The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-12-21
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY DECEMBER, 81, 1865

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Aud away rushed the hoy across the roa
to the hated rival g house
Maria retreated into her room and San
down on the sofa The enemy had game
An entrance in to the camp it was quite cleaI
In moment more abe arose just III time I
see Edward Radstock hurrying down til
street beside the little page. without wait
ing to order his gig his was sever
| blow u tho doctor daughter. The PEI
kinsea we're leading family in TIE towr
auI one to whom her father was called al
most daily Tyey bad - large circle OF az
quaintances; aud if young Radstock beoam
their medical adviser. others would surel,
IoIows In abont an hour, the yonng MAJ
,eturnej, aod joined his sister in the draw
ing room. as if nothing had happened -
This was more provoking than his success
If Ne had assumed an air Of hustle and in
pnrtsnCe. and had hurried up to inform his
sister with an air Of joy and triumph, O
hat had passed. she might have beer
tempted to pity him; hut ne di3 everything
ia such quiet and gentlennauly way. thai
she felt considerably alarmed for the future
Maria WAS III the habit of speuiiiug most
Of her evenings at homie, father being gene
rally out, aud that large house in couse
quence lonely. The town of C was ia
nlous for its tea and whist parties; and
though Maria was not OF an age to play
whist, except to please others sle some
tunes condescended to do SO. One evening
she was invited to the house of Mrs Brnn
tou who announced her Intention Of receiv.
ing company each Thursday. She went
and found the circle very pleasant and agree
able, but, horror of horrors, there was Mr.
Edward Radstock aud his sister Emily; anC
worse than that, when lady present vol
unteered to play quadrille, and the ladies
accepted eagerly, up he came of all Others
to invite her to the dance! Mrs. Bruuton
the instant before had asked her to play at
whist to oblige three regular players, who
could not find fourth.
i am afraid she said quietly, but in a
rather distant tone. 4 am eugaged'-the
young man looked surprised. even hurt, for
no gentleman had spoken to her since she
had entered the rooin-'to make fourth at
the Whist table; but
Oh. go and dance, Miss Walker, ex-
claimed Mrs Brunton, 4 did not know
dancing was going to begin, when asked
you to make up the rubber
Maria offered her hand to the young man,
and walked away to the dancing ROOM
Despite herself that evening she was very
much pleased with him. He was very we'll
informed, had travelled, was full of taste aud
feeling, and conversed with animation and
originality; he sought every opportunity of
addr, ssing her, and found these opportuni-
ties without much difficulty. For several
II ursdays the Same tiiiug occurred The
young man began to find a little practice.
lie was popular wherever he went; and
When he was called in, was quite sure Of
keeping up the connection. He was asked
out to the principal parties in town. and
bad Mr. Walker not been very much liked
ould have proved serious rival
One morning the father and daughter
we're at breakfast Maria, who began t,
ike her puw window better than ever, sal
near il to scent the fragrance Of her flow
CTS
When the young doctor came out she al
ways, now, returned his bow and youu <
lady opposite declared in cout !auce to her
druss maker that she had even kissed her
band TO BIN once However this may ne
Maria sal AT tire bow window pouring oUt
tea for her father la Il very distracted mood
MIR Maker had been called out at an car
iy hour and returned late tie was not III
the best Of hunors havi3g waited for hours
beyond his time for his tea.
4 shall die 10 tue worl honse,' said he, as
he buttered his toast with irritabitity Of
niauncr quite alarming THIS Radstock is
getting all the practlce. heard OF TWO
new patients yesterday.
Oh, papa replied Maria, gently. / don't
think he's got a dozen altogether
"A dozen. bnt that dozen lost to me,
miss It's proof plain that people think tue
old worn out useless
Nonsense. papa C--is increasing in
populations every day, and for every one he
gets. you get two.
My dear. replied Mr.. Walker, with con,
siderable animation 1 think you are be-
ginning to side with my rival
a loud knocking came this Instant to the
door, and the man servant immediately af-
announced DIR Radstock'
Mr. Walker had no time to make any re-
mark, ere the young ,lau eutoted the room,
bowling most politely to the old gentleman
and his daughter; both looking confused
and the father much surprised He was in
elegant morning costume. and looking both
handsome and happy-the old doctor thought
triumphant.
Pardon me, sir, said he. for disturbing
you at this early hour; but your nunerous
calls take you 80 much out that one must
take you when you can be found. My err
rand will doubtless surprise you but am
frank aud open. My object in visiting you
is to obtain permission to pay my addresses
to your daughter
10 do what, sir p Numbered the old doc
tor, in a towering passion. Are you not
satisfied in trying to take from me my prac-
tice but you must ask me for my child ]
tell you sir, nothing on earth would make
me consent to your marriage with my
daughter
But sir said Edward Radstock, turning
to Maria, i have your daughters permis-
sion to make this request told her Of
my intentions last night. and she authorized
me to say that she approved Of them
'Maria!' exclaimed the father almost
choked with rage, is this true?'
My dear papa, ] am in no hurry to get
married; but If | did, must say that
should never think of marry ing any one
but Edward Radstock. | will not get mar
riod against your will but will never mar
~ any one else; nothing will make me
'Ungratoful girl, ,nuttered Mr.. Walker,
and the next minute he sauk back iu lis
CHAIR in a fit Of apoptexy
Open the window, raise the blinds Sal d
the young man, preparing with pr'mptituds
aud earnestness TO make the necessary rem
edies
BE not alarmed, it is not dangerous at
tack
Maria quietly obsyed her lover, quite
aware of the necessity of self possession anc
presence OF mind i'll case like the pre-
sent
In half N hour Mr. Walker was living i,
a large airy bed rom aud the young m ~
had left at the reques; of Mara, 10 attend .
patient of her father s. 1t 10 late at mig
before Edward was able to take a moment
rest
With his own patients and those Of III
rival. is " as overwhelmed With business