Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-26

Mrs. Willsden said, she was out late las,
night at large party, and was suffering
from headache Mrs. Wilsden herself
talked with extreme volubility about
great many things The weather was cold
she remarked, but that was only seasonable
at that time of the year. The influenza,
she heard, was going about a good DEAL
The price Of all the provisions was dread
ful, and by what she could learn, they were
likely TO be dearer still. Prince Albert,
she was sorry TO learn, had been very I'M
well with chilbain on his foot, but was
now happily doing much better. From
this strain of light, and generally interest.
ing conversation she now 6eet1ed 10 deliv-
er herself, by an effort, and to make her.
self up for some particular communica-
ton. A sort of fidgity gravity took pos.
session of her countenance, as she exclam.
ed, in voice of forced calmness-" Mr..
Jones, am glad you called this morning,
have something important to say to you"
To me madam said Jones, starting, for
he felt sure he was about TO be asked his
Intentions
Mr.. JONES' resumed the lady, of
course have not been insensible Of the al
tentions you have paid Arabella and own
that. at one time, contemplated the prob
ability of your union with some satisfac-
ton. But this must be at an end; Mr..
Jones, confide in your preserving the Sc.
cret when l tell you that Arabcl!a is en-
gagged
Engaged faltered Jones, in a most dis
NAL tone Of defeat.
Yes, said Mrs. Willsdcn, "a gentleman
of large fortune and eminent connexions
has for a month or more evinced great in
terest in her, and last night at the party l
mentioned, he took an opportunity of ma
king an offer, which felt it my duty to ad,
wise her to accept
This is pretty conduct exclaimed Jones,
getting indignant.
So, under the circumstances, continued
Mrs. Willsden, without taking the least no.
tice of poor Jones' excitement, you will
see the necessity of disseminating your Wis
its for a while. will do myself the pleas
ure of sending you parcel this morning,
containing all the letters and presents which
you have been so kind as to send Arabella
at various periods
Allow me to say, think this very
strange exclaimed Jones, very strange
indeed, Mrs. Wilsden.'
Let US part friends said Mrs. Willsden,
with sweet smile, God bless you my dear
Mr.. Jones; you are worthy man.
But began Mr.. Jones, in bewil-
dered manner.
Good morning. continued Mrs. Wills
den; good morning my dear Mir. Jones.
We shall always esteem you one of our
best friends
The worthy man found himself on the
other side of the street door in less than
minute afterward! How he got there he
has never been able to say, but have no
doubt he walked out quietly, and was by
no means turned out, as he has been heard
scandalousy to hint his method of leaving
the premises should properly be termed.
He proceeded homeward at ,remen-
dous pace. filled with anger and disappoint.
ment. Blu, though his rate of progression
was rapid, he was beaten by Betsey, the
handmade of the Wisden's, who was Just
quitting the door of the house as he ar.
rived at it. A parcel was put into his
hands, which Be,sey had left, addressed to
him.
He took it into his study in a contem.
plative mood, and opened it. There they
were indecd All the letters and presents
he had ever bestowed upon the ungrateful
Arabella. The letters had confoundedly
unworn appearance, as if they had been
but once opened and read, which Jones re.
marked with much bitterness He had been
very fond too of having the initials of Ar
abella Willsden and of himself put upon
everything, when possible. Thus all the
books were blazoned forth as ito A. w.
from J. j. Jewel caskets were the same.
Hardly one Of these unfortunate gifts but
was so marked, or, as Jones now savagely
thought, disfgured. She had better KEEP,
them said he. The brand Of her pro
| nriet otshin makes them disa oreeahla IN M,