Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 18, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 November 1879 — Page 6

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"THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

WHITE MOTHER AND BATHER A LETTER,

Don go to the theatre, concert or ball, But ntay In your room to-ul«ht Deny youmslr to the friends tfiatcaB, 4*

And a good long 1 etter.wri te— Write to the sad old folks at home,

Who t, wfctn the day Is done, With folded hands and downcast eyes, And think of the absent one. Don 1 selfishly scribble, "Eicwe my haste,

I've scarefly the time to write," .Left their brooding thoughts go wandering back

To many a by-gone night— When they lost their neeoefl sleep and rest, And every breath was a prayer That God would leave their delicate babe

To their tender love and care. Dont let thera feel tnat you've no more need

Of their love and For the heart grows When age has dimmed the eyee. It might be well to let them believe

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You never forget them quite That you deem It a pleasure when far away, Long letters home to write. Dont think that the young and giddy friends

Who make your pastime gay, Have hall the anxious thought for yOu That the old folks have to-day. The duty of writing do not put off

Let sleep or pleasure wait Lest the letter for which they looked and longed

Be a day or an hour too late. For the sad old folks at home, With locks fast turning white, Arc longing to hear from the absent one-

Write them a letter to-night.

From the Novelist.

BOUND TO WIN.

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A Struggle for a Fortune.

A STORY FOR BOYS.

BY FROK. T. B. ALDEKSON.

(This story was begun in The Mall, Hept. 20th. Back numbers can be had of news agents, or by sending five cents for each oony to the office of the Saturday Evening Mail,]

CHAPTER XIX,

An exclamation of joy broke from Cripple Dan's lips, as his eyes fell upon the hidelen treasure of the Mexican priest* "There it was in an open box, secretkl In a little alcove, and its value seemed boundless.

The two men soon carried it to their camp at tbe foot of the bills and then went over its content#.

There were rare pieces of plate, rings, jewels 8nd money. After the treasure had been estimated, the box was recloeed, and a council held between tbe tifo as to their future movements, "To return at once to' fern Francisco and there dispose of tneir treasure aeemei tbe best plan, but tbe distance was fully one hundred miles over a dangerous route, and tbe load was a heavy one.

Perils beset them on ^11 sides. The second day's journey brought them to a lonely gully. Their wat^i tire burned low and despite tbelr efforts to keep awakb, both men sunk into a deep slum

Suddenly Diamond was aroused by a singular noise, a dull, soraping sound, as of some heavy body dragged over the rocky bottom of tbe ravine. He looked at his companion be was fast asloepand tbe treasure box was gone!

He sprang to bis feet with a wild cry. Then be darted down the ravine, and there, a dozen rods away, was Calaveras Dick dragging off the the treasure.

Ere they could reach him tbe desperado escaped, but be left the treasure be* hind.

Tbey met no Iadiaus or wild beasts, and at last safely reached the Golden City, and were happy when they found themselves in a room at the Miners' hotel.

That evening, in tbe sitting room of the rather primitive inn, Diamond overheard two mon conversing near him. The one he instantly recognized as Calaveras Dick In disguise and tbe other as a well knbwn rough of the city.

He igstaptly repaired to his room and after an hoax went down to tbe wharf and engaged two passages on aNew York steamer, to start tbe next morn*

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felt uneasy *s to tbe safety of his valuables, and well be might. That night he was awakened by hearing two men in his room. At first he was undeolded what to do, but at gut concluded not to remain passive,

He attempted to rise in bis bed. but a strong baud detained him, while a revolver was held to his bead bv que of tbe masked roobefs. "One word and VQii'r«A#le»djinsn!'' •aid tbe Intruder. TtiVrewss no other way than for him to obey.

Meanwhile the other was going through tbe room. "I'vo got It!" be suddeuly and exultingly whispered, as be dragged forth tbe Iron box from a closet.

Still covering Jack Diamond with a revolver, the two men carried the heavy weignt out of the room and away.

Fifteen minutes later they were forcing the lid of the box in a room in the rear of a saloon a ear by.

