Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26

from the streets. Frances
drew chair to the window of
the library and sat there meditating on
the strange events in which she was
taking some small part, 80 different
from the tranquil happenings Of the
district she had known all her life.
She had imagined London city Of
palaces facing broad streets, fanciedly,
II not literally, paved with gold-a
town Of gayety and laughter; and here
was the reality, cavernous, squalid.
gloomy, human warren, peopled with
murky demons bent on outrage of some
sort, III natured and threatening.
AS the day waned she saw that in
spite of the rain the mob was collect
ing again, Its atoms running hither
and thither, calling to each other; be-
draggled beings laborlng under some
common excitement. And now Its. roar
came to her again, farther on than be-
fore-a roar that chilled her while she
listened, and the wave of sound this
time seemed to have fearful note of
exultation in 1t. She wondered what
had Unopened, and was anxious for her
father If he were ut the mercy of it.
Mrs. Jarrett came into the room, fol-
lowed by manservant, and also by
one Of her fathers secretaries. rs the
woman whispered to the girl:
my lady, we must close the shutters
and bar them tightly, for the ruffians
are threatening again. and may be here
in force at any moment to stone the
windows, US they have done before"
The secretary seated himself at the
table and was arranging papers. The
manservant opened the windows, from
which Frances drew back. and now the
cries came distinctly to her. Death
to StrafrordW down with the ty-
rant! ITO the block with the Kings
earlr' were some of the shouts she
heard Justify called forth.
"Oh! I fear my father Is in danger.
Do you think they have him in their
power, that they exult SOP
Good Mrs. Jarrett, anxiety on her
own honest face, soothed her young
mistress, and the secretary came for
ward.
"Be not troubled. madam" be said.
"While they cry TO the block 1t shows
they have not possession Of his lord
ships person, but hope to stir up ran
cor to his disfavor. While they shout
for process Of law. his lordship Is safe.
for the law is in his hands and in those
Of the king, whose behests he carries
out"
This seemed q reasonable DEDUCTION.
and It Gained the inquirer, although
there remained TO her disquietuda the
accent OF triumph in the voice Of the
mob.
Death to straiford! was the bur.
den Of the acclaim, but now one shout.
Cd. "Justice on stranords' though hid
meaning was clearly the same 90 the
others. There was no dissenting out.
cry. and this unanimous hatred. "a
vehementiy expressed. terrified at leas
one listener. Why was her father x
universally detestedS What had b.
done? Stern he was undoubtedly, bu
Just, rs his reception Of herself hat
shown, and courteous to oil to whom
she heard him speak: yet the memory
OF that phrase, Strike through utter
ed with such ruthless coldness, haunt
ed her memory. and she heard agai1
the shrieks Of those tr,lmpled under
FOOT 1t was an indication that whar
he had to do he did with all his might
reckless Of consequence. II any oc
cupied his path, the INSTRUCTOR had t.
stand aside or go down, and such {
course does not make for popularity.
Tho windows being now shuttcred
and barred securely. and the tumul,
mufled into indistinct murmur, lights
We're brought In Mrs. Jarrett urged
the girl to partake of some refresh
ment but Frances insisted on waiting
for her father. The secretary, seeing
her anxiety, sold:
"Mr. Vollins went out some two
hours ago to learn what was taking
place. md am sure II anything Sc
rious had happened he would have
been here Before now with .tidings."
"Who Is Mr.. VollinsY'
"His lordship's treasurer, madam"
AS the words were uttered, the door
opened. disclosing John Vollins, the ex.
preston Of whose serious, clean shaver
face gave little promise of encourage
mcnt.
what news, Mr.. vollins7 The moi
seems rampant again.. spoke up the
secretary.
"Disquiettng news, or am misled
The rumor is everywhere believed that
his lordship was arrested in parliament
this afternoon and is now in prison.
Impossible! "Twould be q breach
Of privilege. In parliament! 1t cannot
be. Did you visit the precincts OF
p0rliamentf'
mo man can get within mile OF 1t,
the mass Of people is 80 great. 1t
seems as II all London were eoncen-
trated there. and ono is swept hither
and thither In the crush like straw
on the pillows Of the sen. Progress is
out Of tho question except IN what
ever direction impulse SWAPS the mob.
There are 80 many versions Of what
is supposed to have happened that
mono cnn sift the truth. 1t is said that
parliament, behind closed doors, I'm
peached his lordship. and that when
he demanded entrance to his place he
was arrested by order of the two houses
acting conformity"
"But even II that were true-and 1t
seems Incredible king can lfberate
him Mt q word"
"They say even the king and court