Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1871-03-16


was nearly distraCtedl What demon
had thus made sport of my feelings, and
sent these two ridiculous figures IL place
OF my beautiful unknown, And for this
had lied, drank siCkcuing tea and suffered
the horrors of mustard plaster II was
enough to set one crazy,
| believe the maestro played Ike q
demi- god, for the audience seemed to do
nothing but applaud These marks of ap,
probation were really disgusting To me,
was in such bad humor that even their en-.
ioymtnt of the music angerel Inc, and
when al last my lFighbor with the Roman
nose whispered the word "rayiShiug y
into her companions ear, which set the
latter 20 applauding, without thought of
the sottness Of hsr hands, gave vent to
my feelings in prolonged hiss
hope the artist has pardoncd me. |
did not mean ii rs mark Of disapproba
ton, hut intended 1t for my adghbors.
Soon | rose, and in my hurry to leave the
hall, did not notice that a button of my
dress-Coat had caught in the fringes of the
mantilla which the little lady wore around
her shoulders; but | hastily discntangled
piece of the fringe, which still hung to the
button.
You were a real barbarian here in.
terruptod, slnilinEly, the red whiskered
man
81 admit it yes, but they were destined
TO be terribly revonged upon mcl--l hur.
ned home, for wished to ro@um thithcr
before my landlady.
By means of the key that | carried, |
quickly opened the door of the house.
One glance, cast into the dark ante cham.
Der, convinced me that | was the first ar
rival ;quilted by this, | aSccnded to my
chamber, and tried to strike light, in
which however, did not succeed, not
being able to find any matches. At this
moment heard the front door open and
close, while Mt the same time Mrs Green's
heavy movements left no doubt rs to who
the person was that had just entered,
Softly she knocked at my door, but !
did not stir.
How do you tecl?" she cried as loud
as possible.
" A little better" replied, with voice
that would have done credit to any sick
man.
"Have you not slept"
" Not for a moment.
Would you Ike some soup, or some
more tea, or perhaps another mustard
plaster?"
No for Heavens sake, nor
Every well, | Shall retire then. wish
you speedy recovery
She had hardly left me when Aibert's
voice was heard outside the door
"Well, how is your headache2' he
asked With those words he thrust open
the door, and had hardly time to throw
myself in bed dressed rs ! wasl, quickly
pulling the coverlet up to lny eyes How
is this Pit is all dark here said Albert
astonished
Yes, the light hurts my eyes | re,
pli4d, fearing that he would light the lamp
but tell me, was the JuG angry
a had considerable trouble TO convince
him that your sickness is no white lie. /
had to eXaggorate the matter considcra-
bly,
''That's right that is to say added
cautiously, at is bad enough az 1t is
1t is pity you were not able to 60;
we passed most agreeable evening said
Albert.
A deep feeling Of envy and surprise
took possession of me. Did you have
any music, or did you only converse"
asked.
A young lady sang some aras, said
Albert. IL tell you, her voice WIS some
thing splendid such expression and charm
is rarely met with
She was good looking, Of course.
Beautiful as a picture; golden hair
contrasting with a pair of vcIycty eyes,
and lips that seemed TO be made TO kiss,
while little dimplcs in her checks added
to her attractions"
With Consideration ] listened to the de.
scriptton, for he had portrayed my beauti-
tul unknown.
Who is this ladyg" | aske,j with ter
ribie voice.
She was introduced to me as niece Of
the Judge and is named Aglaia Nicl
Upon hearing this name, the red whisk.
cred man suddenly dropped bis cane He
stopped down 10 pick il up his face turn
Ing crimson, which the philosopher attrlb-
u'cd to his effort ia STOPPING,
Upon hearing tie words Of my col
league | would have liked very much to
jump opt Of bed and give him good
drubbiDg not that felt inctnsed toward
him, but | was SO cXaspcratcd at his mes
sage that any sort ot quarrel would
have been welcome Fo"l that | had
been Fortune, who would have smiled
upon me, had gone to the party Of the
Judge, seemed TO mock me nov | had
spent money, told white lies drank poor
tea, and even allowed myself To be scorch
ed with mustard plasters, aud what had
been the result? My pr1saiC colleague had
enjoyed the pleasure Of basking In the
smiles Of my beautiful unknown, without
an effort 20 gain the privilege and !, with
49, shrewdncss, had piaSued the course
directly opposite. Aglain, my beautiful
unknown had Eraced the soirce Of the
Judge, having undoubtedly given up the
tickets to the concert % her friends, :" the
lady with the Roman nosc and the young
one with the mantiila Everything was
clear to me now, and, most Of ALL the dis
grace 70 which had subjected myself.
Still full of thought of the pleasant
evening he had enjoyed, Albert retired 70
his room, while tried u find s0iace in
the arms of Morpheus, + my heavy self
accusations.
II was late in the morning when | arose
from bed ] had not been awakened as
usual | thought at first that this had been
neglected on account Of my pretended in.
disposition, yet ! could not understand
why Mrs. Green. IN her "ell meant ankle
tv for my health had not yet made an in
yasl0n into my room, 10 inquire about my
sickness dressed myself slowly Sud
denly my glance fell apou a washstand
which stood before the door that led to
Albert room The waghstaud had been
showed aside, aud the huge Candicstick
that usually grqccd it lay upon the floor,
broken iatO pieces Eailr~tY unable 10
,.-y,,fa t,t bs ,,.5ss y,F e.. destruction / ra