Then a curse of disappointmenVcame from tbe Hps of tbe thieves as tbey looked into the box.

It was only a large stone, Yes, Jack Diamond had deluded them. Anticipating the attempt at a robbery, he had emptied tbe contents of tbe box into a trunk, and with Cripple Dan bad carried it to the boat for sate keeping.

The following morning tbe steamer left tbe dock of tbe Golden City, bound far tbe Island metropolis of tbe Kast. oat as the steamer shoved off from tbe shore two passengers came hurriedly aboard, unnoticed in tbe confusion •f the moment by either Dan or Mr. Diamond.

CHAPTER XX. TSK mtM

"Help!" Tbe loud voice of one in distress—a ery implying terror and peril—rang out ever tbe waters of tbe river into which John Black had been thrust by his enemy, Grimshaw, only to be drowned in the clatter and noise of tbe fast receding train.

For tbe moment the ma a was completely bewildered. The posh of Grimshsw had been so unexpected, so sodden that tbe fell in tbe water had alqsoat deprived him of consciousness.

The river was a swift, rolling mill (bream, running from tbe oountry further up, Into tbe lake.

He floated down its current for a tew minutes and then, not being sble to a* im, caught at the waves to support himself.

Suddenly a beside him. for ur lift can contact with anothecot^ecir He '"Mr,

of timber floated op

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ir life. A liu later his hand

shuddered as he saw, even in that dim light, a human faes, pale and ghastly. It was tbe body of Bell Diamond*

He grasped It, drew it over the log and floated on. Aran abrupt curve in tbe river the frail support neared tbe shore, One quick move and he and his companion were on tbe sandybanK.

He rubbed and cbafea l^jpenpanion's limbs, and used every "rowftia at his command to restore hi or to consciousnesaand be soon witnessed with delight a faint respiration on the part of the almost exhausted youth. There was alow moan and- Bell Diamond opened his eyes. ey "Where am I?"

In a few words tbe ex-tramp detailed the occurences of tbe past balf*hour. "I caught of a post as I went down," said Bell, "and then 1 fainted." "You were near death no thanks to Grimshaw." "What shall we do?"|queried Bell, faintly. "I hardly know Grimshaw has nigb fixed us, and it seems as if tbe devil helpe his own. Try and rest a few mlnntee and then we'll make a move."

Both lay down on the soft grass. Suddenly Bell sat np and bent his ear in a listening attitude. "What is it?" asked Blaok.

"I hear human voices." In tbe dim starlight tbey saw a boat a few yards aboye tbem. Tbey eiept closer to tbe spot. Black was about to arise and speak to tbe occupants of the boat when Bell restrained him. "Now for the den," spoke a familiar voice. "It is one of tbe Qoanterfeiteis," murmured Bell. "It is the man who first received me there."

Tbe three men moored tbe boat and started in a northerly direction. As soon as tney were out of sight Bell arose to his feet rest and mental Excitement bad lent new vigor to him. "Come," said he In a whisper. "Where?" •_ "To the boat."1

Tbe ex-tramp obeyed him and they were soon floating down tbe stream. Then Bell related h$ stoi-y^froijl beginning to end. Black listened intently. "Let us return to Cedarvillle and tell your story to the police," be said. "No," firmly replied Bell. "They would not believe me." "Why not?" "Because affairs are so much against me." "It does look bad to a stranger, but what are you going to do." "Iam going to help Captaiu Dayton tbe detective, to escape. His eviaeno would clear me at once." "Where is be?" "At the counterfeiter's den." "He may tavc escaped." "I can soon ascertain that. We Will row around thebeach t6 the house and then I will reconnoiter."

They walked cautiously around to the rear of the building. Ac that moment aloud report rang out upon the air and the ex-tramp sprang backward affrighted. "What is it?" queried Bell. "A spring gun! Run for it, Bell, they are coming!"

Both started for the beach as lights flashed upon the scene they had just deserted and men rushed out from the bouse to ascertain the cause of the commotion.

