The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-12-30

MTs. husntOn ltuyhcb luI MIS-. Fen
newell shook her head At lauith Mr..
lnglosby, upon sudden. dashcd through
the trees, leaving the iutruIcrs all trans
fixed.
That evening Mrs Inglcshy received
two hints Of advice.
Madam, said the doctor, whatever you
do, don't mention the matter of this after
noon to your husband, and don't excite
him in any way. If he has another fit,
secure him..
Mrs. Pennewel said
Mr. dear, your husband is making love
to Mrs. Rushton, that is PLAIN. Search
his pockets when he is asleep.
Poor Mrs. Inglesby didn't know whose
advice to follow, so she concluded, in her
distress, to follow that of both Of her
friends The consequence was, when Mr..
lnglesby showed himself later in the
evening, he was received as if nothing out
Of the ordinary way had happened.
But before the following morning, his
wife had possessed herself of the following
interesting lettcr-abstracte from his
pocket while asleep:
This suspense, my darling, cannot
longer bear. All is prepared for our
flight together, and let us lose no more
time, but go tonight. Suspicion is al.
ready aroused further delay wcro mad.
ness. | will be with you at nine
So an elopmcnt Mrs. Pennewel was
right after all. Oh. what could be done
to prevent it! A thought! She would
confer with DR.. Protherwood
Doctor, | will tell you all = she cried
bursting into tears, and leaning upon his
shoulder.
There, then he said. Don't distress
yourself any further Tell me what the
trouble is, and let us see what's to be
done
Aud so she gave him the details in
full.
He intends to clope, eh p muttcrcd
the old gentleman, bitirg his forefugcr
thoughtiully. Let him 20 l say.
No, no; not for worlds-millions OF
worlds =
but how will you preven. him from
clipping if he wishes to do so2 1t can,
be prevented
Yes, there must le some means.
shall be satisfied to try even force itself.
Force? Um Let me consider
DO, dear Doctor
4 have it. | have told you that
think he is mad. Very well. will post
two men in the grounds of this cottage.
AT eight O'Clock try to detain your hus.
band by all the Establishments Il wife can
employ. If they fail, aud he persists in
going out, lock him into his room, and
come ut once to see me-
Eight O'Clock p. NJ. Mr.. Iuglesby laid
by his smoking gown, and yawucd lightly
My dear think I'll 60 ont for a
walk
Yes, Eustace, she replied concealing
her nervousness, and take me
Mr.. !nglesby sat down again.
No my dear; don't think III take u
walk, he said.
lie lit cigar. Some minutes passed.
lie rose once more.
by Jove ! I've got an appointment.
It's after the time already Where's nv
coat and hat p
She caught his arm
Yes, and it is too late. Send an
apology tomorrow.
Nonsense. My friend-h m Brown
would never forgive me. You don't
know what a punctual creature he is-in
fact, he's rather monomanic on the sub.
ject OF punctuality.'
We'll, Eustace, let him understand
that you are not. Indeed, | don't wish
you to 20 out. | want you TO spend the
evening with me-.
But it's impossible, love
1T is quite possible, aud | will be the
'yrant for once, Eustace, you shall nal
go out
Why, I'm only going
i don't wish to know where but be
assured you shall not leave this house to.
night
Mr.. In lle-by starei at her in amaze.
mcnt
'Emma, you have not lost your senses,
| hope? .
you may confidently rest assured tha,
| have not
Then don't oppose my going where |
please, or | shall think the contrary
Il have said that Won shall mot lesvf
the house tonight
Mr.. Inglesby was astonishej beyond
measure.
Il really don't understand this conduct
Emma.
4 have not understood your couduc
for some time. Eustace but you bav,
not as get vouchsafcd an explanation.
lie burst out laughing.
is that your reason for opposing III,
wish Well dear, it's only little mys
terry. You shall know it all ia day o,
two
' cry we'll she answered, calmly.
80 OF course | had better put on m,
coat and hat at once and hasten away Il
p'o"n' SuaT'er'p p'st elght Great heav
en- | am very late
You shall not go, Eustaee, said Mrs
lnglesby, still quietly.
He reddened. He was angry.
lie hdgeted impatiently with his watch
chain, and began pacing the floor.
Probably you take me for an idiot,
Mrs. Inglesby'
Il never did well understand YOU
Eustace, | admit.
We'll, know this, that am not a,
idiot, and that will obey the dictates o
my own will | intend to 90 out, DO sol
hear p
we shall see. dear, if you accomplish
your intention
80 We shall = he exclaimed Ayine in
to passion-so W. shall, by Jove
Where are my hat aud coat ? All III
next room. We shall see. iodead mad