Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-07-28

asm Of triumph glee club had been
formed by 40 young vrcalis,s and their
gayly decorated wagon and bright cos
tunes presented the chief attraction in
the long line Of march. Fiossie. at,ired
as Goddess Of Liberty, stood at the rear
of the agon supported by Lynn Graves,
who was fit knight for the lovirg
service
Bands were stationed nc interval7
along the columns, aud from the huge
wagon resounded the campaign songs in
a chorus of patriotic young voices. The
customary banners, transparencies, mot
toes, car,catures, and illuminations de.
lighted the throng.
In wild excitement William Bedford
forsook the ranks and dashed ab nat at
random, startling in his recklessuess and
obtrusive in his actions Seeking every
opportunity TO approach Fiossie in her
new grandeur, he glared upon her furi.
ously. She needed him not; happiness
made here careless, and her secret Mas
revealed.
Before the hour of midnight i 4
chimed from the distant .steeple the
merry makers were at their respective
homes. Mr.. Bedford's family separated
after few moments of animated dis
cussion and comment upon the various
haps and mishaps of the celebration.
Williams mood had changed. He sat
quiet and Thoughtful, taking no part in
the conversation. But as Flossie said
good night, flinging back her radiant
smile, he abruptly arose and babe er
stay moment
In wondering fear the girl halted.
then came back reluctantly to where he
stood.
II have found you out he said in a
slow, passionless sort of way, Il know
now why you have no love for me.
"Oh, William, don't talk so-don't
look sol have never harmed you-why
viii you torment me9 don't know
what you mean.
Yes, you do, I" he replied IN the same
measured tones "and " hat want TO
say is this: The man you love shall die.
have sworn it ] said l would kill YOU.
but-what? Crying2 Poor little Flos-
siel" In a strangely tender way he laid
his hand upon the bowed head of the
sobbing girl, whose nerves could no
longer bear the tension of excitement.
"Why. wouldn't harm you. he con-
tinued; you couldn't help it. Don't l
know he has bewitched you? Yes, he
added fiercely, "and hate himl AT
sunrise he diesl We shall be happy yet
Go to bed now, my Goddess Of Liberty.
| Tomorrow he diesl"
The girl was benumbed with fear. IL
this were not sheer madness. then what
was il? What should she do2 Gently
she bade the man good night and noise
lessly crept up to her uncle's room,
which adjoined hers. No one had as
yet fallen asleep. Flossie expressed her
apprehensions in a cautious voice.
The mother, ever watchful, instantly
arose and went TO her sons ROOM She
heard him stirling about, but her efforts
to enter were rudely repulsed. Anxious
and unsatisfled she returned to bed, but
in an hour all was quiet and she, too,
overcome by the unusual fatigue of the
day, fell into deep sleep.
But to Florence sleep was impossible
Only mile away was the Graves farm.
| Should she venture to go in the dead
hour Of night and warn her lover? He
had a sister with whom she had FREE
quently passed the night, and as for the
| future, no one save the two faniiies
need ever know that size went alone aud
for such purpose. Ere the morning
her cousins strange mood would doubt
less have ased away.
Softly coaxing the big house dog, the
girl sped out into the starlit night.
Love made her brave. and to this love
she owed her life. Her mission was
speedily accomplished. Her lover took
the precaution 10 change his sleeping
npartmentin compliance with her whin,
and the new sun und her fast asleep
beside her school fe ow, Marian Graves.
Long ere merciful friends would arouse
her, the neighborhood was ringing with
news Of tragedy such as was never be-
fore recorded in the annals of the "dark
and bloody ground. In the dark hours
Of night William Bedford had killed
father, mother, sister. and then shot
himself. OF the whole family not one
was left
The Bedford homes ea3 is des rt, l.
and the neighbors say it is haunted.
F1ossie never knew the ghastly details
of the tragedy which left her sole heir
to the properly. Lynn Graves married
her almost Immediately, she was so des-
olate and unprotected. and took her
and the dog to Kansas City. where amid
new scenes she tried to forget the past
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