Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-12-19
MISS gELLARYs NEATcH.

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August morning, and throwing open her
chamber window, saiffed once or twice
at the fragrance coming up from the roses
in the garden below. Then she hunted q
moment for her spectacles upon the bu-
reau, and putting them on looked eagerly
at Randall Cottage, over the way. A very
modest pretty little house it was, with
roses and syringas growing under each
window, but Miss Jellaby was not admi-
ring its beauty just then. She looked up
| in the front window on the second floor,
and gave vicious snort
''As l expected! She isn't mp yet and
here it is six O'Clock! And where is he,
Iwonder?'
{ Before She had time to answer the ques-
tion as it was asked-mentally-th front
door of the cottage opened, and Miss Jel-
laby, shrinking behind her curtain, saw
a handsome, sunburned man come out,
and go down the garden walk, with a
cigar in his mouth 1t was easy to see by
the slight roll in his walk, that he had
been sailor, though for the matter of
that, his bearing, handsome face, and
frank, hearty manner, would have told d
tale, if he had never stirred step. With
his hands in his pocket he sauntered
among the roses, bending down now then,
and always removing the cigar from the
lips when he did so.
'EHe couldn't do more if he was speak
ing to woman" said the spinster, ap-
plying her eye purposely in the white
curtain. 1.-The man is mad about flowers,
I do believe, and she is touch beyond
him, if such thing can be. Al, there
she comes-and dressed in blue gingham,
too. Iwonder what her morning gowns
cost her through the year? And her slip
pers-oh, mercy, there they go right
through the wet--well, there"
Words failed the worthy spiuister.
Meanwhile the owner of the slippers (and
very pretty little affairs they were-bronz-
ed. laced daintily and rosetted with a
spangle that shone like dew drop trip
ped down the walk, so lightly that the
gentleman did not hear her step, and COM
ing upon him as he bent over a bed of vi
olets, gave him push that sent him on
his face among them. To see her laugh
to see him blunder up and chase her
through the alleys--to see him kiss her,
when he prisoned her at last in his arms
and to see her pretend to box his ears
for twas a sight for loving heart to
watch; but Miss Jellaby, over opposite,
nearly tainted away with horror. She
rang her bell violently, land a square-faced
sour looking woman, who had lived with
her for years, made her appearance.
'FSusan!"
ssWell, . said the amiable domestic brief
ly
Before Miss Jellaby could speak the un-
conscious pair transgressed against pro-
priety again.
Walking up and down in broad day
light with his arm around her waist
just look at her Susan! Do you mean to
stand there and tell me that man is only
her brother?''
''Dear me ma 'am-how can l tell? 1
only know that they look alike, and they
have the same name.''
s'How do you know ?''
Because I saw their linen one. day at
the laundresses, and hers was marked
Helen Graham and his Phillip Graham.
And the servant told the woman that she
had always lived with Miss Helen and
Master Phillip. when they were at home
in England. What more do you want?"
$t'Susan, you will break my heart yet
l am sure of it! Is it possible you knew
all this. When did you find it out?''
Tuesday. .''-
e "And this is Friday. For three whole
days you have kept this disgraeeful ignor,
anee! Susan we shall have to part!''
/ sGood Lord, Miss Jellaby, how was ]
to know that ought to come and tel
you?" said Susan, tartly. E'I'm sure it,
no great news after all is said and DONE
"Humph! That we shall see later on
It's my opinion some Que ought to speak
to Mr.. Fullerton
.'EIhe minister? What for p
care you such fool, Susan, as not t.
see what it means? Miss Helen and Mas
ter Phillip, indeed! 1 wonder at YOU
swal lowing such a stoay. They are NJ
/ more brother and sister than you and
| are. -
'sWell, what are they then ?''
seThat remains to be told, the wretches
But Mr.. Fullerton will soon set 'em t
rights. Ishan go and see him after break
fast. [ don't know what the poor mai
would do without me-
'sHave some peace, L suppose NUT
tered Susan, under her breath, as she fol
lowed Miss Jellaby down to the parlor
Susan loved her mistress, and was faith
full servant to her, but she detested scan
dal of all kinds, and never could b
brought to take that interest in other peo
ple's business, which was consideret
right and proper by the worthy spinster
Breakfast being over, Miss Jellaby
sauntered forth to the parsonage.
The good pastor looked up with moe
sigh as she entered his study.
The clergyman was quiet, peace-lov
ing man, somewhat timid withal, and tn
, spinster always overpoWered him wit
, her arguments when she attempted to d
: so. She stayed nearly half an hour witt
| him; and at the expiration of that tim
| people who were on the lookout saw he
conveying the unhappy person in the di
rection, and, at last, through the yer
gate of Randall Cottage.
A tidy-looking old servant admitte
2 them, ushered them into pleasant nur!
0 cry room, and said she would go and te
4 the mistress of their arrival. Mr.. Fulie
=, ton sat on the edge of his chair, very Ill
r easy in his mind, and wishing with all h
e heart that he was at home again. Mis-
Y Jellaby.strode up and down the room lii
It a dragoon, eyeing everything about he
o and making observations in an unde
It tone, which, however, he could not he
n hearing.
: "Such extravaganza! Look at tn
o carpet, now-all Toses and lilies, al