The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-04-07

pbSslUlc. Ole therefore again LOOK Hei
book and attempted to read, but what
she read left but little impression upon
her mind. Her thoughts were upon her
brother, whom she had learned to love
and confde In.
AT this same time, George Annette lin
gered at home endcavoring to decide in
mind subject. of right and wrong, par
ty of young men were seated around Ia
bic In an upper room room Of a celebra
! ted resort Of the gay world, drinking
smoking and talking III "A boisterous man
ner They were all members of the cup
per-ten-dom. Some had reached what
is called 9 of age ghile others We're not
our OF their "teens," that dangerous peri
cd for young man, especially if he have
but little to do and plenty ofpccket mon,
ey Ef @ H ii
"Confound the fellow What keeps
the. fellow so long?" said one OF the com
pany, looking at his watch. " 1t is near
| " ten o'clock, and lie hasn't come YET
i ''Wbom do yNu mean, Arnettc?" asked
another
''Yes. He promised to join us again
tonight" ..4 ss
II will bet a sixpence he won't come"
Why so J"
!" 'Cause his sister'won't let him. He
is tied to her apron string almost every
night. Why cant he be man, as we
are, and enjoy himself" ia. .is8a
"Sure enough. Let's enjoy ourselves
Tonight. Pass along that decanter for
I'm dry" interrupted one Of the compa
Nv. Let Annette break his engagement
ii he wishes; we are not going to let tins
spoil our fun
That's right. Hers a toast" cried
anothcr, as he lifted his glass To his lips.
+" Pleasant dreams to the old folks at
home
Good Good Good! passed from
The lips of ii / as each drank to his we'll
understood sentiment M $40 e1
LIN the meantime George Annette had
left his hclne having decided at last to
jim this gay Assem- blage 1t was III fact
Il club toflneda Jew weeks before, the
mem ,ers or winch met once a week to
eat. drink, smoke and corrupt one anoth-
er of moral restraints. &# .
Georg had been blest with sister
several years older than himself. She
loved hlm tenderly and had great infu-
ence over him. But of the dangers that
beset his path she knew nothing. She
knew nothing OF the serpent waiting to
devour its prey. To him she had tried
to make home pleasant. And 1T had its
good effects, for to him there was no place
like home; nor any smile so sweet as his
SISTERS. !. m
When George gained his twenty second
year, he, as law strdent, found himself
thrown into the company of young men
Of his own age and standing in society
Mere than once he had seen his associates
pass beyond the bounds of self control, as
well in their use of strong stimulants as
in their conduct. But still he cid not
fear for himself
Gradually his circle OF acquaintance
with the young men of this CAV class ex-
tended, and more frequent participation
In their pleasure was the consequence
"Come," said one of them, as the two
met in the street one evening, ~ want
you to 90 with me-"
But why must | go with you, or rath-
er where are you going9' asked Annette.
To meet some Of our friends at
D---'s," replied the other. We have
formed club and meet once a week.
Each member has the privilege of invi-
ting as many as he chooses. So tonight
/ invite you as a guest but the next
meeting you must be member"
"Will be welcome?
Annette had no object In view. He
had merely strolled out for walk to get
rid of q severe headache. Having cast
this off, it needed not much persuasion to
induce him t. accompany his friend.
Arriving at ID -g+.-s fashionable house of
refreshment, he was introduced into the
room occupied by the gay assembly.
about his own age, and all known TO him.
On a table between them were BOTTLES Of
wine and glasses-.he latter filled.
"Just in time!" cried the leader of the
club. George Annette, / give you
cordial welcome! Here's place for
you, and he placed his hand upon
chair. AS George seated himself he said,
Can't you help me to toast p
Here's to good fellowship |" replied
Annette, lifting his glass and touching
the leaders,
| ITO be drank standing"
All rose and drank to the sentiment of
their guest. Then followed songs, jests
and stories, and to these were added the
wine cup. Gaily passed the hours until
midnight cast her pail over the revelers
Looking at his watch, Annette was sur
prised to find it one o'clock, arising
begged to be excused.
"Yes, ON one condition" cried all,
"and that is, that you will meet with US
on this evening next week"
"I agree to it with pleasure" was the
prompt reply.
Another glass before you CO." cried
the leader, land will give the toast,
"Eill un your glasses