The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-09-10

more than one instance, Justliylnt
the fear. Mrs. H0rsfall trembled, a.
it occurred to her that her hus band ::
excursion was connected with the re
preston of these disturbances.
She had resolved upon her course
of action; and accordingly, quilted
the coach at a small hotel at the very
entrance of Brighton, at which most
of the coaches halted for a moment
Here she obtained an apartment
facing the road, and, shrouded in the
+, cu1tajps. set herself to scrutinize the
passengers Of each vehicle, as they
| successfully arrived.
The vigil was tedious, but at six
! O'Clock her patience was rewarded.
As the Red Rover dashed up to the
/ door, the familiar face was discernable
at The coachman's side.
Mrs. H0rsfall had concluded that
| he would certainly go on to Castle
Square, aud had prepared herself to
step into fly aud follow. TO her as
constituent, however, if not alarm, he
quietly descended, obtained his valise,
and entered the same modest hostel
in which his wife had already taken
refuge.
In the course of the evening, Mrs.
Horsfall, by skillful inquiry, contri-
we'd to learn that the magistrate had
dined by himself in the coffee-room,
had subsequently, smoked cigar, and
that finished, gone to the play.
To the, Mrs. Horsfall had some
difficulty in checking her ejaculation
of surprise
But the gentleman would return at
eleven; only the porter was not to go
to bed, as he was going out again, and
might be absent some hours.
Mrs Horsfal's he art gave throb.
. That is IL, then" she murmured,
and sunk into trembling meditation.
In this condition we must leave her,
and repair to another part of the
country.
DR.. s., who at this time presided
over an important inland diocese, and
was in the prime of intellectual, if
not physical life, was a man who new
er spared himself in his masters SER
vice. 1t was therefore an unmistaka-
bic token of oyertaxed energies, when
the Bishop, sinking into his chair
on the evening of the 7th of May,
acknowledged that a brief respite
from labor would not be unacceptab BILE
to him. His wife caught at the idea
For the last few days, sort of har-
assed look, not habitual with MIN, had
attracted her attention. He wanted
rest.
How | wish, my DEAR" said Mrs.
s., " that you could escape, if it were
but for four or five days, from all hard
work! Now, / really think, that with
the assistance you can command,
and"
my dear, you anticipate my
thought" the good bishop replied.
Nothing would recruit me more
effectually that fair three days holt
day exclusive Of the travelling; little
unfatiguing journey, some whittier
say towards the sea. l ought, yes,
certainly, ought to do it," he added,
half TO himself.
That you oughtW exclaimed his
wife, triumphantly. / shall order
William to prepare your things, so
that, # you plea7e, we can leave this
very day"
. Gently, gently, my dear" said the
bishop. WeP nay, nay, must not
take all my comforts with me, and ex-
pect to find health to boot. It is
enough that | find rest and -
change. | shall make my little expe-
dition entirely alone"
'Alonel echoed Mrs. S. my
dear. / shall be so nervous"
"On behalf of which of US, my
love? y Inquired the Bishop, laugh
ing. "Come, come, the dangers Of
the highways are reduced to nina
mum. As regards the perils of damp
sheets and doubtful fare, l can make
your mind easy. l shall ask the hos
pitality of my cousin, Anna Mead
ows, at their pretty place at Brighton,
and occupy the bachelors ROOM"
At least, you will take Charles?
(Charles was the Bishops nephew,
hiss Chaplain and Secretary
The Bishop hesitated. 1t was clear
he purposed to have gone alone, but
his Wite's tone of entreaty prevailed.
Moreover, he was very fond of his
nephew;
well, well, Charles shall go.
They set off that day, and the next,
May the Sth, saw them, to the delight
of their amiable host and hostess,
comfortably established at Park hurst
Dene. Mrs. Meadows was, indeed, a
little disappointed next morning,
when her right reverend gxest an
nounced, with some reluctance, that
a business engagement of a pressing
nature would compel him to absent
himself for that evening and night,
but that he would return early on the
morrow. Except that his destination
was Brighton, the bishop added no
further particulars, and, the distance
being but eight miles, the carriage
was not ordered till four o'clock, at
which time, accompanied by his neptv
ew, he took his departure. He had
made feeble effort to shake off this
faithful companion, but Charles had
laughingly reminded him of the prom
Use his aunt had exacted from him,
not to lose sight of the bishop till the
latter returned in safety. So the pre-
late had given way.
During the drive, their converse
ton turned upon the state of the ag-
ricultural districts. There had been
some threatening of disturbance, and
several incendiary fires visible from
Brighton; but the presence of a large
cavalry force at the latter place kept
the fashionable folk entirely at their
ease as regarded a visit from the
mob"
After passing through the village of
Portslade, the Bishop began to scru
tinize the locality with keen interest.
{" Here are spots, he observed,
: in which escape or eoncealment
would not be difficult for these mis-
guided persons, should these ample
rick-yards tempt them to fresh crime.
We are approaching still more brok-
en- My friend, added the bishop,
taking advantage Of the carriage WALL
ing up hill to accost rustic who
was at hand, do you know Cold
stone Bottom-and-and Twin Tree
Lane?"