The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-04


quent and always welcome visitor went to
the West; whose gigantic arms embrace so
many OF our noblest men and fairest women
and Miles song for a season was hushed and
her step less elastic than heretofore.
But this privation was greatly augmented
in the loss she experienced of her mothers
sympathy and aid. Mrs. Marvin in minister
ing to the wants Of the needy, became sick,
and for Il time her life was dispaired of.
This affection developed the womanly ma
ture OF Mile, and proved her to be not only
the light of home, but its comforting angel
in time of sorrow. She quietly ofliciated in
the twofold capacity of housekeeper and
nurse; and saw that the usual routine of home
affairs were not neglected, and in part blinded
her to the fact, that Death might, and prob
would seize ere long, the loved wife and
ably mother
But as the summer waned and the cool and
bracing breath Of September was felt, Mrs.
Marvin slowly recovered, and again took her
place at the table and fireside, and JOY once
more lowered over and around the home cir
Gle.
AS the days again began to grow shorter,
there was an air of hustle and prepare
ration in and about the cottage, as for the
denOuement of some great event. The rooms
were refitted and re-arranged under the ex-
perienced eye of a connoisseur in household
matters, till every thing capable of shining,
shone like FURNISHED silver
| The little room formerly used as a library,
and where we first found Mile on Christmas
Eve, was now apparently converted into a
variety shop. Here the seamstress reigned
supreme, with all the articles of her calling
at hand, and with materials enough around
her, as Morris said, "to make a glorious bon
| fire."
! All Miles bridal day was a glorious one
| The sun rose in full splendor, and sent one of
his first and brightest beams through the
evergreens that Swallowed the window of the
room occupied by Mile. 1t danced about
gaily like little fairy accommodating, and
then slowly approached the slightly parted
lips of the sleeper, but darted back as if afraid
of the gentle breath then it approached
again, and kissed the tempting lips, and bathed
the sleeper's face with its brightness Mile
opened her eyes and put forth her hand as if
to grasp the bright illusion. Mile arose and
gazed out on the lawn. How beautiful every
thing appeared The sunbeams on the glisten-
ing snow glanced radiantly up ; and Mile
with full heart, responded Eyes, all is good
lovely :" and bowling she poured forth her
gratitude to Him who doeth all things well.
The day wore on, and noon came and with
it the stage from the depot, but William was
not among the passengers. Mile was sad,
but did not doubt but that he would come in
in the afternoon stage. The hours passed
slowly till three O'Clock, when Mile in a
TREMENDOUSLY expectation seated herself 10 the
window, that commanded view of The hotel
The stage drew up. HE viii not wait thei.
slow movements, he will walk" she uttered
half audibly.
One after another the passengers aIighted
and then the stage swiftly disappeared around
the corner; but the one anxiously sought for
was not there. Mile, with heart bursting
with contending passions, went to her moth
er's room, and threw herself on her bosom.
"What is it, my daughter -
| 80 Mother l have a presentmcnt that
William will not come"
| "You do not doubt his love %
80 no, mother, but something must have
happened p
"Be calm, my child He may have been de-
tanned; but will reach here this evening feel
| confident''
Evening came-Christmas Eve The cot
tage was brilliantly lighted, and each light
seemed to throw an eXpectant glimpse over
the lawn The rooms were festooned with
evergreeGs and i'll one corner of the back par,
lor stood the Christmas tree, which cleaned
with numerous tiny wax lights.
Millie, weary with waiting, retired TO her
room, to calm her troubled thoughts: for her
heart was heavy and fearful. Why did he not
come when he promised What has kept him
so long? were questions that forced them.
selves upon her. The wind passed by, and
breathed sweet, sad music through the pines
and frs Mile bowed her head and
wept in sympathy, which greatly relieved her;
and after bathing her face, she went down in
to the parlor. It was seven O'Clock, the stage
would be IN ut eight
Mile sat down to the piano, and commenced
a lively instrumental piece; but unconsciously
glided into the melody, ''Willie we have
missed you" She blushed, when she de-
tected herself, and quickly commenced a
waltz with Variations; but alas poor Mile
the first variation proved TO be :-"Ah! Will
lie we have missed you" Morris, who had
been an attentive listener could control his
mirth no longer, and exploded with suppress
ed laughter you will miss him no longer,
Millie, for the stage has just come in.''
Mile, both pleased and annoyed, playfuIIy
boxed her brothers ears, and went into the
hall. Mr.. Marvin entered.
''My dear child William has not come; but
be strong, he must have been unavoidabIy de-
tanned; or''-here, Mile, who appeared like
one stunned, swayed back and forth. Mr.
Marvin sprang and caught her just in time to
prevent her falling. He carried her into the
parlor and laid her on the sofa; restoratives
were effectually applied but alas She was
delirious, and through the long weary night /
she constantly called after William at times I
pleading with painful earnestncss.
But where was William Mayhury, all this
time True to his promise and inclination,
he left his adopted home IN the State of Wis,
Cohs444' "Ai0i0 NC Hda pteh uuIy Installed lntO /
a large practice, to seek his promised BRIDE
If not detained on the road, be would be at
Crescent Cottage two days before Christmas
He had not written at what time they might
expect him, wishing to give them joyful
surprise.
The journey las more than ha lfaccom
plished when the travellers became aware
that all was not right, from the jolting and
general leave-taking of every article that was
not fixture. Through The neglect of one Of
the employees of the road, the cars left the
old track, meandered about, and finally run
into stone quarry. OF course numbers were
and some few killed. William was
among the wounded. On examination he felt
thankful to find that the worst injury he sus-