The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-10-09
KENOsHA WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER g.

hearted little fairy who had begged tin dip
per from Eugene Fuller, twelve years before.
Shortly after Eva's return to Wheatwod
her mother sickened and died, and, though in
many respects harsh woman, she was long and
sincerely mourned by her daughter. aaats 81
I With the coming summer, Mr.. Phillips, al
! Eva's urgent desire, let his farm for couple Of
years, and with his child set out upon Europe
an tour. Eya's beauty excited the most fer
vent admiration wherever she went, but, al
1 though she received many offers of marriage
she preferred to remain with her father. They
visited all places of interest in Southern Europe
sighed over desolate Rome, walked upon the
lava of Vesuvius, beheld the magnificent pros
pect from the peak at Mont Blanc, floated up
on the waters of Lake Constance, admired the
impregnable fortress of Gibraltar, and sojourn
ed for some months in the French capital.
! At last they took passage from Liverpool to
New York, and with melting hearts looked out
\ daily towards the blue distance where they
knew home was. A prosperous passage was
theirs and from the busting American me-
! tropolis they took the express train on the
Eastern Railroad, which would set them down
at home before sunset F.
But, alas how little we know of coming
events J. How little do we realize upon what a
slender cord hangs our destiny? at lightning
speed the train which carried our travellers sped
on. Eva joyous and cheerful in view of behold
| ing once more the dear old place; her father
rejoicing in his daughters happiness. In cross
ing bridge, built over broad but shallow RVS
er, the machinery of the engine became disor-
dered, and in an instant the foaming monster
plunged into the river, dragging the train after
| it.
At the first shock of the overthrow, young
man, who for the whole journey had been re
| gardipg Eva with fixed attention, dashed to-
wards her, and, claspng her in his arms, reach
ed the tottering platform just as it was going
oVer--one frantic leap, and be, with his sense
less burden, went down beneath the water to
| rise almost instantaneously and strike for shore.
Boldly he swan on, and at last in safety
reached the land, when, after giving Eva into
the care of some benevolent people who dwet
near the bridge, he returned to the scene Of the
accident, hoping to De OF some service III res
culng those yet imperiled. r........ .I,.
| Sad to relate, Mr. Philips was among the
killed, and Eva, on the return OF consclou S.
ness, found herself orphaned and alone IN the
world, among strangers. 1t was new and
| terrible experience to her, and her shrinking
spirit was nearly broken by the shock She
suffered herselft to be guided entirely by her I'M
known preserver-dependng upon him with
the trust of helpless child Under his pro-
itection Eva setsout for home-home no longer
her. The house at Wheatwod had been clos
Ted the greater part of the time during the abs
sence of its owners, and had only been opened
few weeks before in expectation of their
coming. Everything there was damp and
Imouldy-the curtains were falling to pieces IN
the continual moisture of the atmosphere
everything bore the impress of gloom. Still
heavier fell that gloom when the closed coffin
holding the remains of Mr.. Phillips was
brought into the long, dark parlor-awaiting
the funeral service ofto-morrow's morn.
Eva's affection was dreadful to witness. -
She took notice of nothing, neither ate nor
slept and refused all attempts at consolation
from her sympathizing neighbors. The young
stranger who accompanied her home, took
charge of everything, and the good people of
the vicinity supposing him to have been an
intimate friend of the deceased, made no in
quiries concerning his right TO act as he saw
fit.
Mr.. Phillips was buried by the side of his
wife, and Eva, on the arm of the pitying old
clergyman, wentdow to the grave, icily tear
lessly--ike a stone statue. She exhibited no
emotion uttered no sigh-her eyes looked
vaguely into vacancy with fixed, immovable
stare. The funeral over, the stranger engaged
two rusty servants, a man and his wife, to
take charge of domestic affairs about the
hplace, and then he made preparations tor i'm
mediate departure. The morning upon which
he was to leave, he sent message to Eva res
questing private interview 1t was granted,
and she met him in the little boudoir attached
to her chamber. where she had passed the
greater portion of her time since her return
lie came in with little hesitation in his step,
and took the chair her silent nod Indicated
AS he did so his eyqs fell involuntarily upon
the tin dipper, which still retained its olden
place upon her dressing bureau. He started
ur, and approaching it, took it into his hands
and examined it long and attentively. Still
retaining it, he came to Evas side.
Miss. Philips 2
She looked up directly on hearing her name
spoken, but her face frightened ms family when
she beheld her old favorite psything.
May l ask how you came by this, Miss. Phil
ips?'
1t was given me by a pedler, very many
years ago. His name is on the side
And you have preserved it through all this
time ? Strange. You evidently prize it 2
Prize it sir, it has saved my life. But
who are you that questions me thus q
Would you like to see the giver of that tria
fling toy would it please you to see Eugene
Fuller?
Yes, it would crafty me above all things
Then l would thank him for the pleasure his
# has procured me-
?, iThen Eva Philips, look up into my face and
III ank me am Eugene Fuller =
The girl rose hurriedly to her feet, and threw
long searching look into the face of the
Young stranger. Then her eyes fell and she
said, with something Of doubt
is it true?' .. -....
1T is true" he answered. ~
| She put her hand confdingly in his,
| And 1t is Eugene Fuller to whom owe my
| restoration from terrible death in that time
! fai Ok
the iumost depths Of her heart shook her frame
and tears, blessed tears, flowed like rain down
her face They were the first she had shed
since her orphanhood. Eugene blessed them,
for he knew that only through much weeping
could the burden which crushed her be light
ened. When she was ealmer, he drew her
down beside him on a settee, and said
| Eva, il is fifteen years ago. that l, ped
dler-a mere youth of fourteen charmed with
the childish beauty of little GIRL gave her
tin dipper, with my name written thereon, tell
iug her. that when was older, should come
! back and make her my wife Dost remember
| this, Eva !?
Ey.'s voice was low aud subdued as she ans
swered him
'Yes, l remember it r..
| wall I'm older now twenty-nine sum
mers have passed over my head, giving me
wealth and influence, and to day the heart OF
the nan but re-echoes the senimens OF the boy.
have always remembered you have always
cherished the fond idea Of coming back to TINS
country town where fist saw, ara rene" our
acuu1intanceship, but until last THURSDAY my
business could never be arranged for ieaVing.
Fate placed ne on board that fatal train OF
cars. and the first face which ! saw on seating
myself was yours l did not recognize you as
| Eva Philips, but recognized you as the twin
of my soul, for have been strong believer OF
pretestined marriages. I saved you from death
because I felt that my life would be destitute
without you, and when afterwards l learned
thatyou were Eva Philips, my contentment
was perfect And now, Eva, the mate OF my
spirit, l waive al etiquette, now in this moment
when your heart is suffering for your sorrowiq IL
bereavement, and ask you to give me OF all