Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-06

ming of the breeze; for the continued OK
element Of the last three days had left a
fever on his brain which made him rest
less and confused. He longod for reposo,
but he knew that for him there was no
rest He had his forcbodings-he perceiv-
ed in the vista of futurity u long continued
chain of danger and disaster, even to
death; yot he behcld it without emotion
and without dread. He fclt as II 1t wcre
only three days that he had begun to ex-
list; he was melancholy, but not unhappy.
His thoughts were constantly recurring to
the fatal lettcr-its strange supernatural
disappearance seemed pointedly to estab-
fish its supernatural origin, and that the
mission had been intended for him alone;
ard the relic in his possession more fully
substantiated the fact.
At last tho day dawned, and as he per-
ccivcd the blush upon tho horizon, less
careful of his watch he slumbered whsre
he sat. A slight pressure on the shoulder
made him start up and draw the pistol
from his bosom. He turned round and
behold Anime.
And that pistol was intended for me, I"
said Anime, smiling, repeating Philips
words of the night before
For you, Amine9-ycs, to defend you
If 'twere necessary, once moro"
II knew it would-how kind of you to
watch this tedious night after 50 much sx-
crtion and fatiguel but it ia now broad
day"
Until I saw the dawn, Anime, kept
faithful watch"
But now retire and take some rest Ny
father is risen-you can lie down on his
bed
II thank you, but feel no wish for
sleep. There is much to do. We must 90
to tho burgomaster and state the facts,
and these bodies must remain where they
are until the whole is Known. VIII your
father go, Anime, or shall II"
My father surely is the more proper per.
son, as the proprietor Of the house. You
must remain; and If you will not sleep,
you must take some rcfrcshmcnt will
go in and tell my father; he has already
taken his mornings meal"
Amino went in, and soon returned with
her father, Who had consented to 60 to the
burgomaster. He salutcd Philip kindly
us he came out; shuddercd rs he passed
on ono side to avoid stopping over the
dead bodies, and went off at quick pace
to the adjacent town, where tho burgo.
master resided.
Anime desired Philip to follow her, and
they went into her fathers room, where,
to his surprise, he found some coffee ready
for him-at that time n rarity, and one
which Philip did not expect to find in the
house of the penurious Mynheer Poots;
but it was q luxury which, from his for.
mer life, the old man could not dispense
with.
Philip, who had not tasted food for
nearly "a hours, was not sorry to avail
himself Of what was placed before him.
Amino sat down opposite to him, and was
silent during the repast
Anime said Philip, at last, ST have
had plenty Of time for reflection during
this night, as Watched at the door. May
l speak frselys"
"Why notf' replied Anime. 81 feel ~.
sured that tou will say nothing that you
should nos say, or should not meet q
maiden's ear"
You do me justice, Amino. Ny
thoughts have been upon you and your
father. You cannot stay in this lone hab-
itation."
81 feel Vt is too lonely; that is, for his
cafn 20 min -h,,t l,v
my father the very loneliness suits him,
the price paid for rent is little. and he Is
careful of his money"
THE man who would be careful of his
money should place it in security-here it
is not secure Now, hear me, Anime. !
have cottage surrounded, as you may
have heard, by many others, which mutu.
ally protect each other. That cottage !
am about to leave-perhaps forever; for I
intend to sail by the first ship to tho In.
dian seas
"The Indian seas! Why so?-did you
not last night talk of thousands of gull.
ders?"
~ did, and they are there; but, Anime,
must go-it is my duty. Ask me nc
more, but listen to what now propose
Your father must live in my cottage; he
must take care of it for me in my absence;
he will do me favor by consenting, and
you must persuade him. You will there
be safe. He must also take care of my
money for me. want it not at present
I cannot take it with me-
"My father is not to DO trusted with the
money of other people"
'Why does your father hoard' He can
not take his money with him when he IL
called away. 1t must be all for you-and
Is not then my money safep''
Leave it then in my charge, and 1t
will be safe. But why need you go and
risk your life upon the water, when you
have such ample means2"
anime, ask not that question. Il ia
my duty as a son, and more cannot tell,
at least at present."
If it is your duty ask no more. It
was not womanish curiosity-no, not
was better feeling, assure you, which
prompted mo to put the question"
And what was that better feeling
Amine?"
II hardly know-many good feelings
perhaps mixed up together-gratitude, es-
TEEN, respect, confidence, good will. ARP
not these sufficient" .m.t.lruqj
Yes, indeed, Anime, and nhch rs gath
upon so short an atG3qhalhtahesY; but stu /
feel them NIL, and moro for you. II, then,
you feel so much for ne, do obligc mo BY
persuading your tfatherl to leave. this lonely
house this day and takeol nDh histabode Ii
mine" 4.i1 Is. .;,.,..,
"And where do'you intend to go your
selfY' al, ~
"If your fathermilhnot admit me as )
boarder for the>short, time i remain herd