Judging from tbe events of the past few days, Bell decided that the organization of the counterfeiters and burglar gang, of which Grimshaw and Doc were members, was one of enormous strength and numbers. That the hest cracksmen and "coney" men in the east had made their headquarters and in about Cedarville he did not doubt.

They had reached £helr boat, when a window suddenly openedand a flood of light, enlarging its radius as it was manipulated by some mechanical means lit up the land and water for fully five hundred yards, bringing within Its brilliant focus tbe little boa* and its occupants. "A calcium light!" cried 9elJ. ~"Ther have seen us sure. Those tnefr see

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have every mechanical contrivance at their disposal." "Row awayl" cried Bl^cif, "they, sse hUrrying. to tbe»beactu'i

They soon rowed out of the belt of light, but in the imperfect starlight the two adventurers saw a,boat put off from tbe shore in pursuit of hem.

Then began a race for liberty if uot for life. TSe counterfeiters did not know who their enemies were, but their interests were too large to admit\f allowing the ©scape of parties who had invaded their domains.

Bell turned bis boat in shore, leaped out, followed by bis companion and

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both secreted themselves near a rtoks. They saw the larger boat pass by, and finally two men passed them evidently on tbe watch. "Where have they taken tbe cop?" one asked tbe other. "Who do von meao?" "Captain Dayton," -s "To Isaacs'."

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They rowed on. Either their adversaries had turned back or gone to Oedarvllle. They were uninterrupted in their course.

Soon the lights of the town gleamed In the distance: they passed the outskirts and reached the wharves running along the edge of tbe lake*. "Look outl"

It was Black's voice that few ftm before tbem was an counterfeiters boat.

ft spoke. object—the

A huge brick archway extended from under toe wharf. Into this Bell directed tbe canoe.

It was a sewer running under the booses into the lake.

CHAPTER XXI. THK DKTBCTTVK'S FATS:

Captain Dayton had not been so fortunate In his attempt at an escape front imprisonment among the counterfeiters as had Bell Diamond.

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TEKRU HAUTE SATURDAY EYENING MAITi.

He bad been almost immediately re captured and placed in a strong mom, while a council Icra. "The last run bf mdnSy is melting with bad luck," said the man tbey called Tom, "and our time baa been taken up with watching the fly cop and the young kid. I suggest that we clean the fly out for good. The kid's croaked snd the captain is the only spotter that knows our haunts." "I'll tell you what," said Dan, the tall, black*wbiskered man who was Bell's first jailor in tbe den, "let's take bim to Isaacs' and give him a drop in tbe water if be don't squeal on the flies on our tracks." "Good!" 80 the detective was bound and gagged and carried down to a boat upon tbe beach on tbe same evening that Bell and Black were pursued by tbe counterfeiters. His eyes were covered with a handkerchief and the gang soon reached tbe house at tbe water side with bim.

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Tbe entrance from the lake to Isaacs' was by means of a rotten frame step way, descending to the water. The detective was taken into a room on tbe first floor, sat near a table, with Captain Dan, Isaacs the old Jew, and Tom seated themselves near bim. Tbe remainder of tbe men dispersed themselves in tbe bar room in front of tbe haunt. "All things quiet, Isaacs?" asked Tom as they removed the gag and bonds from tbelr pri-soner. "NO

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It was midnight when the two adventurers brought their boat ashore and stole cautiously toward tbe old building occupied by the counterfeiters.,

The place was enveloped in complete darkness except in one wing of the building where lights were visible through thespacesin the closed shutters.

The dull sound of machinery was observable as the two 4dventu|ers qe#ed tbe edifice. J? 4 *'Can you make out» she* rdbm you were int" asked Black. "Yes, I think so there's the window I jumped out of. The room we were in is at the rear of the house."

the water."

"That's bad. Now, Captain Dayton," said Tom, turning to tbe detective, "do yon know whose bands you're in?" "Yes," was tbe laconic reply. 4 "That's good. Do you know what we brought you here for?". •No."

