Morris tribune., 1881-01-27
THE DEATH CHARM.


Along broad highway in the state of
Maryland rode two persons, mounted upon
splendid animals, with the easy grace of
equestrians accustomed to the saddle.
One was maiden of scarcely more than
sixteen, with q fresh, lovely face, and
form developing into perfection; wearing a
dark blue habit and SLOUGH hat with
heavy ostrich plume. Gauntlet gloves en-
cased her tiny hands, while about her there
was an air of high breeding.
Her companion was nearly double her
age, attired in an undress uniform of a cap
tain of cavalry. He was striking looking
man, with frank, fearless face, that was
very fascinating,
That there was a love affair existing be-
tween the two-young as was the maiden
their chances indicated, and the case of
true love, in their case, seemed to be run
ming smoothly.
men and BOYS in the roadway. A youth
lay bound upon the ground, his face pale
and bleeding, and above him half dozen
rude fellows bent, talking in angry tones
Garter, what means this Disturbance"
asked the maiden sternly, addressing one
of the men. The man touched his hat pc.
itely and replied:
at means, Miss Lulu, that we've caught
tarter here, but we've got him tied fast
now"
"What has he been doing, Carter?"
We'll, you see, Miss, saw him coming
out of the forest, where you know, your
father allows no cunning, and I called him
to stop, and he paid no attention to me; so
calls the boys from the field and we gave
chase, and caught him, although he fought
like tiger"
"And you have dared to attack man in
the public road? Ny father shall hear of this
at once, sir, said Lulu Sanford, angrily.
Hes nothing but Gypsy, Miss, from
the camp over the hill yonder," sullenly,
said the man.
HE is a human being, and he is doing no
harm. Unbind him at once, sirr'
The young officer now sprang from his
horse and quickly released the youth, who
was bound with rope, and said kindly:
Get up, my man, and return to your
camp"
The youth turned his dark eyes upon the
stranger and said family:
"I cannot, sir, am badly hurt"
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 1 ride by and
send DR.. Moore to see him. Tell Jane to
put him in comfortable ROOM"
Anxious to redeem themselves in the eyes
of their employers daughter, the mer
raised the youth in their arms and bore hin
away, while Lulu Sanford and her escort
Captain Fred Delaney, galloped after the
physician.
An hour or two later, the two rode up tt
the door of very handsome mansion sur.
rounded by ornamental grounds, flower gar.
dens and every indication that those who
dwelt there were possessed of wealth ant
refined taste.
At the door an elderly gentleman me-
them, who called out pleasantly: "Well
Fred, am glad to see you, my boy. Rich
ard told me you had arrived this morning.
Eyes, Colonel, received sixty days fur.
Tough, and stopped to see you on my wa,
home, and this afternoon Miss Lulu ant
myself ran off for little ride" replied thu
young officer.
"And am very glad we did, papa, for
found your overseer, Carter, and five hire(
men beating boy severely and because ht
did not stop when commanded to, said Luln
eyes the doctoris now with the poor boy
and his father, too. I fear the youth il
badly hurt, and Carter and the men shall
leave my place at once, for the little fellow
was doing no harm, and his being Gyps.
is no crime. But come into the house ani
get ready for dinner, have surprise TO
you"
ga surprise for me sir?" asked Lulu.
eyes / nave found governess for yol
One in every way competent to teach yoI
in singing and in instrumental music, al
you desire, and who speaks Italian perfect
ly; she will be here in two weeks, and
have engaged her for two years, SO you cal
complete your education under her.
Il am SO glad-I was afraid I would
have to go to boarding school," And Lulr
assembled to her own room while he
father took Captain Delaney in charge
The Gypsy was severely hurt, and fo
nearly week the doctor feared he Nigh
not recover. His father was night and day
over him, never caring for himself. A
length the youth rallied, and recuperatet
with such rapidity that the Gypsy Chic
said he could take him back to the camp
and asked to see Lulu, who had been un.
firing in her devotion to the wounded boy
Finding that the Gypsy would go, Lulr
offered the carriage to drive them to theil
camp, a kindness which was accepted.
And, lady," said the chief, with deer
feeling, my boy owes you his life, and The
prayers of our people will ever be for you
joy. l have money to pay, yet Twill not in
suit heart that was kind-so kind that yor
brought my boy to your home, and have
cared for him as if he were of your owl
kin, and not poor, wandering Gypsy.
Now, lady, beg you to remember, i.
ever the world should turn against you, tina
you have true friends in the camp of Captain
Carl, the Gypsy"
Lulu offered her hand in farewell, both t.
Captain Carl, as his tribe called him. an(
the boy, and the dignifed manner and strik
ing appearance of the chief could not bu
impress her.
The second day after the departure of the
Gypsies from Sanford Hill ,as the rich old ex.
army officers place is called, was an arriva
in the person of the governess engaged tt
finish Off Miss Lulu's education.
At the first glance at Viola Hale, Lulu die
not like her, but in O few moments after
she changed her mind, and seemed fascin.
sated by the beautiful governess, for she
was strangely, weirdly beautiful, with great
black eyes in which slept worlds of passion
ripe red lips, teeth like milk, and without 9
blemish, and hair that touched the f1ool
when she was standing blue black
with an inclination to curl. Her complex.
ion was dark almost bronze in hue, bu
there was rich blood in her cheeks, and hel
form was the very perfection of grace and
beauty. Her age was hard to tell-at times
she seemed like girl, and then again ont
might not be far from right If he said she
were nearly thirty.
From her entree into the mansion she
ruled, and yet no one seemed to know tina
she held the reins; but Colonel Sanford
soon became her slave. Lulu seemed
l