The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-07-26


for her monument
1 would not freeze in Aagnss but
might sssrve 10 death, she thought ldid
no. mention where ! was going. They
would no, know where 10 search.
Bat this fearful mood passed. The
mind adjusts itself 70 varying circumssane-
es. The trees svsyed softly and bent tow
ard her in sympathy. The night breeze
caresscd her cheeks. The brook MUIR
INJURED, II am awake all night TO keep You
company"
The sweet influences OF the sanity night
stole into every fire. SAp crept close 70
tho warm. throbbing, sympathetic heart
Of Mother Nature. Acalmncss, new in her
sr perience. embodied her
The stars looked down like tranquil
ewes. The Great Dipper. inverted over
tho tree tops, recalled Billy Bray's practi-
cal view Of II when taking his first lesson
| in astronomy. "Pretty leaky dipper,
think,
A light dawned on the tree tops. The
moon. past lis full, was rising. Az II
1 mounted higher an. frit'H new delight.
and peeped into shady plsccs, L.is s-r.e
ting sight Of the sylvan deities Of myth
ology.
/ A cracking sound at her right put the
stamp Of reality upon her iancies. Was 1t
man or beast? The instinct OF self preser.
yation became active instantly.
i An animal emerged from the shadow OF
tho trees. 1t was sccnting her footsteps.
II would soon be upon her.
She mastered her first terror as II came
toward her slowly. 1t was--yes-it was a
huge dog.
Her fear diminished. Between herself
and dogs was strong tie Of sympathy.
He stopped within yard Of her and
looked into her face. She saw he was q
st. Bernard, like her brothers Ponto.
Apparently satisfied he stepped up and
thrust his cold nose into her hand. She
| put her arms around his neck. The dumb
expression Of companionship touched her.
, He pulled her dress gently. She saw
that he wished TO lead her somewhere, but
into what company
A moments thought reassured her. he
} was well bred, had character in his face
and actions. His associates must be OF
/. the same stamp.
She followed him through shadows and
spaces Of moonlight. Herounded clump
. Of trees and bounded forward with pc
Q culisr whine.
What is it, Hector? she heard. And the
| next moment she saw the speaker.
/. She was not at all reassured. A muscu
. liar man Of middle age with grizzly beard
and dark face shaded by . slouched hat
sat on mossy rock in the moonlight. HI
q was roughly dressed.
She made movement to run away.
Do not be alarmed. young lady. he said
q l am disabled, helpless in fact. would
not harm you il could.
1 He saw that she was not convinced.
I'll am on tramp through the mountains
h | wandered from the path and lost m,
/. way. In the dusk I stumbled among tn
Il rocks, sprained my foot, and / think brok
q rib, he explained.
ia She drew nearer. One foot was shoe
= lesa n flask beside il. A black valise 10,
le at his right.
h I have been bathing it with alcohol, b
said. She could not see his questioning
q. eyes plainly.
.. May ask why you are alone in tn
ID woods at this hour? he said abruptly.
At I came out for walk, and lost my way
4. Olive said.
Where do you live?
,e am staying at -- House--wait
q. upon tables, she replied.
er "Ahr 1t was impossible for Olive
rs analyze the tone Of the interjection.
be That is my destination, he said after
I'd pause. You will be missed, and scare
On made?
hope 80, although did not mentio
he where I was going. Are you in muc
NJ pain now?
Not at present
wish could do something for yo'
- she said, her voice tremulous.
w. Hector, reposing with his nose betwee
~ his paws, lifted his head with sudden el
70 erQy and began to bark vigorously.
VI VI A faint halloo reached their ears m
ment after.
W. They are searching for you, he said.
ae is past eleven, consulting bis watch.
~. The woods rang with halloos and lon
~ loud blasts from horns. In each interv
Of silence the man put his hands to b
70 lips and gave a clear, prolonged whist
Hector contributed his share OF the o
mo swering. The shouts came nearer. 81
'po Harwood and Hallowell appeared throul
:. - an opening
BY Found company il seems. Hallowell 50
70 concisely at sight Of the trio.
d. Great excitement at the house, Hsrwo
rs remarked. Kimball rose to the sublii
'er' in his indignation.
Are we far from the house? asked
ar manned man abruptly.
re No. the path is just below, replied II
wa wood.
zen 1 am pretty we'll battered, but thi
ere I could walk with assistance.
by Two Of the farm hands are behind. 81
Hallowell, blowing his tin horn. In
she moments the stout fellows appeared.
rhe BY the time the man had comment
rhe bis slow. painful walk, with one on q
in side, half score Of walters appeared.
ant With last anxious glance Olive y
on ahead, escorted by Hallowell He I