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"To give you a ohauce for your "I don't ask it." "Well, that's ill bravado. I suppose you think we don't dare to kill you." "I do. You're a despicable set of cowards." "You'll see if we are." "All right." i'1 "Now then, captain, there's no time or use of fooling. Your comrades are after us, and we want to slip them." "Slip them then." "Not without your help. Now I have a proposition to make." "W^at is it?" "Is the chief of poljce Ja your handwriting?" "Yes." "We want you to write him a note sending him and his men off our track." "Well?" "Ahdinone week we'll leave part of the country." "And set me free?" "And set you free." "And if I won't do it?" "Then you'll have to die." "I'll do it." "All right, Isaacs, bting us pen and ink and paper. Now tnen, captain, acklowledge the corn gracefully and give tbe boys the slip for us."

The men went on tbe outside and looked for the letter, but it was nowhere to be found. "It's gone into the lake," said Dan, as they returned to the room. "Now, Captain Dayton, I'll give you five minutes." "What for?" "To get ready to die."

The detective smiled* coolly. The counterfeiter' took out his watch and kept bis eyes upon its face. Finally he arose to his feet. "Time's up," he cried. "Good-bye, captain."

He touched a spring under the table as he spoke, tbe trap door over which he was seated gave suddenly sway and he went down through tbe sperture.

Beneath him was tbe aark, lonely sewer. His feet were tied) bis mouth

in contact with a soft body. There was a startled cry and be found himself grasped by some one.

He baa fallen directly through tbe trap door ai Bell Diamond and John

[y through tbe

For a few minutes both the detective and occupants of tbe boat were shocked and alarmed- In the darkness of tbe place both parties%er4at loss to comprehend their rfifi was only when ^ohtiJEilsc throat of the dkectiva that the called outi "Hold #h!

He risked

"For good?1* "Yes." Then they passed on. Isaacs! Bell started as he heard the name, for be bad seen it on a sign board of an old house on tbe wharf at Cedar* ville. He waited until all signs of. activitv bn tbe part of the counter had subsided and again resumed control of tbe bout. "Which way?" queried Black. "Vortb "To CedarvilWf" "fes."

doubt. 5 "It's Capita Dayton!" cried Bell. •That's it my lad you here?" *Yes."

MiAtti tMnwtf'fiUhnflng to Black. "Who to her* "A ftiend" •Where are wdt**, "In tbe main sewar, "under Isaacs' house." "How came you here?"

"Not yet. in a boat."

"Then draw nearer to the edge of the water until we see better what is going on."

Tbey rowed nearer to the entrance of tbe sewer and buggpdl the wail doeety. There upon the water was a boat containing toe counterfeiters who had last left the den. Tbey were motionless, bat the murmur of their voices could be distinctly heard by tbe detective and his companions. "Let's ran in," said one of tbe men. "No I tell you tbe oops are abroad, sure, and tbe steps are probably watched and tbe front entrance also.*' "It's best to be safe*" said another. "That's true, so let's set the boat adrift snd row to yonder ntreet and—" "Hush, there comes the cope!"

There was a quick movement as a beat

loomed op In tbe darkness, a load whistle sounded and an iron gate clanged down with a crash into tbe water, covering the entrance to tbe tunnel. "Trapped," whispered the detective. "No," returned Bell, "the gate will be opened again soon."

The counterfeiters waited for nearly an hour. Then, no sound being heard on the lake, tbe whistle was repeated, tbe trap door above was opened and a rope ladder let down.

The men ascended with their package of counterfeit money and tbe trap was closed.

Our friends rowed to tbe gate, but tbelr most strenuous endeavors failed to move it. "We are prisoners," said tbe detective. "I hope not for good tbis is a fearful

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said Bell "we can do nothing

ut wait. Let us row back from tbe entrance and await results." "No we will remain hero," said Captain Dayton. "If any of my fellow officers are afloat and I see tbem, I'll give tbem tbe signal."

