Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-03-14

.Humphl That we shall see, later on
It's my opinion that some one oug ght to speal
to Mr.. Fullerton.
1.-The Minister? What for?''
care you such fool, Susan. as not to SCI
what it all MEANS Miss Helen and Master
Philip, indeed! wonder at your swallowing
such story. They are no more brother and
sister than you and L are.'
well, what are they, then?'
"That remains to be told-the wrethes
But Mr. Fullerton will soon set them tc
rights. shall 60 aud see him after break
fast. don't know what the poor man would
do without me-"
ssHave some peace, suppose maitcred
Susan, under her breath, as she followed
Miss Jellaby down to the parlor. Susan
loved her mistress, and was a faithful servant
to her, but she detested scandal of all kinds,
and never could be brought to take that in
terest in other peoples business, which was
considered right and proper by the worthy
spinster.
Breakfast beirg over. Miss Jellaby sailed
forth to the parsonage.
The good pastor looked up with a meek
sigh, as that lady entered his study.
The Clergyman was a quiet, peace loving
man. somewhat timid withal, and the spins
ter always overpowered him with her argu-
wents, when she attempted to do SO. She
stayed nearly half an hour with him, at the
expiration of that time people who were on
the look out saw her conveying the unhappy
parson In the direction, aud, at last, through
the very gate of Randall Cottage.
A tidy looking old servant admitted them
ushered them into a pleasant nursery room,
and said she would 60 and tell her mistress of
their arrival. Mr.. Fullerton sat on the edge
of his chair, very uneasy in his mind, and
wishing with all his heart that he was at
home again. Miss Jellaby strobe up and
down the room like dragon, eying everything
about her, aud making observations in an
under tone, which, however, be could not help
hearing
Such extravaganza Look at that carpet,
now-al! roses aud lilies, and Struggling
green vines Why can't they be contented
with drugget. as l am"
She took another turn.
ind a guitar. Spaniaris, don't doubt;
or Italians; and the rest follows, as matter
of course. Mir. Fullerton, L believe these
people are heathens."
Hardly. think, or they never would
have come to church last Sunday"
''Oh, you don't know that; perhaps they
bad some private end to gain by it," said
Miss Jellaby.
The splnster's unreasonable suspicious tick
led Mr.. Fullerton beyond measure. She saw
bim laughing and grew Indignant
Let those laugh that win, 1 say, Mr..
Fullerton. l don't doubt you will feel more
like crying before this business is settled
Not !" )" said the minister, with rueful
look
"a crucifx, as am q sinner!' she muir
murmed moment afterwards. There. Mr..
Fullerton. what did 1 tell you, hanging on
the wall here in broad day light. Shall 1
pull it down.
''Are you beside yourself, Miss Jellaby,"
said Mr Fullerton, springing up and arrest
ing her hand just in time.
The sound of voices ana laughter in the
garden prevented her giving him what she
called, piece of her mind. There was a
race up the broad path, that sobered into
walk when the young couple neared the win
dows, followed by the old servant who had
been into the grounds to call them.
They entered theroom together flushed with
their frollc, but looking happy and pleased to
meet the clergyman.
Sin wears different face from that he
said to himself, as he shook hands with him.
They turned to the spinster who had bolstered
herself up against the chimney piece, aud
stood cycling them with sour disdain
''YOur neighbor, Miss Jellabyr said Mr.
Fullerton, adding, In low whisper to her,
As they sought about the oom for easy chaiIs
ITS all wrong here. I'll have nothing to
DO with the matter. Say nothing, and let
this pass a morning call.
''Say nothin' indeed! Mr. Fullerton
am ashamed of you" was her reply, too
audibly made, however. for Mr. Graham
heard it, though he was too corteous to be
pray take this easy chair. Miss Jellaby.
Can offer you same wine, NJ. Fullertou?'
said Helen, who wondered inwardly at the
strange behavior of her guests.
mo my child said the clergyman, kindly,
Il will touch nothing during this visit Some
'ther time l hope to come again 1 can only
express my sorrow at having been persuaded
against my better judgment to enter these
ioors on such an absurd errand-and leave
rou"
My dear sir. forgive me if I say do not
iuite understand" exclaimed the captain.
while Helen made up her mind that both her
1isitors were mad
Il will tell you at another time" said
Hr. Fullerton nervously. L will only say
u explanation of this intrusion, that it was
.aused by most ridiculous mistake Miss
Jellaby, will you allow me to accompany you
lome?"
Miss Jella5y folded her arms looked at them
III yiciously, aud thundered out
"Nol'
''Is she mad?" whispered Helen to ,he
clergyman What does it all mean?"
Miss Jellaby heard her.
at means this. madam, this and nothing
more, that if Mr.. Fullerton is to be ensnared
" pretty face, and frightened out Of doing
lis duty. | am not"
.aW as there ever such an unfnrtunate niece