The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1921-06-30


but In vain; but one dav bs ,o~rs
the way. He ordered Tom to flog n
woman-slave who was gulltless Of the
snortcoming attributed to her. and 70,
tne nrst time in his career Legree wss
denied. Tom refused. Leyree's ON.
swer was blow upon Toms cbeeh
"Whatf" he roared in his rage "Yc
uare tell me ye won't. We blasted black
beast2"
III die first" Tom replied, slmply
well, here's a pious dog-a soIntH
gentleman :" sneered Ieyroo
Didn't We ever read in your Bible
Servants obey your MastersP And o,n,t
your Masterl Didn't pay twelve
hundred dollars cash for We, and
amt we mine, body and soul?"
mo, Marse Legree," replied Tom
through the tears and blood TINT
coursed down his cheeks. "My soul
aint yoursl It's been bought aud
paid for by one that Is able 70 keen
1t. Ye may kill my body, but We can't
harm my soul"
Now, according TO the nature of hIs
KIND Legree was superstltlous, and
while his hatred increased. he began
TO fear In the presence Of his fearless
possession. In Toms presence what
passed Tor a conscience was aroused
within him. Some of the unspeaknble
crimes of which in his lustful gratlfl.
cations, and through his murderous
Il l..
instincts, he had been guilty began
to prey upon him. Dark things had
happened in the decayed old mansion
In which Legree dwelt. and In com
mon with the ignorant blacks by whom
he was surrounded Legree began TO
have fears. nccentuated by the dellrl-
um of drink, of impending vlsltations
by ghosts. Taking advantage Of these
fears, his One-time mistress, Cassie. a
woman Of subtle powers herself n
slave, consplred with Emmalne. an
attractive mulatto whom Legree was
endeavoring to install in her place, to
destroy his pence of mind. and ultI.
mately himself by means of wraithful
appearances and weird sounds In tho
garrett of the old mansion. Pretending
to escape through the swamps, eluding
their pursuers. they returned to the
house. and lay hid there for days
working their soul-stirrlng stratagem
upon the worried Legree. Legree at
the head of pursuing party made up
Of negroes and blood hounds sought
the missing women in the swamps and
forests by which his isolated planta-
ton was surrounded, but in vain; and
In the rage of failure, believing him
to have been party to the escape, he
turned upon Tom.
well. ye black beast" he roared.
in paroxysm Of baffied rage, "Tve
made up my mind to kill ye."
Every likely, Marse Legree," replied
Tom, calmly.
UNLESS We tell me what We know
about these yer gals" said Legree.
81 hain't got nothin' to tell, Marse. "
said Tom.
Don't We dare tell me that We don't
know. We old black Christian" cried
Legree In angry contempt, striking
him furlously.
'Yes-E know, Marse," said Tom,
but / can't tell anything. can die"
clark We. Tom" roared Legree, In
a terrible voice. "Thls time 1 mean
what I say. I'll conquer We, or I'll
kill vel I'll count every drop Of blood
in your body till you give up"
"Marse." said Tom. "lf you was
sick, or in trouble, or dyin', and II
would save We, I'd give We my hearts
blood. and II takIn' every drop Of
blood In this poor old body Of mine
would save your precious soul, I'd
give 'em freely as the Lord gave his
for me. DO the worst ye can. NV
troubles will soon be over. but II We
don't repent, yours won't never end !"
For moment Legree stood aghast
awed into silence by Toms absolutely
fearless reliance upon his faith, but
only for a moment. There was one
hesitnting pause, and the spirit Of
evil within him. defed, rose with sew
en-fOld vehemence. Foaming with
rage he struck his victim to the
ground and gave him over to be Cog
ged TO ribbons.
Two days inter George Shelby, Toms
bOy-friend from Kentucky, now grown
10 manhood, appeared to fulfil his
promise Of redemption, but he came
too late. Tom lay dying Of his
wounds.
'T've come to take you home" said
George, tears falling from his eyes as
he bent over his old friend.
"Bless the Lord--it's Ma ese
George!" cried Tom. as he opened his
eyes, bewildered. "They haven't for
got me They haven't forgot me !.
Now ! shall die content"
At this moment Legree sauntered
In, and looked on carelessly
1.-THE old Satanl" cried George, In
his indignation. Its a comfort Go
think the Devil will pay him for this
some OF these days"
"Hush, Marse George" said Uncle
Tom. "Dont feel so. He amt done
me no real harmony opened the
gates Of heaven for me-thats ALL"
The sudden flush Of strength died
aWay sense NJ sinking cama nvar