The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-02-26
Kate Osborn's EIopefEeEt.

TX tftAu6E- u genie, lONlLjSY duSCIlUudt0 q
&C with those rich dark eyes, that appear i'll thei
ng almost fat homless depth, when they can be pei
he ouaded 10 allow you to gaze into them ,betweel
rn the long hcavy iaShes, as thick, and almost a
me long (aud this is u rare sttfacti0D) on the lowe
-, eyeliGs as on tue upper. There was a space o
fun. il those wonderful eyes, that showed itseii
:. in spite Of al efforts to keep il down aud gave
:, evidence that sweet Kate, gentle as she wac
WAS not without Their power of selt-defense to b
: used On occasion.
' But the occasion was long wanting; for Kat
when we first knew her. and five or six year
afterwards, lived secluded, with her fatiei anC
III an olG aunt, In quite a retired village, in YcrK
IN shire
a There, she was worshippei, lat a distance, b.
tbs curaia and some half dozen couhtryhct
in beaux, who thought her long, bright cnrls, ant
well proportional figure, and above all ,splendil
dark eyes. the very attributes of an ea rthly god
ldesS.
But Kate was not destined always TO remain
immured amid the elm trees of Knottingly. Sht
came to bid us adieu, one spring morning, with
tears On her long Iashes, and a sob in her white
throat, informing US that she had received AT
invitation from a cousin in London. who, aimost
as great a beauty as Kate herself, had married
a distinguished member of parliament, and was
now u belle in fashionable circles.
For a long time after this, we heard little OF
our dear Kate (for she was no correspondent,
save flying rumors that she had created an i'm
mense sensation, aud had received offers innu-
merable from some of the highest 'eligibles, in
the gay world.
We have omitted to state, that our favorite
possessed a very nice fortune in the funds TO the
tune OF some ten thousand pounds.
Having just attained her majority this might
have had some influence in attracting suitors
for her hand though we were then, as now un>
willing to admit so sordid an element into the
scale with Hates great personal and mental
charms. -.l ... .... --- ... ..r.
However,truth will out, and our readers must
digest after their own fashion.
The next news of Kate was conside rabiy more
startling. Indeed, it so much unnerved US, that
we let TALL u cup of exquisite gunp6svder tea on
our best Turkey carpet, s~calding, into the bars
gain, the silky right ear of our graceful little
Italian greyhound.
Kate had eloped-yes actually eloped-or
rather, as other reports stated she had been run
away with, against her will, by a terrible bandit
ofe man, aud forced to marry at the pistols
muzzie. The news was so extraordinary that
after the surprise, We refused to believe 1t but
q moss puzziing letter, from Kate herseii,assnr-
ed US that IT waS,at least III part, perfectly true.
The letter, though, did hat prepare us for what
actually followed overwhelmingly, a visit
from Kate.
She came flying in. arrayed in the most ele-
giant Regent street attire, but with a warmth and
earnestness about her that SHOWED that the fash
'onable world had no power to corrupt her heart,
or to damage in the least that honest and loving
simplicity OF character which, with all her beau
ty, and all her fortune, constituted her principal
charm.
Why Kate Kate Osborn = we began.
Mrs. Arthur Loriiner, if you please = returned
she. drawing herself up with q playful assump-
tion OF dignity.
Il 49,. -,,.- RI, ~. o.s. .
Then it is all true aoout your marriage q
THIS was sad more with the view of intro-
duc,ug th9 N~uQject than from any remaining
doubt ws nd.
True? OF course it is ? Why should you dis
believe il, you dear old
As we nave moi revealed cur age or sex, we
shall not sag what the beautiful Mrs. Lorriner
designed TO cal Us.
'Bu, KATE dear Kate do tell me how it came
about! You to eicpe and without even the
spur Of opposition!
4 d. not e~lope-I was run away with
sc report said. Yet you seem well and hap
ply, and resigned to your fate, which does rot
always happ pen in these cases o. abduction
After a good deal OF teasing ar,i t.ata! iziug,
Kate gave is Tire history Ut their e=Gapade, which
we will repeat in pretty nearly Der own words
at least rs nearly as we can remember -
Mr.. Lotriuer (said she) was first presented 10
nc at a oal!. | had been prosecuted that even>
ing beyond expression such a ST. o finsaDe and
tuison,a adorers, mounting their effected COM
plImolts anu striving to make me believe my
self the vetiest "ngel that bad ever appeared IN
the realms Of fashion. | was sick off all ard /
determined, at the risk of acquiring and uneu-
viable reputation for self-conceit aud singRlari-
ty 10 make my own terms beforehand with the
next eligible who presented himself. inst as
l had arrived at this determination, | perceived
MIR. Arthus Lorrl'ner approaching ME, evident
y for the purpose Of being introduced. Here
was 4 fine opportunity for commencing the new
role. He gracefully, yet nonchalantiy begged
The honor of my hand for the next dance.
4 shall be happy to dance with YOU / said,
upon one condition.
Name it
Promise that you will not pay me any
court.'
I promise : and the gentleman kept his
word.
To reward him for his obedience, [ danced
with him every time that we met. A very pleas
ant intimacy sprang up between US; which,
purely friendly as it was, had the good effect of
keeping former suitors at a distance, for which,
you may be very sure, l was truly thankful.
One splendid morning we happened to meet
q at a deeuner a la fouTchette, given by Lady
Lonsdale at her pretty villa on the banks of
the Thames. Everything was perfect; the
guests were well chosen, and bored each other
As little as possible. Mr. Lorrlmer and | walk.
ed about the grounds together. Somehow or
other, we strayed from our companions and found
ourselves alone in a beautiful shady walk. |
8 noticed thar we became agitated but this l at
fected nos to perceive.
All at once he stopped short.
Miss Ostorn,' he said, and though his voice
h preceptibly trembled, he looked straight through
me with those penetrating blue orbs OF his
= Miss Osborne, | have a proposition to make to
+. YOU .- ID.
: Speak freely 1 replied, playing with the
CORDS OF my mantalette.
y will you take me for a husband ?
Seriously?
Seriously, or ~gayly-which you will
And this is your promise not TO pay court 70
mel
: 1t is for the surer keeping of that promise
that l make the proposal. Look at me we'll
And he drew his tall figure TO its utmosth eigth.
L am not altogether a bad-looking fellow. Such
II as l am, l offer myself to you, with ali my quail
tiles, good and evil, in the bargain. If you car
. ike the tout ensemble, We will te married.
'You are a terrible creature! J I CALCULATED
DO you think a wUman's Aeart is to be carried
by storm in this way !"
Is Well, l will give you twenty four hours tc
2 reflect upon your answer
Three days, Or | refuse st once
Very weli. Mind, l shall not give you ar
= hour longer .t
Promise me that, meanwhile, You W llspeab
! 80 more on the matter
i promise
And ~ cbatted upon difarens subjects until
W. parted.
Tbrce days afterwards, at tie same hour o.
She day. we met at d morning concert. Mr.. Lor
rimer seated himself beside me.
d 1t is the time agreed upon, he said, in s low
voice, drawing out his watch Your answer
n Mr.. Lorriner, l have had many Thoughts:
. during these three days
Too many, perhaps
l And he fxeed his searching eyes on mine, a;