The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-04-20

s1StldNo Oh uHeaSiHeSS anu LreplOatlOn III he
" manner, such as | had never before witness
Eed but there seemed no desire to break OF
-:kthe conversation which | had commenced
s1What | said on the occasions, | could neve
Ylistiurtly remember 1t matters but litti
lAnow. Gradually approached the anxious
Isquestion, hestating and stumbling like
NERVOUS child. When | had clothed m,
Thoughts in the most appropriate words tina
"a could command, and had declared the
q epth and intensity ofmy love; and when
zpanscd in eager and fearful expectation Of
sssome word, some sign in answer to my pas.
Msionate pleading, her eyes for a moment
rested on me, and sigh escaped her
Atook her hand gently in mine, aud PRESSED
ait; and then thrill of the most exquisite
Mjoy passed through me, for found the
sSpressure returned, and Beatrice Norman
Is leaning on my shoulder. pressed my lips
Iato her face and then the cup of my happi
Nness seemed full even to OVERLOOKING. sa #
u The rest of the day was spent in quiet
sconfession Of our loves, and it was arranged
that on the next our intended engagement
sshould be made known to General Norman
saud Reginald Middleton. | remember well
Chow rapidly the hours flew: | fingered atthe
. Priory as long asI could, | cnuld scarcely
s3tear myself away; and when at length |
areached Middleton Park was in perfect
1 eiriuln of Joy at what the day had brought
3forth. 5&.
1 went to the study which was devoted
8to my especial use, and remained there in
ssilent contemplation for some minutes, My
Sfather had not retired for the night, for |
i saw the light shining under the library door
Jas passed along | felt SO impatient to
communicate my news, that was leaving
smy study for the purpose when the butler
Uniformed me that Mr. Middleton wished to
aspeak with me. Immediately made my
Sway 10 the library as was anxious to npart
sny good news.
1 ''My father vas standing on the hearth
frug, with his back to the empty fire place aud
shis arms folded across his chest There was
81 strange stern expression upon his face that
sslartled me directly saw him. had new
Ger seen him look so stern and fierce be
Sfore; | have never seen him look SO since
& coujectured at once that sdmething uinIs
sa had happened to put him in such "a mood.
! The fact Of his sending for me seemed To
udlcate that ! was III some way implic;lt
EEL in the cause of lis displeasure. | could
not help wiucing before the stately hauteur
S3f bis looks For a moment it flashed across
sny mind that his anger as connected with
sthe Normans Perhaps that vas because
Sthey were npp-r,uost III my thoughts The
silea however passed away instantly. .a
! ''As approached him he eyed me rather
stixcdly, and said in a low though not very
Sharsh tone, Shut the door Walter, if you
lplease
Il complied with his request and then his
5sterp interrogatory commenced.
Have you been to Norman Priory?
Il signified my assent.
Have you come straight home.
] 81 resented this question hut his icy in
Silexibe look subdned me
!" 1 have come directly from Norman Pri-
Cory, replied in an indignant time. ---
] You are unusually late this evening
j believe am rather late this evening
u did not hurry away"
4 6 SO it seems, Now Waiter and his fea
stures relaxed somewhat and more genial
depression settled for a moment on bis face
5vou seetn to he getting very intimate with
sthe Normans?'
j ''My friendship with Charles Norman
5is Of old standing; lately too, it has become
scloser.'
I : Yes! young Norman is very good
sfellow-a thorough gentleman in every re-
aspect I have no objection to him.
y las he SAID this be fixed his eyes upon
.5me with glance that seemed to pierce me
Through and tbrough-to read my inmost
Thoughts.
4 lie continued
4 4 have no objections whatever to young
'sNorman rather like hin remember
3when you first formed his acquaintance
twas very pleased. But you know, Walter
circumstances are continually changing our
3opinions Of things and people. It always
shas been soand it always will be so to the
5end Of the chapter.
4 81 was considerably surprised | ilnme
adiately imagined that Charles Norman must
shave got mixed up in some transaction which
sliad offended my fathers ideas and prediudi-
Gees, for knew how little would cause such
Z a change of opinion.
4 81 hope said witn'confidence in my tone
4 that Charles has done nothing lately to in
cur your displeasurer
] Il repeat, he answered, that Charles
aNorman is rather favorite of mine. But [
want you to do something for me, Water-I
jnot often ask for any sacrifice at your hands
St will therefore be easier for you to comply
Gin this case. [ wish you to drop the &C
squaintance of the Normans.
Il started back as if Rad been shot.
Reginald Middleton Immediately motto
sed the action, and the great effect which his
.words produced upon me
i 'Ah! he sil, my suspicion is correct [
9have fancied for fone time past that Nor
oman Priory possessed some extraordinary at
.stractious besides your college friend. see
81 WAS tight Now Walter this promises to
sbe very serions. If you have ANY thoughts
sor aspiratiods tending to Charles Normai,'s
sssister as their object let me entreat you to
Slay them aside and crush them forever.
sap them IN the hul!.before taey have time
sto blossom or grow 20 maturity Perhans
st Was nnWlse Of me not 10 sp.aK before but
I trust things have not gone too far vet :
sthe encouragement Of any such ideas ON
.syour part will lead 10 unpleasantress 6r dis
5sension between us
/ 9 But / demonstrated. without at all ad
Emitting the correctness of Your snrlnise |
smust think that this is q most unexpected
sand sDdden demand
'Neverless Walter he answered !
fmust make it The reasons why did not
COT your forming an attachment in that q ,tar
ster and secondly. the facts which influence
gmy determination have not long been it'll
iin my knowledge
( " Surely sir, your reason for wishing ne
Sto drop the Normaus is not so strong as tt
abe insuperable"
I " Excuse me, sir, it is absolutely insupe
{ rabIe.
s what is this reason?' demanded al
Siuost fierceiy, and with ii flush Of exciteueii
sburIipg ia my cheeks
{ "Aiy fatter. instead Of ressnting this . It
Sturst placed his hand upon my s6ouldcr,au,
sad Quiailv My poor boy my poor Waltz
s. GU love Beatrice Norman?
{ / do love her love her more dearly thai
call the more dearly than my OK
slife
I 'For ,.ed's sake! waiter. hush 10 e,