Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-08-19
A MODERN BLUEBE4RD.

would most aSSuTeuly nave peeH
hised.
He was almost as thin as yardstick,
and had a decided stoop to his Shout
ders. His hair was straW-cOlored; his
face benevolence itself.
This benevolent appearance was ac-
centuated by pair of gold-rimmed
spectacles, for he was as short-sighted
as mule.
He was very wealthy and he had been
great traveller. He was an f. X. S.,
an L. n. S., an +. S. A. and fellow Of
many other learned societies.
lie resolved 10 marry. WheL a veal
thy man and savant resolves to marry
he is as good as married.
Mr.. Poiwhele fell in love with a very
nice young lady il Miss Grace Arnold
whom he met at Il friends house.
She, being a bit Of a blue stocking
herself, took the traveller and savant at
once.
lie proposed. was accepted, and ask
ed his fiancee 10 name the day.
Il must consult mamma" she said
Your mamma" cried Mr.. Polwhclc.
Really, | didn't know you had Il
mamma."
'tOh yes. mamma lives in the cOun-
try: not from preference, but necessity.
We arc not rich, you know. ! live with
London friends 50 that I may visit the
reference library 1T the British mu-
scum She will come up to town ut
once tomorrow
Mr.. PolWhcl" did not look very well
pleased. Mrs. Arnold came to town on
the morloW, and Mr.. Polwhclc was
duly introduccd
The instant Sh" set eyes on the meek
looking little man who was about to
become her son-in-laW, She resolved to
come Up 10 town and rule him. his wife,
his house and all that was or would be
his.
The instant Mr. PolWhele set eyes on
his prospective mothcr-in-Iaw he said to
himself:
II don't like her Shes a mcddIer or
] an much mistaken. | must keep her
at arms length"
Miss Arnold was married from heI
home IL the country village. Immedi-
atcly after the q remony She left with
Der husband for the residence Of one Of
the lattcr's aristocratic friends, which
had been placed at their disposal.
At the expiration Of the honeymoon
they returned to Champion Hill
lively" hours had not elapsed Whea
Mrs PolWhclc received letter from
her mother.
james" she said, shortly after its
receipt, 'mannla wishes to visit us and
to bring Marie and Annie"
Does She returned Mr. Polwhclc
"W"I | suppose they must come |
lhinl yes think YOU may invite
lhrm for Il week. BY the way, my
dear, wish to speak to YOU with re-
-lr1l 70 Il room upstairs. | wish no
one to enter il bat myself, 50 | always
lock il up and carry the key in my
pocket when | 20 out. 1t contains my
treasures; they lie I'LL over the place,
hui they must not he moved, rs am
writing about them"
Doesn't the room want dustngE"
asked Mrs. PolWhrlc, whose curiosity
was aroused
My dear, | would much rather no
one entered the room but myself
What. not even your own little
Wife,
Not even my own darling little
WIFE
Il believe YOU arc nasty, disa=rcr;l-
I'll" old thing, and won't love you any
more"
The great traveller, the learned Sa-
.ant. etc, laughed and drew his bride
I,ir IL, I
famous man, he Kissed her.
Il will know what's in that room,
SAID Mrs. PolWhclc to herself wait
till mamma comes.
She did not wait SO very long. Mrs
Arnold started directly after she got
the letter Of imitation. and took her
Two daughters with her.
Well my dear" she said as soon as
She reached til" Polwhelc residence,
you See I've come Now | want to
know if YOU are happy: Does your
husband treat YOU wellE'
"Oh. YES. mamma, James is III, angel"
But are YOU sure" persisted Mrs
Arnold. Where is Mr.. Polwhele. my
dear:
Mt work i'll his room"
Indeed. Why is he not here to re-
ccive us: | anu disappointed in him.
lie must be taught
Mammal interrupted Mrs Poiwhele.
Il trust YOU will not attempt to teach
James anything He is considered
among those Who should know quite Il
genius
''NonsenSc child she exclaimed. He
IS only Il man. and ulen must not be
spoiled hy folish wives Did | under
St:,nd YOU to say lie is at work in his
room"
lie is writing Il book
ON What Subirct:"
Really, mannna, | do not know.
James allows no one To enter his room
hut himself. His work is secret and
the dor is always locked"
Mrs. Arnold lifted up her hands il
aStoniShmCnt
Goodness gracious She cried. are
YOU the mistress of this house? Do
YOU mean to say that YOU don't know
What he does?-that YOU have never
lccn in his ROOM"
Il asked him to let me dust the room
but he said no one must enter il
Il See l must deal with Mr.. Polwhele
Keep secret from his wife. indeed.
Have a locked up room in his house.
He may be 4 coiner-a forger-a-"
Mammal
! say he may I've heard IF such
THINGS. You must insist in knowing