®|e Journal. filler & Deißmiff, Proprietors B. O. DstxrveKti, Associate Bdlto ■lllheim.Tharsday,Bep.t7. • m . - .. Terms—sl.so Per Annum. HtUkalaa on tbe L C. & S. C. R. IL* Sat a jropulsUon of S— TOO, la a thrArta* SOSIIWM centre, and oOntrote the trade of an a*era*e rodtaw of over elatit miles. in which the JOURNAL has a lamer okwatattin than an other county papers combined. AdwrUmrs will please maJSeanote of this XT PERIL AMD ESCAPE. I was a Jvery bold sad fearless gil l,'and my brothers and waters of ten dared me to go teto lonely placet in the dark, ordoperilous feats of ■various kinds, which challenges 1 n erer refused. Often they act out to play tricks on me, but it usually happened they fell into their own traps, while I performed my part in safety. We lived in a huge old house, built of English oak, and bearing its nearly two centuries very light ly. It opened to the south, and the two large parlors opened to the east and west. The dining-ball and spa cious kitchen f*med the square of the bouse, while at the west And back was another large room* some times called the great porch, And at the east and back was the dairy and Another porch. There were three stairways leading to the upper rooms And a garret, whose ample space was broken only by the great chimney in the centre. We had a gay and lively hcuse, and were used to a great deal of company and visitors, for my par ents were greatly given to the old fashioned virtue of hospitality. The humblest wayfarer coming infc*ke porch was entertained kindly and given God-apeed, as well as the guest whose elegant carriage and span drove around to the front-door on the southern side. It was a summer day, and warm, bright and beautiful. The morning promised a lovely day. Just after our early breakfast a merrv part came riding down the lane In -car riages and on horseback, and yelling joyously for my father and mother to accompany them on a pleasure trip. They were accustomed to this mode of Impromptu festivity, and gaily answered that they wotAd soon he ready. It was only the day be fore that my father had returned from the Austra Han gold fields, and had brought with him a bag of gold. I knew he had £his,for I had seen him the night befo re counting some ont of it and putting it into another bag. Thomas brought the chaise to the door. Father's favorite black horse, whose coat looked like lus trous velvet, and who stepped so proudly, was pawing the ground im patiently as he appeared. He hand ed in my beautiful mother, and I stood looking on wit h childish pleas ure at her beautiful and rich dress, that so becatre ber. 1 hasten 3d indoors again to see them wind down the private way that led through our extensive grounds and half wished I were old enough to go with them. Hearing aeiigkt noise, J turned and taw a stranger, a figure not unusual, a man with a bundle hung on a stick. He was leaning on the stone wall, *nd apparently looking after the carriages. He came forward m a moment, and asked if lie might sit •down and rest, and if I would kind ly give him something to eat. Of course I said yes, and, with quick steps, soon had him % substantial lunch of bread and cheese, which lie came into the kitchen to eat. Betsy and Hannah were busy hurrying to finish their work, fur they were go ing out to tea and to spend the •evening. They talked gayly about Jtbeir visit, paying little attention to the stroller, who was quietly eat •ing. He had laid his straw hat on tho floor, and I saw that his head •was bald on top, and the thinnisb ihair brushed up from behind over it. He had prominent ears, low fore head and large mouth, with a reced ing chin, where grew aatubby beard of grizzly black Uke las hair. I don't know why I observed all this, or his eyes, small and tad under gray ish brows -that seemed to glance fur tively about him wlten no one ap peased to be took ing. . His voice was harsh mC creaking, and had startled me when be'first addressed me. We were used to strollers of all : kinds, as I have said. Perhaps I was mentally contrasting bis. repul siveness with my father's noble and dignified He seemed to aft? very ugly. I was glad when lie had his meal and risen to go. HB .aeked s pepission to light hi* pipe, which was readily granted. He went out directly passing acci dentally through the dining room and out of the great hall, where lie | lingered for a jpofpegt or two. He; imathanked me ojviljy enough fori Id* breakfast, but the girls laughed and nodded fas he went out, and said they should think I had picked up a raven. All the long, bright day I was busy and happy in the flower garden, or sewing, or reading; and when the girls left, looking very cheerful at their half-holiday, i wished them a merry time, and told them net to hasten home, for Thomas should come for them. I expected my father and mother soon after eight o'cflock, and told Thomas he might go about that time, as they would soon be home, and It looked a little like rain. Heavy clouds were gathering in the west, and the thunder ramified sul lenly. He took the covered wagon and old gray, and, before he stepp ed in, said: "Miss Ann, I think you had bet ter fasten the doors, aa you may be all alone for a short time if I should go soon. Would you rather that I