Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-03-08
.KENOsTIA, WIS, THURSDAY MARCH. 8, 1855.

meant. Ouc meets pcopls lthC you every
where. and left the room. Nautilus took
up newspaper, and read until we separat-
ed for the night. ssl3sofssyrs qs8
/ The Jew led the regular life OF a rnan
who knows the value, of time. He work
ed until noon, paid or received few visits,
I went upon Change about two clock. then
. shut himself up in his apartment and was
: visible to nobody, and at precisely four o.
clock entered Mrs. Muller's room, where
Ellen awaited him at the piano. 1t was
easy to see that he daily assumed great
er ascendency over The mind of his pupil,
q whose progress was rapid. Ysfotig
a. When Ma lthus smiled, Elen's charming
ceuntenance assumed, an, indescribable,
expression of satisfaction; but as soon as
he relapsed into his habitual thoughtful
mood, thepoorgirls soulappeared suspend
ed in sympathetic medium she saw moth
ing, answered nobody;---in a word, she in
stinctively assimilated herself to the mys-
ferrous being whose influence governed
her. When Malthus leaned on his cane
in walking, Ellen. seemed to say, MY arm
would support him SO well!' saa.
The Jew, however, did not limp disa-
greeably; his left leg was well formed, and
the disturbance in its harmony appears TO
have been the result of accident. i He had
the appearance of having long become re-
conciled to his infirmily. like soldier who
considered his wounds a glorious evidence
to his country. I.al .qsr..t 3.ea
had more than once felt tempted to ask
Nautilus the history OF his lameness; but he
eluded with SO much care every approach
to the object that deemed myself obliged
to respect his secret. ba7s, ,1t..
Two months passed thus, and had op-
portunlty OF appreclatng all the right mind
edness, generosity, and enlightenment that
dwet in the accessible part of that extra
ordinary soul. In presence of this danger
Gus rival. who triumphed without a strup-
gle, the baron became almost tender. His
self-loye cruelty suffered to see preferred
to him lame merchant, with fine voice.
He sometimes attempted to quiz him; but
Nautilus confounded him so completely by
the aptness of his retorts, that the laugh
ters were never on the side of the baron.
One night the family party was assem-
bled, Werter approached Mr.. Muller with
a suppliant air, and delivered to him let
ter from his father. The poor young mans
agitation made me suspect that the letter
contained proposal. Mr. Muller read it
with attention and handed it TO his wife who
rapidly glanced over it and cast scrutin-
ising glance at her daughter to make sure
whether or no she was forewarned of this
step. A mothers pride is always hattcred
under such circumstances, and the first
impulse is generally favourable to the man
who has singled out the object other dear
est affections; but the second thought is one
of prudence, separation, the many risLs
OF the future, soon check the instructive
satisfaction of the maternal heart and a
thousand moiy es concur to arrest the de-
sired consent
1T were we'll. she said, first 10 know
what Ellen thinks
The words were like ray of light to the
poor girl, whose countenance expressed the
utmost surprise.
Muller loud enough for the baron to hear
Werter's position was painful; he SIAM
mered "a few words, became embarrassed,
and abruptly left the room
a mere chilli quoth the baron, who
should be sent back TO his books
Malthus, who had observed all that
passed, rested his two hands on his stick
like man disposed to argue the point, and
warmly defended the student.
1T cannot be denied he saii, in conclus-
ion that the young mans choice pleads
in his favor; and his embarrassment, which
at that age is not unbecoming, proves in my
opinion, that, swhilSt aspiring to so great
happiness he had sufficient modesty to ad
nit himself. unworthy of it,
| IF a declaration were a sufficient proof
of merit interrupted the councillor, 1
know one man who would not hesitate
/ And who is that?' inquired Mrs. Muller
with il!-concealed curiosity.
Myself, madam, replied the councillor
Baron Won North
By the way in which this was spoken,
the dissyllable, myself appeared length
ened by all the Importance OF the person
age q-eo3 -2 m
AT my age men do nos change contin-
ued the baron; and the present is a guar
antee for the future. =. ...'.....--
Ellen was really, 10 be pitied. When
Malthus took Wertcr''s part, saw that she
was on the point of fainting. Her counter
ance, naturally SO gentle, was overshadow
! ed by an expression of vexation and dis
pleasure She had taken the Jews benev
olence fora mark of Indifference. Whilst
still under the influence of this painful i'm
preston. the Baron's declaration came to-
add 70 her agitation; she cast reproach-
| full glance at Nautilus, sank back into her
chair. and swooned away. The Jew
sprang forward. took her in his arms, laid
her on q sofa, and knelt down beside her
You have not understood me, them he
exclaimed.
Ellen opened her eyes, and beheld at her
feet the man whom her heart had selected;
and, absorbed in her passion, unconscious
OF the presence of those who stood around,
size murmured, in feeble voice
Yours! Yours alone!-ever yours'
Sir said Nautilus to Mr.. Muller, my
proposal comes rather late: but hope you
will be so good as to take it into considera-