They sat In the boat half dozing and awaiting further developments. Suddenly a shot rang across tbe wster followed by tbe appearance of a boat, In close pursuit of which

"What's the row?" "The coppers are on the scent." "Bad." n-.yr' "Yes, they're

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Tbe detective wrote rapidly, covering three pages with close, concise writing, the three men watching him narrowly. Then he folded it and placed it in an envelope. "Hold on!" cried Tom, "don't seal $t." "Why not?" inquired the detective, innocently."We want to see what you have written." :v,l "All right wait till I direct it. He made a quick movement of his band, and unperceived by the men, slipped the heavy paper weight into the envelope. Then, ere they could interrupt him, be had risen to his feet, raised the weighted epistle in bis hand and sent it dashing through the window. Then he turned with a cool smile to his captors and said: "I'm ready." -I "For what?" --i "Anything." "Get the boys out and search for the' letter?" cried tbe captain of tbe counterfeiters excitedly. "The cop's fooled us. He's written a report of the whole business and we're stalled sure if tbe letter's found."

CONTINUED.]

The Death Charm.'

A STORY OF LOVE AND CRIME.

Along abroad highway in the State of Maryland, rode two persons, mounted upon two splendid animals, with the easy grace of equestrians accustomed to the saddle.

One was a maiden of scarcely more than sixteen, with a fresh, lovely face, and a form developing into perfection, wearing a dark blue habit and a slouch hat with a heavy ostrich plume. Gauntlet gloves increased her' tiny hands, and about her there was an air of high breeding.

Her companiOB was nearly double her age, ana attired in the undress uniform of a captain of cavalry. He was a rather striking looking man, with a frank, fearless face that was very fascinating.

That there was a love affair existing between the two—young as was the fair maiden—their glances plainly indicated and the course qf true love, in this particular case, seemed to be running very smooth.

Presently they came upon a crowd of men in the roadway. A youth lay upon the ground, his face pale and bleeding, and about him bent a half dozen rough looking fellows talking in loud, angry tones. "Carter, what is tbe meaning of all tbis disturbance?" asked the maiden, somewhat sternly, addressing one of the men.

The man touched his hat politely, replying: "It means, Miss Lulu, that we've got a Tartar here, but we've got bis tied now. "And what has he been doing, Carter?" "Well, you see, miss, I saw him coming out of the forest, where, you know, your father allows no gunning, and I called for bim to stop, and he paid no attention to me, so I calls on the boys from the field, and we gave chase and caught him, though he fought us like a tiger." "^.nd have you dared attack a man in the public road, sir? My father shall hear of this at one," said Lulu Sanford, angrily, "He's nothing but a vagabond gypsy, miss, and he belong at their camp, over the hill yonder," sullenly answered the man. "He is a human being, and was not doing any harm. Unbiad him at once, sir!"

The young officer now sprung from his horse and released the youth, who was secured with a rope, and said kindly, "Get up, my mau, and return to your camp."

Tne youth turned his dark eyes upon tbe speaker and said, in a faint, painful

"I cannot get up, sir I am very badly hurt." "Shame on you, Garterl—a number of burly men to beat a poor boy as you have done! You shall suffer for tbis, every one of yon!" cried the maiden, indignantly and, as tbe men bung their beads, she continued, In a much kinder tone: -v "Raise bim in your arms ang carry him to tbe mansion immediately, while I ride by and send Dn Moeretosee bim. Tell Jane to put bim in a feomfortsble room."

Anxious to redeem themselves in tbe eyes of tbelr employer's Usughter, tbe men raiaed the youth in tbelr arms, and bore bim away, while Lulu Sanford and her escort. Capt. Fred De Lancy, galloped on down tbe road afteS* the physician.

