The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-03-30
Next time, will write more lengthy,


turned Mabel
''The P. S. must have been written to off
set an important one in mine, which said
| disliked. neglected to read that, but
here it is: ''P. S. AS you detest post
serips, and it is impossible for erring man
to always do right l will trespass upon
your good nature this time, to ask you a
question. Are you willing to promise, after
what you can know of me by this letter. to
accept the plan of friendship and always
think well of the donor, let what will come
to pass from the outer world? Friendship
is all-nothing more, any closer or more
endearing name is too sacred to trifle with
and | do not indulge in the use of any, |
probably neUer shall. Believe me, ever your
sincere friend, BADGER No. g"
AS size ceased reading, the girls remained
silent until she spoke again, and her cheeks
rivalled Peonies1
'Don't you see now, girls that by answer
ing advertisements we give gentlemen oc-
casion to suspect our motives? 1t is not a
pleasant feeling at all, to know that you
have done So
"We see, !" they replied, "but how did
you answer it?"
"ln the ouly way l could answer it, " she
replied. ''But my letter will speak for its
self" and she read from her journal.
April 18th 1864
Sergt. E. II. Hamiton.-I have before
me your letters of March 9th and 91st. h
was very glad that you returned my photo
graph. | was glad, thank you very much,
| was not exactly satisfied with myself for
sending it in the first place, and when
thought more of it, | was more and more
ashamed of myself. Still, did not think
Of the subject seriously until after l sent
that last letter and then concluded that
had done wrong. When read your letter
Of the 31st ult. | knew that you also thought
that had at least been guilty OF an impro-
priety in answering an adv ertisement. The
fires in my cheeks burn brightly yet, that
needed your advice. But l richly deserved
and thank you for administering the bitter
dose. 1t is the first and last time that
send my face to a stranger 1t was thought
| lessness, aud an unsatistied craving for mem
tai I, creation that induced me to write in the
| first instance. did wrong, | am convinc-
ed OF 1T; so | confess, and shall try to do
better, You will readily understand that |
shall never again be guilty OF answering an
advertisement. Secondly, shall quit this
correspondence, simply because it originat-
ed IN an advertisement. ! am sure | should
| like to continue it, but under the circum-
stances, cannot conscientiously do so. Quo
ting from your letter. now, if ever, let thy
! rIt bc nd tb,r,,
treacherous to past mlsdeeds. ;
/ There. were some parts of your letter that
| do not fully understand, especially the last
part OF that question; think well of the do
nor, whatever may come to pass from the
outer world However as l shall not hear
from you again, it is immateriaI. | do not
think am your superior in mental culture,
though may be your equal; you have
doubtless seen more Of the world, and have
a better command Of language than |.
think | understand the Nobility of Rank, or
rather Rank of Nobility, in which you be-
lieve. l think it is similar to my own be-
lief; | do not live in village; still dwell
in the cot where was born. So am prob.
ably very ''countryfed," for | have always
lived at home, i'll this quiet country place.
| will not prolong this letter; do not think
more unkindly of me than deserve; l shall
always remember you kindly, and shall not
forget to ask God to watch over you and
that only brother. l should like to know
that you receive this letter. If you will
send paper to my real address, it will be
sufficient. do not live in Illinois; was
born and bred Badger-a yankee. My
ancestors came from England to MassachU
sets, seven generations agone. Our branch
Of the family came thence to New York
before the Revolution; from thence to this
place, twenty years ago. Humbly,a frienC
always. MABEL GRAY
Smithville, Lake Co. Ill.
f 'Did you receive the paper, enquired all
at once.
''No, received no paper. once more
drew free breath, after sent that letter
The 8th of May received letter that
knew, the instant saw the writing, came
from Badger.
Here is the letter." taking one from hel
pocket. at has no date and runs thus:
l 'Tn justice to the Sergt. am compelled
: to inform you that his name was used by
1 unwilling permission. 1t was at his dicta
! ton that the miniature was returned; also
that this explanation is made. He is very
} worthy young man and value his friend
: ship highly. He has intimate friends il
r Kenosha. | am, &c. BADGER.
My true name is HavelI, citizen"
; And this letter was also passed AROUND
and examined.
e Zone may be quite sure, girls resumed
Mabel, "that l was very glad that / hac
no intimate friends in Kenosha."
i ''Well," said Lizzie, ''If was in you
t place should have little curiosity t.
e know who Badger is, and the Sergt too
: Did you ever find out any more?'
''Never any more"
''You have friends in the 1st Wis. Cav.
Did you never inquire of them? p
mo, never did I wouldn't for a six
: pence. 1t is bad enough for myself to know
that I was foolish enough to answer an ad
: vertisement. l feel though, that should
ever meet the Sergt l should wish to shak
> hands with him, and tell him how glad
am that he advised the return of my pho
tograph. But if should chance to NEE
him, I'm sure his opinion of me could no
be very exalted. Now, girls Tee confessed
+ Do you still wish to answer any Of thos
advertisements p
mo, indeed =" was the simultaneous reply
e I'VE will write to our friends in the army
b those we know, but never, to strangers
e Mabel proceeded to gather up the letter.
: when Nora suddenly asked:
e away Mabel?
} $40, indeed haven't patience; neval
: copied any but these"
y ''What made you copy these p
81 am sure could not have told, Or Civ.
e en- any reason at the. time l think now il
= must have beeen for your special benefit"
'sSee said Fanny, springing to her feet
{ sthe sun Is sliding down the sky, and what