The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-09-05

stand upon that teapot. Perhaps we
had better follow the example of the
lone lady, who nightly placed her sill,
yer IN basket at the foot of the stair.
case, with note requesting burglars
TO decamp quietly with their booty.
and not modest the inmates. If we
could only arouse Matilda in her attic,
And what Il desirable sleeping place
that attic seemed to be Just then But
L dared not attempt to move.
Presently Dot whispered.
Are you awake?'
Yes, / replied, with chattering
teeth, II have been awake for an
hour"
80 have l. What can we do?"
BID each other farewell, like the
Babes i'll the Woods" was my cheer
tul reply, as ] drew the bedclothes
over my head, "and depart this life
with what grace we may
Priscilla Driftwood," exclaimed
Dot, bouncing up in bed. with flash
ing eyes. I'm perfectly ashamed OF
you. Depart this life indeed, After
all we have done to get settled in q
home of our own. Let them tal5e the
silver, and welcome: it isn't at ali like.
ly that they want us. But anything
is better than this suspense"
And Dot was fairly out upon the
iioor and at the beaufet before [ could
stop her. The moonlight showed
everything distinctly, and felt, as [
layed there, shaking and helpless.
that was living in story, and that
ell these incidents were purely imagi-
native. [ read lately of a heroine who
was described as "a graceful young
lady, with n wealth OF golden hair. -
My sister Dot was all this, and much
more, MS she fitted about with the
sottenlng grace of moonlight upon her
face; and, wrapping herself in a scar
let shawl, she grasped the teapot and
ran to the window.
Two men were there, and wagon
they were fully equipped for their
outrageous spoils-and with n spasm
of courage Dot threw up the sash, and
thrustlng the teapot at them. gasped
out:
Take it quickly, aud be off, There
is nothing else in the house worth
taking.
One OF the burglars Immediately
raised his hat and came nearer; the
other stared at the apparition with a
vacant grin on his face.
sure, an it's crazy she is. intire-
ly, he muttsred, with a decided
brogue.
"Go this instant" continued Dot,
getting very indignant Il tell YOU
we have nothing else for you, and you
have nearly killed my sister,"
We are really very sorry" said
the taller of the two. "But we are in
considerable trouble, and would be
glad to know if there is any gentleman
about the house,"
None that is awake, replied Dot,
with great caution, as she looked
steadily at the speaker
But he began to laugh and to nv
great amazement, Dot laughed, too
There certainly Is mistake here. s"
said the gentleman, who had changed
his opinion as to her being lunatic
I'VE have met with a serious accident
IN the breaking down of the wagon
and were discussing the proprietv of
asking for help, not knowing that
your house was occupied only bv
ladies. Pray, pity the sorrows of a
poor young man, and forgive the
alarm that ! would not, for worlds.
have caused you.
Here ! came to the rescue, having
POLITICALLY attired myself in disrepu.
table wrapper that should have been
in the rag bag long ago, and with nv
hair screwed into an ugly little knot
on top OF my head. but of all this !
only became conscious when il was
too late. II did not seem enough that
! had been named Priscilla. / was
ioted always to appear at a disadvnn
tage; while the name of Dorothy
could not crush my more favored sis
ter
We finally came TO an understand
ing, and now that the veil Of terror
was lifted from our eyes. our burglar,
resolved themselves into very nice.
looking young gentleman. and his
Hlbernlau chariOteer the former of
whom had lost the night-train n mile
or two of, and had engaged the latter
10 drive him to his fathers residence
about ten miles distant. But Pat
rick vehicle gave ont unexpectedly
and retired ON the disabled list lust
IN front oi orr dOmicile aud after
discussing the matter awhile. and al
most preparing to spend the night in
the road, they had just decided O.
pull our bell, when Dot made an mn
expected onset upon them with the
silver teapot
Mr. Irving expressed his thanks for
the article so generously offered. but
could not see that IL would be partic
u.arly useful i'm this emergency. and
Dot retired iu great confusion.
The travellers were directed 10 q
house OF entertainment for man and
beast, about half mile of. md with
many thanks and apologies. our Now
acquaintance departed.
~ declare, exclaimed Dot. as w.,
| sought our couch again for what no
manned of tho night. or have greaI
I mind TO throw that horrid old teapot
ont Of tho window. such nm absurd
I figure as ] must have cut with it,
you need not mind the teapot.
groaned Think Of my wrapper
The first rag.man that comes along
shall have u.
Ia q day or two Mr.. Irving camc
aud brought his mother charming
elderly lady, who seemed 10 take "a,