The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-21
6raaS Yabsn, Witb., September 2l, 1859.

| OHc sat ior uaii III nour III ueep med
itation upon the matter, and then she
arose and moved toward the door.
"If the wicked, shameless creature
thinks" said Miss Nobbs to herself; g. if
she has the faintest idea that such ac-
tions will be suffered in this house, she
will find herself mistaken, l can assure
her."
She heard the footsteps without, and
as she passed into the hall, she saw Mr..
Wigley descend the stairs and heard him
leave the house.
"Left her, have you?" she uttered un-
der her breath. DWELL, well, l never
expected to witness such goings on-nev-
er! But you're found out-you'll know
both of you" |"
She fastened to the room of Miss
Dobbs, on the floor above. Miss Dobbs
is confidante of Miss Nobbs, few years
older than herself, and few degrees thin
ner in person. Miss Nobbs was gratified
to find Mrs. Briggs in company with her
friend on this occasion. Mrs. Briggs, l
may as well state, is widow lady of
some twelve years standing, who had long
endeavored-it is generally believed by
nearly all in the house-to captivate and
ensnare, in the meshes of matrimony, Mr..
Wigley.
Miss Nobbs smiled mysteriously, as
she entered, land carefully closing the door
she seated herself beside her friends.
81 am glad to find you together" she
said, for l have thing of the greatest
Importance to make known"
"Do tell" exclaimed Miss Dobbs with
an eager air; "what is it"
Something you'll be surprised to
know. Oh! it is the most wonderful
thing in the world, how deceptive some
people can be- / never in my life"
"But what is it 2" cried both ladies in
a breath.
"The most shameful goings on you
ever witnessed, I'll be sworn !' replied the
excited virgin, in so impressive manner
that the curiosity of her listeners became
uncomfortable. Then pausing moment,
to let her words take full effect, Miss
Nobbs looked solemnly from one to the
other, and continued:
Will you believe it, ladies, when l
tell You, that l saw with my own eyes
Mrs. Pickleby in the hall below with n
-manp
You don't say SOP uttered Miss
Dobbs.
Shockingv' exclaimed Mrs. Briggs.
"True, every word; but that isn't all; ;
l heard them give kiss; and Mrs. Pick
leby invited him to her roomW
I" Gracious heavensp calculated the
listeners simultaneously, elevating their
hands in horror and surprise.
ayes she told him she was all alone
that Mr.. Pickleby was not at home
and so they went off together. Oh!
it's almost incredible, such shameful con-
ductp
"The immodest, unblushing thing" ex-
claimed the widow Indignantly.
"Such wickedness" echoed Miss
Dobbs. "But who is it she is withw
"Mr. Wigleyp
10 IL poooiOiO'
Mrs. Briggs was stricken dumb by the
announcement of the name, and for few
moments, gave some tokens of an inten-
ton to swoon! but thinking better of it,
she refrained.
"This is terrible thing" said Miss
Nobbs, earnestly, after enjoying fully the
sensation she had produced.
Terrible indeedp uttered Miss
Dobbs.
"And not to be borneI' exclaimed the
indignant widow, her face assuming very
erubescent tint as she spoke.
1t must not be bornew said the spin
ster; "the reputation of the house will
not allow such things to pass unnoticed !"
"And our regulations ?" chimed in the
other maiden.
"Think what we shall be made to suf-
fer" cried the widow, if it should be-
come known that we live in the midst of
such iniquitous scenesp
"Our characters are not to be tritled
with thus p exclaimed Miss Nobbs, with
a determined air; "and this thing must
not be suffered TO stop here"
"Poor Mr.. Picklebyp sighed Miss
Dobbs; al pity him from my heart"
"And so do l." said the widow; " for
I dare say he has not the least suspicion
of his wife's perfdy."
"He must know it," uttered Miss
Nobbs speaking in low and deliberative
tone of voice.
"You are right, he must know it but
how9" inquired Miss Dobbs.
ave must tell him."
"Will it be propcr9"
at will be doing our duty"
EYES," said Mrs. Briggs, I" it will be
but the performance of a Christian duty.
We must tell him."
"And |, for one am ready TO 60 and
perform that duty" remarked Miss Nobbs,
with meek and resigned look, as if she
had taken it upon herself 10 suffer at the
stake.
"And l." said the widow.
q" oh, will accompany you; am sure
| 7 o,nl, xroni ~ do what is riohtv " said