The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-06-20

red step. With his hands in his pockets,
sauntered among the roses, bending down no
and then as if to say good morning to the fai
est, and always removing the cigar from
lips when he did so.
He couldn't do no more if he was speakir
to a woman, said the spinster, applying h
eye to a hole left purposely in the white Gu
tain, The man is mad about flowers, do b
lieve, and she is touch beyond him, if such
thing can be. 'Ah, there she comes-and dres
ed in blue bingham, too. wonder what h
morning gowns cost her through the year .
And her shppers-oh, mercy, there they o,
right through the wet-well, there -
Words failed the worthy spinster. Near
while the owner of the slippers (pnd very pre-
| ty little affairs they were-bronzed- dain
lily and rosetted with spange that shone lik
a dew-drop) tripped down the walk, so light
that the gentleman did not hear her step, an
coming upon him as he bent over bed of VII
let's, gave him push that sent him on his fac
among them To see her laugh-to see hin
Olunder up and chase her through the alleys
to see him kiss her when he prisoned her at las
Ill his strong ARMAND to see her pretend /
box his ears for it was sight for lovn
heart to watch-buL Miss Jellaby, over oppc
site, nearly tainted away with horror. She ram
her bell violently, and a square faced, sour-look
made her appearance.
'Susanl'
Well said the amiable domestic, briefly.
Before Miss Jellaby could SPEAK, the uncon
sclous pair in the opposite garden transgresset
against propriety again.
Walking up and down in broad daylight
with his arm around her waist--just look at he
Susan Do you mean to stand there and tel
me that that man is only her brotl,er2'
Dear me, ma am how can [ tell? ] onl'
know that they look alike, and that they hav,
the same name, Helen ahd Philip Graham
was told So
'Humph! It's my opinion that some one
ought to speak to Mr. Fullerton
The minister? What for?'
Are you such fool, Susan, as not to see
what it all means. They are no more brother
and sister than you and | are'
We'll, what are they then?'
That remains to be told-the wFetches But
Mr.. Fullertol will Esoon set them to rights.
shall go and see him after breakfast l don't
know what the poor man would do without me
Have some peace, l suppose muttered Su.
an, under her breath las she followed Miss. Jel-
lably down to the parlor
Breakfast being over, Miss Jellaby sailed
forth to the parsonage.
The good pastor looked up with a meek sigh,
as that lady entered his study.
The clei gyman was a quiet, peaee-oving
man, somewhat timid withal and the spnster
always overpowered him with her arguments,
when she attempted TO do So She stayed near
ly half an hour with him; at the expiration OF
that time people who were on the lookout saw
her conveying the unhappy parsOn in the direc-
ton, ana at last, through the very gate of Ran
dali Cottage.
4 tidy looking old servant admitted them,
ushered them into a pleasant nursery-room, and
said she would go and tell her mistress of their
arrival. Mr.. Fullertoa 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
a dragoOn, cycling every thing about her, anG
making observations in an under tone which,
however, he could not help hearing
Such extravaganza! Look at that carpet,
now-al roses and lilies, and struggling green
vines Why can't they be contented with a
dtugget, as | am
She took another turn. r.
And guitar! Spaniards, don't doubt; or
Italians; and the rest follows as a matter Of
course. Mr. Fullerton, believe these people
are heathensn
Hardly, | think, or they never would have
come to church last Sunday
on you don't know that perhaps they had
some private end to gain by it, SAID Miss Jel-
laby.
The spinster's unreasonable suspicious tick
| "a Mr. Fullerton hey ond measure She saw
him laughing, and grew indignant
Let those laugh hat win, l say, Mr.. Fuller
ton. | don't doubt you will feel more like cry
ing before this business is settled
Nor l. said the minister with ruefnl
look.
"A crucifix, as l am sinner she murmured
moment afterwards. There, Mr.. Fullerton,
what did tell you hanging on the wall here
in broad daylight. Shall pull it down?
Are you beside yourself, Miss Jellaby 2 said
Mr Fullerton, sprlnging up and arrestng her
hand just in time.
The sound of voices and laughter in the gar
den prevented her giving him what she called,
"a piece of her mind There was race up the
broad path, that sobered into a walk when the
young couple neared the windows, followed by
the old servant, who had been in the gardens to
call them
They entered the room together, flushed with
their trOiic, but looking happy and pleased to
meet the clergyman
Sin wears different face from that" he
said, to himself, as he shook hands with them.
They turned to the spinster, who had bolstered
herself up against the chimney piece, and stood
cycling them with sour disdain.
Your neighbor, Miss Jelloby,' said Mr. Full
lerton adding in low whisper to her, as they
sought about the room for easy chairs; its all a
mistake, my good creature-there's nothing
wrong here. I'll have nothing to do with the
matter Say nothing, and let this pass as a
morning call
Say nothing, indeed Mr. Fullerton am as
tohlshed at you! was her reply, too aulibly
made, however, for Mr.. Graham heard il, though
he was too courteous to look surprised
Pray take this easy chair, Mr. Fullerton,
said Helen, who wondered inwardly Cat the
strange behavior of her guests.
No, my child said the clergyman, kindly.
Some time | hope to come again. / can only
express my sorrow at having been persuaded
against my better judgment to enter these
doors on such an absurd errand-and leave
you.
My dear sir, forgive me if do not quite I'm.
derstandn exclaimed the captain, while Helen
made up her mind that both her visitors were
mad.
i will tell you at another time, said Mr.. Full
leFton, nervously. L will only say, in explana
ton Of this intrusion, that it was caused by q
most ridiculous mistake. Miss Jellaby, will you
allow me to accompany you home :?
Miss Jellaby folded her arms, looked at them
all viciOuSly, and Numbered out
Mop
is she MAD whispered Helen to the clergy
man. What does it all mean?
Miss Jellaby heard her.
1t means this, madam this and nothing more
that if MIR Fullerton is to be nared by pref
ty face, and frightened out of doing his duty,
am not'
WAS there ever such an unfortunate piece O
business. Miss Jelaby, | cannot allow you t.
commit such an act of folly, or to insult the 81
young creatures. l command you, as yonl
master not to speak.
Il take no orders from man who shrinki
from his duty said the spinster, loftily.
My dear sir,(turning to the captain,) it SEEM