The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-21
BY MISTAKE.


tleman Of very close habits, was alarmed one
bright, sunshiny morning by the venerable
old gentleman, whose voice was heard in all
parts Of ths houte at the same time. He
had run IN from the garden crying:
martini Martin! Where is that precious
rascal. Martini
Martin was busting, active servant in
the family, remarkable for his polite and
sgreesble manners, which quite etoned for
the ugliness of his vissge- not actual ugli-
ness. but ugliness occasioned by a black
patch ever one of mis- eyes and another
across his nose. The family of Mr.. Barby
consisted of himself and ward, young lady
OF nineteen, to whom he had been left
guardian by an ole friend and schoolfellow.
He did not like the idea of being set as a
watch dog over the inelinstioRs of young
girl, bat respect for his friends memory
would not admit of his refusing to take
upon himself the charge.
Seeing the hest of suitors addressing her,
and being unable to separate the wheat
from the chat, he resolved upon discoun.
teDsncing them all by expressing his deter
imitation that Mile Waters should not mar
~ ~ all.
she shsll have no husband st all" he
cried. Better be without q husband, Milhe,
than TO have q bad one"
The wary old man accordingly chose for
Miles maid q remarkably curious looking
humpbacked old woman, thinkiE she would
be true 10 his interests.
Bat DIR. Barby was mistaken for Julie
was remarkably fond of money! h7e-
P0rrd note would throw her into q state
of delifium. during which she continued Oh.
r1f all e ofoh he ofF
her
Martin responded not to his masters sum-
mons. But still the old gentleman cried:
TIE precious villisn Oh, that my fami-
ly should be thus insulted aud disgraced.
saw him press his lips 10 NV wards cheek
and the sound of that kiss still sounds in my
ears"
At this moment Martin appeared and
mildly asked:
Did you call. sir?p
Wherenpon the enraged old gentleman
rushed upon him, and cried:
POUNDS. you scoundrel. what do you
mean by kissing my vardY'
II, sir?'' exclaimed Martin, with a sur
prissd and innocent look.
"NilIAini my own eyes have not deceived
me. / saw you not ten miautes ago steal
behind Miss Mile and-and-
sir, sir" exclaimed Martin. writhing in
Barby's grasp. 1T is impossible"
And thus saying, he struck his hand upon
his forehead. AS q sudden thought occurred
10 him be continued.
'Sir, thought strikes me which may
Justify your suspicious. There is some
strange mystery in this"
Mystery" quoth the ola gentleman in an
enIagsd voice. II think there is"
II confess, sir" said Martin, in tone and
look OF shame, that did steal into the
garden just now and take chaste salute,
but on my honor. cir, | believed the person
70 bs Miss Winters maid the worthy Julie,
TO whom | have the honor OF paying my
addresses.'
"Nillian !" repeated tie old man, stamping
his foot, but Martin interrupted him:
You know what q bad sight haYe. sir"
he said. zone eye entirely gone, and the
other very tIeacherous, rs il Is now proven
to be seeing that / mistook the mistress for
the maid, and have thus insulted lady and
offended worthy gentleman, whom my
inclination and duty have ever prompted
ne 70 regard with profound respect and ven
eratica.
DIR. Bsrby was compelled to admit that,
owing 10 the defective sight OF Martin, il
was possible for such a mistake to have &C.
CURED, and the precious villain" was called
careless fellow"
Wishing perfectly to retrieve his character
Unexplained to his master that he and Julie
were about 70 be married-that she had OBJ.
tanned Miss Winters consent, and that he
was thinking OF asking Dir. Barby that very
morning.
The old gentleman expressed his surprise
that spruce little dandy liks Martin should
wish 10 unite himself with the old hump
backed Julie; but Martin clasped his hands
znd with rapture declared her the woman Of
his choice and paragon Of womankind, and
DIR. Barby. rot wishing to wound the honest
fellows feelings, contented himself with
saying:
well. there's no accounting for tastes"
In the course CT the day Mr.. Barby acct
dentailv met Julie in the garden.
We'll, juliet he exclaimed, 81 wish you
icy in the new situation you are going into {"
Law, sir" said Julie, 81 amt going into
no new situation"
why; yes, you are; you are going to get
Married. sir" echoed Julie, in sstonish-
ment Il going TO be married? Law. sir,
What's the use. old woman, OF your
sanding there counterieiting such surprise
know al about il"
All about itr' souesled JuIia unable IN
comprehend her masters meaning. "All
about IL, siT2'
Yes. to be sure. all about your billing
ard cooling. Why, how you look. he told
me 80 himself"
He" cried Julie. "who2p
why. Martin, 10 be suren
'OhIn exclaimed Julie, aud hung down
her bead. after sffecting 10 blush.
What fool the cid woman Isl" said Bar
by. IF you were q young girl there might
be some excuse for this shyness and tomfool.
cry. There, get along with you and be a
good wife," and so saying the old gentlem man
went his way, chuckling to himself at hav.
Martin and Julie.
On the following morning Mr. Barby vie-
leutly rang the bell In the breakfast room.
The servant who attended the summons he