The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-08-31

ahu eWo sefappihR S0ns, gave the guests
rough but hearty welcome.
After SUPPER which did not wholly fail to
justify the drivers communication the gentle
manly passenger took it upon himself to see
that Clara was provided with suitable apart
mont, to which she soon retired.
After listening for while to a chat struck
up between the driver and the host, the gem
tleman asked to be shown to his quarters,
which he found to be a small room in the gar
ret. The door was without fastening, as in
deed, were all those belonging to the house,
not excepting the outer.
Leaving the greasy lamp burning, which
had been left upon the window ledge, he
threw himself on the bed without undressing
For time he felt no inclination to sleep
but the fatigue of the days journey brought
drowsiness at last, and he fell into slumber
from which he was awakened by sound of
suppressed shrieks.
AT first he fancied it was dream /; but his
next thought-and it came like fash--was
of the young lady. Nor were his fears abat-
ed by the sound of low, muttered voices, in
the direction of her chamber.
He sprang from the bed and caught UP the
lamp, which gave its last flicker as he did so.
Placing it aside, he hurried quickly, but
noiselessly, down the ladder which led to the
floor below. A few hasty steps brought him
to Clara's door, which stood partially aiar.
Through the opening sight met him which
first chilled, then fired his blood. Clara Win
throp stood in her night dress between the
two Unlocking passengers each of whom
grasped an arm.
Come, Miss saiu one of them "you
squeak again, this here's whatll settle you, y
pointing pistol at her head
With single bound, our gentleman was in
striking distance, and with two heavy blows,
dealt with rapidity and skill that did ample
credit to his boxing master, he stretched the
two ruffians sprawlng on the floor. Then
snatching up the pistol which one of them
had dropped, he threatened to shoot the first
that moved.
Clara stood pale and trembling, but did not
faint. Women seldom do till all danger is
over and the situation was still critical If
the driver, the host, and his sons, as seemed
bers, tho. latter would soon be reinforced and
resistance be hopeless.
II was but moment indeed, till the four
other male inmates of the house, with the
driver at the head, burst into the room
" Hello - shouted the latter, :" what's them
two been up top pointing to the covering
pair on the floor, who had not dared to bulge
for fear of the pistol.
There was an honest ring in the mans
True, he had played OH a little trick for tno
benefit of his friend house, but beyond that
had intended nothing wrong.
A word explained all, and with the help of
the new corners, the villains were speedily Sc
cured.
Clara and her new acquaintance parted in
the morning at the next stopping place. She
would have liked to ask the gentleman his
name, but somehow felt a delicacy in doing
so, as he bad neither asked hers, nor seemed
inclined to disclose his own. To her earnest
thanks he only answered
"Auy gentleman would have done as
much"
"A lew udJS idbci puOitC uioCuSoiOh Wdo W
take place between Mr.. Winthrop and his OPP
ponent. Everybody attended, the ladies in
Guided. OF course Clara was there; for she
not only felt a deep interest in her fathers
success but especially desired to see that
hateful Leavitt Hayward get his due. The
arrangement was that Mr.. Hayward should
speak first. And when that gentleman step
ped forward and made his opening bow, Clara
gave start of surprise, and blushed crimson.
Penciling few hurried lines, she had them
carried to her father, who sat waiting his
turn to speak.
Leayits Hayward's speech was bold and
manly utterance of his views, with not word
which even Clara could construe as dsparag-
ing to her father.
When Mr.. Winthrop rose, his words were
a great surprise to all.
i" / trust my friends will pardon me-" he
said, I" If beg permission to withdraw from
this contest, and solicit their support for the
gentleman who has just concluded. There is
no great principle at stake, and after so many
years of service, may well ask a little rest
and | have the best of reasons for believing
that the public interest could not be trusted
to safer hands than those of Leayitt Hay
ward"
Then, in his best STYLE he related the re-
cent incident of his daughters rescue. the
hero Of which, he had just discovered, was
the worthy opponent be had come there to
meet.
A month later Grace Richie received a
letter from her friend, an extract from which
will serve to wind up our story
$50 I'm going to Washington, after all.
Mr.. Hayward and Il told you at the time, of
papa's withdrawal in his favor, are to be mar
ried next month. OF course you must be
first bridesmaid. What fun it will be to see
you blush when you meet Mr.. H., and remem-
Der the going-over we gave him to his face,
in the coach that day."
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