Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-03-25

Sluer WHICH WAS Ueot W wv. IL DIG
called the servants they would be
frightened, the result would be noise and
confusion, and perhaps he would get
away. If she went down after a po-
liceman, he might get out while she
was gone; no, she would stay where she
was and keep guard until her brother
should return. She had surely caught
him and very neatly too; and the more
she thought of it the Drawer and more
jubilant she grew. She wished he
would speak; she was anxious to know
how he felt about the situation. Pres
emily he did speak; he had a very pleas
ant voice; he tlied the door again and
asked, "Who locked that door?'
And she answered promptly, II
did,
What for p
Why to lock You in there, of course,
and | don't intend that you shall get
away, either There was a silence tor
minute or two, then the prisoner re-
marked, Don't you think this joke has
gone far enough, Mollie, dear. Now
let me out There's darling
oh you wretch, you william How
dare you p?
How dare I what 2
Why, call me that
Thought it was my sister, by jove !
he exclaimed in low tone. Then he
bent down and looked through the
kcyhole. This was what he saw ; a
graceful, girlish figure, robed in soft,
clnging materials; bright, self-reli-
ant face frnged with masses of fluffy
brown hair 1t took him some time to
make these observations, for the key
hole was go small that he could see
but part Of the pretty picture at once
Then he remarked: 1 think, miss,
there is some mistake.
'Oh, yes, | suppose so,' sarc'stically.
think | came into the wrong
house.
4 think you did
Isn't this No. A.
NO indeed, it is No g.
Well, stop at No. / came there
on Saturday to visit my sister, Mollie
Brown. The houses must be just alike
I went to the lecture and found it dull
so came home, or thought | did
'Humph, likely story
4 hope you may find it acceptable,
remarked the young man, who occa-
sonaIlv dabbIed in literature. Then
the comcal side of the affair forced
itself upon him, and he laughed, actu-
ally laughed aud she heard him.
you seem to enjoy the situation,
she said, somewhat spitefulIy, thinking
it proof Of his total depravlty.
i do, immensely
I should think you would, with the
gallows staring you in the face.
The galIows? ?
Yes, my brother will have YOU hang
ed.'
Your brothcr?' then doubtrully and
hesitatingly, Are you Belle Clark
No ind, ed, am not, very energetic
ally; for Bella Clark-Dr. Clark's sis
ter and Mrs. Browns neighbor on the
other sile-was what Molie Wilson
designated as a die away sort of per-
son. and was her especial detestlon.
4 am glad of that, said the prison.
er, in relieved tone.
Why with evident interest.
Well you know COZ 6dentially, l
should not want her to capture me-
Il should think not. Well, you need
not fear, she never will now.' A mo-
ment's silence, then:
Don't you think it cruel to keep n
fellow being shut up in the dark so
long?
"A burglar isn't a fellow being he
is just a-a-a-burglar.'
"A burglar whew Do you think |
could put my card through this key
hole 2
! am sure | don't know.
May I try?'
Yes.
Then came jingling Of silver mot
ey and a rustling of garments as the
man searched his pockets. We'll, hang
it all, | haven't got one.
4 thought you had not
'They are in the breast pocket of my
coat | left it in your hall will you
not 20 down and get one 2
And have you come out and mui der
me when ! am gone? No, sir.
will you please let me out!'
No, sir; never.
tJUL,t novon p