Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13


! once?" said Mr.. Fenton decidedly.
'Then if you positively insist" said
| Miss Vincent, II must tell you, though
you will probably laugh time. Thought
Mrs. Fenton might be indisposed OH &C
count of her going every morning to the
residence of DR.. Tompkins."
| ."Going every morning to the residence
of DR.. To1npkins !" repeated Mr.. Fenton.
II don't know what you mean"
'"You don't really 2" said Miss Vincent,
| her eyes sparkling little in anticipa-
| ton Of the effect her news was likely to
produce.
EMO. L think you must be mistaken
"But I am not, Mr. Fenton. I see
Mrs. Fenton pass our house every morn
ing, and pass our side window I 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? ?"
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 five min
utes by our clock
Mr. tenton 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?" he
asked quickly.
cat about nine o'clock"
"Do you think she is there now?"
Eyes, ! saw her go there just before
I came away" said Miss Vincent.
But really, Thought you knew all
about it. ''It's mystery ofyour wife's
probably" and she simpered and
marked with pleasure the mental dis
turbance upon the face of the shop
keeper. 'But really, T have stayed
longer than [ intended. [ must be 60
ing
Hell go over to the doctors"
thought Miss Vincent. ''Pll see If he
don't. I wonder if they'll fight. I
| shouldn't wonder, for he looked as mad
as hornet Well, it's none of 1uy
business, that's a. comfort. What a
sight Of troubles married life brings
with it, to be sure"
! Miss Vincent might congratulate her.
self such being the fact, that she was
never likely to experience any 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 visage who would have ventured
to form matrimonial plans, having her
for their object.
Miss Vincent was right. She soon
had the satisfaction Of seeing Mr.. Fen
ton pass her house hurriedly on his way
to the house OF Dr.. Tompkins.
IT wish / could see them meet,
thought Miss Vincent. II wonder
whether she'll faint, or what he'll say"
Miss Vincent could not crafty her
priseworthy curiosity, but we Fortunate
~ can do So Before Mr.. Fenton's az
rival, we will examine the interior OF P
room on the second floor Of the doctors
house,
A woman, neatly dressed, stood before
an easel on which rested picture OF
large size, now nearly complete. 1t
was, evidently, even to IN unartstic eye,
apainting Of rare merits. and the artists
eye glowed with interest, as she gave a
few skillful touches, and then drew back
4 TO witness the effect tx 3 .. &
When Mr.. Fenton reached the door
he rang the bell hast ily He thought
the servant looked oddly, when her eye
rested on him. - .'T%' VI r -,
els Mrs. Fenton here?" he asked
hastily. .9sg
Yes, believe So" she said, hesitate
ingly.
s'Lead meto her at once" he demand
ed. @,FE' ttts'e@t 1as 81 'Ht, *'t&t&i&S :
The woman hesitated moment.
EDO YOU hear me?" he exclaimed,
stamping his foot. 81 demanded to be
led at once to the presence of Mrs.
Fenton."
::Of course, if you wish it," -.
81 do wish it.
."Then follow me-"
She led the way up stairs, and Mr..
Fenton followed, deeply agitated.' '"
| isis the doctor here?" he asked.
/ mo, he hasn't been at home since
breakfast" said The servant.
| That seemed strange. There was
something Mr.. Fenton didn't under
stand. #-sz.sE. e.. .- ...a..,... ..,--:.s.
.she is in that room, 4 said THE serv-
ant indicating door. .ssssEs-ffs~ at r. IT..
THANK yon, that will do"
He moved softly to the door, opened
it gently, and gazed, at his wife. 5ss
| She was standing in the centre Of the
apartment, her back turned towards
him. d palette and brushes in her hand.
/ He moved forward so stealthily That
| she did not hear his step, and grasped
her arm with unconscious force SO that
with start she dislodged the easel
from its position, and it fell fiat upon
the floor. n @%., 81 h. .ll s5zT $E
o n she exclaimed regretfully. vi.
II Turning she met the stern gaze Of
Eher husband. + - %..,
sass Il. So you have found me out, she
said in some surprise. z. /. ..t. y,
Yes, madam, Z he answered sternly.
II have found you OUT 53 8... ...s
But you needn't look so angry about
it, surely Ihave done no harm. !" II
You have disgz aced me, said Fem
ton huskily. #
Il. Disgraced you, repeated his wife
Wonde ring. SIS VA III 81, ff73
How can my painting pictures dis
grace ron 2" s.$ h. /. y. B !.
&c ism that Have You not been in
the habit Of coming to visit DR.. Tomp-
kins ~ &.
She smiled. 4 &.
IL so, az have been unfortunate nImy
calls, for I never tigd him at home
81 this true ~
Ger ainly The doctor has kindly
4 placed one 81 his rooms sat rny disposal,
u for g painting room. ilidn' 4 paint q
home, because didn't want To- have
you know i At preeent. 3