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From the Boys and Girls of the South. THE WANDERING BOYS; Or. The Adventures of Bold Ben and Timid Tom. When Balph Murdoch glided through the darkness from the poacher’s hut it was with a feeling of relief and exultation. The first sight of Ben and Tom, whom he had supposed long since dead, had filled him with dismay. The sight of John Trusty subsequently added to his horror, and he felt for a time that the hour of retribution must be at hand. But the experience of a few hours had alter ed his opinion, and almost banished his fears. His secret was safe. The man who alone possessed it was in a state of imbecility—semi-madness. By to-morrow night the boys would be in his power, and then,— •What then?’ It was the answer to this question that now absorbed him. He strode on through the misty night at a rapid pace, pondering on what he should do with the boys when he had them safely in his clutches. He had consigned their father to the deep by a cowardly blow. He had caused the death of their mother by means equally cowardly and revolting. Should he lure their orphan children into some gloomy wood, and slay them with his own hand? He would willingly have done this, but for one reason—be dared not. Yet he felt that there would be no safety for him until they were got rid of—somehow. Then there was John Trusty. He was even more dangerous than the boys. He knew the secret of their birth. They did not.’ ‘I will destroy them all, if I can !’ meditated Balph Murdoch, as he stood before the cage, with folded arms and knitted brows. ‘I have gone too far in crime to pause now. But I can not do the deed myself. Surely I shall be able to find some f^ent whom money will tempt to carry out my designs. I have till to-morrow to consider. Till to morrow!’ Drawing his cloak closer round him with an irrepressible shudder, he hurried onwards through the gloom. As Ralph Murdoch strode recklessly along the rough path, a man dashed out of the hedge, and swinging him round, dashed him to the ground. The attack was so sudden, that for an instant, Ralph lay bewildered and almost stupefied. At length he gasped,— •What seek you, ruffian ?’ •Your money or your life. I don’t care which !’ growled a fierce, harsh voice. Ralph wes a powerful man, and, to a yertain extent, a courageous man, and, at that moment, a desperate man. The demand had hardly passed the lips of his assailant when, with a sudden and unexpected movement, he struck out with bis clenched fists, and the blow alighting in the centre of the man’s forehead, he fell backwards on the ground with tremendous force. The next moment Ralph had sprung up, and was pressing his knee upon hie opponent’s chest, gripping his throat tightly with one hand, and holding a six-barrelled revolver to his head with the other. ‘Now, you scoundrel!’ he cried, sternly, ‘it is my turn to make terms.’ ‘I’m done !’ ga«ped the rnffian, ‘spare my life; hunger drove me to it.' The powerful frame of the speaker seemed to give the lie to his words as did also the furtive manner in which he felt on the ground for his clasp knife, which he had dropped in the strug gle. But he could not find it, and Ralph ab ruptly hindered any further attempt, by pres sing the barrel of his revolver so sharply against his temple that the man uttered an exclamation of pain. ‘Ay, you may howl, you murderous vagabond,’ cried Mr. Murdoch; ‘I’ve a strong inclination to stop your mouth with a bullet.’ The prostrate man did not like the idea, but cowered and shrank, and uttered a low whine of entreaty. But his antagonist’s blood was roused, his finger was on the trigger of the weapon, and it is possible a slight motion of it might have sent the soul of the robber to its account, had not one thought suddenly entered Ralph’s brain. Here at his feet was the very instrument he needed. Under this impression, Mr. Murdoch with drew the barrel of the revolver a short distance from the man’s temple, and slightly relaxed his grip upon his throat. This lenity was immediately answered by a desperate effort on the part of the prostrate ruf fian to gain bis feet. But Ralph held him like a vice. ‘Hark’e, fellow,’ he hissed in his ear, sternly; ‘if you attempt that again, you’re a dead man !’ ‘I won’t sir! I won’t indeed,’ whined the dis comforted robber. ‘I find you are too much for me.’ ‘Stand up and let me look at you,’ continued Ralph, as with a Btrong jerk, he dragged his captive on to his feet. ‘Come into the moon light.’ He led him forward, still keeping the revolver pointed at his head, and quietly took stock of his physical peculiarities. These consisted of a gaunt, wiry, powerful frame, a dark, sunburnt complexion, a head of coarse, black hair, and a pair of gleaming black eyes, at once fierce, cunning and cruel. ‘Jnst now, however, they glared apprehen sively and furtively from side to side, and were more wild than fierce. The prospect altogether seemed satisfactory to Ralph, who said, imperatively: ‘Now, listen to me—and mark me, none of your tricks. I’m used to dealing with rogues, and, if you lift so much as a finger in the way of violence, I’ll shoot you like a dog. D’ye un derstand?’ ‘Perfectly,’muttered the man. •From your appearance you should be a gip sy,’ continued Ralph. ‘I am,’ was the sullen answer. ‘I suppose you have a name?’ ‘I s’pose I have.’ ‘What is it?’ sternly demanded Ralph. •Luke Laker,’ growled the gypsy. ‘Luke Laker,’ repeated Mr. Murdoch; ‘very well, then, Luke Laker, pay attention to my words. If I understand you rightly yon want money ?’ ‘Yes.’ •1 can supply yonr wants, on certain condi tions,’ said Ralph. ‘Yon will have to work for what you get Do you feel inclined to serve one faithfully, and earn a hahdsome sum, or refuse and have your brains blown out?’ ‘I’ll serve you, sir,’ hereplied, with a mixture of eagerness and humility. ‘You’re not particular,! suppose, how you earn it?’ asked Mr. Murdoch. ‘Not at all,” was the ready reply. ‘You would not scruple even to shed blood if I require it?’ continued Ralph, in a tone of de liberate enquiry. ‘You may judge of that from the attempt I made upon you, just now,’ returned the gipsy, with S rim kind of a half smile. j [’rue,I may,’said his listener, apparently sat- J isied. ‘Well then,’ he went on, in a low, im pressive tone, ‘the work I would have you ac complish is this. There are two obstacles I wish removed from my path.’ Luke Laker raised his eyes to the speaker’s face and kept them there. ‘Yon mean to say there are two persons you want out of the way?’ hereplied, in a tone of per fect comprehension. •Precisely, ’returned Ralph; ‘effectually put out of the way, I mean, so that there can never be any possibility of their coming across me again.’ ‘I understand. You want them dead and buried, all quiet and secret’ ‘Yes.’ These deliberations were made with a coolness on both sides that was perfectly appalling. There was a slight pause, and then the gipsy said: ‘I can do it, and all that I want to know is, who I’m to kill, where they’re to be found, and lastly, what I’m to get for the job. Murder is an expensive luxury,’ he grinned. ‘With respect to the two first questions,' re turned Ralph, ‘you shall have the necessary in formation shortly; as regards the last, I will give you one hundred pounds.’ ‘A hundred pounds?’ murmured the gipsy to himself, his eyes flashing greedily; ‘that’s fifty pounds apiece, ,1 hope, though,’ he added aloud, ‘these two—a—customers ain’t quite so strong as you are, sir ?’ ‘No, no,’ returned Ralph quickly, ‘there’ll be no difficulty; they are but boys.’ ‘That makes it all the easier,’ remarked Laker. ‘And how about the payment?’ he then asked. •Yon will receive half the sum in advance, and the remainder when you have done the deed, re plied his employer; ‘will that satisfy you !’ ‘Ye—es, that’s fair enough. But—’ the ruf fian hesitated. ‘But what ?’ inquired Ralph. ‘I suppose yon wouldn’t mind droppin’ a pound or two, to-night, jest to bind the bargain? replied the gipsy. ‘Here are five pounds. You will know by this I am in earnest.’ Luke Laker grasped the coins eagerly, and thrust them into his pocket. ‘Give me a sight of my prey, and put the other forty-five in my hands, and you shall find that I am in earnest too sir,’ he remarked with a grin. ‘You must meet me here at eleven o’clock to morrow night,’ said Ralph. ‘I cannot explain my plans more fully until then.’ ‘I’ll not fail to be here, sir,’ returned the gip sy. in a tone of the most cheerful alacrity. They were about to separate, when the sound of voices near at hand caused them to pause, The place where this murderous compact was made was a small woodland space adjacent to the road. A thick hedge skirted the side of the path, which had to be reached by a shelving bank. The voices evidently came from the field on the other side of the hedge. Ralph listened in tently as several footsteps passed along. ‘ Who could they be, at that late Lour ?’ he thought. ‘ Keep close to the hedge, and follow me,’ he whispered, hastily to bis companion. There were trees at intervals growing out from the hedge, and Ralph Murdoch, hurrying on in advance of the unsuspecting strollers in th e field, clambered up the bank, and shrouding himself behind one of the trunks, waited for the party to pass. Before he saw them he could hear them speak ing in low. eager, earnest tones. But when he did see them, he almost fell back from his post is astonishment, as he recog nized the very boys whose destruction he had just been bargaining for, and whom he fondly believed were at that moment, safely concealed in the poacher's hovel. Who their companions were he neither knew nor cared. It was enough Ben and Tom were there, cared to know no more. His face was pale, his brows frowning, his teeth tightly compressed. Luke Laker saw at once something bad turbed him, and he said, in a whisper: ‘ Anything the matter, sir ?' ‘ Sh—silence !’ hissed Ralph, between his teeth, as he pointed hastily towards the hedge, ‘ they are there.' ‘ What, the boys as I’m to—’ ‘ Yes ! sh !—Creep forward as gently as a liz ard. I’ll show them to you.’ The gentlemanly villain and his instrument, holding their breath, glided stealthily along under the hedge bank. He and dis- CHAPTER XL BEN MAKES A PROPOSAL WHICH DELIGHTS EVERY BODY, ESPECIALLY TWO WHO ARE OUT OF SIGHT. Little dreaming they were being tracked, our young heroes and their fair companions strolled along affectionately together. Presently they stopped again and seemed to linger, as though they could not make up their minds to say ‘good-by.’ They stood beneath a tree, and the moon peered down upon them through the overhang ing branches, and lighted up their features. This was a favorite spot for scrutiny, for the hedge was not very thick. Ralph oDce more ascended the bank and beck oned to Luke Laker to follow. He did so, and his employer deliberately point ed out his victims. The gipsy looked eagerly. His look was scowling and dark, as his eyes fell upon Bess, who stood encircled by Ben's arm, and with her arm round him in the most loving and natural manner. He started, and could hardly suppress an oath, fer Bess belonged to his tribe, aDd he had con ceived a passion for the young girl whom he hoped one day to call his wife. ‘ So’ he murmured, inwardly ‘she’s sweet on that boy, is she? Well, it wont be for long. If I thought she cared for him, I’d cut his throat for nothing.’ He remained glaring through the hedge, whilst Bess on the opposite side to Ben, said— ‘So you really are going away ?’ ‘Yes,’ he answered, rather sadly. Bess sighed. ‘I’m very sorry you’re going,’ she murmured. ‘Oh, so am I! ’ echoed Rose Glanville, with half a sob; ‘you don’t know how sorry I am.’ This was to Tom, who could only shake his head in reply. ‘Are you obliged to go ?’ asked Bess, presently. ‘Yes, dear,’ returned Ben looking down into the young girl's dark eyes. ‘It wouldn’t be safe for us to stay here after breaking out of the cage. ’ 'And where are you going?' Bess inquired. ‘I don’t know,' replied Ben: so long as we get away from here. ’ ‘And you’re going away all alone.' said Rose, pitifully; ‘what a shame it is ! and all through these spiteful boys. Oh, don’t go.’ ‘We must indeed, Rose, dear,’ replied Tom. ‘I’m sure I wouldn't if I were you,’persisted Rose. ‘Oh !' she exclaimed suddenly, ‘couldn’t you hide yourselves somewhere ?’ The boy looked at the eager speaker. ‘Where could we ?’ they asked. ‘Where ? oh, why—in a cavern in the moun tains,’ Rose suggested, aftera moment’s hesita tion ‘or in a hollow tree in the woods,’ she add ed, ‘and then I could bring you your dinners every day.’ It seemed a romantic idea to Tom; and he said to his brother— •Do you think it would do ?’ Ben shook his head with a smile. He evident ly didn’t think it would. ‘We couldn’t live all our lives in a hollow tree,’ he said. ‘Besides, we should be sure to be canght sooner or later No I am afraid we must g0 ’’ „ Poor Rose looked downcast, and Bess looked desponding Bess had remained thoughtful for the last few moments. Suddenly she roused from her abstraction. ‘I have been thinking—’ she said. ‘What ?’ inquired everybody, eagerly. ‘Of a better place to hide in than a cave or a hollow tree,’ she replied. ‘What place is it ?’ asked Ban and Tom. ‘Our gypsy camp,’ she answered with asmile; ‘you might be safe there. We could hide you easily if you were pursued, and if you liked I could stain your hands and faces with a juice that would make you look as dark as the rest. Besides we shall be moving away from here in a few days to another part of the country, and yon might go with us.’ Conli Bess and her companions have seen the ferocious look of exultation that flashed across the face of Ralph Murdock, And the hun gry, murderous light which jealousy and the thirst for blood-money kindled in the dark eyes of Luke Laker, they would have understood how thoroughly this last proposal pleased them. < Had they schemed and plotted for a month, no plan could have been devised so thorough ly favorable to theiVrnurderous intentions. I Luke Laker chuckled in ferocious glee, as he felt that Bess had unconsciously sealed the doom of those she most wished to serve, j The proposal of the young gipsy girl seemed jfeasible to Ben, and he said: j ‘I don't think we could do better than that, Bess; but will they let us come—I mean the gipsies ?’ j ‘If I ask the queen; I think she would,’ re turned Bess. I ‘Oh, do ask her! do!,’ cried Tom and Rose together. •I mean to,’ Bess answered. ‘But they don’t like strangers,’ suggested Ben, ‘and I have very little, money to give them.’ ‘I've got four and sixpence,’ exclaimed Tom, eagerly. His voice died away suddenly, as he added in a crestfallen tone; ‘Only I forgot I’d left it in my money box at home.’ ‘Never mind, dear,’ whispered Rose, sooth ingly’ ‘I've got some money. Here,’ she con tinued, producing a coin from her pocket, here’s half a sovereign, all in gold.' ‘She pressed it into ^om's hand. ‘Oh, no, no, Rose!' .'te cried, trying to return it, ‘I won’t take it.’ J ‘You must,’ she said, ‘and this too.’ As she spoke, she threw the chain of a looket which she had detached from her neck, over Tom’s head. ‘I will never part with this!’ he vowed, men tally, ‘as long as I live.’ ‘You've given me every thing, and I have nothing to give you in return,’ he said. ‘Give me one of these pretty curls,’ whisper ed Rose;‘I’d rather have that than any thing else. ’ ‘You may have them all, if you like,’ return ed Tom; ‘but how can I cut them off? I’ve nei ther scissors nor knite.’ ‘I don’t want them all,’ Rose replied; ‘that would be greedy. But one I must have.’ She pondered for an instant, and then Baid, suddenly: ‘I’ve thought of a plan. Hold down your head, please.’ Tom obeyed. Rose was instantly busy with her taper fing ers, selecting one of his golden locks. •Take a big one,’'iie^trtuV‘^ou may pull it out by the roots, if you like.’ ‘No, Tom, dear,’ answered Rose, ‘I wouldn’t be so cruel.’ Tom wondered how she was going to dissev er the lock. Having selected the piece of hair, she bent down, and with her teeth, white as pearls and sharp as those of a mouse, she speedily nibbled asunder the coveted treasure, which she held up very triumphantly. ‘Here it is!’ she cried, ‘I’ve bitten it off. Aint I a savage animal ?’ ‘You’re a dear, kind darling,’returned Tom, and when I’m grown up, I’ll come back and marry you.’ Rose Glanville smiled and blushed a little, and seemed quite satisfied with this arrange ment. It’s getting very late, and I must return to our tents. You will come with me ?’ said Bess. ‘Yes,’ answered Ben and Tom. A few more words passed, and then the party set forward. They would walk together until within sight of Rose Glanville’s house, and there take leave of her, and proceed straight to the gipsy's camp. Luke Laker perfectly understood the plan of proceeding, and had resolved what to do. ‘ 1 shall see you to-morrow night at < eleven here,’ said Murdoch to him. ‘ Certain,’ replied Lake, as he clambered over the hedge, and strode across the field, with the intention of making a short cut. ‘Everything goes as I could wish,’ soliloquiz ed Ralph, as he stood alone in the path. • The boys removed, there only remains John Trusty —faithful John ! Ha, ha, I can easily manage him! ‘And they’ve broke out of it! Isn’t that it ? ’ ! Hygienic Institute & Turkish Bath exclaimed Luke, eagerly. Jo ‘ It is,’ replied Ben. Luke’s eyes flashed with pretended admira tion. * Good lads, brave lads!’ be cried warmly. ‘I respect ’em for their pluck ! Give me your hands, youngsters.’he said, advancing cordially. The warm shake the gipsy gave them, and the commendatory remarks upon their courage, greatly cheered the boys. ‘I understand all about it,’ Luke continued; ‘these young gentlemen are expecting the con stables'll be after them in the morning.’ ‘Yes.’ said the boys, ‘we are,’ ‘And so they will be, you may be sure of that,’ went on Luke, *an’ you'll want some safe, snug place where you can hide yourselves till pur suit’s over, won't you ?’ ‘I was thinking—’ Bess was about to remark. ‘I know what,’ Luke interrupted, ‘you was thinking what place so safe and snug as the gipsy’s camp, where no police constable would think of showing his nose—eh?' •You’re right, I was, answered Bess. * Well, as the young gentlemen gotinto trouble on your acconnt, it’s nothing but fair that we should give 'em shelter in return.’ ‘I was sure the whole tribe would think so,’ exclaimed Bess, joyfully, ‘and the queen as well.’ ‘Oh, yes, there's no fear of that,’ answered Luke; ‘I’ll speak to her myself. Come on, my boys, you shall have the best the camp affords, I promise you.’ They soon reached the gipsy camp. Profound silence reigned all around, but as they made their way into the heart of the en campment, many swarthy faces looked forth, and many tongues inquired in the gipsy patois who the strangers were. These were, at once, however, quieted by a word from Luke. The queen of the tribe was still awake, and Luke having sought her presence and explained the circumstances under which the boys sought her protection, he introduced them to her. Marian Marr was not only a queen in her own right, but boasted the pure, numixed gipsy blood of three generations flowing in her veins. Though no longer young, she still was not old, and if the gray hairs that mingled with her dark locks indicated the advance of years, they brought with them no sign of feebleness. She gazed earnestly at Ben and Tom, and ap pearing satisfied, she said: * Tis well! They are welcome to stay,’ Ben thanked the queen respectfully, and ten dered the half sovereign which Tom quietly slipped into his hand. ‘We are not rich, ma’am,’ he said; ‘but we shall bo glad it yon will accept this in return for your kindness. It is not much, but it is all we have.’ ‘No,’ returned the queen, graciously; ‘in aid ing one of our tribe you have purchased the right to our protection and friendship without fee or reward. ’ Having thus spoken, with a wave of her hand, her majesty turned away, and retired to her tent. Bess, having wished them good-night, retired. Ben expressed his regret to Luke that his gift was not accepted. ‘Give me the gold,’ he said; ‘I will persuade her to receive it as a token of respect.’ Ban thanked him sincerely, and handed him the half sovereign, which Luke received, and, of course, kept for himself. Ben and Tom now began to show unmistaka ble signs of drowsiness. ‘Come with me,’ said their friend, ‘you shall share my tent. You’re a couple of brave lads, and I respect you.’ With this flattering assurance the boys fol lowed the gipsy to his tent, where in a few min utes they were sound asleep. Luke sat smoking his pipe, looking moodily at the youthful sleepers. * How easy it would be to strangle them now as they lie sleeping there !’ he meditated. ‘But that wouldn’t do. No, no. The blow must be struck cautiously—in solitude and secrcsy, where no eye can see nor ear listen to what is passing, and where the dead and the deed can be buried and forgotten together.' As he mused, so deep was his abstraction that he did not hear a light- footstep behind him, or notice a girlish form that approached and glanced in for an instant. It was Bess. She remained only a second, and then, ap pearing satisfied, disappeared. Luke having gazed till he was tired, and his pipe being finished, rolled himself in his blan ket, and in brief space slumbered by the side of his intended victims. (TO BE CONTENTED.) 