The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-27

the Judge, But bis tone was not as eros
as his words.
So am l.: sick OF hearing as well as 0
thinking of IL You are incredulous
know, bu. at least you can go TO his form
or home and inquire all about Philip
past life.
As that was only common sense. ours
or no curse. Judge agreed to il, aud hi
inquiries brought to light nothing unfa
vorable TO his would.be son-in.law. $,
the engagement was q settled thing.
With his usual impetuosity Philip be
gun at once 10 talk OF the wedding day
but Minnie would not for long time con
sent 10 even discuss the possibility O
marriage.
Can l never persuade you that you arr
morbid on this subject? said he. one day.
No; replied Minnie, sadly; and what il
more. you cannot convince me that you
,incredulity IA genuine.
j think can. You believe don't you
that ] am in hurry to be married That
I'd 90 for ring and license this very hour
il you would permit me to?
/ think that you have limited as much
once or twice, Minnie replied.
! cetainly shall be neither happy moi
contented until you are my own dear wife,
aud so stong is my belief that that old
Nushbawun Is humbug that ! hereby
solemnly appoint the twenty first Of june
next, the day after the Awful Unknown is
to take place according to the squaw). as
our wedding.day Now do you believe
that l really scorn the prediction?
Oh, Philip you did not see her and
hear her rs did on that day. Child as
WAS, she frightened me; her tones were
awful; she cast fierce looks at mo-
You have heard il Trovatore, have you
not?
Surprised at this apparent irrelevant
question, Minnie responded in the aflirma-
tive. ID
Then, perhaps. you remember the frat
scene. where Fernando sings-and Philip
in rich baritone voice, sang with mock
tragic gestures:
Abbietta Zingara, foscs vegliardal
Cingevai simboli di maliarda;
4 sui fanciullo con yico arcigno,
L'occhio afliggea torvo, sanguno
But, Philip, that old witch did do mis-
chief, exclaimed Minnie.
To her own child, not to the counts you
remember. Now, to remind you that even
drst-class, operate. Spanish gypseys
curses are not infalliable land so, Of
course, an everyday, half, civilized Ameri-
,an Indians drunken rawlings cannot be),
svery time ! hear you allude to Nushba-
wun shall sing Abbietta Zingara, no mat
YER where we are.
Philip kept his word, and Minnie so
lr, AIDED to hear Ferrando's song, knowing
HAT it was kindly mockery, that she rare
" alluded to her wn terrors. But Philip
could not always be with her, nor could
,he readily overcome the fear of years. So
he drealed day drew near, both Minnie
md her mother became pale and sad
The morning of the twentieth dawned
lear, balmy and beautiful. Up to this
late no shadow OF evil had fallen upon
Minnie. But, then, argued the credulous,
I'D Nushbawun had said that it was to be
IN not before, the twentieth that Judge
barnett was to be punished through his
,hild.
In accordance with the judges orders
II WAS ready for the morrow. Guests
we're bidden from far and near to witness
he marriage in the morning.Ito join in the
wedding breakfast at noon, and
o while away the afternoon evening, too.
I they chose-wth music. dancing and
nerriment. Every one who was invited
lad accepted with seeming alacrity; seem.
ng, for in their hearts most OF them felt
hat it was all a mockery, vain Drawing
II fate.
The bridal dress and veil were marvels
I ffineness and beauty. but Mrs. Harnett
ave a fearful assent to Minnie's whispered |
equest that she might be robed in them
Or her coffin.
The day-oh, how long it seemed!-
rept slowly by. One relative after an
ther arrived from distant towns, 80 that
efore sunset tho house was full. BY
unset. too. Minnie and her mother were
, nervons with excitement and apprehen-
ion that Doctor Barton drew Judge Har'
EFT and Philip aside. and said
Those two are almost crazed We are
10 only ones who do not speak as il death
ere already in the house. My advice is
, give each Of them soothing draught.
strong sedstiye. that will tide them safe
over the rest Of the day. II we don't
o something. poor Minnie will really go
razy; her brain is half on fire now; and the
ID witch-or demon-will see her prophe-
: fulfil itself.
His listeners agreed with him. and he
lded: In the breast-pocket Of my driy.
lg-cost. Philip, you will find some pow
srs that l brought over for this very pur-
ose. Nix two OF them in two tumblers
alf full OF water, and administer them 10
Iinnie and Mrs. Harnett
Philip hastened to execute his uncle's
,mmsnd, and when he handed the glass
Minnie he said:
Here, dear, drink this; it will quiet
Dur nerves. you arc worn ont. and don't
ant q ghostly bride tomorrow.
Tomorrow echoed Minnie, sadly drink
X the opiate.
Yes, tomorrow: repeated he, firmly.
ow lie down on this sofa for few mo.