Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

why, she Is a milliner; I go to her to
have my work me. Of course, l would
not think of receiving her at our house as
my society.
The young man made no reply.
Miss Ingleton felt slightly encouraged
by his silence, thinking, perhaps, that She
had cut off his ability to reason more on
the subject She continued
L really think, Mr. Wilkinson, that
your visit there with your sister and my
self only yesterday has turned your head.
do not know what to make of it !''
"Nor, l." added he, good naturedly.
Perhaps we will call there again to-
morrow suggested Mary
But you could Mt permit yourself to
do that" said he.
80, yes, in the way of business, while
you could make out visit with her"
Il should most respectfully decline
such proposition as that" quickly re-
piled he
Just at that moment-they had been
continuing their promenade during this
conversation-they met the mother of
Mary She was alone.
Here you are, truants !" exclaimed
she, affectionately taking her daughters
disengaged hand.
Il have been looking all over the rooms
for you"
"What do you think Mr. Wilkinson
says. mother % exclaimed Mary endcav-
oring to rally her companion.
"What is it my daughter ?"
why that he wishes had invited that
Miss Johnston here this evening W
And a milliner too !" exclaimed the
mother, with all the contemptuousness of
manner that she could properly express
at that moment.
"Only think of it mother ''
II thought you were more select in your
associates and friends !" said Mrs. Iugle-
ton, with an effort at a gay laugh. "Come,
sir [ will take your arm if you please,
while you dismiss Miss Mary, and we will
talk this matter over seriously together"
So saying, she drew her hand within
the arm of the young man while Mary
at her special look of command, withdrew
hers. and seated herself on a distant fan
tueil, where she soon had the qualification
of fiuding an apparent admiring crowd
around her.
Mrs Ingleton made circuit of the
room with her gentlemanly guest, and
finally withdrew him to a retired part of
one of the rooms. where she continued the
conversation thus accidentally begun with
her daughter
All her object and all her aim was, to
dispossess Mr. Wilkinson, by any posi-
bic means, of the idea that 1t would not
derogate from his character and standing
TO marry, or even associate with, a girl
similarly situated with Miss Johnston.
Was she at all selfish in her views p
The reader may perhaps see.
Not many days after this gathering at
the house of Mr. Ingleton, a carriage
drove into the village street containing
two gentlemen They alighted at the
door of public house, and after duly in
quiring their way. walked over to the lit
tie shop of Miss Johnston.
Il am glad to be able to congratulate
you, Miss Johnston" remarked one of
them ION the prospect of your speedy re-
covering all that your father lost previous
to his decease"
The innocent girl started, and knew
nothing of what was meant
The stranger then exchanged few
words with her in private, and both gentle
men soon left the place.
Proceeding at once to the residence of
Mr. Ingleton. they rang the door bell and
called for him He made his appearance
in the hall after moments delay, and
greeted one of the gentlemen with seem
ingly unaffected cordiality
I'VE are come on unpleasant business
sir" at once proceeded the gentleman,
and might as well 60 about 1t Immediate
! ly."
Mr. Ingleton waited for an explanation.
I'VE are come to lay under attachment
all your personal property and real estate
situated in this village, and wherever else
to be found This is a copy Of the pro-
cess r' aud he drew paper from his pock-
ct and handed it to Mr.. Ingleton.
! The latter looked pale as death.
/ The two gentlemen left the house, IN
willing to add aught to the suffering of
/ the unfortunate and unhappy man.
/ Half an hour afterward the report of
pistol was heard in one of the chant bers
Of Mr. Ingleton's house. The inmates
were terribly alarmed.
| They ran up to the room whence the
noise proceeded, speechless with alright.
The door was locked.
| 1t must be forced-forced at once A
passer by was called in, who placed his
shoulder against the door. 1t yielded at
/ last to his strong pressure.
What sight met the astonished gaze
The poor man lay gasping and bleeding,
and writhing upon the foor
! He was suicide
No pen can portray the anguish, the
agony-the bitter burning agony-that
poured like hot lava over the hearts of his
wife and child No thought can measure
thoughts like what was theirs in that
dark moment. No feeling can sound the
dismal depths of the feelings that rushed
/ ike turbid water, at that time through
their souls
The news spread like wild-fre through
the village. There was no one in whose
mouth the fearful tale was not; no lips
that were not pale with the uuthought of
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