The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-06-20

Really, MI. FenbOn-"
will you oblige me by telling me at
once?D said Mr.. Fenton decidedly.
Then II YOU positively insist" said
Miss Vincent, II must tell you, though
you will probably laugha at me. Thought
Mrs. Fenton might be indisposed on ac-
count OF her going every morning to the
residence of DIR. Tompkins."
Going every morning to the residence
of Dr.. Tompkinsl repeated Mr.. Fenton.
u don't know what you mean"
"Youdont really?" said Miss Vincent,
her eyes sparkling little in anticipa-
ton of the effect her news was likely to
produce.
NO think you mist be mistaken"
But l am not, MI. Fenton. I see
MRS. Fenton pass our house every morn
ing, and pass our side window 1 have
quite by accident, I assure you-seen
her for several mornings running enter
the house Of DR.. Tompkins."
did you notice now long she stayed 2"
asked Mr.. Fenton, beginning to feel de-
cidedly queer.
From two to three hours, /" said Miss
Vincent. Yesterday morning she
stayed two hours and thirty-fv min
utss by III clock"
Mr.. Fenton was getting decidedly
jealous, or he might have wondered
at the accuracy with which his wife's
call had been timed.
"At what time does she go there ?p he
asked quickly.
AT about nine o'clock
edo you think she is there now?"
Yes, / Jaw her go there just before
[ came away said Miss Vincent.
But really, | thought You knew all
about it. .sIt's a mystery o your wife's
probably" and she simpered and
marked with pleasure the mental dis.
turbnnce upon the face of the shop
keeper. aBut really, I have stayed
longer than INTENDED. ] must be go
ing"
He'll go over to the Doctors
thought Miss Vincent. ssIll see if he
don't. l wonder if they'll fight. I
shouldn't wonder, for he looked as mad
as a hornet. Well, it's none Of rly
business, that's q comfort. What Il
sight of troubles married life brings
With it, to be SIRE"
Miss Vincent might congratulate her
self such being the fact, that she was
never likely to experience n of the
trouble incident to that state in life, for
it is very much to be doubted whether
there was any one having once seen her
vinegar yisage who would have ventured
to form matrimonial plans, having her
for their object.
Miss Vincent wa right. She soon
hadsthe satisfaction Of seeing Mr.. Fen
ton pass her house hurriedly on his way
to the house of DIR. Tompkins.
wish I could SEQ them meet, y
thought Miss Vincent. II wonder
whether she'll flint, or what hell say. y
Miss Vincent could not crafty her
priseworthy curiosity. but we fortunate
~ a do SC. Before Mr.. Fenton's ar
rival, we will examine the interior Of a
room o n the second floor Of the doctors
house.
"A woman, neatly dressed, stood before
an easel on which rested a picture of
large size, now nearly complete. It
was, evidently, even to an unartistic eye
q painting of rare merits, and the artists
eye glowed with interest, as she gave u
few skillful touches, andthen drew back
TO witness the effect.
When Mr.. Fenton reached The door
he rang the bell hast lily. He thought
the servant looked oddly, when her eye
rested on him..
rs Mrs. Fenton here?' he asked
hastily.
.Yes, I believe So she said, lesitat-
inglsy.
: Load me to y ct once he demand
The woman hesitated q moment.
DO yon hear me?" he exclaimed,
stamping his foot. 81 demanded to be
led at ono to the presence of Mrs.
Fenton."
.Of course, if you wish it,"
81 do wish il"
Then follow me.
She led the way up stairs, and MIR.
Fenton followed, deeply agitated.
Isis the doctor here??9 he asked.
.No, he hasn't been at home since
breakfast said the servant.
That seemed strange. There was
something Mr.. Fenton didn't under
stand.
She is in that room, 2 said the sery-
ant indicating a door.
Thank you, that will do
He moved softly to the door, opened
it gently, and gazed at his wife.
She was standing iii the centre of the
apartment. her back turned towards
him, a palette and brushes in her hand.
He moved forward SO stealthily that
she did not hear his step, and grasped
her arm with unconscious eorce, so that
with q start she dislodged the easel
from its position, andit fell fat upon
the floor.
she exclaimed regretfully.
Turning she met the stern gaze Of
her husband.
s. you have found me out, she
said in some surprise.
Yes, madam" he answered sternly.
IL have found You out"
But you needn't look SO angry about
it, surely / have done no harm.
You have disgraced me- said Fem
ton huskily.
aDisgraced you," repeated his wife
wondering.
"How can my painting pictures dis
n Isn't tnat. Have you not been in
the habit Of coming t. visit DR.. Tomp-
kins?
She smiled.
1 so, / have been unfortunate in my
calls, for / never find him st hcme."
rs this true n
Certainly. The doctor has kindly
placed one Of his rooms at my disposal.
Tor . painting-room. / didn't paint at
home, because I didn't want to have
you know II at present.
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