The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-02-04

been able to find a young lady who appeare
to fancy it. None of them seem to think tina
Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Jenkins would loo
we'll on visiting card, and so | am doOme
ito blush unseen, and waste my sweetnes
on the desert air
One evening | sat in my bachelor apart
ment, costly smoking my pipe and gazing in
to huge wood fire, which burned upon tn
hearth, warming and lighting the room at tn
same time 1t is wonderful how smoke gen
crates thought Ike Marvel has published hi
bachelor reveries over wood fire, a coal fire
and his cigar, but he has never given. the resul
OF his cogitations with pipe in his mouth, il
indeed he smokes a pipe or did smoke one
] mean-for: poor follow, he's married maj
now, and all his bachelor reveries and pin
smokings are over. But on this particula
evening, as sat smoking, | got to thinking
and my thoughts took pretty nearly the form
IN which have written them down But al
at once while sat dreaming before the fire
81 heard tapping at my chamber door" L
was wild night, without. The wind howlel
and shrieked like a spirit of evil the window
sashes ratified, and a huge tree, which grew
close to my room, grated harshlv against he
side Of the house, as if begging for adlnisq 81
from the cold without. Who could be coming
to visit me on such Il night ? But I soon pQt
an end to the mystery by opening the door.
A sable.son of Africa entered, handed me q del
icately perfumed bijlet, and departed It was
directed i'll remarkably neat female hand. to
"Alr. Thomas Jefferson Jenkins" broke the
seal and read
Miss Johnson presents her compliments tc
Mr.. Jenkins, and avaiIing herself Of the priv.
iiege which leap year gives to ladies, requests
the pleasure OF his company tomorrow even
ing. Miss ]. begs the honor of the visit to
enable her to communicate matter Of pecul.
lar interest to Mr.. j. She deems it proper to
state this much in order that he may not
expect to find party present on the occa-
sion"
Whatcould it mean 1Iy acquaintance
with Miss johnson was very limited one
| | had met her half dozen times at as many
parties but had never dreamed Of making an
impression. She evidently lneditated Q pro-
posal, however, and must prepare myself for
it. Had she fallen III love with my good
| looks, had she taken a fancy to my name, or
had my winning way captivated her 7
couldn't understand it, and so went to bed
/ to sleep, perchance to dream
The next morning awoke bright and ear
| ly and the first thing that popped into my
! mnd Yves the occurrence Of the night before
| Was it dream No, for the little scented
| billet was there ca my table ate my break
fast, and tried to go about my usual business.
| but i'll vain. | could think Of nothing but
Miss johnson and my evenings engagement
for had determined to comply with her
request. turned the matter over in my mind
| in every shape and form, but to no purpose.
She was rich and beautiful though not as
poor as Jobs turkey, had nothing to invest in
banl, stock. Why should she fancy me ?
couldn't understand it, and 50 determined to
await the isspe
/ should say that my heart pulsated audi-
ihly as pulled the bell that evening at the
rich Alr. Johnson's dNQr, | am not sure that
| heard It beat, bat would be willing to take
an oath that felt as if it would hammer it's
way through my vest. | was ushered into
the parlor, where a comfortable fire was burn
ing | had been seated bus few minutes,
when rustling Of silk attracted my attention,
and Miss johnson entered tho room.
Miss Johnson was graduate OF female
college, and, OF course, accomplished We be-
gan on that original and seldom mentioned
! topic, the weather, and soon gIjded INTO quite
/ a pleasant aud Interesting irie,1=l8lr. After
! tme however, ! noticed a certain nervous
ness 0f manner IN my fair companion, which
readily attributed to the popularity OF her
position. Until the evening previous 1 had
not dreamed Of entertaining for her anything
approaching to a tender passion, but my sing
uIariy susceptible heart had been gradually
warming towards her, until now I Eel; on the
point Of relieving i4eG from all embarrassment.
by getting on my knees and declaring my at
tachment But it was leap year, and / condn't
think OF Interfering with the young ladys
privilege; 50 held my peace, and allowed
the silence which had en8ued TO remain un-
broken. At length the fair one remarked, in
q sin9ularly sweet tone of voice, which made
my heart thump hard against my ribs
You are doubtless anxious to know, MIR.
Jenkins, why yol We're Summoned here this
evening 2"
Now ,Iepkins, said I,mentally. it's coming,
Qld seiiaW, Bear up bravely and act like
man. Don't be frightened out Of your wits.
Having nerved myself by this mental confab,
! remarked audibly, that Il had some little
curiosity on that point.
mot to keep you longer i'll suspense Them
you must know that a lady fiji lend of mine has
fallen in love with ycu, and has deputized me
| to inform you Of the fact. She is young. veal
! thy, beautiful, accomplished and amiabie
WHICH VIII StlOW you NllGIl
! you have agreed to the terms shall propose.
| With all her good qualities my friend is re-
marfably eccentric She has determined to
marry without an hours courtship. She has
heard of you, and made such inquiries as sat
/ isfy her. | am ready to pledge my word that
all | have said in her favor is true to the let
ter. Her property is ample, and will be en-
| tireiy under your control. Her family is one
Of the best in the country. Are you willing
to marry her If you answer in the afirma~
tive | will give you the likeness, which hold
! in my hand, and the marriage will take place
lin ahis room tomorrow evening"
! Rather tight papers, | thought, to be called
on to marry. at such short notice. girl | had
never seen or heard of till that moment, But
howords beautiful, ''anliable" wealthy, .
good family" property all under my con
troll" kept ringing IN my ears urging me to
decide III the affirmative. | was getting old
enough to marry too, and there might new
er be another chance | believe Eve already
remarked that young ladies generally are not
partial to the name Of Jenkins, and it occur
red to me that I'd improve this opportunity.
Miss johnson sat gazing into the fire, keeping
up in the meantime drumming on the car
pet with the prettiest little foot imaginable.
looked up and caught her eve
Have you decided ?' she asked
: y haye,aud in the affirmative, was my re
ply
In moment the miniature was in my hand
! and gazed upon the most beautiful face
: had ever seen. | was in rapturcs, and could
. have gone on my knees TO the young lady
. for helping lie to such an angel for wife
> by JOY was too great for words, however, and
! lett with promise to be prompt in my at
: tendance the following evening.
My wedding night came, and with afrienc
: to see me safely through" was uslerec
i into Mir. Johnson's parlor. A dozen person;
7 were present. We were introduced to suct
as were not already known to us, and | tool
: a seat by Miss Johnson, leaving my friend t.
= tho care of hinlsnlf 7 Inar...l dot a-ary