New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23

her Es gold.
silent as 10 was, be saw That the figure pressed @
ehestly finger to It's lips and in tie turn Of its head
lie listened also-indeed he was too much fright
ened to do aught else; more and more distinct grew
the sounds which had aroused hlm, stealthy rust,
ling coming nearer and nearer up and up it
seemed behind the wainscot.
It ,s rats thought the young man, though, in,
deed ms teeth were almost chattering In his head
with rear. But then in moment he saw what
disabused him of that idea--the CLEAN of q candle
or lamp through crack in the panvlling lie tried
to rise he strove to shout-all in vain and, sinking
down, remembered nothing more till he awoke to
find the gray Light Of an early morning stealing
through one Of the shutters he had left partially
Enclosed.
For hours after his breakfast, which he scarcely
touched. long after William had left him at mid
day, Graham Coulton. having in the morning made
long and close survey of the house, sat thinking
before the fire, then, apparently having made up
his mind he put on the hat he had bought and went
When he returned the evening shadows were
darRie darker down, bnt the payments were fnil OF
and al who had money to spend seemed bent on
shopping.
1t was terribly drcary inside the old house that
night. Through the deserted rooms Graham could
feel that ghostly sembauce was wandering mourn
fully. When he turned his back he knew she was
Hitting from the mirror to the fire. from the fire to
the mirror; but he was not afraid of her now-he
was far more afraid Of another matter ne had taken
in hand that day.
The horror of the silent house grew and grew upon
him. lie could hear the beating of his own heart
in the dead Quetude which reigned from garrett to
cellar.
At last William came; but the young man SAID
nothing to him Of what wns in his mind He talked
to him cheerfuly and hopefully enough-wondered
where his father would think he had got TO- and
hoped Mr.. lyman might send him some Christmas
pudding. Then the man said 1t was time for him
to 20, and when Mr. Coulton went downstairs to
the hall-dOor, remarked the key was not In 1t.
No, was the answer, took it out to-day to oil it..
'Itswanted oiling,' agreed William, for it
truisIn he departed.
Very slowly the young retraced his way to
the drawinR-room, where he only paused to lock the
door on tho outside then taking OIL his boots he
went up to the top of the house. where entering tho
front attic, he waited patiently III darkness and in
silence.
1t was long time or Mt least it seemed long to
him, before he heard the same sound which had
aroused him Oh the previous night-a steaithy rust
ling-then rush OF cold air-then cautious foot
steps-then the auict opening OF door below
Ii did not take rs long in action as 1t has required
to tell In moment the young man was out on
the landing and had closed portion OF the panel
ling Oh the wall which stood open; noiselessly no
crcpt Lack TO the attic window, Unattached 1t, and
sprung rattle, the sound of which echoed lar and
near through the deserted streets, then rushing
down the stairs he encountered man who, darting
past him. made for the landing above; but perce1y-
ing that way OF escape closed, ileu dowh again 10
find Graham struggling desperately with his fellow.
Give him the knife-conle along, no said say
agely; and next instant Graham felt something like
"a hot iron through his shoulder, anu tntil nearu u
thu1 one OF the men tripping IN his rapid hight,
fell from the top of The stars to the bottom.
At the same moment there came crash as II the
house was falling, and faint. sick. and bleeding,
young Coulton las lnscnsbe tho threshold OF the
room where Miss lyman had been murdered.
When he recovered he WINS IN the dlnIng-loOm ana
q doctor examining his wound.
NcaI the door policeman stilly kept guard. The
hall was full of people; all the misery aud vaga-
bOndism the streets contain at that hour was crowd
ing in to see what had happered.
Through the midst two men were being conveyed
TO tie station-housc one, with his head dreadully
injured on strctcheI the other handcutfed, utteI-
ing frightful imprccations rs he went. $50
After time the house cleard Of the rabble,
the police took possession OF it, and Mr. lyman was
What was that dreadful noise ? asked Graham
fcchly seated on the oOr with his back resting
against the wall.
lyman. humoring his fancy ~ hc thought.
Yes in tho drawing room think; the key is in
NY packet
Still humoring the wounded lad, Mr. lyman took
the key and ran upstairs. 49,.
When he unlocked tie door what sight met his
eyes The mirror had fallen-lt was lying all over
the iloor shivcIcd into thousand pieces me con,
sole table had been borne down by its weight, and
the marble slab was shattered rs Nell DuI aIis
thousands of gold pieces were scattered about ana
an aperture behind the glass contained boxes filled
with securities and deeds and bonus Inc pOSseSSOh
of which hal cost his sister her NE
Wen. Graham. and what do you want 2 asked
Admiral COuton that evening, rs his eldest born APP
prared before him, looking soluewha pale, but
otherwise unchanged.
want nothing was the answer. but to ask
your forgiveness William has told me all he story
| never knew before and, if you let me. will try
to make MP 10 YOU for the trouble You lave had. |
am provided tor went on the young fellow. with
nervous laugh: l have made my fortune since l
left You. and another mans fortune as WELL
think YOU are ont Of your senses, sau the adj
miral shortly.
No. sir. / have found thom.' the answer:
and mean To strive and make better thing OF
my lifo than should ever have done had not
gone to the Old House in Nauxhall Walk
'Nanxhall Walk! What is the lad talking
about =
Will tell yOu. sir. if may sit down. was Ora
ham Coutons answer, and then he told this story.
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