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LUKE LAKER ENCOUNTERS BEN AND TOM AND IN TRODUCES THEM TO THE GIPSY QUEEN. It was not very long before the young pedes trian reached the spot where they were to take leave of each other, which they did at once. ‘ brood-by, Ben ! Good-by, Tom, dear ! ’ ‘ Good-by, Rose, good-by ! ’ •I shall see yon, sAoetime, I hope.’ ‘ I hope so ! ’ These were the ejaculations that bnrst from the lips of the friends in a smothered, choked tone. Then came the last ‘good-by,’ the farewell kiss; and Rose Glanville, tearing herself away, hurried homeward, with the tears trickling down her cheeks. Bess and our heroes continued their journey. They had proceeded some distance, when they were somewhat startled by a crashing in the hedge at the roadside, and a man sprang in to the road right in their path. A rough, dark-looking man enough—but not a constable. Ben and Tom realized this fact at once. They were also much relieved when they heard Bess exclaim, in a tone of surprise, but not alarm: ‘ Luke! ’ ‘Yes, it's me,’ returned the gipsy, who had made a hasty circuit for the express purpose of intercepting them. ‘ What Bess, my girl! ’ he exclaimed, with well-assumed astonishment, ‘is it really yon, and away from the camp at this late hour ? ’ ‘Yes, it is indeed; but I’m on the road home now. I'm glad I’ve met yon; you’ll be compa ny for us.’ * And who are they ?' asked Luke, fixing bis keen eyes upon Ben and Tom. ‘They’re friends of mine, who saved me from insult to-day,’ answered Bess. ‘Ah, indeed!’ ‘ Yes, the magistrate’s son and another young man thought they might ill-treat me, I suppose, because I’m a gipsy. 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Preparatory Department $30 00 Academic Department 45 00 Collegiate Department 90 00 For extra course, as music, vocal and instrumental, modern languages, painting, ornamental work, the price has been put down as low as possible. Boarding Department.—Room handsomely furnished, washing, lights and fuel, at $15 per month, or $135 for the scholastic year. Payments—quarter!'" in advance, nnless by special agreement otherwise. Location—Cuthbert is the most beautifnl little city in Georgia: is approachable from all directions by railroad; and for good morals, good health, and cultivated society, is unsurpassed in the United States. E3?“The College is thoroughly non-sectarian. J6S“Boardingarrangements in the College are first-class. Jfi'P’Puj>ils received at any time, and charged from date entrance. 141—t/ T*T l\ T ft IV ( Y T War over. Ludden I 1AAU IV UIlUAA Bates hold the field aud compete with the world. 1 000 Superb instruments from Reliable Makers at Factory [fates. Every man his own agent. Bottom prices to all. New Pianos, $135, $150.§179. New Organs, $10, $50, $07. Six years guarantee. Fifteen days trial. Maker’s names on all Instruments. Square dealing, the honest truth, and best bar gains in the U. S. From $50 to $100 actually saved in buying from Lmlclen & Bates' Southern Wholesale Piano and Organ Depot, Savan* nali, Ga. 145—It 5 The habit of using Morphine, ® Gum Opium. Laudanum or Elixir of Opium cured painlessly by this Improved remedy. Manufactured at Atlanta. Ga., at reduced prices. Tested in hundreds of cases. Guaranteed- Particulars Free. Address B. M. Woolley, Atlanta. Ga. Office No. 35, over Linen Store, entrance 33V£ Whitehall street. WATERS’ ORGANS warranted for 5 years.* PX^LPiTOS stops, $SS ; 12 stops, • Cash, all in perfect order not used a year. Sheet Music at half price. Send for Illustrated Catalogues. HORACE W ITERS * SONS, Manu ae- turers and Dealers, 40 East 14th Street, New York. 157—It. Pulury, Salesmen wanted to sell our Staple Goods to dealers. No peddling Kxpenncn paid. Permanent employ ment. address S. A. GRANT & CO, 4, 6 & b Home St., Cincinnati, G. BURNHAM’S Juifl £i WARRANTED BEST A CHEAPEST. Also, MILLING MACHINERY. PRICES REDUCED APR. 20,78. Pamphlet* free. Office, Yore, Pa. AaGOLD PLATED WATCHES. Cheapest % the known world. Sample Watch Free to Mr \MAgents. Address, A, Coulter & Co., Chicagu Samples. d^-1 r”'V a day easily made. 8end 3 cent stamp lor Circulars and Address . OWENS A CO., Clinton, Kv. . 157—3t. '