An hour or more after, the two rode up to the door of a very handsome mansion, surrounded by ornamental

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rounds, flower gardens, and every Intbat those who dwelt there were possessed of wealth and refined

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Bell explained. ''You area plucky lad to risk so much for my sake." "We were companions in trouble." "That's so, and I'll set you straight before tbe public when we get out. CooM,?let u* sUyrt out of this unwholesome plseeJ" 1

the mansi^tl66r «fn elderly gentleman met them, wbar«llled«ou£pleassn!* t. "-i "Well, Fred, I'uvgl Richard told meyou

morning." j(t, "Yes, Colonel, I have receiv days' furlough, and stopped to see you on my way home and this pleassnt afternoon, Miss Loin and myself ran off for a gallop," replied the young officer, politely. "And I am very glad we did. papa, for I found yourpveree^t, C*rtcr„afld?fiV* of your nlrdii men mfcl" beateh abery almost to Je*tb jQsi***»se brmT riot stop when they comoMuidod bim fcv Mtd IAIQ* f* "Yes, tbe doctor is now with tbepoor boy,and his father, too. Ifeafr the- hoy is very badly hurt, and Carter snd the men sbsll leave my piece at once, for the little fellow wss doing no harm, And bis being a gypsy is no crime.* Bat come into the noose and get ready for dinner, fori haveqoite a surprise for 1."

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A surprise for me, sirf taqnired Lain. "Yes, I have found a governess for you—one In every wsy competent to tes^b you in singing and instrumental music, ss you desire, and who speaks Italian perfectly she will arrive here within two weeks, and 1 have engaged her servicee for two yean, so that you can complete your education under her care." "I am so glad I was very moch afraid I would have to go to boarding school." And Lulu sscended to her own room, while her tether took Chpt. Dt Lancy In charge.

The gypsy was severely hurt, and for nearly a week tbe doctor feared be coo Id not recover. His fktberbun* night and day over him, never earing for himself. At length the youth rallied, and recuperated with such rapidity that the

gipsy chief said he could take bim back to camp, and asked to see Lulu, who bad Jeen untiring in her devotion to the sick

finding that the gypsy would go, Lulu ordered tbe carriage to drive tbem to their camp,—a kindness that was ac-

And, lady," said the chief, with deep feeling, "my boy owes bis life to you, and the prayers of our people will ever be for your bsppiness, I have money to pay, yet I will not insult a heart that ts kind—so kind that you brought

my boy within your own home, and have cared for him as though he were of ^our own kin, and not a poor, wander"Now)wdy, I beg you to remember, that if ever the world should turn against you, that you will always have friends in tbe camp of Capt. Carl, tbe

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both Capt. Carl, as his tribe called him, and the boy, and tbe dignified manner and striking sppearance of tbe wandering chief could not but favorably impress her.T

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craft, evidently manned by police (Officers. The little party were startled as tbey saw the first boat make directly for tbe barred sewer. V1 [TO

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The seoond day after the departure of tbe gypsies from Sanford bill, as the rich old ex-army officer's place was called, there was an arrival In tbe person of the governess engsged to finish Lulu's education.

At the first glsnce at Viola Hale, Lulu did not like her but in a few moments after she changed ber mind, and seemed almost fascinated by the beautiful governess, for she wss strangely, wieldly beautiful, with great black eyes In which slept worlds of psssion, ripe red lids, teeth like milk and without a blemish, and hair that almost touched the floor when sbe was standing—hair blue black and with an inclination to curl.

Her complexion was dark, almost bronze in hue, but there was rich blood in her cheeks, and her lithe form was tbe very perfection of grace and beanty.

Her age was bard to tell—at times she seemed like a girl, and then again one might not be ^vrong if be said sbe was thirty.

From her entrance into the mansion she ruled, and yet no one seemed to know that sbe held the reins, but Col. Sandford In a short time became her slave.

Lulu seemed wholly under her influence, and BO

one seemed conscious that

she made her power felt. She was an accomplished musician, and sang with a feeling that would capture almost any listener.

When at length Captain Fred De Lancy came to Sanford bill on a visit again, and met Viola Hale, he seemed, to Lulu's surprise, not to take a fancy to her. "That woman has a history, Lulu, and a dark one, mark my words for it," he said. "She is very beautiful, Fred, and she is accomplished, sweet tempered, and— and "And what, Lulu?" "And—well, then, I do not like to have you find fault with my sweet govern-

"Then I will not. She's an angelonly she has a history," and the persistent man could not be changed in bis opinion.