should wait until your father corneal"' 4k O no, Thomas, I don't mind be ing akooe the least, and you ought to go, lest it should rain hard, for it is more than two miles to ride, and they may not wish to leave in a minute." I expect father and moth er every moment, Don't wait." So Tliomas left, and the wagon rattled merrily up Che late. I bolt ed the doors, became be bad told me to, for otherwise I woukl not have thought of it. It grew dark rapidly, and the thunder began to peal heavi ly, while the wind rose, and the dashes of lightning grew more vivid and frequent. I went out to the east parHr, and looked to the south, but tba sudden lighting up of the sky and the falling darkness did not interest me long. I coifld net see out very well, either, aa the honey suckles covered the windows. The large mirror reflected mess 1 turned away to cross the room, and I stop ped a moment with natural vanity, for I was young and fair enough to look upon. I let all my hair fall loose, and wound it in long, shining curls over my fingers. It certainly did look handsome, for it was very thick and fell below my waist, and curled al most of itself as it felL There came a great flash of lightning, and I saw distinctly reflected in the glass a face looking in at the window. It was an instant of terror, but I neith er screamed nor moved. He could not see my face, and I kept my body still, and rolled the long, shining rings off my cold, white fingers. It was an ugly face, and I recognized it. I had seen it that morning, and I knew what lay before me. I pray ed inwardly a brief prayer for help. Turning from the glass I went steadily toward the table that stood near the window, on which I had left my candle. I moved steadily as usual, and took op the water-pitch er and looked in, and then took my candle and went toward the kitchen. The lightning kept flashing, but the face did not come again. I set the pitcher on the dresser, and with soft, light footfall hastened through the west rcom, up the front stairs, into my father's chamber, and softly closed and bolted the door at the top of the stairs. I unlocked his box took ont the bags of gold, relocked it and made my way into the great chamber. I lieard voices; I heard the doors tried below. I knew it was not my father. I dared not tremble nor grow feint I went through that room and two others to the garret stairs. I hardly breathed. I beard a window pushed up; more than one person eame in at it. 1 felt about in the dark. There was a sliding panel in the inside of tbe stairway. I pushed it, and it rolled hack. I entered into a long closet nndertbe stairs, and slid tbe panel carefully into its place. I felt cautiously to see if all was safe. I pulled my dress close about me lest it might be caught, and the door not closed tight ly. Then I waited. I heard steps coming up the stairs. I beard a search through all the rooms below. My heart beat till I thought that every bound mnst be audible; heard voces—one voice, the Raven's. I knew that harsh croak. It told me nothing. The face had revealed all to me. The man must have learn ed in some unaccountably way of the bag of gold, and learned, too, when here in the morning, that I was to be alone. It was all plain to me now. He had returned, and had brought accomplices. My peril was terrible imminent. Very soon the steps and voices eame my way. I could distinguish plainly the words that were spoken: "Drat ber! she mnst have seen you." "No matter; we'll split the box open with this axe." I knew the axe was in the little porch. Thomas had set it in when he had done chopping the brush, as it looked like ram, I heard the steps and voices move away, a null, crashing souad, and then stifled, angry tones. I knew that they had opened the box, and found nothing but the papers. I knew they would now search for me. I heard them as tliey looked into every room and eloset, and came up the stairs separately. They all met at the foot of the garret stairs, A thick beard was between us. I thanked God that the panel was .close shut. I knew it; for mo xay of light came through. "She must be apwis' or Ladies* size, warranted tokemtsmrfeet time and look equally a weU as a MOO gold watch. By mail postpaid. $15.50. TWa is our bbst oweb to AOERTS, and is worth a trtai, as the watch alone will setter trade readily for from $3O to $5O. Genta' or Ladies' Watch alone, iff or $9, with a Heavy "Gent's Gold Pattern Vest Chain and Charm, or Ladies' Opera Cham with elide and tassel REMEMBER>—T his offer only holds good until Jan. Ist, I*7B. After thai time we eball sell only to Jobbers and Wholesale dealers, and any one wishing our ffhed* wIU then stave to pay lull sotail prices. Komaine Gold 4s the best, and, hi fact, the only imitation of genuine gold made, being the santeto wiigftL dor and finish, aad all our goods am made toaismisttfsM patterns. Will guarantee satisfaction in every instance, er refund money. dhnd money by P. p.. Money Order, or Registered letter, At OVR MMX No goods sent C. ll says t "The Realty Flan© received givae entire satisfaction." Agents wanted, fiend Joe catalogue. Address BAiIBL f. BBWTL mi paws nimu rum WRttt lW*kM 19 ffißtP. IVTALIJASLfe IV A FA SIR. 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