Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-18

set forth upon our ramble. linen bro
Their barrister Joined US, and we went out
on an exploring expedition.
ave followed for mile or two the
windings OF the stream, and Paul observ-
ed with longing eye, the lazy trout that
Law asleep in shoals in its clear, deep
pools. We watched the hawks and buzz
yards flying to their nests; and finally at
| ter a toilsome ascent of one of the high
est mountain points, we sat down and
watched the moon rise over as lovely a
scene as ever delighted the eye of man.
at was late in the night, or, rather,
early morning, when we returned to
Plas Mervyn, and the old housekceper,
who opened the door, looked as If she had
been aroused from her first sleep; but she
most punctiliously did the honors of the
place, and having partaken of cosy
supper which she provided, we retired to
rest. s I'D
81 was never more heartily tired in
my life than when, having hastily thrown
of: my clothes (pauslng to lock the door
my invariable custom both at home
and abroad), threw myself on the luxu-
rious spring. bed which awaited me. The
bed had chosen layl along the wall
at right angles to that occupied by my
brother whose feet, as he lay faced to the
door. have said that was much IA
tigued, and never did fall more quickly
into heavy and dreamless slumber.
Heavily as slept, however, I was awoke
suddenly and complely awoke by the
word 'Nedp uttered in my brothers
voice. The moon was full-the room al
most as light as day, and, raising myself
in bed, beheld Paul also half raised and
reclining ON his elbow, and between his
he'd and mine, but nearer to and facing
him, most distinctly saw somebody =
figure-a tall, large figure, whether man
or woman could not distinguish, with
some sort of loose drapery hanging round
1t.
wHallor called out, without mo-
ment's reflection. Whats the matter9
Who is it9' and making Il rush out of
bed, flung myself toward the unknown
person with some vague intention OF col
laring burglar.
''To my amazement I rushed past it;
through it, as it seemed, to my brothers
| bedside; and when reached 1t there was
nothing to be seen, no one but our two
selves visible in the room. made dash
al the door; it was locked, as I had left
it the night before; and that nc one had
lately passed through it I had the evil
dence of my senses to tell. For the first
time. an uncomfortable sort of chill came
over me, for had not only seen, but had
felt-so to speak-the presence Of third
person in the room, and I knew Paul had
seen it as we'll.
"'Paul, did you see him9' asked.
"'Of course I saw him. SAID Paul, that
was why called vou.'
"'Who is it9' l exclaimed. what on
earth does it mean? The door is locked,
and no one came in that way. Are there
any secret doors in this room9 Do get
up. and let US look
"Your uncle then got up, and we COM
menced a thorough examination of the
whole place; moving the furniture, rap
ping on the walls, and searching every
crack and crevice, but without the slight
est result.
at was ghost, after all, old fellow /
said Paul, at length. Let us turn IN
again, and never mind it. They are very
harmless creatures, and am toe tired tc
sit up, even for ghost
$50 we did as he said; and being very
tired, were soon asleep again, and SLEPT
soundly till broad daylight streamed in
to our room.
ssThe assizes lasted week; and We
remained at our present quarters, en-
joying to the full the brief snatches
of country life, which our few leisure
hours enabled US to enjoy. It was 6
treat after the stuffy air of London, and
we were disturbed by no more ghostly
vlsitations. We discussed the subject
sometimes, and almost persuaded our
selves that it was delusion-the result
of being over-tired in mind and body
and that it was caused by an excited I'M
agination and oyertaxed brain. It re
auired an effort on my part to imagine
: your uncle in any of the above conditions
He was about the last man that I should
J think likely to fall under an hallucina
) ton of any kind.
Ifit appears again, speak to it, Paul,
: said. 1T is perhaps some poor creature
who cannot rest in his grave because O
J an unredressed wrong (the old tale, yor
know, and ghosts cannot speak unit
} spoken to-
81 certainly WILL he replied, if i
r gives me the chance
This was on the last day of our stay a
Plas Mervyn. We were to start by coacl
early in the morning. had bgief Il
l attend to, and resolutely remained in
3 doors that evening, while my brothe
took his ramble. sat till very late il
my room, writing busily. Paul hat
e warned nae not to wait up for him SO
: when I had finished my writing, ant
found it was already twelve o'clock,
e shut up for the night, and went to bed
s I must have slept very soundly, for
t have no recollection of hearing my broth
s er coming to bed: but in my dreams q
y must have been long afteD I thought
: heard his voice talking. heard it agar
e more distinctly; and gradually arousine
u I became conscious that there was talk
ing in my room-my brother had Spoken
o l rubbed my eyes, and looked about be
), wildered.
;, "Between my brothers bed and min,
e in exactly the same position, there stoo
/ again that same figure had seen on
n previous night. As gazed Paul spok
IS again. l believe he said, what do yc
:e want?' or something of the kind. The1
y was no answer, but the phantom move
h toward the door, and great long ar,
Is was extended under the draperY, an
seemed TO beckon him to follow. Me-
II minute Paul was out of bed, and both
ID and the figure disappeared through tt
door. All this happened in second ,
" two. thought was dreaming; jum]
o. ING out of bed to make sure of it I "a
y my brothers bed empty. I was abol
in to rush after him, when I bethought N
he of lighting candle. It took but NIL