The next day Fred proposed a horseback ride, ana when the horses were brought round, Viola Hale appeared in a habit that set off her wondrous beauty strangely.

Refusing tbe effer of Fred to aid her, she laid her hand on the pummel and leaped lightly into the saddle from the ground, "She's been in a circus, I'll wager," said Fred, in a low tone, as he lifted Lulu into her saddle, and he was more than convinced of tbis when he saw the perfect manner in which tbe governess managed tbe fiery animal that she was riding.

Whether Viola Hale realized that the young Captain did not exactly like her, it was hard to tell, but she suddenly began to turn her batteries of fascination upon him in a manner that threatened to seriously change his mind regarding ber.

But fortunately bis furlough was soon ended, and be departed for his command on tho frontier a happy man, because Lulu Sandford bad promised to become bis wife when she was a year and a half older.

Col. Sanford heartily approved the match for the gallant young officer was of good family, snd was a brave and dashing fellow, possessed no evil habits, and yet was the richest man in the ar-

year passed by, and again Capt. De cy was a visitor sfc Sanford Hlllj and ihted at the wonderful progress Lu-

Land delighted at the wonderful progress lu had made under ber beautiful govern•is. "Have you picked np any links thst nnecMier with the past, Lain?" asked rod* "For sbamfe, Fred! She is all that is lovely, and I believe that papa is really In love with her snd I assure yon tbst I would not object to her for a stepmother." "And does she care for your father, Lulu?" "I thought so once but now I believe that she only admires and respects bim, Fred." "He has loot heavilyof late, be wrote me." "Yes you'll nbt get the rich heiress you expected, ss papa is now only well off." "I have been more fortunate, for my wealth has increased, and after I marry you, Lulu, I shall resign from tbe army and settle down to take care of my vast "I am glad to hear you say so, for 1 really have no desire to see your pretty brown carls taken off by sn Indian's scalping knife. But hers cotnee Miss Hale."

As Lulu spoke, tbe governess swept into the room, and more thsn ever gracious was she to Capt. De Lancy, and daring bis entire visit did sbe devote herself to him in such kindly way that when be returned to tbe army he admitted that he bad misjudged ber, and believed ber to be a thorougbly-trne woman. "I would like to see Miss Sanford—my boy has sent her some little trinkets be

part are. In his hand be held a large basket in which were some very pretty shell and wooden ornaments, skillfully carved. "Miss Lolu has not been very well of late, and it's a pity, too, aa the Captain's coming boms soon to marry her, but I'll tell ber that you are here," said tbe btftler, and he soon returned with word that Capt. Garl ahould oome Into tbe library

In' a large easy chair, with a book lying closed upon ber lap. sat Lulu Sanford, looking pole, and with a somewhat haggard expression in ber beautiful eyes. "It was very kind of your son to remember me, and these are very beauti

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ful indeed. I suppose he is quite a man,, now?" But the gypsy made no reply to her question, and his eyee were riveted upon

Again sbe spoke to him. somewhat surprised at his strange look, and then from his lips abruptly burst the question: "Where did you get that charm, lady?"

Supported by a gold chain of beautiful and rare workmanship, that encircled

gypsy were fixed with a startled expression. "This beautiful charm,"—and Lulu raised it in her fingers—"it was given to me by my governes a month or more ago." "Lady, I would know that gold heart, with its .single red eye, among ten thousand. It is the death-charm!" exclaimed the gypsy. "The death-charm! What can yo mean?" "Lady, let me see it a moment, if yo please."

Impressed by his manner, Lulu unfastened the clasp and handed it to th»

a moment be gassed Intently upon It, and then, to the surprise and bewilderment of tbe maiden, touched a secret spring, the existence of which she knew not of, and It flew open like a lookote "I knew I was not mistaken—it is the death-charm. See here, lady do you see these little marks that look like engraving? Well, they are holes drilled through the gold back, as you see when I hold It up to the light. There! you see this sponge within this wire caae? This is saturated with deadly poisonpoison that you inhale day by day, until you gradually die, and none can tell the cause of your death. Lady, the one who gave you this wished to murder you."

