The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-01-12
THE GOSSIP'S MISTAKE.

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thought him actually heart broken;
and then the Grape on his hat Il half
a yard deep.'
"Ah, me, Mrs. Hanson, there Is no
dependence TO be put on 'pearances.
The world gifts siufulIer every day.
and it can't be covered mp with silk
or broadcloth As | said to my hu5
band. Mr.. Wilkes, the other night,
says |. Simon, things are comm to
an awfnl pass Everybody viii git IN
to the state prison IN two years at
this rate And says Simon, says he,
don't doubt it, Mariah!'
And you aud Mr.. Wilkes We're
right, perfectly right. 1t Is just so;
and this dreadful conduct Of the
squire's has made me more conscious
O. the truth Of it. Strange that a
sensible man should behave so"
Yes. it is wonderful. but how did
it git cut so quick? The squire ant
no hand to tell things, sou Know"
Betty Higgins found it out last
night. She was taking tea with the
Widder Towns; you know sne's almost
always a-visitlng someWheres, though
| wouldn' meLtion 1t to a livIn' person
except you. Mrs. Wilkes; and while
they were at supper the squire rode
by in new buggy, goin' toward the
depot. People don't git new buggles
for nuthin', you know.
No. that they don't, Mrs. Hanson,
widderers especially
well. he wasn't gone more than
half aD hour, before back he came
drivin' upon the gallop; he didn't nse
to abuse his horse when poor Mrs.
Richards was alive. and. 10, and be-
hold! sittin' in the new buggy with
him. his arm actually round her waist
III broad daylight, was little glrllsh
boxing woman III d pink dress and
silk bcnnet, Only think of 1t. a plnk
dress and a green silk bonnet? and
his arm round her! 1t is abominable?' 2
My gracious, Goodness. / want TO
know!'
Yes, it's every word Of it as true
as our minister's discourses, ana Mr.
Sampwell never eXaggerates; he's a
fine man, Mrs. Wilkes. And the wild
der IoWne aud Betty run up IN the
garret-they Can see Squire Richard 5
house plain from the Wldders parret
winders-and the squire drove up to
the front door, as II the slde door
wasn't good enough, and then he got
out of the buggy and llftec he woman
on to the door stone! Took her right
into his arms IN broad daylight, aud
nfted her onto the door stone.
My goodness. as II she cUuiun't sit
out AeroeIt. It's Indecent; uUN, amt
It?"
10 be sure Is. and he a middle
aged man. and Il memuer OF tie
church Air. SampweIl ought to know
of 1t, SO that he could preach a sermon
on the duties Of iuen 10 their families
Only think Of poor, dear, dead Airs.
kicnaIdo' little daughter, ElUettd,
belu' ruled by stepuOIher hardly
Older than herself, II VIII break the
poor chlld's heart"
~ al" recommended Mrs. VI likes,
Il think sich dom are awful. GettIu'
married agiu afUTe his wife Is cold.
Now, | 'spuse that's no excuse for my
Mary Elizabeth OF Julia Ann would
have been glad 10 have gone. Mary
Elizabeth Is great favorite with
little Elmetta, and Mary Elizabeth is
IA grand hand at managing children.
Yes, Mary ElIzabeth Is tine girl
Mrs. Wilkes, but her health isn't
hardly GOOD enough 10 take So much
i No,
Richards family with all his company,
but then Julla Ann could have done
it we'll enough Julia Ann Is re
markable hand for children; can't
help learning them something ali the
tine she is with them. Her example
is so beautiful, You know"
Wall, for my part, | think some
body ought to so and talk to the
squire about 1t. 1t amt right for US
sisters ID the church-tO let him go
and rum hisself and darter marrying
nobody knows who. lie ought to De
reasoned with"
That's just what / think, Mrs.
Wilkes. and | called over here on
purpose to ask you 10 go with me to
the sources tomorrow morning and
talk with him about it. It's the best
thing we can do.
III go and be glad to. / hope Tn
never backward in doing my duty
"N ell. must be going; I've made
a long call; tomorrow morning at
eight o'clock. It's best to go early.
Iii call over for you. Do come and
see me. Mrs. Wilkes, 1ou know It's
an age since you have been 10 our
house.
Eight o'clock the following morning
found our friends, Mrs, Wilkes and
Mrs. Hanson, standing on Squire
Richards front door step (the side
door was not good enough for the
lady in pink and of course 1t was not
suitable for ladies of their ''caIlbfe." }
awaiting to be admitted A frowzy
headed girl answered their ring.
is Squire Richards in?" asked Mrs
Hanson.
In? TO be sure he is; safe in bed,
ma'am. Is it after seeing him that
ye are!'
Yes, we called to see him on I'm
portant business replied Mrs. Han
son. frigi3ly.
Sure thin. I'll be after calliu' him;
though the ould jintleman's so1nd
aelape. for | heard bim suoorin' but
list now when | came fnrninst his bed
room door. Come in with yees,' and
Biddy ushered the ladies into d room
were the breakfast table was standing
in waiting for the family.
"Humm said Mrs. Wilkes. looking
significantly at the table. Sue can't
be no great shaaes layin' ahed TIL
breakfast time. Poor Mrs. Richards
used to be up IN season.
Just at this moment the squire
entered III elegant dishabllle, that Is
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