The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-30

nate piece of business? Miss Jellaby
cannot allow you to commit such al
act of folly or to insult these young
creatures, SO command you as YOU
minister, not to speak"
Il take no orders from man who
shrinks from his duty" said the spin
ster, loftily.
My dear sir" turning to the cap
tain, it seems I cannot spare you this
infliction, SO I may as well tell you
what this good lady means. She lives
opposite you, as you already know
"And she has seen you time and
again, when you thought you were
alone--remember that" chimed in the
sharp voice of the spinster.
"Do be quiet, my dear Miss Jellaby.
AS she says she has often seen you
Kissing" exploded from the thin
lips. @
"Miss Jellaby. either you or I must
be silent. From these things she has
drawn her own conclusions, and am
ashamed to say that for brief space
she persuaded me into believing them.
1 need not add that from the instant
you entered this room my suspicious
vanished, would really stake my life
this moment upon your perfect integ-
rity." i.a
"But, my dear sir" said captain
Graham, smiling, ''of what does the
lady suspect us OFF," e''z.aIn.
"Tell them, Miss Jellaby, will
not" '.a
8. Pretty behavior, am sure, to leave
the worst part to me, Mr.. Fullerton.
However, no one shall say I shrink
back from my duty !"
I'VE are waiting to know what the
heinOus crime is we have committed" !"
said Captain Graham, drawing the be-
wildered Helen close to his side. Miss
Jellaby gasped at the carcass; then it
seemed to give her energy. f,
Before my very eyes sir ~
'What ' do you mean?"
"I supposed you will kiss her next"
"Well-now you mention it-I think
L will" And he did! Miss Jellaby
nearly tainted away with horror"
Mr.. Fullerton, how can you stand
there so quietly and watch this shame
less conduct? 7? AS for you, sir, she add
ed, turning to the good-humored cap
tain, "you need not think that every
one will tolerate your audacious-
Take breath, my dear Miss Jella-
by" ''s ~
at is Infamous" shouted the en-
ragged spinster. "Brother and sister in
deed! You are no more her brother,
than you are mine, Captain Graham"
81 know it. 1 never said was"
Mr.. Fullerton looked rather puzzled,
Miss Jellaby was triumphant.
Well-you ARE brazen about it. I
must say! This town will soon be too
hot to hold you, you may depend upon
it." 80
"I never knew it was crime not to
be woman's brother, before" said
the captain quietly. However, there
is a relation between us, if that will
please you better"
| "What is it ?"
I am her cousin-the ward of her
father, and 1 have always lived with
her family in England"
"Ohn'
There was world of warning in
that simple ejaculation.
| Also, have the honor to be-"
swell, sir?'
Her husband!"
Mr.. Fullerton uttered a most uncler-
ical "hurrah !" and shook hands with
the young couple over and over again.
Her-her husband !" faltered the
old maid, 81 never thought of that!"
"Allow me to hope. Madam, that
you will have your wits about you be-
fore you try to create scandal" said
the captain, suavely. II have the hon
or to wish you very good morning"
He held the door open as he spoke
she could but take the hint, and rush.
ed out of the house and into her own
in state of mind verging on distrac-
ton. Staying to be laughed at and
sympathized with was not what she
could endure-the cottage was shut up
the next morning, and she and Susan
were far away. Miss Jellaby had found
her match, and the village has known
peace since her departure--for the first
time!