As white as snow, and trembling with excitement, Lulu cried in astonishment: "No, no, no, Captain Carl! It was given me by my dear governess, Viola Hale." "Viola Hale! The first name is her* she must be tbe one who is your foe. Is the woman you speak of now in this house?"

As the gypsy spoke tbe governess glided into the room, and, as ber eyes Jell upon tbe tall form near Lulu, sbe stopped, turned livid, and with a startled cry upon ber lips, sank upon tbe floor. "Oh, sir, call some oi the servants, for sbe has fainted," exclaimed Lulu, In alarm. "Lady, let her lie there, while I tell you that she is not worthy of even one kind thought. That woman is my wife "Your wife?" whispered Lulu faintly. "Yes, lady she is like myself, a gypsy, and at fourteen years of age became by wife, and Queen of the band but the year after the birth of our boy, whose life you have saved, she ran away from me to go with an Italian Prince, and when she had squandered his. money sbe lett him, too, to attach herself to a Spaniard, a sorcerer, and the man who made

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death-charm I now hold in

my hand. She killed him with his owu poisons, and came back to me, professing repentance. Alas! it was only from a desire to steal her boy and as I still doubted her, she gave me

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charm to wear around my neck, telling me that it would bring back my love for. her. "Accidentally I found a paper one day that told me the secret of the deathcharm and its poison, and when I accused her of her treachery, so great was her assumed

grief

that 1 did not make

known ber intention to kill me to my* band. "The following day she dlssppesred, and carried the charm with her. Since then I have not known what became of ber but, thank Heaven, I came here today!"

In horror Lulu had listened to the awful story, and then she felt that all was true, for it came to her how her old nurse had said the governess wanted to marry Fred De Lancy herself then how the governess had insisted that for love of her tbe death charm should be worn day and night, and from the time she had put it on her health had begun to fall. "Oh, how could she be so wicked? cried tbe girl. "It is her nature. Ab! she is recover* ing consciousness," and the gypsy chief stepped toward the prostrate woman, and, in his own language, spoke sternly

With every nerve quivering, and her* black eyes looking wild and full of terror, the guilty woman arose and stood before her master, now thoroughly conquered, "Lady, farewell. Please send this woman's things to tbis sddress in tbe city Captain Carl banded Lulu a card,, while he continued: "Keep that death-' charm, but take from it that deadly poised. Keep It as a souvenir that Capt. Csrl has repaid tbe service you did bis son."

Then turning to tbe guilty, trem-r bllng woman,he said to ber in a firm tone "Come!" ,t jf

Without a word, and with bowed bead she followed him, snd Lulu was left alone, almost overcome with horror and grief.

Thus ber father found ber, and from ber lips he beard the terrible story of the governess. He folded bis dsugbter in bis arms, enraptured at ber escape, and said: 1 "I do believe bei* gulltv now, Lulu, for I remember I believed sbe loved me at first, yet ber manner changed ss soon as I met with financial misfortunes and it wss evidently ber Intention to kill you and marry Fred De Lancy, for she frequently saksd about his riches. I will order her trunks sent off at once. I wonder what her band will do with her?" .. "I cannot tell, father." "Then we will drive to their camp, to-morrow, and have a talk with Captain Carl, who seems to be a splendid follow**9

And tbe next day Loin felt so much better that she drove to the gypsy's csmp with ber father bat tbe wanderer's bad departed, and when tbey again ret turned to the neighborhood, five years after, Lulu was Mrs. Fred De Lancy. and had a little bov whom tbey had named Carl, after the chief, who, with his son, oome to Sanford Hill to visit tbem.

His gypsy boy had now grown into a tali, handsome man, and Capt. Carl's locks were nearly white, and a loofah of settled melancholy rested in bis eyes.

When asked by Luln and ber husband about Viola, be said, in a low, stern voice: "Sbe is dead our tribe sentenced her to die by her own hand, and being a and bis sou wended tbelr way back to their woodland encampment, burying in tbeir hearts a bitter secret.

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