The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-11-28

cottage ornee-there was nothing frenchIhe
about it. It was purely American, and harmon
lied SO sweetly with the delightful scenery. Nc
it hadn't fiat roof nor portico nothing at al
Of the kind. But then it had rose vines run
ming all over the windows, and whole colonie
of wrens that built their nests and sang beneatl
its caves. To the right was field of clover
red with blossoms; to the left was an orchard
whence every wind scattered Il snowy Shove
OF bloom: in front was green lawn, shaded VIII
some massive walnut trees; and to the rear open
ed long grassy lane through which the cow
walked every morning to their pasture beyond
and returned by the same way at night.
/ knew we'll enough to whom this cottage be
longed. No, it wasn't TO a school teacher no
a preacher nor an author-no such thing j
was built by the hand of him who owned it anC
lived in it, and | had always admired his ex
cellent taste in blending the useful with the or
namental, though had never seen him,m Wis
its having always been made to his wife and du
ring his absence. had heard of him though
heard enough to make me intensely curious tc
see him, for not a female tongue in the neigh
borhoOd approved of his wife's choice
What is the matter with him 2 l asked is
he immortal?'
Not that | know Of was the rejoinder; but
to tell the truth, Dolly, he's sufficiently ugly
his face is all Scared and cicatrized, | should
think by fire, and you know it always makes ne
nervous to look at anything of the kind
Poor man! perhaps he got burned in rescu-
ing some child or feeble woman from the flames,
said.
Don't know never heard never made in
quiries you know they only came to live in
this neighbOrhood last summer, and l never
dare ask her what dlsfgured him, but wish
you would-oh, should like to know =
~ Al NF,c
Winslow,' replied i thought OF calling upon
her this morning; perhaps she will tell me with
out my asking.
DO, that dear good Dolly'
And did.
The whole atmosphere seemed redoent with
music an3 fragrance | couldn't tell why all
the birds had taken it into their heads to sing,
MARBLE and build their nests there and didn't
know why it was that the MOSES, buttercups,
fvioIets and daises should prefer that place to
any other; but they seemed to, Judging from
the profuson in which they grew.
The whole prospect was delightfully."- rural and
picturesque, and over all fingered IN influence
of dreamy quietude and repose.
A marrow footpath, crooked as footpaths al
ways are, wound along through the lawn, be-
meath the walnut, and by this l approached en-
tered the little gate and assembled the graveled
walk, bordered by beds Of flowers, to the door.
1t was open, and went III.
Alone--a serene and peaceful hush rested
within. The balmy wind nestled in the wreaths
of snowy drapery hanging at the window, where
great white and red roses bowed their graceful
heads, and the warm, rich sunlight came in and
lay in bright bars of radiance upon the floor.
Not quite alone either-a cradle was there ;
and it required no conluring to tell that the era
die had an inmate-a selfdignifed, thoughtful,
III hol>x,
| could not quite understand. 1t was wide
awake and it's great blue eyes were staring
with infant persistency at something's couldn't
tell what; then they turned upon me and l re-
turned the gaze, But it made no difference :;
the baby had not q foul or evil thought TO hide;
it was not conscious OF \ sin in word Or deed
hence there came no blush to that dehcately
cheek no falling to that calm, q&sist
eve, limpid rs lake in summer, serene as the
heavens III June.
There was rustic and tiulter of muslin, the
sound of a light, springy step, the glimpse of
fairy form and Mrs. Winslow stood tefore me.
She was not very beautiful but sparkling and
vivacious, with glow Of health ON her cheek
and its light in her eye.
The baby had reused up now, to be sure; no
more of its thoughtful serenity. It's little form
fairly futtered with joy; it laughed, clapping
its dmpled hands
You've come to stay all day with me; haven't
you /? and the baby had such good company
while mamma was gone; hadn't it2 she said in
| ght chirrupy way that set off the little fellow
with renewed delight Her invitation had only
seconded my design, SO removing my bonnet
and mantiIIa, while she sat down on the rocker
and took the baby, we prepared to enjoy the
day and each others society.
| can't tell what we talked about. No; 1t
>. i.
No; not neighbours character was dissected
No; the infrmities Of the clergyman were not
shown up. No; not morsel OF private scan
dal was cut or carved. But the time flew swift
ly and pleasantly by after dinner, and when the
great round sun was sinking behind trees that
burned and glowe1 in the rich, warm light she
came to where | was sitting and without word
laid portrait in my lap. 1t was that of no.
ble-looking man, with most expressive and
faultless features.
My husband as he was she said with
sigh; you have never seen him p
| replied in the negative
1t is almost time for him to be here She con-
tinued. You will stay with us this EVENING"
replied that should be happy to form his
acquaintance and again looked at the picture.
'He doesn't look like that now she said wi
ping away tear. Yet he says aud blush
overspread her features he says he shall ever
have cause to bless the fire by which he lost his
his good looks, but which gained him what he
esteemed thousand times more valuable
What was It = l asked, with an unaccount-
able dullness Comprehension.
She pointed archly, and with a sweet smile,
to her wedding ring.
Do tell me the story l should be delighted
to hear it.
Again she smiled. saying
Al. ! =.
interesting however, several reasons conspire
to make M wish that you should know all and
since you have never heard, perhaps I may as
we'll tell you
Certainly, certainly
You see, when Mr. Winslow first began his
attentions to me, wasn't at all pleased. He
was handsome, l know but l had set my mind,
very foolishly, suppose, on having a rich
husband, and one that could keep me above the
necessity of work. So sighted and repulsed
him on all occasions, making him feel not
merely Indifferent, but actual loathing and scorn.
Such treatment, one might have supposed,
would have quickly obiterated his passion; on
the contrary, however, it seemed only to in
crease it.
About this time, formed tie acquaintance
of city gentleman, whom rumor reported i'm
mensely rich, and whose intense selfishness was
yelled beneath manner of the utmost su2vity.
His attentions to me were marked, and not to
be mistaken-and though he had not spoken
of love, he acted and looked it, and l believed
him.
At this time, 1 lived with my mother in our
beautiful cottage at North Bend the place was
very gay, and social parties large and frequent;
l mingled in them all, and Barton was my es-
cort. Sometimes saw Winsow, who seldom
approached me, though his deep,sad eyes seem
ed following me.
1t was IN October, think, the atmosphere
dry and cool, with night winds, when as we
were returning from party late at night,I was
surprised and shocked by the appearance in the
distance, of deep red light that seemed to
climb the sky and quench the very Stars. A
wild and awful presentiment ofapproaching evil
at the same instant crossed my mind.
s. If that should be our house almost
shrieked.
NonSense-itis much farther off, exclaim-
ed Barton.
But / was not satisfied and hurrie1 IN ca