River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-04-24

quite familiar with his appearance. al
though this was their first interview.
LET me in, my dear Miss Blewsby
Unjust talk to YOU and at once, and as
he got in he painted ont Home to the
astonished coachman, who had never
seen a Bishop in hurry before.
what does this all mean? n
20, I'm so sorry sobbed Sister Kit
ty, wiping her ewes with her veil. Il
never thought vou would find it out,
and of course it was very wrong; but,
you see, they made me promise, and
there are other girls know there, and
what could 3o2 / loved him SOL
Now the bishop would have vastly
preferred to have been preached t.
death by wild curates (as Sydney Smith
once suggested, than face q pretty girl
in tears However. he was bound to 60
through with it now so he nerved him
self and said; Miss Blewsby, listen to
me. never anticipated such a terrible
catastrophe. That dress that veill
am bound as good churchman to earn
estly protest against it; and what Is
more. as man, as q father" there the
Bishops voice perceptibly faltered), i
have serious word to say" Kitty
clasped her hands tightly and was silent
in an instant II was wrong; / have
stood between you two; II regret it,
Only tell me that it is not too late To
prevent Won taking this fearful step.
No; do not speak; you viii do me a
great favor if you wipe away stain
that-now do listen" kitty hadn't
said word, she was frightened please
go home at once, and promise me tc
take off those infamous things
promise you will not so to where ]
greive to learn some of your compan-
ions have already gone; and on my honor
you shall marry my boy if You like.
swear i mean ] affirm it :" and in his
excitement the Bishop took both Kitty's
hands and looked earnestly in her face.
but / vowed l would go tonight,
and everything is ready for me; and you
startle me So Do you really mean
this ?" she added, somewhat pleadingly
and timidly,
pledge You my word l am in ear
nest"
Its too good of you too good. Yes,
i
heard-of reason, Kitty cried again. and
the Bishop felt very awkward so much
so that as they We're passing his corner
he chucked the check string with a jerk
that almost pulled the coachman inside.
and threw the horses on their launches.
Goodnight" he said as he stepped
out; 1--WE have made each to each ii
promise. Keep yours, and Julian shall
come and see you tomorrow" Then
he left her, and walked home feeling
that he had exercised the little demon.
Another and still greater shock was,
however, in store for the ill-starred old
gentleman. As he came into the hall
and passed by the fatal pillar box he saw
Julian stealing down stairs in a monks
robe, his feet in sandals, his waist girt
with rope, a cowl drawn closely round
his handsome face, and bedroom can
die in his hand In moment father
and son were face to face.
''What, you, tool" cried tho bishop.
go Julian, this is too much! | have
saved her; may yet be in time to res
cue YOU Julian you shall marry herr
And then in hurried fashion he poured
out his story ending with: And, noe
that / have promised, tell me TO WA
vile seclusion the poor girl was going,
and where you were about to bury
yourself and break my old heart"
Julian's eyes had danced with Joy as
he listened, but he looked grave as he
answered: II cannot tell you how /
thank you, father; but don't let us have
any more secrets. There was no thought
of vile seclusion nor of burials; she was
going to take part in Lady Fanciful's
tableaus vivants tonight, and | confess
so was We were both in the same
picture, designed by Sir Rose Madden.
you know; and now [ shall have TO try
and get an understudy for her,
or cut out the nun altogether,
which will spoil the tableau. But, fa-
Their, she is such a dear, lovable girl,
and indeed | meant to work for her and
win her, and this was a pure accident.
We only met at rehearsal week ago,
and made it up. The fact is, / had
quarreled with her because she never
answered a most important letter
that"
Don't say any more, my boy" said
the Bishop, sadly; ''go to Lady Fan
cifuls There has been "a mistake
somewhere. I'm glad it is all right.
Good night; Julian" and then he
kissed his son and went into the study.
That's all know about it, and must
say that certain journals have cruelty
distorted the true facts of the case.