Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-01-03

mother and the Faculty, and that went back and
i finished the course. You shall take that back
4 Perhaps You'll make me- retorted the other
in tone of defiance. i do say you came home
in disgrace
4 For shame cried Lewis 'You know better
II was all mistake and what You say is not true
Il Grey lost all control over himself and turning
7 suddenly, gave Lewis blow that hurt him cru.
ely. and for a moment almost blinded him
'1on had better strike me- said the elder broth.
i er, Indignantly, and not that child Are yon not
ashamed of yourself! If you had any sense Of
honor in YOU, you would take that back-and
you SHALL
I Grey, almost besiis himself with passion. raised
his arm. Fred, who had watched the scene with
infinite disgust, and hearty wish that his, sister
were anywhe re else; threw himself between them
BE still, beth of you, he said in tone of author
ity, the angry young men instinctively obeyed
! Grey, ron are in passion, and you had bet
ter not say anything more until It is over John,
l know all about that matter, and You are right '
4 did not ask your Interference Mr. Hope
| said John, coldly.
/ Il know it, said Fred, mechanically, but
know if had'let you go on you would neither of
you thank me; and, besides, / don't choose that
my sister should see two young gentlemen, es-
pccially brothers, Sighting in her presence. She
has never been used 10 it. Grey, I am afraid
I sVu nave fOttI dTOtHcT seriously
Fred's decision called both to their senses-
John felt IN moment the improperly of his
conduct.
beg your pardon, Merwyn,' he said, turn
ing to her with the color rising to his temple Il
do not know what you will think Of me-
Lewis had fallen upon the sofa, almost stun
ned by the force of the blow He pressed his
hands to his forhesd with cry Of pain
'Don't cry, Lewis, said Merwyn, gently draw
ing them away. Let me see, Grey did not mean
to hurt you SO, | am SIRE she added with
touch al Indignation in her tone that did not suit
the words.
Indeed I did not, Lewis cried his brother,
his passion turning to selfrcproach, rs he saw
what he had done, i was--I hardly knew what
did. Forgive me;' and he kneeled by his side
and pnt his arm around him. Oh, Mcrwyn'
ne said, in distress of mind, What have done
Losryonrtemper, cousin, returned the young
lady, quietly. lewis, the pain viii be over in
minnte;' and takinrT cologne flacon from the
table, she wet her handkerchief with the perfume
and laid it upon his aching head.
IL hurts SO, said the poor boy, trying to Besr
Grey almost cried. 4 am so sorry Lewis he
said: 'Msrwyn, I ask your pardon for forgetting
myself so Lewis, won't You speak TO me ard
| forgive me?'
Never mind Grey said Lewis touched by
his evidently sincere repentance you didn't
mean any harm, and it's better now.
! think, said Frederick, after pause, during
which Grey had kept his face hidden in The sofa
cushions, and John had stood by the window in
gloomy silence, i think Lewis, you had better
retire before mama comes down again, so as not
to show her that little mark; but my boy, you
were hardy right, you know, to tell Your broth
or he did not speak the truth
Lewis assentcd unhesitatingly to both propo-
stions, AID rose to leave the room, Grey with
him, but the latter turned to John, saying with
an effort, Z was very much in the wrong-wiIl
you pardon me? and offered his hand.
/ Certainly returned the older somewhat cold.
~, and accepting it, but only for moment
Grey made another effort
Il will try to do better, he said in low voice
ii you will only have a little patience with me- ;
Il hope 90 said John, but not very cordially
His brother turned away with sigh, and left
The room without saying goodnight to either of
his cousins.
'Therc!' said John dospairinCly, 10 Merwyn,
That is inst the way it goes. Grey has such a
temper, and just as sure as it comes, Lewis is
sure to say something malaprooos. Grey is al
ways getting into some troubles lie never thinks
until tho mischief is donc and then he is perfect
ly miserable lie would give his right hand for
mother or Inc tomorrow. but he does not care
enough for us TO control his temper
Cousin John said Merwyn blushing do 'ydu
try TO help himl
How can help him? he asked in surprise
Fred took up book
Couldn't you have been little more cordial
10 him Just now?' she answered, looking down
on her work. Il know you didn't know how it
seemed, but think lie was hurt by your maner.'
Il am sorry, said John sincerely, after a mo-
n!ont's tbnught, L didn't intend it.
T Knew ~ one can hardly judge Of their own
manner ard tone
Mrs. Burnett entered the room just then, and,
the conversation came to an end. Mrs. Burnett
began to Complain of sophy. Every night, she
said, there was regular battle before that child
could be put to bed Merwynmanaged to divert
the conversation from this refreshing subject and
going to the piano, began TO look over the pile of
music principally political ballads, belonging to
Grey, for Mrs Burnett never used tho instru-
ment now. John hoping to avert any further
frctting, asked Merwyn for some music, and she
and her brother sang duets-John,, who had a
very fine voice, was induced TO JOIN them, and
his mother, who was really very fond of music,
listened with pleasure. Under the harmonious
influence, poor DoEns troubled soul grew cal
mer, and when they separated for the night. he
felt more hopeful than he had done for months
| though he fell asleep with Mcrwyu's words
sounding IN his cars, Cousin John, do you try
to help him 2
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