New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-04-03
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Then the girl, who p.tied the gentle dreamy little
lad, and saw how unfit he was for such life 10 he
now led, babe him wash his face and come ont with
her. The padrone had given her leave to take him
away, and they would not return till the evening,
aud she would 90 one Of the river steamers and
get out at place where there were green helds
and shady trees and the NOISE and dust and glare
OF the city might he forgotten for even few hours
Pippo started to his feet IN delight. Such holi-
day this Meta had often spoken OF and planned,
but they had never been able to accomplish 1t. He
could scarcely believe it was possible even now.
HIS preparations were soon made, and his little
wan face was flushed with excitement. and his Dig
brown eyes literally dancing with delight as he ran
down the dark and crooked stairway TO where
Meta awaited him in the street below She was
rough looking, back-broved girl Of some twenty
years She might have been pretty once, but years
womanliness from her face and eyes, and left her
very hardened and reckless.
She took the cnild's hand in hers and together
they went ont into the bot nshlne Ptppo had
lost all memory of what be had heard the previous
night in the rapture of this granted holiday. 10
float down the river to feast his eyes on helds once
more and see the blue sky stretching wide and asst
above his head instead Of being hemlned IN by
Thousands OF roofs; to hear birds song from the
safe free shelter of boughs, not from the narrow
crampcd bars Of q cage to the tufts OF reeds
and sedges standing high as his own head on the
river banks; above all; to have no rear OF hsrsh
voices and blows for the sweet glad length OF O
summer afternoon this was as much joy as his
little heart was capable of holding for hours after
They were lying in "a heln Win tue rlNer STRETCH
ing before them like streak of silver in the rays
of full August NOON. Pippo restcd his cheek on
the cool soft grass and drank in the quiet beauty OF
the scene with greedy eyes. A deep sigh passed
his lips when would such holiday be his
againr As the thought was IN his mind he heard
the far-otl chime Of some church clock strike the
Nine At the last he sprang TO his feet with cry
of terror, sharp and sudden. Meta, he SAID
wildly; Meta, must go back. had forgotten
Oh. Meta Meta. wake.
The girl was fast asleep. but his startled cry
reused her, and she sat up and looked AZ MN WIN
drowsy stupeied ewes. What IL IT = she asked
Il must 60 back-last highland then to forget!
oh. the wasted time Meta. dear Meta, let us
hurry home; we may be IN time yet Oh how
could forgetf How could Y
What arc you talking aboutr asked the girl
Grossly. Her sumber had been very pleasant, and
she did not like to be disturbed.
oh, Nottap cried the little lad his white terri
fled face bent pleadlngly toward her. Let me 90
home. know what they are going to do tonight,
those wicked men. Meta. II anything happens TO
him shall never forgive myself. ought To nave
warned him. ! meant to. and thcn--tbls afternoon,
and il was all so beautiful. aud liorgot I'LL now
and il is late. and -. ,
Don't be foolish, Pippo. interrupted the glrl /
know what they are gong to do, and was told To
keep YOU ont OF the way. Rest contented; you
can do no good now IL II too late .
Tho little lad turned on her with such look OF
horror shame and agony IN bis great wild eyes as
struck her TO the heart. You know
II was all be said. Then with one appealing
glance to the calm wide heavens that looked 80
bright and pitilcss and far above. hr sprang away
like an arrow from y bow. and Will Meet ie-t lhst
hallcd the girls instant pursuit he traYersod the
field path by the riverside. aud was lost tn sight III
q moments.
