Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-15

When / returned to the house made
no mention of the matter, resolving TO
keep IL to myself until had solved the
mystery.
The next morning, at an early hour,
returned to the spot. After tedious
interval the singing began again. II
went softly and dreamily through one
verse OF a song, then ceased. Presently
I heard deep sigh, and then in slow,
thoughtful tone, the voice said:
"Oh, how lonesome il Is Am to
pass my whole life alone in this drear y
place?"
There was no answer; evidently the
person was merely sCliloquizing. Gould
she hear me il I spoke, as I heard her,
supposing her to be living being at
all2 / determined TO hazard the ex-
pertinent.
"who is it that is speakingT" L
asked.
For some moments there was NO
reply; then, in low, frightened whis.
per, the voice said:
What was il? heard q voice"
EYES," Ianswered. "You heard mine.
1 spoke to you."
"Who arc your" asked the voice,
tremulously: ''are you q spirit7"
"I am living man." ! returned.
Scan you not see mef"
"No," answered the voice. 81 can
only hear you. oh, where are you
Pray do not frighten me. Come out OF
your concealment and let me see you"
Indeed, don't wish to alarm you,"
replied. 81 am not hidden. I'm
standing directly in front of the SPOT
whence your voice seems to come"
"You are invisible" was the trem-
bling answer. "Your voice comes to
me out of the air. You must bea spirit.
What have done TO deserve thiA7'
Have no fear OF me, entreat you,"
said, earnestly. "It is as much of a
mystery to me as it is to you. hear
you speak bat you are likewise invis-
ibIe."
"Are you q real living beins9" asked
the voice, doubtfully. "Then why do /
not see YOU? Come to me. Twill sit
here. / will not fly."
"Tell me where l am to come"
said.
Here in my garden, in the arbor."
There is no arbor here" returned,
"only solid rock out Of which you
seem to be speaking
"Saints protect me-" answered the
voice. at is too awful. / dare not
stay here longer. Spirit or man, fare.
we'll"
But you will come again, I pleaded.
"Let me hear you speak once more.
Will you not be here tomorrow at the
same hourY'
II dare not-but yet your voice sounds
as il you would do me no harm. Yes,
will come"
Then there was utter silence, the mys-
teTious speaker had gone. I returnsas
homo in a state Of stupid wonder,
tioning myself il I had not
senses and IL the whole occurrens
not delusion. was faithful 10 M -
pointment with the voice on the fdzg6k-
ing morning, however. / had waited
but q few moments, when the soft,
trembling accents broke the silence,
saying:
81 am here"
"And Il, too" answered, ST am
grateful TO you for coming"
81 have not slept the whole night"
said the voice, "I was so terrified. 1
am very much afraid that I am doing
wrong to come"
"Aro you still afraid Of me7"
Not exactly, but Il is so strange"
"Will you tell me your name7'
"I don't know-Lenore. What Is
yours9"
"Georgc," answered, initiating her
example aud giving my first name only.
"Shall We not be friends, LenoreS'
"Oh, yes" answered the voice with
6 silvery peal of laughter. Evidently
its owner was getting over her fears.
" Don't be offended, George. Il is so
strange two people who cannot see
each other and perhaps never viii,
making friends"
81 Twill solve the mystery yet, Lee
more, answered, sand find out where
you are. woald you be glad TO see me
IN my proper person r
YES" vas The reply, II shonldlike
TO SEQ you"
"And I would give q great deal TO
see ron, LenoFe. You must be very