The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-08-20
GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY.
BY JOHN BROWN, ESQ.

we copy from the ST. Louis Reviele, that
The fair sex should mole. John Brown left
some good MSS behind him.
There came lady and a gentleman 10 the
prime pal hotel in Fairview, who took board
ing for six months, but kept themselves en-
tirely secluded from the good people of the
village. Some calls were made upon them,
but the we'll meant efforts of the villagers
were all repelled; for the lady declined 10
see any company. Even the landady was
given to UNDERSTANDABLE she was not at any
time needed in the apartments of the strang.
ers; and as they paid we'll and promptly, she
saw no Improperly in,the arrangement. Mr.
and Mrs. Volkenburg, (for that was the name
they bad on their baggage, cook frequent
walks 10 the mineral springs, then up TO the
1ores; and TO the gravel hill, over 10 the cave
aud in every direction, but scrupuIously a.
voided all intercourse with the town folks,
much 10 their annoyance.
When the strangers had been about three
months in the village, the gentleman was
called away 10 some distance, and left his
wife alone at the hotel.
81 shall be absent month or six weeks
he SAID 10 The landlord. "My wife will re-
main, and she only wishes 10 live as she has
before done, entirely seclud -
So the stranger set out upon his journey,
and the lady remained in the hotel. Now OF
course peoples eyes were open; for wasn't
the fame of The village dearto each one of
them, as each one was a part and parcel of
the village? To be sure it was; and, there
a, - oh IN, far, Il fiar -
the strange woman at the hotel had actually
sent note through the post Office, to DR..
Jenkins.
That (evening, for it was afternoon when
he received the note) DR.. j., paid visit TO
The lady at the hoiel-he actually went into
Mrs Yolkenburg's room oh, horror! ,
Active measures were now necessary ;this
thing could not be endured. The next day
4 meeting Of the elders was called for the
next Saturday evening to take the matter in
10 consideration.
But there was a power more active than
the elders; this was the sympathetic sister
hood of the village, who conceived the idea
of calling on the DR.. TO confess all. They
thought this would be better than formal
trial; he could tell all about it, and then be
reprimanded, suspended, or even expelled,
all in quiet way. 3
Having convened and sent letter to the
Doctor. requesting his attendance, they "a
waited his coming with all possible patience.
DR.. jenkins was announced. When he re-
ceived the note from the ladies', stating that
his attendance was required, as they wished
10 make an examination, be was entirely al
loss TO imagine who it could mean; but he
concluded The best way was to go in his pro-
tessional capacity and see.
"Good evening ladies' said the doctor
with profound bow; 81 am happy TO report
myself in answer 10 your call. 1t is always
pleasant 10 wait on the ladies.n
Mrs. Leslie was the Oldest lady IN the
room, not one of the rest noticed the saluta-
ton of the doctor, but looked at Mrs. L., TO
see what she wouldvdo and be governed ac-
cordingly. Mrs. L., looked indignant at the
freedom ofthe doctors entrance, and then all
the rest looked indignant too. Mrs. Leslie
drew herselfup with dignity.
CDR. Jenkins" said she, "we have met on
delicate business-we wish you TO be peni-
tent, aud in one word, sir, we all think you
bad better confess" 4 ~ s~-
'sConfess," exclaimed the doctor, in IN
feigned surprise. -
''Yes, sir-confess and try to make atone
ment by humilily.n .z
"Upon my word ladies' don't understand
you" said the doctor.
.Don't understand us exclaimed Mr.. Les
lie, casting significant look at the other
ladies, who thereupon all looked Significant
at each other-''don't understand u.s.
courageous" they all exclaimed one
after another. ....s....
eyes DIR, jenkins, said Mrs. Leslie, .your
conduct is outrageous. Didn't you visit that
strange woman al the Hotel?'
"Yes, madam" said the doctor with a quiet
smile, 81 did visit the lady whom suppose
you mean, Mrs. Voldenburg."
"Dld you eper, ladies', did you erer?" ex-
claimed and partly asked Mrs l..
.Neyer did in all our lives" said two or
three al once.
sand there, DR. jenkins, 'said Mrs L. resum
ing the investigation, will you tell US whal
took placer"
81 have no objection, madam" said the
Dr., 81 went 10 her room and while there enI'
braced-n
'.Thal'll do, Doctor Jenkins!' broke in
Mrs. Leslie. s'lhat'll do. You may leave the
room, sir, blush for what You have DONE"
'Permit me madam, TO explain"
''No, sir. No explanations. We know
what your plea would be. No, sir, we have
heard enough, sir.''
"Well," said the doctor, "if you will no