The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-03-25
By MISTAKE.

! III iut AdiulAf, EcllaS hSp4t lot MS no
lite and agreeable manners, which
; quite atoned for the uglineSS of his
, yisage-not actual uglineSS, but ugli-
ness occasioued by black patch over
one of his eyes and another across his
nose The family of Sir. Barby con-
= sisted of himself and ward, a Young
lady of nineteen. TO whom he had
been left guardian by an old friend and
schoolfellow
He did not like the idea of being set
rs watch dog over the incliuatious of
a young girl. but utrespect for his friend :
memory would not admit of his refusing
to take upon himself the charge.
Seeing the host of suitors addressing
her. and being unable to separate the
wheat from the chaff. he resolved upon
misunderstanding them all By express
ing his determination that Mille Wa
tiers should not marry IT all.
''She shall have no husband at s1. ="
ne cried. Better be without a hus-
band. Allllie, than 10 have 4 bad one.
The wary old man accordingly chose
for Miles maid a remarkably curious
looking humpbacked old woman, think
ing she would tc true to his interests.
But MIR. Barby was mistaken. for
julio was remarkably fond of money
| a 70 note would throw her into a state
of delirium, during which she coutin-
tinued oblivioss OF all that might be
going on around her.
Martin responded not to his masters
summons. But still the old gentleman
cried:
| The precious villain! Oh, that nv
family should be thus insulted and dis
graced. ] saw him press his lips to
my wards cheek. and the sound OF
that kiss still sounds in my ears!'
At this moment Martin appeared and
mildly asked:
did you call, sirp"
| Whereupon the old gentleman rushed
upon him. aud cried;
'ZoundS, you soouudrel, what do YOU
mean by kissing my ward?"
Il, sir?' exclaimed Martin. with
surprised and innocent look.
"Villain! my own eyes have not de-
ceived me. ] saw you not ten minutes
ago steal behind Miss BGuie and
| and
"Sir. sir!' exclaimed Martin. writh-
| ing in Barby' grasp. ait is impossible" "
And thus saying, he struck his hand
upon his forehead. As sudden thought
|
''Sir. thought strikes mo which
may justify your suspicious. There is
some strange mystery in this.
''-Aystery.' quoth the Old gentleman
IN an cnraged voice. Il think there IS.
..I confess, SIR" said Martini with a
tone and look of shame, ''that / did
steal into the garden just now and take
a chaste salute, but on my honor. sir.
believed the person 70 be Miss Win
ters' maid, the worthy Julie, TO whom
1 have the honor of paying my adj
dresses"
"Villainy" repeated the old man,
stamping his foot, but Martin inter-
rupted him:
"You know what bad sight have,
sir" he said. "One eve entirely gone,
and the other very treacherous, as 1t is
now proven to be, seeing that | mis-
took the mistress for the maid. and
have thus insui:ed lady and offended
L worthy gentleman, whom my incli-
nation and duty have ever prompted
me to regard with profound respect
aud vencration.
Bir. Barby was compelled to admit
| that, owing In the defective sight of
| Martin, il was possible that such q mis-
| take might have occurred. and the
precious villain was called care
| less fellow
Wishing perfectly TO retrieve his
| character, he explained TO his master
that he and Julie we're about TO be
! marricd--that she had obtained Miss
| " utsr's consent, and that he was
thinking oil asking Mr.. barby that very
moy sing.
The old gentleman expressed his sur
prise that y spruce littlo dandy like
! Martin should want to unite himself
with the old hump-backed Julie; but
Martin clasped his hands, and with
rapture declared her the woman OF his
choice and n paragon Of womana!nd.
and Mr. Barby, not wishing TO wound
the honest fellows feelings, contented
himself with saving:
well, there Is no accounting for
tastes
In the course of the day Mr.. Barby
accidently met Julie in the garden.
We'll, julie" he exclaimed, Il wish
you joy in the new situation you arc
going into"
Law. sir" said Julie, 81 amt going
into no new situation.
"Why. yes, you are; you are going
to get married. "
married. sir" echoed Julio. in as
tonishment- Il going to be married?
Law. sir, wish / was. y
whats the use. old woman Of your
standing there counterfeiting surprise?
| know all about it."
"All about it?'' squealel Julie. IN
able to comprehend her masters mean
ing. "All about it, sir?'
"Yes. 70 be sure. about your billing
and cooing. Why, how you look. he
told me so himself.
HEP" cried Julie. ''Who'"
"Nhv, Martin. to be sure.
Obi exclaimed Julie, and hung
down her head after affecting TO blush.
What fool the old woman is, +"
said Barby. "If you were young girl
, there might be some excuse fer this
shyness and tomfoolery. There, get
/, along with you and be a good wife, y
and so saying the old gentleman went
, his way chuckling 10 himself at haTine
! discovered the little love affair between
. Martin and Julie.
= On the following morning Mr.. Barby
3 violently rang the bell in the breakfast
|. room
I The servant who attended the sum-
= mons he desired would inform Julie
: that he had bsen waiting full half ar
J, hour for her mistress; = quarter of ar
a hour again elapsed and the gentleman
again rang.
'.Send Julie 70 met
Julie slowly appeared.
: Julie. where is your mistress?"
Z mistress mas gone out, sir.
.-Goue out, sir. echoed Barby
.'Gone ont SO ear!y?"
: !, Yes, sir; they We been gone thi
;. hour and more
|, They Who's they?"
4 mistress and Martin" said Juli
n meekly.
Mistress and Martin" roared, tn
e old ms,. Fire and Furies! What, YOU
d iuteaAet. husband?"
= NV intended husband. La, sir. hoy
Q can you imagine anything so absurd?"
Z why, didn't you confess
II. sir; no. sir. You only made N
bfush by your observation.
"a THAT fellow Is villain after all
I, In moment Barbv summoned th
D, whole establishment. dispatching thei
10 In all directions to 90 the round of a
'r the churches IN the metropolis d
T had shrewd notion OF what had o.
: Cured; but they were spared furths
e :. trouble by carriage stopping at tt
= = door. and presently Martin and til
= late Miliic Waters stood in his injure
a presence.
n But. strange to say, Martin was q
:. altered man. He no longer wore Sc
at wants dress; the hideous patches hs
disappeared from his face, and he W;
in all respects the perfect gentleman.
II Barby gave vent to his rage, ar
- when his emotions had subsidized Il