The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-12-19
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MISS JELLABY'S MATCH.

August morning, and. throwing open b,
chamber window, shifted once or twice II
fragrance coming up from the roses in IL
garden below. Then she hunted a I'M
lnent for her spectacles upon the burea,
and, putting them on, looked eagerly {
Randall Cottage, over-the way. A yer
modest. pretty little house it was, wit
roses and syringas growing under eoc
window, and woodbine and jessami
climbing over the door; but Miss Jellab
was not admiring its beauty Just ther
She looked up at front window on tb
second floor, and gave vicious snort.
"As | expected! She isn't up vet. an
here it is s O'Clock! And where z he,
wonder?"
Before she had time to answer tn
question as it was asked-mentally-
front door of the cottage opened, and Mis-
Jellaby. shrinking behind her curtain
saw handsome, sun-burned man com
out, and go down the garden. Nth ;
clgar in his mouth. II was easy to see u
the slight roll in his walk that he ha;
been a sailor, though, for the matter O
that. his bearing, handsome face ant
frank, hearty manner, would have told tn,
tale. if he had never stirred step. Will
h,s hands in his pockets, he sauntere(
among the roses, bending down now ant
then. and always removing the cigar from
hls lips when he did so.
He couldn't do more if he 20. sneak
n. - wvman, said the spinster. :
Applying her eye to hole
left purposely in the white curtain. 'Ths
man is mad about flowers, | do believe
and she is touch beyond him, if such q
thing can be. All. there she comes-and
dressed in blue gingham. too, | wonder
what her morning gowns cost her through
the year? And her slippers-oh, mercy
there they 60 right through the wet-weil.
there
Words failed the worthy sinister
Meanwhile the owner of the SINNERS land
pretty little affairs they were-bronze-
laced daintIiy end rosetted with spangle
that shore like dew-drop) tripped down
t.s walk, so lightly that the gentleman
dld not hear her step, and coming upon
him as he bent over ped of violeis, gave
him push that sent him on his face
among them. To see her laugh-to see
hlm hlunder up and chase her through
ne aileys-to see him kiss her. when he
plsoned her at last in his arms-and to
see her pretend to box his ears-was a
sight for a loving heart to wa,ch-but
Miss Jellaby. over opposite, nearly tainted
away with horror. She rang her bell
violently, and a square-faced, sour-look-
ing woman. who had lived with her for
years, made her appearance.
Susan"
WELL" said the amiable domestic
briefly.
Before Miss Jellaby could speak the I'M
conscious pair transgressed agaist propri-
walking up and down in broad day.
light, with his arm around her waist-iust
look at her, Susan. Do you mean to stand
there and tell me that that man is only
her brother.
Dear me, ma 'am-how can | tel? ?" /
only know that they look alike, and that
they have the same name"
How do you know"
Because saw their linen one day AZ
the laundress's, and hers was marked
Helen Graham and his Philip Graham.
And the servant told the woman that she
had always lived with Miss Helen and
Mr. Philip. when they were at their own
home in England. What more do YOU
Susan. you will break my heart yet-I
nm sure Of it! Is it possible you knew all
thisI When did you find it out9"
Tuesday,"
And this is Friday. For three whole
laws you have kept me in this disyraceful
snoranS::., Susan, we shall have to
part"
.'Good Lord, Miss Jellaby, nov vas I |
% know that | ought to come and tell |
Tou?" said Susan, tartly. I'm sure It's
10 great news after ali Is SAID 49,: ..a dome"
'Humph! That We shall see, later on. |
It's my opinion that some one ought to |
peak to Mr.. Fullerton"
"The minister? What for?"
Are yon such fool, Susan, as 80, s n |,
'ee what it means? NJ. ue,en and Mas.
sf Fni1ip. ,neeed, | wonder at your
Iwallowing such a story. They are no
more brother and sister than you and /
lre.
We'll. what are they then?''
That remains to he told-the wretcbes,
3nt Mr.. Fullerton will sosn set them 10
lights. | shall go and see him after
,reakfast. don't know what the moor
nan would do without me-"
Have some peace, | suppose, mutter-
d Susan. under her breath, as she follow.
d Miss Jellaby down to the parlor. Su-
an loved her mistress and was a faithful
eryant to her. but she detested scandal of
u kinds, and never could be brought to
axe that interest in other peoples bus
ness which was considered right and
roper by the worthy spinster
Breakfast being over. M. .a,,.ari
aunfered forth to the Parsonage. The
sstor looked up with meek sigh as that
sdy entered his study.
The clergyman was a quiet, peace-loy-
1g man, somewhat timid withal. and the
pinster always overpowered him with
er a. uments when she attempted to do
,. She stayed nearly half an hour with I
I'm, and at the expiration Of that time
eople who were on the lookout saw her
'nveying the unhappy parson in the d. {
'cfion, and. at last. through the very I
ate Of the Randall Cottage. l
a tdy-looking old servant admitted |
lem. ushered them into a pleasant pur. Y
ry-room. and said she would go and tell '
y mistress Of their ARRIVAL. Mr.. Fuller a
n sat on the edge of his chair. very nm B
'sy In his mind, and wishing with all
: heart that he was at home again. b
iss geilaby strobe up and down the
ON like . dragon, eyeing everything =
ound her and making observations in
undertone, which. however, he could ,
4 help hearing. o
Such extravagance, Look at that car. Y
I, now-all roses and lilies and strac- d
ing green vines. Why can't thew be +
n,ented with drueret. as amp" n
She took another turn. J.
.z"d q guitar. Spaniaris, don't !.
ubt, or Italians; and the rest follows as I,
matter Of course. Mr.. Fullerton, be- :.
We these people are heathsns,' 8
Hardly. think. or they never would a,
ve come to church last Sunday"
Oh, you don't know that. Perh,ns
y had some private end TO gain by IT," G
d Mise lella6y. :,