The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-04-14

see even burglar. Have you tried
tc set of the alarm Fred?
No; Ididn't then know of any
way except by breaking lock.
Won't it 60 off kind of easy, so that
the neighbors won't be frightened, you
know1
Don't think so. If Scarritt had any
alarm at all, it would {, hard.
Oh, don't 60 near the thing, then !
What if it should 60 off, and the police
should come and carry US off to jail.
We'll, this seems to be pretty tight
jail right here, with small chances OF
getting bailed out, l replied.
By this time it had grown dark, and
we prepared to pass the night as best
we could.
The shower came and passed, leav-
ing the atmosphere more oppressive
than before. Sleep was manifestly i'm
possible. | famed Nanette, who was
restless and full of fears.
We should be rescued in the morn
ing, assured her.
Isn't it most morning? she asked.
| struck match and looked at my
watch. 1t was go.
Every minute seemed an hour, with
out rebate.
Finally, l thought of something.
Nanette, I've an idea.
What is it2
There's big, wide chimney to this
cottage, isn't thereP
Yes.
Well, | believe l can get out of here
through that chimney.
But, Fred, how can YOU get past the
bend2 Pm sure you never can.
Nothing like trying, Nan-and I'm
going to try as soon as it's daylight.
But suppose somebody should see
your
Let 'em see I'm for getting out of
this place before l have to be carried
out.
But you'll be sure to fall, dear, and
break leg.
Well, III risk that part of it. I'll
take rope along with me, and let my
self down easy from the top. You'll
see!
Oh, do hope you can. Then you
won't have to make the alarm sound,
will you2 But what are you going to
do when you get down?
Going to send for Scarrltt.
And leave me here all alone?
Oh, not for long.
But l don't want you to 60 away.
Well, | must for a little while-only
little while, Nan.
Oh, | shall be scared to death, | Just
know l shall
1 Gained her fears, and she finally
fell asleep.
AT the first break of day l repaired
to the chimney, and found that it was
wide enough to admit me.
prepared tor the ascent by remov-
ing the most of my clothing, and tying
around my waist a rope, which | inten-
ded to use in letting myself down from
the chimney top.
| While Nan slept I thought it good
opportunity to make the ascent, hop,
ing l could get out and return with the
combination to Scarritt's lock before
she awoke.
| | got in the chimney and worked up
to the bend without difficulty. The
bend was sharp one. After passing
It paused for rest and view of the
situation. From that polEt the Chin
ney narrowed to the top. 1t was rough
climbing, but l started again, and wen
on until l found the opening was toe
small to proceed further. l worked
hard, but finally had to give up tht
idea of further advancement in tina
direction.
On preparing to descend, however
l found l could make no progress
downward. In vain | pushed AMI
, twisted. l was wedged fast. wa
, afraid to call aloud, for fear of wakin!
Nan, who would be frightened if sh'
could not see me anywhere.
| For at least an hour l remained il
my tight place. This gave me plent
of time to reflect on my past life ant
: warmth of the weather. Finally,
heard Nanette calling for me.
5 shouted in response, and she came t.
the fireplace, where l had left m,
clothing.
Fred, where are you2 she screamed
, Here-up the chimney! | replied
/ Oh, are you hurt, or killed, or any
thing1
E No-only stationary.
f Are you nearly outP
e No-can't get out.
r Then come down.
: Can't.
Why can't your
Stuck fast.
a Oh, oh; how ever shall you get ou
You'll be asphyxiated-I know yo
e will What shall l do1
!? ] could not well see how | was &
if ing to be asphyxiated unless there W
it a fire somewhere, but | thought