The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-05

~ JACK spencer.
Jack Spencer he exclaimed "Ir'
You! No; you are Mr. Bartlett"
= l es, yes, of course am, said
spencer. He turned to Tom. 81 think
we mad better stop now he said.
10 on replied Tom; Il insist.
ASK her if she has danced with you to-
night"
Spencer obeyed.
"only twice" was the sorrowful re-
ply,
Tom" said Spencer, "It's all de-
iusion-a mistake. L only danced
with her once all the evening"
>, Don't attempt to deny it, cried
Tom. "You yourself told me she must
speak the truth"
''But she ism t. -
go on! Wait moment; make her
believe that | am you. No nonsense,
now"
Tom looked threatening. Spencer
obeyed, wondering what would be the
result.
wilkinson at once began. Evidently
his mind was made up.
"Mr. Bartlett's a nice fellow-isn't
he, Amy?"
Yes, but not so nice as you, Mr.
Spencer"
'fom," said Spencer, 'sshe doesn't
mean it.
"Silence"n was Toms reply.
He continued TO talk in his assumed
character of Spencer, the real owner of
the name standing by helpless
give not seen you much lately" said
Tom.
mo; Tom is so jealous. l say,
Jack, do You remember that lovely
walk by Moonlight last week?"
Spencercould not stand this.
Tom, On my honor" he said. 81
was out q town the whole of last
week"
$50 you sa,, " was the contemptuous
reply. i
continued ANN.
"Tom," interrupted Spencer, elf l
never speak au.ther world
you won't you don't keep silent
now, " was the iavage retort. "Why,
Amy, so | do, he said to her.
Then wont you kiss me, Jack, as
you did them"
Tom left her With bound and seized
Spencer by the ollar.
"You abominDle villainr' he cried.
LET me go!' shouted Spencer, cor
I'll smash this bottle on your head"
Wilkinson gradually relinquishcd his
hold.
"What have youto say for yourself?''
he asked. Are you satisfied with your
scientific experiment."
Tom, said Spencer earnestly, ''no
one could be more surprised at the way
things have turned ont than | am; it is
contrary to every scientific law can't
explain it."
"But you shall explain it, we are no
longer friends we are rivals"
81 deny it, - cried Spencer; 81 deny
that | aspire to the affections of Miss
Durant. There is some incomprehensi-
BILE mystery about this. Let us ask
Miss Durant herself to explain it."
Yes, we will; undo your miserable
spells"
Spencer proceeded to 90 through the
usual process by which mesmerized
persons are restored to their normal
condition. For some reason it had not
its usual effect Amy still remained
unconscious.
In spite of Spencer's efforts to con-
ceal his anxiety, Tom soon discovered
that all was not going properly. When
some minutes had elapsed, and no sign
of returning consciousness appeared, it
would have been hard to say which was
the. more alarmed.
."Shout in her cal" suggested Tom.
1t was tried without effect. ''Will-
ing" seemed to have lost its power.
Amy, Amy!'' was cried in vain by the
frightened lover, who would have been
ready to murder the operator on the
spot, bat for the knowledge that if he
couldn't wake her no one could.
TRY some water, suggested Spen-
Ger; "throw it in her face"
Tom seized the bottle, and was on
the point of deluging her when her
eyes gradually opened.
''Where am IP'' she asked dreamily.
In my room," replied Spencer reas-
suringly; don't be frightened.
Il remember now, you were going to
meSmerlEe me. DIu you!
HE did" answered Wilkinson, ''and
no mistake"
"1've been having such funny
dreams, y said Amy; Il thought was
at the Kestertons' again"
Wilkinson whispered to Spencer:
Il thought you told me they never
remembered what had happened?'
Spencer could only look puzzled.
By this time Amy was completely re-
covered, and Tom thought it best to
get over the necessary scene as soon as
possible.
miss Durant," he said, "Tm sorry
mnst ask you a few questions, rem
dered necessary by what you said dur
ing your trance. Did you dance with
either Mr.. Bartlett or Mr. Spencer at
the Kestertons ?"
"Of course you saw me; why do you
ask such question:"
"Did you meet this man by moon
light one evening last week." asked
Tom, fixing his eyes on her.
Amy drew herself up.
81 refuse to answer" she said.
81 have asked Spencer" went on
Tom; "he denies it, but Ibelieve falsely.
| ask you for the last time"
Il will not lower myself by replying
to such a question" returned Amy,
moving toward the door
"Ah, you cannot deny itn' burst out
Tom. 80, Amy, you have basely de-