Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-10-09

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/ .Whyp Eaa aaer g r
/ I don't visit where Squire Gregory
does replied Mrs Graham.
| Squire Gregory-you must be mistak
eh, surely ri ats 5r
| oh, guess not--but I've said more
than | meant to, don't let that influence
you--they may be nice folks, bat if had
a daughter like Miriam, there, I don t
know as [ should care that she should as
sociate with such people. 'aaa oi s.a.1ge
| IF that is their character, of course
rot replied Mrs. sMerrill-I never
dreamed Of anything of that kind the
aid lady seemed SO high bred, and her
daughter SO modest and gentle
Mrs. Graham takes her leave with
now do come down and spend the after
noon when yea can, Mrs Merrill
The latter and her daughter sit quiet
ly at their work, Miriam is finishing a
dress for herself, and her dainty fingers
fly swiftly at their work-bye and bye
she looks up $40 - IS .as. 80
I never was SO deceived in any one in
nay life before, mother.' a17ae9iJ
Nor t. q s.l#z 51a .a- <s
The two sew away in silence-dickey
sits chirping unnoticed in his bright
cage-the aowers breathe out their per-
fume unheeded - s.i .at .2-+&
I'm so sorry and disappointed con-
tinues Miriam. I thought she would
be such an addition to our set-but I IN
glad we've found her out in time
There's the door bell aow ringing"
said Mrs. Merrill. + I'D -.
The person chances to be Mr.. John
Elmcre, chorister He is good looking
enough, and be has pleasant voice, and
a good many little bits Of news to relate
Mr. Elmere makes known his errand
it is something about choir meeting
GA next Tuesday evening, to learn a new
voluntary for the Eext Sunday, when the
new pastor is to preach his first sermon
But you can't guess whom we are to
have in our choir after this continues
John Elmere; a new member. Miss
Bryson has splendid voice. just CALI
ed this morning and gave her an invita-
tion to join
Mr.. Elmere!'
Well
The naughty Merrill blood is now up
in a momont.
IF she sings in choir, don 't!'
What in surprise.
Just what I have said; She's said |
not to be very proper person, and if she
sits in the choir next Sunday, leave it,
I'm sure | don't know what to do,
said the young man. L invited hers it
would be the height of rudeaess to with-
draw the invitation
Miss Merrill could not help him in
this dilemma, and Mr.. John Elmere lett
the house in very uncomfortable frame
of mind
The next Sabbath Miss Bryson took
her seat in the choir according to invita-
ton. The church was crowded when
she entered, and as the choir seats were
in front, she was observed by the con-
gregation, ~
True to her word Miriam Merrill |
arose and left the choir. The sensation
occasioned can be better imagined tha n
described at this change.
The young lady who sat next Miss Bry-
son turned her back to her, and made no
offer of her note book when she rose to
sing,--she seemed to be avoided as one
with the plague; her fair face burned
crimson and then grew pale as ashes
What had she done, what could be the
meaning of all this?' s S.sEue
Mr. John Elmere had got himselfint
a fine pickle. The young lady members
of his choir notified him that they would
sing no more unless Miss Bryson was re-
moved, and this disagreeable task he was
obliged to perform. a5e-
He wrote a note stating that circum-
stances unforeseen by him when he invit-
ed her to become member of his choir,
compelled him to withdraw the invitation.
1t was very rude proceeding, but would
she pardon him2 81
Many other girls would have rallied
after the shock, and defantly met the
inhospitable and insulting world; but not
SO with Edith Bryson; whenever she went
into society she was treated with scorn
and contempt, &c at length, she remained
at home and grieved herself sick over it.
She was one of those little fragile Bios
SONS, that a rough wind or unkind foot
will so easily destroy. ID
Very few persons called at the white
cottage; but lynx-eyed neighbors notic-
ed that Squire Gregory went there with
parcels and bundles, and that was enough
for them. For had they not been SO evil
disposed they could have easily ascertain
ed what those bundles contained, which
will be seen presently.
Perhaps their consciences smote them
a little when DR.. Green told them that
the young lady at the cottage was very
i'll of a brain fever, brought on by some
kind of worry or trouble, and that there
were no persons lending assistance.
Several volunteered; Mrs. Bryson