Nctta's senses though drugged by drink and
sleep were yet quick enough 10 warn hrr OF inc
danger i'm store for her sbOnd lhppo succeed IN hls
attempt but she was no match Tor HIM IN speed
and when she reached the landing place she touhu
there was no sign of HIM, and That the last boat
had left an hour before. He will have 10 walk all
the way sbe thought to herself lie canuOt DC IN
time ,r,
mott, ed the position of the railway lines ami nc
knew they must lead 10 station. .nd - soon ~ II"
was out of Nrtta's sight lie made his way TO the
little town. aud some curlous chanc" or bllnd NJ
stiuct guided him direct To the spot he sought let
here fresh difficulty awaited him. lie had no
money whrrcwth TO buy ticket. Inc clothes on
his back and the violin IN his and were his only
possessions The engine was screaming ana
puting tho passengers were already taking thrlr
places. The child dared not hesitate ne spr3hR
into carnage where the people WIRE humolt
dressed and which he thought would bo cheapest
to travel in. and sat trembling III corn'r ~ nls
own temcrity until the tram Was larry s'hiVu
Then he rose up aud stretched out MS llttlr hands
IN an agony Of appeal to the wondering passengrrs
On good people he cried | am poor mite
Ia, AMI have no money. and someone know Is in
great danger tonight and ! must get to linn ana
warn HIM. II will Kill me # cannot Thought
the iron WAY would carry me qui' Rest, ana 40
came IN here. hut they may turn me out lor nave
mn money to pay them You uow how inncn IL Ia
and will play to you all the way Tor lus' 30 many
copper pieces It may be. on gooi pe"p"' u ~
tor more than charity. II Is for life pray. DO
hear ana hrlp me for love OF the God Won serve
The passionate appeal. the sight OF tht tl'e 'Agel
face and trnr.stained eyes, stirred many hearts
there 10 sympathy. Before the child had tonchrd
string or played note. eager hands ththH1 inc
money into his own. aud kindly voices Wer', VI
inu assurances Of sympathy IN his ear. lie thanked
,he,n x,th thr rapiurls rrztl-y OF Southern g!are
that for once oycrcanc la. natural shy hessi any
then true 10 his word. he played 10 thrh' "In az
his heart in the music he poured forth The noise
of the train hcw deIsd him the sparks "l me; anu
colorad lights of signals flashing ny, u"Hru nIS
| Il atN1 oil MI
rnshrd through the long black tunnels frightened
him. as all things weird and strange irlsh~h =
child: hut his heart was filled with bra'e ana
stcadfast purpose. ana nothing out u'I'" '"''N
When they told him hc could get no nearer tn tho
place he wanted that night. lie hadr mem AZ la'
and got out. and as he stood on the platform h,o
brown curls glistcning IN the lamp lehl, n's
clasped in his arms. his eyes gazing De A
frightened around HIM. many woman eSea 80 ~ ~,
dim with pity 10 the train whlrIeu on anu h''
follow .passrngcrs lost sight 81 nm al last -,
There was a long walk still before hlih anu NV
way strange aud there were nu' ~" orcd or
misdlrected him. The sultry heat OF INC uaS
had portcndcd n storm, now began 10 lulni ~
prornise and the roll OF thunder overhead Anu -"
hooyy nIash of raindrops his face warned MN OF
ia anptoach Still he battled on nee AIS,
though a vague terror shook hs niue S"ul' Lol io
held All storms and warfare ~ thr elrnlei III, y,
snnerstitons dread A clock was Striking nllhhlgnt
when no AT last discovered thr street le "shIo,,
AMI had searched for so long he "as ulrn u. "a
The skln With the heavy rain, ana hS hTa'h HenIr
di,zv and bcvildcrcd by the shock OF the thuhuer
80 a. Tho dash Of the vivid lightning. Sull. That
opr pnrposc was IN hs mind, aud to that his psdtns
Gdeity pointed as stcadfasly as the needle 10 'no
pole. ,..
When no reached the house It was an IN uhi I'M
H., haJ f,rmed no plau had no distinct ldea vi
wbat n, was TO do only lie had learnt that a plut
was ON foot to rob- perhaps to murder MS ereiTII
vouny benefactor and lie must warn MN 81 u 10
rrcnt round the house. All was Iuirt' ~ wa
semi drtarhed villa and "a small garden ran rouhu
% large bIuAlf AZ NV
~ ie"'u I,;ono new that from the back an Ell
trance would be effected he had overheard ths
men say 80. silent shadow he titiea w , r"o
| to a1d mounted the balcony on when TWO 'pit