Year: 1877

EvELYN's ESCAPE.


Evelyn's only feeling, for considerable
time after she was left alone, was one of ab
sorbing anxiety for her husband. With
strained nerves, she listened to every move
ment, every step in the echoing corridor
dreading to see the door again unlocked to re
ceive him, still prisoner, into the cell from
which he had but Just been borne away. Bu
as the hours wore on and everything seemed
tranquil, she gradually became easier II
mind. and began to hope that their stratsgeu
would be crowned with success.


At length she reflected that it must be very
near the time for the regular guard to 60 on
his rounds and make everything safe for the
night. And as it was her part to avoid de-
lection, at least until the following day, she
lay down on Julian's pallet and drew the Gov
ering up closely around her, concealing a.
much as possible of her head and face, ano
intending to feign sleep when the door should
be opened. She need not have cherished any
fear. johnson presently came along, turned
the key and thrust his head for one moment
into the cell, then apparently satisfied thai
all was right, made the lock safe again and
passed on to the next. She listened to biz
heavy tread as he went from door to door
until the echo of his retreating footsteps died
away in the distance. Then feeling that, fol
the present, she was safe, she sat up again
and began to reflect upon the novel position
in which she was placed. The darkness and
solitude were little overpowering. She was
too brave to fear either, but they weighed up
on her spirits somewhat, and inclined her
thoughts towards the underlined perils by
which she was encompassed, though these
seemed as triAes compared with the Joy she
felt at the accomplishment of the one great
step which had been taken. Lindsay had as
sured her that by morning Julian would be
far enough away to avoid pursuit. even
should his flight be discovered at an early
hour; and she pictured to herself the delight
of their reunion, whenever this meeting
should take place. But when would it be
The anticipation was dashed by the uncer,
tainty of its realization, and her hopefulness
was quelled by chilling doubt. Then again
her thoughts turned to her father, to Rose, Of
whom she had received no tidings for con-
siderable time, and she wondered how they
would feel if they could but know her situa'
ton now


The night wore slowly on. She heard hour
Of
old Mission church near by, where daily SER
vices were still held. Eleven, twelve, one,
two, successively fell upon her listening ear.
Then wearied nature gave way, and lying
down once more upon her rude bed, she for,
got anxiety and dread in brief slumber.


Very brief it was, for ere the Mission bells
rang again, she was awakened by light in
her cell, and voice cautiously pronouncing
her name She started up, in terror at first
but was treasured by seeing Lindsay. who
stood near her with a shaded candle in his
hand.


"Hush !" he whispered in warning tone
81 have come to tell you that you have now a
chance to escape, if you will follow my di'
rections to the letter. Will you risk it?"


EYES," said Evelyn, her breath coming
fast, IF you will tell me what to do"


81 cannot accompany you, for that would
only increase the probability of discovery
Do you fear to 60 aloue?"


"Not if it is necessary" said Evelyn, brave
ly-a little more bravely than she felt


"Well, tell you what I have done. have
put the guard on this floor to sleep with 8
glass of doctored whisky; he won't wake fol-
an hour or two yet. Down below they are on
the alert, but you will only have one to pass
at the western door. Keep we'll in the shadow
and as he turns his back to you, slip through
and wait your chance in that corner by the
steps for another attempt When he has
turned again, you have but dozen steps tc
the outside gate, which have left unbarred
Push it as quietly as you can, it is heavy, bu
it will not creak, for I oiled the hinges to-
night Ifyou are dexterous you can accom-
pish your retreat before the guard completes
his round. Once outside, you are safe. &c
quickly along the street in the direction which
you always take, and at the first corner you
will see man waiting. 1t is Dick Merton
the wagner, whom employed once to carry
you letter from your husband. Con6de
yourself to his care. he is entirely trustworthy
and will provide for your safety. Now, car
you undertake all this?''


eyes," said Evelyn, drawing her breath.


ut is all I can do to help you now. would
gladly go with you if 1 could, but it would
ruin everything"


"You have done more than can ever re-
pay" said Evelyn, gratefully. without you
my whole scheme must have failed. Heaven
bless and reward you p ....


She gave him her little hand, which he
pressed with emotion. "Good-bye, dear young
lady. We shall meet again, trust, one Of
these days! Now Co." he added, hastily, "you
have no time to lose be quick and cautious
and watch your opportunities we'll. Stay
You have no cloak, no hat; you cannot g
out in the cold air thus exposed ?"


ooh, that does not matter" said Evelyn
whose excitement was indeed SO great as tc
preclude the likelihood of her suffering from
cold. "And my shoes-I must take them off,
or they may make some noise. l can carry
them in my hand" .....


II fear you will be i'll" muttered Lindsay
anxiously. But there was no time for the ex
preston of his fears. Evelyn whispered las


S;lo,t, Oh, st,1o ,1o,