The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-11
Charlie showed evident SIGNS of apita-

care you think OF Sucn thing!
No wonder that you rave" | replied,
with hooking smile; "you are disap-
pointed of your Inheritance"
At that moment the wind gave fear
full shrek outside, and I thought of
Anastasia.
care you not afraid to marry again 2"
Charlie inquired, maliciously. "You re-
member the warning?'
Nonsense - | answered Z" it will
take something more than q ghost to
brighten me out of this marriage"
had scarcely finished speaking, when
there came gust of wind, and crash
ing of glass, and the storm actually
swept into the room. We glanced around
us in dismay. The boughs of a large
elm tree, that stood in front of the
house, had fallen against the window.
Charlie gave me peculiar look as I
covered over the fire, and then barred
the window in such manner as to keep
out the rain. A strange gloom envel-
Oped us both, and we did not return
again to the subject we had been discuss
ing. Our conversation was fitful, and it
seemed a relief when we separated at
| bedtime.
There is no use in denying that [ was
troubled little with superstitious fears
peered round anxiously into every cor
ner of the room before retiring, but
found no sign of any mysterious visitant
[ had such fear of the darkness, how
ever, that [ left the candle burning.
The fury of the storm had not abated,
and lay awake some time listening to
the wind. At last, however, I fell into
an uneasy slumber. How long [ had
slept [ know not, when [ was awakened
by an icy touch upon my forehead.
started up, with thrill of appre-
hension. The light emitted faint,
sepulchral CLEAN. Oh, horror what was
that I saw? A figure, robed in white,
came gliding toward me from the foot of
the bed. The face was hidden from my
view, but / knew from the form that it
was the ghost of Anastasia.
civilian Raymond" came in hoarse
voice from the figure ''I am here to
avenge your infdelity, and to drag you
down to the grave in my embrace"
l shrieked with terror as [ felt her
clutch my throat, and cried, family,
Z" Mercy mercy! !"
"You would marry Katie Nelson, would
you" whispered the ghost, mockingly.
g II you do not wish to die and here
the icy fingers pressed so tight that I
gasped for breath" promise me that
you will not take a second wife,
ooh, | promise promise p said L,
half dead with terror.
''Woe be unto you, if you deceive
me !" answered the ghost solemnly And
[ heard no more.
1t was some time, however, before
ventured to cast timid glance around
the room. The ghost had disappeared.
The storm, too, was beginning to sub
side but could not go to sleep again,
for found it impossible to forget that
phantom and its deadly clutch upon my
throat. resolved to say nothing about
it. Of course, people would ridicule the
idea OF ghost. Nevertheless, [ did
not dare to wed Katie Nelson; vet how
could [ explain this sudden change of
purpose? [ fervently hoped that she
would not die Of broken heart, the poor
child! What should say to her?
After considerable reflection, Iresolved
to trust this delicate affair to Charlie.
The proposed marriage was SO odious in
his eyes that knew he would Justify my
apparent treachery to her, if possible.
Morning came, and [ arose in a fever
lsh state of mind. How [ dreaded to
meet Katie at the breakfast table but,
fortunately, she did not make her appear
| 1io IL Y
almost fancied he, too, had seen the
ghost.
After breakfast, I said to him, with an
embarrassment that I strove to hide,
"My dear boy, do you remember what
we were talking about last evening? I
have been thinking over the matter seri-
ously, and am afraid that marriage be-
tween Katie and myself will result in un-
happiness but I have not the courage
to brave her reproaches. Now, Charlie,
Will you act as mediator, and make known
this change in my views"
why, uncle, he answered, and I was
almost sure that I saw a CLEAN of mis-
chief in his eyes, something extraordi-
nary must have happened. You are not
usually so tickle !"
I'VE won't discuss the NATTER" said
I, in an irritated tone. Will you, or will
you not, grant my request p
"Of course, | will, he replied "but
it is difficult task. The poor child will
be SO disappointed p
detected a joyous ring in his voice,
and looked at him rather suspiciously.
His diplomatic mission was successful,
however. Late in the afternoon, Katie
came down into the library where [ was
sitting. [ had never seen her look
prettier.
ooh, Mr.. Raymond /" she said eagerly,
L am SO glad that you have changed
your mind 1t was all so unexpected
yesterday. I never dreamed before that
you loved me in any other way than as
daughter. %
Was this acting? was she trying to
deceive me in her sweet unselfshness?
"Then you never loved me p I asked.
"Dear Mr.. Raymond, you know bet