River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
UGLY DANESBROUK.
~ a VILLAGE DOCTOR.

/ dr anu near, Denis DanesbrOOE. OF
Shgop Hall, Long Shrop. Sur.ty. was
known as " Ugly Danesl-uok" lie was
tall and lean. with a L rye head covered
with, bristly, red hair. while his face was
disiigured by an Unsightly scar.
His remarkable ugliness was in no wise
softened by his manners, which were
rough and awkward 10 a degree lie had
not been a resident az ShrOp Hall more
than year At the period al which my
tale commences
lie led most retired life. and people
did not seem al I'll inclined to make his
acquaintance, in consequence Of his I'M
canny appearance.
I myself freely confess that I was
unable to drive from my own mind the
feeling Of prejudice entertained by all
against him. Yet he was "a well educated,
superior man: wealth.. and liberal in his
dealings, a. al! who had any business
transactions with him were ever ready 20
admit
Vow, this ugly man had, strange to re-
late. a most beautiful wife. She was
dark-haired. with soft gray eyes that
hcamed with intelligence and good
nature. Her movements were full of nat
urai grace: her voice lOw-tOued and mu-
steal; and @ sweet smile lent a most he
witching charm 20 her lovely features.
Tier husband, could see. carried her on
hi, hands Ills distress Of mind knew no
bounds when she happened To make any
tFiiing complaint regarding the state Of
her health
Every wish Of hers was a command;
ami. whilst lie seemed repeliing and
oil -. 4 l.. 3. l..
the utmost love. the most seif-saCriiiciug
devotion.
As far a. I could judge, she was deeply
grateful for his tenderness, and contented
with her lot IN life; as far as | could
,ould judge, I repeat.
Is the young wife was naturally deli
cate, | was often summoned To her aid,
and it was thus our acquaintance began.
Her sutferings were Of a nervous na1ure;
therefore / recommended her 10 take more
frequent exercise in the open mir, and 10
Try and amusc her mind little bv soci-
etv.
What are you thinking Of. doct0r."
-up cried one day when | was again urg-
nc this point Society my husband
hates 10
lie will waive his objections to it
when he learns that your medical attend
ant considers 1t necessary for your health
10 mix more with people"
She shook her head and proceeded
This solitude feeds vaJcr nervousness"
added Il Will speak 10 Mr Dancsbrooi
about it.
oh, pray don't do tlat.. entreated
she. '.You woUld only make him sad and
uncomfortable
But paid no attention 20 this, for l
considered il my duty o. represent her
case truly 10 her good husband
Ii YOU advise her 20 mix more with
society, he returned, with more Compos-
uTc than gave him credit for, u shall
be the last 10 object tn it, though | must
confess | am no lover OF u. shall. how
ever, sacrifice my feelings for time, and
Irv 10 amuSe her
And he kept his promise in this re-
-pcCt: and people were NOT little sur
prised when D5nr~hrOok and his wife
made their appearance together in several
drawing rooms, To return some long
standing calls,and contracting new friend
ships
Everybody was as charmed with Maud
DanesbrOOk', manners a. they were dis
themselves To overlook his unsightly eX-
terror
Nevertheless. thCFe were two or three
families with whom Mr.. DanesbrOOk APP
reared 10 be on a more friendly footing.
One of these was the widow Of a military
officer. and his nearest Rcighbor. who en-
tertained real attachment for Mrs.
Danesbr0Ok. and vino took her husband
into the bargain, notwithstanding that he
was not to her mind either.
But the force of habit soon made itself
felt here. for the go0d-natured old lady
quickly learned 10 regard the gentleman
rs a friend, and to very much enjoy his
conversation. for his mind vas highly
cultivated.
Vow the widow had son ther only
child in the army His regiment was
stationed in London, where the young
man led most disreputable life. But
his mother loved him with loving moth
er's tenderness. although he mad caused
her many bitter pang 10y his diSsolute
conduct.
lie was rcckO0ed to be ono of the h3nd-
soonest aud most notorious men aUtslt
town. and the discreditablc tales current
respecting him were beyond count, and
Of i complexion not 10 be mentioned here.
I heard thar he was nearly being dismiss
ed from the service through his faulty
behavior. His mother, however, had hur-
ried II town. and exerting all the interest
she possessed in certain influential quar-
ters. managed 10 snatch him from the
disgrace then threatening him.
In order 20 remove him from the evil
influence of bad companions. his mother
persuaded him to exchange into another
regiment. stationed in a quieter pisce.
Before he Joined il. the widow begged
him % come and spend Christmas with
her a, her home in Surrey.
A trifing change had taken place in
the Dlncsbr0uS> household in the mean
time When / paid my patient a visit
one day / found a young girl staying
with her. who was introduced 20 me A. a
distant relative who had consented 20 lie
"a companion % Mrs. DaneShrook till she
should have recovered from her nervous
depression Of spirit.
TINS girls name WAS Julia, and the
brilliant brunette. with her red lips. black
ewes. and rather coquettish manner.
formed a decided contest 70 the gentle
eyed Maud.
Always in high spirits. she seemed des-
tined t0 work great change in Mrs.
Dancshaooks quiet household.
was quite delighted ut having sue
ceeded in making my eccentric friend
more sociable. The young wife seemed
10 he very grateful To me also, and Gaily
showed more confidence in me. treating
me more as friend than family doctor.
By-and-by She began TO tell me about
her past life. and her domestic affairs; of
her youth. and how she became acquainted
with her husband, on sn occasion which
explained the high esteem in which she
held him. and the love she seemed 20 bear
him.
4coor1inr- 10 her account. her husband