop and he paid no attention to
me, so calls the boys from the field and
We gave chase and caught him, though he
fought like tiger.
"And have you dared to attack man
in the public road, sir2 My father shall
hear of this at once, said Lulu Sanford,
angrily.
"He's nothing but gypsy, Miss, from
the camp over the hill yonder," sullenly
said the man.
ale is human being, aud was doing
no harid. Unbind him at once, sir
The young officer at once sprang from
his horse and quickly released the youth,
who was secured with rope, and said
kindly; "get up, my man, and return to
your camp Z |f8i fF
The youth turned his dark eyes upon
the speaker and said, family:
n eau not, sir, am badly hurt 4
"Shame on you, Carter number Of
burly men to beat poor boy as you have
done You shall suffer for this, all of
you !" cried the maiden Indignantly, and
as the men hung their heads abashed, she
continued
''Raise him in your arms and carry him
at once to the mansion, while | ride by
and send DIR. Moore to see him. Tell Jane
to put him in comfortable room"
Anxious to redeem themselves 10 the
eyes Of their employers daughter, the men
raised the youth 10 their arms aud bore
him away, while Lula Sanford aud her
escort, Capt. Fred. De Lacy, galloped on
after the physician.
An hour after, the two rode up to the
door Of very handsome mansion surround
ed by ornamental grounds, flower gardens
and every indication that those who dwelt
there were possessed OF wealth and refine.
ment.
AZ the door an elderly gentleman met
them, who called out pleasantly; IN
swell, Fred, am glad to see you, my
boy, Richard told me you had arrived
this morning"
sYes, Colonel, | received sixty days fur
Tough and stopped to see you on my way
home; aud this afternoon Miss Lulu and
myselfran of for a ride, replied the young
officer.
"Aud l am very glad we did, papa, and
| found your overseer, Carter, and FIVE of
the hired men, had beaten q boy severely
just because he did not stop when com
manded to, said Lulu.
ayes, the doctor Is now with the poor
boy, and his father, too. fear the youth
Is badly hurt, and Carter and the men
shall leave my place at once, for the little
fellow was doing no harm, and his being
gypsy is no crime. But come into the
house and get ready for dinner, for have
a surprise for you" VII
"a surprise for me, sir 2" said Lulu.
ayes, | have found d goyerness for you
Zone 10 every way eompetent to teach
you in singing and instrumental music, as
you desire, and who speaks Italian per-
feetly; she viii be here 10 two weeks, and
l have engaged her for two years, 20 you
can complete your education under her.
~ am so glad-I was afraid | would
have to 60 to boarding school" And Lulu
assembled TO her own room, while her faith
or took Capt. De Lacy in charge.
Tho Gypsy boy was severely hurt, and
for nearly week the doctor feared he
might not recover His father hung night
and day over him, never caring Tor him.
self AT length the youth rallied, and re.
cuperatsd with such rapidly that the
Gypsy chief said he could take him back
to camp, and asked to sec Lulu, who had
been untiring 10 her devotion to the wound.
cd boy. Finding that the Gypsy would
80, Lula ordered the carriage 10 drive
them to their camp, kindness that was
accepted. z " ~ tft9I
"And, lady, said the chief, with deep
feeling, "my boy owes you his life, aud the
prayers Of our people win ever be iof your
Joy. / have money to pay, yet viii not
insult heart that was kind so kind that
you brought my boy 10 your own home,
and have cared for him as though he were