The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-03-17
"A TRUE GHOST STORY.

The story I am about to relate is strict
ly true. The adventure therein related
happened to two Of my nearest relatives
my father and uncle-both of whom
are now living, and ready to bear witness
to Its truth. From my fathers own lips
I have received it, and I will endeavor to
give it as nearly as possible in his own
words:
Gin my youthful days I was called to
the bar, as was also your Uncle Paul. We
entered the law for different reasons; I,
from choice and inclination; he for con-
venience. However, we began our career
at the time, and 1t so happened that, 1928,
we were both engaged on the South Wales
circuit. The assizes were held in town
where great friend of my brothers
lived. He, therefore, proposed to make
his house our headquarters, and wrote to
saNfhat, IS convenient, both he and my
self would partake of his hospitality for
few days.
"a letter in answer told us that Mr..
Hawkins was from home; but having
left servants in the house, and house
keeper in charge, who would attend to
all our wants, he begged that we would
make ourselves at home there so long as
might suit us. Accordingly, though
Paul was disappointed at losing the pros
pect of seeing his friend, we agreed to 90
there, having no better arrangement in
view. sa.s ....t.aS-
Son arriving, we found large, cheer
ful-looking villa on the outskirts of the
town, facing stream, backed by tower
ing hills, and with a nice garden and
pleasure-grounds surrounding it. Every
thing, both inside and outside the house,
wore an air of comfort and brightness
not often to be met with in bachelors
home. The household now consisted of
three female servants-the housekeeper
and two maids-the only man servant
having accompanied his master on his
travels. g.. . ,......s
"The housekeeper, a tidy, comfortable
old lady, showed us round the house, and
having taken us down long corridor
lined with doors, asked us take one of
two or three bed looms already prepared
for the reception of visitors. Last of all,
she took us into large double-bedded
room at the end Of the passage before
named. with two fine bay-windows COM
handing separate views Of the grand
Welsh hills which were all around. We
both exclaimed with delight as she ush-
cred us into it. ~
"'This,' said the old lady, lis where
the master sleeps when his brother comes
down here. They each have one bed. It
is masters fancy, because they Always
slept in the same room as boys, and they
like to Keep it up. Master said that eth
Ell. this room or any Of the other three
was to be tor you, SIT, whichever you
please to choose
"sWell, Ned cried my brother, who
was stationed in one Of the windows,
suppose we follow Hawkins example,
and take up our abode here? Where
could one find a more splendid view?
positively cannot tear myself away from
this window!' - and I followed his Gaze as
he spoke, down a valley of exquisite
beauty, indeed, bordered on one side by
a long range Of gorse- covered hills, with
a ripping stream winding through its
midst.
II agreed gladly; and, having told our
decision to the housekeeper, she curtesied
and withdrew.
6 l shall make point of paying Haw-
kins a long visit next SUMNER exclaim-
ed Paul, when the door was closed. sBy
Jove! what fishing there must be in
that stream! It is enough to make one
crazy to have to pore over those everlast-
ing briefs this glorious weather! A waste
of life, in fact, isn't it, Neda'
81 smiled at the enthusiasm of my
younger brother. He was, as may be
guessed from the above speech, not who'll
" in love with his profession, and nature,
as well as inclination, would seem to have
designed him for different calling.
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