The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-14
TIE HORROR IN TIE HOUSE
CONCLUDED FROM OUR LAST.

the peculiar evil fortune which seemed to attach
to whomSoeyer became its occupants-the las
-four families having each lost member with
in its walls A certain suspicion, originating
none could say exactly where, hung about the
wreiched old woman who had clung like an evil
destiny to that house of grief She could obtain
no employment; a few would bestow upon hel
the smallest aims the parish found means tc
resls her claim; the boys in the street rechrist
ened her, without ceremony as Mol Murder
invited her to supply them with pen 'orth Of
arsouic on credit; and in return, pledged them
selves faithfully to attend the execution. But
apparently these suspicious were insufficient
and the law suffered her to Starve on unmolest
ed.
II GOOD truth, the weight of public opinion
inclined TO the supernatural side; and such ex
traorlinary Gales began to gain credenee, that
the agent deemed it mis- duty to apprise the land
lord, Mr. Archbold, Of the character attaching
to bis house, and the improbablity Gifts getting
another tenant, unless something coul2 be spec
Oily done TO redeem its reputation.
No a week elapsed before Mr. Archbold,
without commenting on his agents report. Ia
conicaly announced that an eligible tenant was
on the point of repairing TO the spot, and would
take immediate possession.
An excellent idea mad taken possession Of the
SNr6NQ Oiu merchant. HIS l2NOfitS nephew,
Charles Amnesty, had been guilty of an act oi
which he thought fit highly TO disapprove had,
in fact, taken to wife the beautiful daughter OF
village schoolmaster Mr.. Archbold was
man of the fewest words, and limited the express
sion Of his indignation to cart note, in which
he informed the delinquent that, TO avoid any
future misrepresentation, he felt it right 10 state
frankly that he Charles, would never receive
one farthing he had designed for him.
Charles was young man OF high spirit. He
thought he loved his Mary if possible, a trife
better for the price he was likely to pay for
her. The change in Charles prospect, If ii cool
ed a few friends, warmed others into more cor
dial lie, and so much aympathy was lett and
shown for the young couple, thus set rudely
afost on the sea of life, with carse ballast gh
to secure their little bark from daily capsize,
that Uncle Archbold became uncomfortably con
scious of his ungracious position and, casting
about for some means to redeem himself into
the good thoughts ofthe world again ,bethought
himszlfof his vacant house in Gayland Terrace.
Money he could not give--a home he might
and here was splendid opportunity, at once to
confer an act of kindness on his nephew, and
to rescue his property from the i'll name that
was daily becoming worse.
He wrote, accordingly, to Charles proffering
The loan of his furnished mansion in Gay!and
Terrace until the couple should have had time
to consider their future plans, or indeed, for
any period they choose, provided they took in
slant possession, and were careful of the CO silly
furniture; and, on Charles grateful accept
ance, signited the result to his agent, as have
before mentioned.
So. early in February, No. 80 now in the full
enjoyment Of haunted fans, opened its doors
to new tenants, and Charles Amnesty, Young
man Of twenty-five, with good, frank ntelIi-
gent features and Tesolute bearing one with
WHOM no ghost Of any sense would for a ne
ment dream of contending--es his charm
ing ilttle wife across the first threshold Of WHICH
she a.,s the declared misfress.
Tie young people brought but one servant, a
country girl; and their entire resources, inclu-
sive OF & little dover of thirty ounds, boarded
for his little darling by the thrifty schoolmss
ter, mounted to no more than seventy.fve
pounds, Charles, indeed, who had taste for, and
already some proficiency in medical science
intended to turn this to account; but how the
wal would be carried on until the necessary IL
CEN could be obtained, and patients come tc
be Killed in sufficient numbers to keep the
Sportenen alive, was an entire enigma
show upon earth, Charles, are we to keeE
all the things of your kind Uncle clean, witt
only uepsiba z" asked Mary. "And, indeed
shall be half afraid as it is, to trust them tc
her determined hands. And, oh Charles there.
another thing. I'm so ashamed Of myself
am. l can't-oh what have l been doing .
wasting my time with French and singing, hen
| cant even co-coo-"
"Coo my child ?" said Charles! % laughing
and ,ssing off tear,-"why should you COO q
Cook, Charles !" sobbed the poor bride
If could have done Mat-and Hepsba The
house work. think I'll try"
"f1u'll do no such thing - reiOined Charles
seriously alarmed. ''You'l make mess Of it
burn your pretty fingers, and poison US boil
with al sorts of unearthly preparations! No
no, Burlesquee is very amusing in its way, car
feature OF a extraordinarily distorted
| phantom Of fricandeau-is no fan at all! NJ
we must nage another servant somehow.
! The agent, when consulted on the matter
! locked grave, hemmed, didn't know-whether
IN short he might as well inform Mr.. AnnesleJ
at once that there existed an unaccountable pref
udice TO the house, and that it was quite likely
Charles might experience difficulties Of a natur'
he did not expect in augmenting his establish
ment These suguries were perfectly correct
Not soul in the vicinity was willing to takt
service at No. %; and the young couple, reluc
tant TO incur the expense Of sending TO London
for domestic, sat down to their first meal
| little depressed in spirits Charles, who ha,
concealed from his wife the cause OF the Difficult
| ty, secretly resolving to extract some furthe
Information from the cautious agent on the NOR
row.
They were sitting after dinner, with recover
ed spirits, but in deep consultation, when ther,
came low knock at the door.
Bidden to enter, dirty old woman made he
appearance. 1t was no other than Charlotte
who had come to offer her valuable services
in default Of better
''She loved the house, and all that was in it
OLD as she looked, she could lie as much a
at twenty-was a very good cook, and woul(
work her fingers to the bone for her dear littlt
ladyship As for wages, she didn't want nom
Of them"
As these terms seemed reasonably cheap anC
! they we're really in difficulty, Charles, after
moments dubious contemplation OF the old we
mans squhId figure, gave utterance to the as
sent he saw in his wife's clear eyes, and engae
ed the strange attendant, eujoining her, in th
| first place 10 have recourse to soap and water
in the second, to eat good supper
/ Though the old woman's eyes glistened, lik
those Of famished wolf, at the mention of food
she paused at the door. and hobbling back sait
III sort OF hoarse whisper, "Please Sir and la
dydoH't say that you've taken OldCharotte int
your service. 1 shall never go abroad, and no
body 'vill know, if you don't tell en-"
NAe-AANo otiiASd elt lIS lucd OF THO Ola CiCb
fearing that the dangerous reputation of tn
house might damage hers; but unwilling to ez
plain before his wife, hastily gave the require
promise, and summoning Hopzibah, 6ismisse
the new cook, under that young lady's charge
to the sphere Of her duties
Affairs for q few days went smoothly enough
i Charles commenced course of study prepare
tory TO the regular carrying out of his profes
slonal project, while the little bride busted he
sels perpetuay inlthe direction of their ecenon
cal household, and was never tired Of watch
ing over the well-being of uncles beautifr
things.
!. O0e morning, Annesley having gone ou
!. alone, Msry-attended by old Charlotte, VIII
was Well acquainted with every drawer, shell
; and cupboard in the place, made regular PR
gress Of inspection throughout the house, enc
/ ing As it happened, in the Angel-chamber
! "AE hat lovely room!n exclaimed Mary fc
the twentieth time as she entered land whe
die, 1 should ike to be on Just such bed 6
this and she sat down upon it-with TIL
sweet majestic face shining upon me.'
! Every body does die here" said old Cha
, iotte cheeTfdlly. "Massefs mother-Miss Ma