The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-10-17
A DESERVED REBUKE.
a True story.

''But think of the long Speech" said
Kate, as she tried on her coquettish little
bonnet before the glass.
''We needn't hear any more of it
than we choose. Kate, that is just the
| pretttest bennett l almost wish l were
in half-mourning, lavender looks so
cool. y
"And it just suits Kate $ complexion, ="
said Josie.
Stop making remarks, and come
along, said Kate, as she took up her
parasol and started out. ''We don't
want to be late. !"
The day was very warm, as Kate had
said, but the streets were crowded with
people in holiday dress, all hurrying to-
ward the square where the unwilling of
the Farragut statue was to take place.
Kate, Josie and Fannie were III white,
but each wore ribbons of different
color, and the consciousness of look
ing remarkably well made them feel in
unusually good spirits. Through the
kindness of FREUD of Kate's father,
they had secured seats on the stand in
the row reserved for senators and their
families, and this was looked upon as
1 plNSO VI GACo1 SOOQ AO1LOnCS 1O1 ObLGI-
wise they would have been forced to 90
very early in order to find seats, and
might not have been able to secure de-
sirable ones even then. The stands
were already crowded when the girls
reached the square, and policemen were
busy keeping back the men, women and
children who were clamoring for en-
trance to the aisles. The tickets Kate
| presented admitted herself and two
companions at once, and they were es-
corted to the seats reserved for them
with an alacr1ty that made them smile.
They were delighted to perceive as
they sat down that the President, Mrs.
/ Farragut and Winnie Ream Hoxie were
seated in the next row but one in front.
The President was holding large UNI
brella over the widow of the gallant
Admiral, small delicate-looking wom-
an in the deepest mourning.
81 think President Garfield has Just
the incest face said Kate, in a low
tone.
Eyes, 50 do ]" said Josie. Il was
never so close to him before"
THAT is Senator - just in front of
us, whispered Fannie give known
him by sight long time.
''He is real nice looking" said Kate,
II wish he would turn around so l
could see him q little better"
Turn, Wilmington, turn said Fam
ME, and then they all laughed.
The roofs of all the houses about the
square we're covered with people The
square itself was literally packed with
struggling, anxious humanity. Back and
forth in the adjacent streets marched
squares of military, and the bands
| played the most inspiriting martial airs.
The three girls forgot the dust and heat
in the glory of the occasion, and be-
came almost wild with excitement.
They laughed and talked so loudly as
to attract the attention of every one
about them, but they ascribed to adj
miration the numerous chances cast
upon them.
Kate was by far the gayest of the
three, for a remark she had overheard
about her beauty had acted like an
elixir on her already high spirits. Her
! lively sallies called forth constant
laughter from her companions, ard
when the orator of the day arose, she
found abundant food for her wit in his
appearance and gestures.
''Hadn't we better keep still while he
is talking" said Josie.
mo, we don't care to hear what he
says" said hate, ''it's the same old
thing we've heard dozen times, with
slight variations" and she continued to
whisper and laugh as before.
/ Several times Senator ---- turned
and looked at her, and silly Kate i'm
agined him profoundly impressed with
her beauty and wit, and fondly imag-
an introduction to her when the cere-
monies were over.
''It's this bonnet, I'm sure of it," she
thought.
The President also turned several
times and glanced at her, and Kate
thought that he, too, WIS impressed
with her beauty and gaiety. 1t did not
occur to her for moment that any one
might be disturbed by her Gathering
and giggling Because she did not care
| to hear what the orator was saying she
| imagined that it could be of interest
to no one, that people were making
mere pretense OF listening.
When the ceremonies were at last
over, she saw the Senator in converse
| with a gentleman with whom she was
acquainted, and she whispered to Josie
| that she felt sure he was seeking an in
PRODUCTION to them.
''And just think of all we will have to
tell the girls at school tomorrow" she
said, "won't they envy u.s."
She walked from her seat very slow
| ly, so as to give the Senator a chance to
intercept her, but he did not even
glance at her as she passed by. Feel
ing little piqued. but in no wise
crest-falIen, she left the stand and be-
gan the battle for egress from the
square. AS she was struggling along,
wishing that people would not crowd
her so hard, she heard a voice just be-
hind her say:
"Well, Senator, how did you like the
speech?''
A hasty glance showed Kate that Sen
ator was close beside her.
HE doesn t mean to lose sight of us, -
she thought, and listened eagerly for his
reply.
Il can't say heard much of it, he
said, in a clear distinct voice. "There
were three forward girls just behind
me, who kept up such an outrageous
giggling and chattering that couldn't
distinguish word of the speech. Ifelt
like calling a policeman and having
them removed. The President, too, was
very much annoyed"
Poor Kate! Her face was perfectly
crimson as the Senator ceased. She
dared not glance at Josie or Fannie,
but tug at her sleeve told her that
they had heard, too. The tears came
into her eyes from very modification
and chagrin. While she imagined
them admiring her. they had thought
her simply forward and impertinent!
She was glad to get out on the street,
and hurried toward home as if every
moment was precious.
" Wasn't it horrid of him to say
that" said Fannie