Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-03-18
A TRUE GHOST STORY.

The story am about 10 relate is strlct-
" 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 It's truth. From my fathers own lips
I have received it, and will endeavor to
give it as nearly as possible in his own
words:
"In my youthful days I was called to
the bar, as was also your Uncle Paul. We
entered the law for different reasons; L,
from choice and inclination; he for con-
venience. However, we began our career
at the time, and 1t so happened that, 1923,
we were both engaged on the South Wales
circuit. The assizes were held in town
where a great friend of my brothers
lived. He, therefore, proposed to make
his house our headquarters, and wrote to
say that, if convenient, both he and my
self would partake of his hospitality tor
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 60
there, having no better arrangement IN
view.
''On arriving, we found large, cheer
Unlocking villa on the outskirts of the
town, facing a stream, backed by tower
ing hills, and with 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 housekeepel
and two maids-the only man-servant
having accompanied his master on his
travels.
1.-THE housekeeper, tidy, comfortable
old lady, showed US round the house, and
having taken US down a 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-beddee
room at the end of the passage before
named, with two fine bay-windows com
handing separate views of the granC
Welsh hills which we're all around. W.
both exclaimed with delight as she ush
cred us into it.
"sThis,' said the old lady, 'is wher
the master sleeps when his brother come
down here. They each have one bed. I
is masters fancy, because they AWAY
slept in the same room as boys, and the
like to keep it up. Master SAID that eth
er this room or any of the other thre
was to be tor you, SIT, whichever 20
please to choose
lowell, Ned cried my brother, VIII
was stationed in one of the windows
suppose we follow Hawkins example
and take up our abode here7 Wher
could one find more splendid view9
positively cannot tear myself away fror
this window - and followed his gaze q
he spoke, down valley of exquisit
beauty, indeed, bordered on one side b
long range of gorse-covered hills, wit
anppling stream winding through i
midst.
81 agreed gladly; and, having told OF
decision to the housekeeper, she curtesie
and withdrew.
:" shall make point of paying Hav
kins long visit next summer exclain
ed Paul, when the door was closed. d
JoveI what fishing there must be
that streami It is enough to make or
crazy to have to pore over those everlas
ing briefs this glorious weather! A was
of life, in fact, isn't it, Ned2'
81 smiled at the enthusiasm of m
younger brother. He was, as may
guessed from the above speech, not who
~ in love with his profession, and natur
as well as inclination, would seem to ha
designed him for a different calm
Strong, tall and athletic, gh-spir1tt
and daring, it seemed sort of contradi
ton in nature to see him porting over o.
dusty books of the law. Far better cou
I picture him at the head Of regimen
or leading an exploring party throus
the wilds of Africa. Nevertheless, fl
tune and the necessity OF earning |
bread had placed him were he was, an
all things considered, he made go
fight of it.
I'VE had some tough work to 4
through that evening preparatory to nc
days business, before we could explt