Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-05-03


But have in my possession part OF an
ornament which. believe, belongs 10
Miss Laud.
'Yos what is it?'
Ashton bowed and smiled also, as he
handed the other bis discovery Of the
night but one before. Does it belong
10 your daughter p he said.
But Sir Gresham was too hewildered
10 answ er him.
.That?' be cried, Good Heavens
hat? Where did you find il? It's a clue
"A clue 10 what p cried Homer ea-
cerly. He.le on the brink Of dis
covering how lady's ornament could
come IN so strange a place.
But Sir Gresham was too eXclted by
some suggestions awakened by The
sight CT the stone TO have an idea OF
trying TO satisfy any curiosity but bis
own.
Where did you fudii| he repeated.
Is it your dau-hler's returned
Homer.
Yes. it must be hers and remem-
byring at last 10 tblnk the young man
for returning 1t, he stood with the
stone in his hand waiting impatienily
for a full account oflls recovery.
Does Sir Gresham Land suppose that
| came here for the purpose Of telling a
midnight adventure TO him.? thought
Homer, as look Of amusemonl hi.ted
across his face. 'lfyou whl be 81 kind.
he answered suayely, as to ak Miss
Laud if she will do me the favor TO
identify her ornament, shall be most
happy to tell you, and her il she cares
TO know. how | came by IT,
Sir Gresham hesitated only an iu-
slant.
'Assuredl,,' he said, and sent for his
daughter.
The ,oung mans heart beat fast at
TIE sound OF light footsteps beaind him.
Suppose Violet were plain and heavy
looking, vet suppOse-he turned hastily,
but not TOO soon for The beautiful face
that was coming toward him. She
vas named Tor her eyes thought
Homer; and there was something else
he thought, too. at the moNent. She
greeted him with a simplicity tia!
charmed him but when she SAW the
medallion in her fathers hand she
cried:
or, papa, my bracelet clasp; where
did YOU get it?' Have they found out
the robbors?'
Homcr's eyes op,ned wide at her
words.
Robbers he repeated. That's
it. then? Perhaps l really did hear
and see something after ALL And
after a moment in which three people
stood l.ci1s each other with looks ol
inquiry lie Legan au account OF bis eX-
petition to the rain. lie was truthful
IN every detail, yet tic stery sounded
remarkably well as he told II, watching
yiolcps face and seeing her shiyer
and grow pale in imagining the black
ness of the old cellars. If she would
but love bin for ;he dangers he hac
passed. = he knew nothing of wars tC
be sure, except OF personal struggles
with misfortune, out of place TO be tolC
here. let hayng lett their mark upon
him 10 consciousness of power iC
dare and conquer adverse circumstan
ces.
i've no toubt they carried theil
booty there exclaimed Sir Gresham
his thoughts still IN the ruins an IN
finite distance behind The youDg mans
winged fancy and supplemeniing th'
narrative which Ashton had Just IN
i,bed. While Violet was listening Il
hei fnlher's account Of a daring bur
elary committed the winter before
while the family were in the house
Ashton had an opportunity TO studl
her face more critically, or, rather
more admirngly. 1t was possible h'
did not drop all the admiration ou; o
hi. EXPRESSION as from TINA TO time sh
tuned TO HIM to explain more full.
something that her father was saying.
I've no doubt the Williams brin!
their booty miles to hide it in the ruin,
said Sir Gresham. This medallion
was the clasp of heavy gold bracelet
It was given TO my daughter by friend
and she is much obliged TO you, an
sure. for finding it,
Indeed am said Violet, colorln
little as she spoke.
1T is Iwho am under OBLIGATIONS t
, fate, answered Homer l have tOun
something that Miss Laud values
i The rest of the bracelet has bee
melted down long ago. pursued s.
, Gresham. That Place ought to b
searched l
Yes said Homer when Will 20
do it?'
The baronet looked somewhat take
aback at this energetic suggestion.
NO doubt he answered, and pei
haps. DR.. Ashton, you would like t
be one of the patty If 60 with some G
o nv nelghbors? L suppose that
ought to be done as soon as possible
within day Or two;' he went on q
the other assented, lest they shouI
, take alarm at your intrusion upo
E them. When should you advise e
"A lag?
This moment cried Homer. l.
wonder That we Americans have an
.rass in our country lie added smilin-
= xe are so averse TO letting ii grow u