The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-12-29

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Il All thought |, here's the moral young man
of good habits that wife wants. .''. - -.
~ Have you library p.
''ihave; and very nice one l think it is +"
Il would like to see it." -...
| showed him the library He ran his eye
over it. and took down book. L..-
This il novel, see."
i. Y es that is Charles Reade's last-'very
Hard Cash. An excellent book
lie put it back, wrong side up, and took
down another. SEQ ..as +, e &
/ Another novel. The virgiuians. !" =
,.e Yes, you'll fnd several of Thackeray IS
works, That row of red volumes on the top
shelf comprises Thackrays humorous works.
Do you like him ~ - I. .,''.s
~ never read any of his books I never
peruse novels. They are pernicieus =.
Heput that back wrong side up, and took
down little volume in green and gold.
Perhaps you like poems better, said l.,
THAT is Jean Ingelow's book. This /
continued touching the books as / named
them, rs Bryant's last this is LongfeIow'
here is 'Pelayo. beautiful new epic by a
lady73Alrs. Beach and here are several of
the standard poets"
81 seldom read poetry said he, and put
Jean Ingelow back wrong side up. 1t was
curious what faculty he had for standing
my books on their heads. It lnademe ner-
uous to look at him. 'l43 Ell ga
..- have You any religious works." said be.
Upyes Etere is Sewyer's Translation
Of ths 1hew Testament. '1p -1sfs .aaf. % q
"A sacrilegious nnovator, he murinured.
''Alld hers Is Farrar's Critical History of
Free Thought file work Or if you like
abstrusc Theological dissertations, here are
several works by my friend, Eleazer Lord,
on Pieiary Inspiration and kindred themes.
thought | began to perceive the young
mans drift. " ~ ~ 8 ."o
These all appear to be works by modern
lpretenders, said he land contain little pure
flood, no doubt. Have you Baxterss Saint
Rest, or any other works Of that class ~
why, no; my library includes few
theological works except by modern writer's
"A have a Bible. Would you like to see it ~
II am familiar with the Bible, " SAID that
young man i'll a crushin tone. ''What are
your religions beliefs ?'' .5 ~
I'VE attend service at an EpiscopaIian
/ Church - ~
q ''The next thing to Papacy in my opin-
lion. ~ s@ 1a o-iae la -
! b.
between his knees, and surveyed me anx-
lousy. 'itt+ "o-.a b-- ,sal
DO you have regular family prayer ?''
said he -isal.s-l ~ -sa
/ NO, sir 1'.'
He dropped his hat on the floor When
he picked 1t up he put it on his head, and
proceeded to take hold of the door knob -
Fortified by that grasp he stood there and
read lne TEDIOUS lecture on the necessity
OF family prayer i'll my household and con-
IJared me 10 release myself from the semi
i Paplstlc nuuimefy or Episcopailanism. -
Alter Which he handed me a tract. which
he desired my wife to read 1t was entitled
Come to Jesus" aud as my wife is !, de-
yout church member of many years stand
ing, 1t struck me as a superiluous if not a
saucy act III that young man, who must
have been ten years her Junior. Truth COM
pels me to add that my wife neglected to
read the tract. st.t a.s
u | closed the door OH that young man at
last with a sigh of relief Good gracious,
would not have such bore in my house
on any terms. ...
u DIN hat a pity to lose such an excellent
] young man p said my wife.
consoiing remark thought that. But
it did not reconcile me to my cold dinner.
which ate III mute rebellion.
The next day puuctual to the moment
when | was busily carving, the door bell
rang again, and Bridget brought in the
familiar look, but for the life OF me
\ could not tell where had seen it before.
Of Mr.. Thomas Allen was young gentle
man in broadcloth suit, and with q tall
nat OF marvellous gloss. fills shirt-front was
adorned with glittering pin, and he wore
La massive watch chain. AS entered the
room he was stufing in his vest pocket a
huge roll of greenbacHs. Now, | thought
wife has the young man with plenty of mon.
ley; if he's only moral, too--but, hang it,
ne mustn't be too moral.
j He certainly did not look as if morality
was his besetting weakness. 4r.
j called TO see about board" said Mr.. AL
len, rising ''My card" And he offered it,
Is.1''4es have your card, Mr.. Allen
would you ike TO see the room p H
bat Got tired Of these hotels, you know"
said the young man, without deigning to
answer my question. Thought I'd try OF.
the private style Of thing for a change
IGiVe you references, you know, and ali
that-ii you want 'em. Tom Alien is pref
ty well known, though"
Tom Allen! Where had seen that
name? ---.-
!. Pay in advance if you want. All on the
square. Where's the room?"
| took him up stairs and showed him the
room. zl9.g85 7H4irt n@
Mice little hole, said be, when you get
| it furnished up. My trunks'll fill up some
What's the figure p
| ''lhe price for board ~ sl-
''Umph!" Meaning yes, I took it. 81 i
81 don't know exactly. Well have TO
ask Mrs, Dobb about that" -'- IA 4
"All right; lees go down and ask her,
| fancy you'll suit ne''
| Wife was called from her dinner, and
told MIR. Allen the price; to which he at
once agreed.
'1il movemy trunks up tonight, said
he. q shall want latch key, you know .
| "Ah. that indeed'' looked at my wife.
You see' Mr.. Allen went on, ''Pm in
the minstrel business. May have heard of
me And have to be out evenings. Any
objection TO my bringing a friend up once
| in while? p "
'.rhe fact is" said I, 'lny wife is opposed
| to latch keys '3 '.' - -.3i''
Don't want to sit up forme, do you ?"
4 q fear We should not be able to accom-
MEDIATE q gentleman in your line Of bust
ness said |. We are .quiet people
.Oh, don't mind how quiet you are"
:" think we shall have to decline taking
you MIR. Allen. We should not suit you at
| all. a.,a.srf sa,lr
hoped he understood that But he
didn't. l had fearful time in iInpressing
on that young artist i'll burnt cork the fact
that wesdidn't want him III our house, But
at last | succeeded. Aud then went out
to cold dinner again.
The conviction forced itself upon me at
this stage in the business that had selected
an unfortunate hour for interviews with the
prospective boarders. lido not like my din