The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08

route for WithertOn-
The fact of the matter was that Harry
st. Albans the notorious lady-killer, wss
in love at last himself, and began to real
ize the fact.
1t was the first time he had ever suf
fered from the complaint, which is always
the more serious according to the age OF
the sufferer.
The train arrived at witherton at
length. The dog-cart was waiting for
him. and in half an hour he was safely
deposited at Mulberry Hall.
The building was an old-fsshioned red
brick mansion, Of the time Of Elizabeth.
There was not an inch Of stucco about it,
and everything was as substantial as it
looked.
ST. Albans Just had time to dress for
dinner, and on descending to the drawing
room found the family assembled, tOgeth-
er with several visitors.
He was received with great cordiality,
and after being introduced 10 those in the
room whom he did not know, he had the
pleasure of conducting Isabel down to
dinner.
"By-the-bye," exclaimed Isabel, papa
has invited your friend Mr.. Austen down.
Il am glad of that" answered st. Al
the fresh air will no doubt renovate him.
But how are we going to amuse himR"
Amuse hfinr7 repeated Isabel; what
do you meanT
"why, Horace is such thorough Lon
doner that 1 am afraid he will be quite
lost in q country house" replied our hero /;
al know he never goes near his own-in
fact, he always boasts that he does not
even know it by sight"
'tBut he rides, does he notr
"I don't think he has ever done more
than an amble in the Row"
"Of course he shoots, theni"
"The walking would be too much for
him. Fancy Horace Ttudging over the
burrows in patent leather bootsr
1--WE have the river close by. It runs
through the park. Surely he is fond Of
fishing or boating"
"His opinion Of fishing is synonymous
with that Of DR.. Johnson-'a fool at one
end and a worm at the other and his
knowledge Of boating is confined TO the
steamer that takes him across the chan
mel on his annual expedition to the conti-
nent"
'"Then 1 am afraid we shall have 70
trust to Lucy's powers Of amusement in
order to entertain Mr.. Austen"
1t so happened that Lucy Meredith
caught the last sentence during psuse
In the conversation, and as Isabel looked
across, her cousins face was flushed as
! red as q rose"
The next moment it was as deadly
/ white.
With the usual tact Of a woman, Isabel
drew her own deducements, and immedi-
stely changed the conversation.
After dinner st. Adams challenged the
general to game at billiards, and our
hero did not see much more OF the ladies'
that evening.
1t was about ar hour after daybreak
the following morning when St. Albans
awOke. The sun was shining brightly
/ into his chamber, and the birds had COM
menced their matutinRl concert.
The captain was not an early riser
very far from it; in fact, when in town he
considered noon very decent hour for
breakfast.
But on this occasion, although he turn
ed over and over, he could not manage to
get to sleep again.
So, making the most Of bad bargain,
he sprang out of bed and dressed himself,
determining to have a look round the es-
tate before breakfast.
He soon found himself in the park, and
directed his footsteps toward q silver
stream he could see in the distance,
! which he presumed to be the river Miss
I Carlton had mentioned the previous even
ing.
When he drew nearer, he perceived .
small boathouse standing upon the bank
II was built after the style Of Swiss
chalet, the lower portion being large
enough to contain couple of boats, and
( the upper story apparently fitted up as
/ sitting-room.
/ AS he approached, he discovered the
: door to be open, and was about to enter
/ when Isabel Carlton came out.
"Good-morning, Captain st. Albans,"
she exclaimed. II was not aware that
you were early riser" {,
IL am not one habitually, Miss Carlton
( he replied; "but really, after this expert
ence, l think 1 shall make rule Of TAX
ing q walk before breakfast"
at is the most enjoyable time of the
day at this season of the year." observed
Isabel, sand invariably take advantage
Of IT,"
ait would be nice morning for q row,
would it notiT remarked st. Albans.
"Ihat 10 Jua' that / was .roine to spe-k
about exclaimed Isabel. Il want to call
on an old woman-my odd nurse-who
/ lives in q cottage the other side the river,
just beyond that point. Would you mind
rowing me overt 1t will save me such a
long walk"
Would / mind :" cried the captain.
"There are not many things would
mind doing for you. Miss Carlton"
In couple Of minutes the SOULS were
obtained. the skiff unfastened, and they
started on their little voyage.
Il was just thinking about rowing my
self over," observed Isabel, when 1
heard your footsteps"
81 am glad l arrived at such an oppOr-
tune moment" replied st. AIbans. Il am
sure But look! what is that boy
pointing at"
Isabel turned her head and observed 9
boy on the river bank.
He vas In a terrible state Of excitement,
and was pointing just ahead OF them, as
he screamed out something, almost mar
ticulateiy:
"Luk oot! LUX DOT for tree! Lux DOT
Theell be on't-ohw
As he uttered the last ejaculation, 6
slight crashing sound was heard.
1he DoaJ received SHOCK, anu loT
moment was motionless.
st. Adams turned round, and immedi
ately perceived what had happened.
The boat had gone over the branches
Of a submerged tree, one Of which haC
forced it's way through the bottom.
The skiff was then filling with water
and evidently would not float another half
minute.
"Don't be afraid, Miss Carlton" he cried
as he pulled off his shoes. Trust your
self to me, and all will be well"
II am r,nA Afraid ,.n,,IioI L. l,cI snfflr