The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-05-13
KATE SIBBERT'S AUNT.

oepen OF the norses Ietlocs. Inc doors
OF the Grange, both at. the side OF the
mouse ana tle Ifont, perhaps ny anticl- !
patton on the part OF the builders, was
raised on several steps. Hannah and
Sarah flew to the kitchen door, opening
it in high excitement at the sight Of one
of the other sex. They had to make
way for their mistress, for whom Mr..
John Dixon was impeta lively calling.
That lady came to the front, but she |
showed no eagerness in SO doing. Mrs.
Sibbert appeared at her back; Kate was
in the rear df her mother. The young
man impetuousiy began: =
"You must not stay here, Miss Bea- |
mish; Red Hill Gully has been hooded
q long time. The lower road is quite
impassable, and there is sno knowing how
high the waters may rise. You must
take refuge at Prospect House."
eve shall not stir from here--at
least, for the present. said Miss Beamish.
Herother auditors were as much aston
ished as the horseman. An instant muir
mur ofrebellion rose around her. Sarah
tossed UP herarn,s. shrieking:
"Oh, Missusl' F
Her mistress, with features unyielding
Is stone, wenton: rv.l-1
'eIhere is no danger here, and will not
be Tor hours to come; you know that,
sir The old place is not going to be
swept away-the home III which have
always lived and where mean to END
my days"
NO danger"
John Dixon shifted in his saddle.
I'm one place 1t takes my horse nearly
up to the girths. listen to it," pointing
to the yard. DO not you see 1t rising
every moment? This is madness Miss
Beamish. IL will be as much as can 90
to take you all, ono at time, before the
road Is beyond our depth. DO not be
alarmed, it is quite safe now," ne reas-
surlngly added. Come Just as you are,
Miss olbbert," and he opened his arms
toward Kate. .-.... .,
Miss Beamish acted decisively. Put
tin forth her hand, she pushed the group
OF excited women back IN the kitchen, in
spite OF Something like a struggle from
some one among them. No doubtitwas
Sarah.
1--WE will all remain here endangered
together until Willie is sale. Are we to
be in better position than he Is! Ii
you wisht DO me y favor, 20 and bring
him home in safety"
She hesitated for a second, and then
she got out the words: E
"Bring my boy to me-
She had become Willie's mother.
HE and Thomas, went to the town
before twelve O'Clock; who could have
dreamed of this then2 ! know he will
not stay away from me; 90 not think
Thomas would do 50, but | am sure Will
lie will not. Go to his help; see where
he is-be sure he is not in peril. tell
you the old place is safe" she peevishly
reiterated, the wild look coming back in
her face.
"You need not bother about him-a
boy is sure to be safe; there Is no need
to waste time in looking after him; you
may be sure ne Will take care OF himself, +"
said John Dixon.
1t was a mistake to speak in this slight
Ah6 ""y Wa AAoA N"AAAA'63' Ano Pe@AANA VI
Miss Beamish's face cleaned in the dusk.
Il will not stay talking toyou; at this
moment he may be in danger, making
way to. me-" .......
She lowered her voice., t...rF
You shall not, young man, be carry
ing his sister pilllon-fashien to place OF
safety, and he III peril. 90 to the reseue;
we will stay here, ana all 50 down to-
, gether, If you 40 not bring him."
BY some confusion OF thought, Miss
Beamish seemed to think they were on
board ship, but her whole manner was
very strange. ----
! shall hold you responsible if any
thing happens to hlm, !" she wildly add
ed, you and Bates. will not listen to
you until you come again with him, or
with good news OF him."
John DIXON angrlly asked:
"What business had ne to 60 away|
Round FLASHED his snorting horse.
It is impossible. Tor them to ride or
drive past Ratcllff; It they are coming