Holly Springs gazette., 1846-03-07

And in pretty little cottage. too. all
hidden among trees ard flowers,
Shall never see you ahere, George
| y, 1t will be poor exchange If you are
| long absent
1 shall not be. Iioo. am gong to live
| In the gardner's cottage
You. too what. and leave your fa.h-
er7
Yes. am no MAN at home-only q
slave to fathers whims. | have engaged
the gardeners place at Judge Ben,ley's,
and-and-in short, dear Lucy, have
been presunPtuoas enough to believe you
will De the gard dener's wifa'
Lucy's head was quite lest in The cape
bonnet, but Georges keen eye detected a
orignt tear glistening upon her bosom.
What would you say, Lucy.if we found
the BRIDE robes. and the parson. and The
guests all waiting US a; the co.tsee2'
'Don'i tease me, dear Georger
aso nol ieasiBg you. dear Lucy. Il is
eTen as say. l have been long thlaking Of
sseking pic where | could eara NV Own
livelihood. and provide an humble home
for my Lucy. heard of this vacancy a.
Judge Ben,iey's aud had ALREADY applied
Tor II, when you told me how affiirs were
over to the judges the very next day, told
him my situation. made pathetic story out
OF yorr troubles, enlisted the judges lady
IN Your behalf. and was requ eSted 10 bring
you Immediately to the cottage Meanwhile
she has been making arrangements to have
US CO nmence keeping house directly, aud 1T
you. dear Lucy. have no weight.y o5lec-
tions to urge. We sha! = ma rTied this very
morning.
Alas 7 murns ed Lucy, hiding her
face upon Georges shoulder-for he had
conirIved 10 ge, her up very near him-.l
have only run away from one wedding, To
plunge intc another
And would you run away from this If
you could2'
Who could FUN 10, bu, TO you, Georrer
'True-who could youl And we will
be SO happy. Lucy, lie. Hsdgxins have
his gold and his land. we will have love
and healthy labor for our happiness
Sochatted the young ruaaways until
they reached the great gate epeniar insa
Judge Benl!ey's estate. A boy run TO open
ii bidding George drive up 10 The cottage
door. So they rode slowly through a |
winding avenue beneath Ire droop.ny
branches of elms. until they reached a |
pretty white dwelling. a: the door of which !
stood Mrs Bentley. Lucy trem5led very
much, and was pale as lily. Blu, George
looked quite gay and happy as he iifted |
her from the wagon and in,I oduced her 10 |
the judge and his lady Mrs Benilv took |
her by the hand aud kindly led her up |
stars.
Il am glad you have arrived SAFELY she |
said as she united Lucy's bonnet We |
all felt much interested In the success of
your plans. suppose Mr.. Dale has tod /
you Of one plan you had not though, of
How is il, Lacy have yoa consenledr
You are all So kind to me. how could
do otherwise2' replied Lucy. .blpzhing from
a lily into a rose.
You have done perfectly right. my dear
And now, as the minister and all the COM
pany are waiting. aud the bridegroom most
mpatIently of all. suppose we must hurry
on the b!ide>robes as fast as possible
|: seemed like the work Of enchantment
to be disarrayed of her old garments By
these lady hands. so tastefaly clad in hov<
ing robes of white. Her hair was b ushed
smoothly over her ears snd BRAIDED IN a
pretty kno, behind. around which n wreath
OF rosebuds was gracefully en:winei- A
half bloom, and MIS- Ben.Iey was about 10
complete her attire with a white sash which
she took from the burdean. when Lucy
timidly interrupted her. aud took from the
pocket of her old dress the one tiat
George had gwen her the day previous
Please lei me wear tals. Ii is George.
gift she said.
Mrs. Bentley; smiled. and kissed her
crimson cheek; then, beckoning to George
from the head Of the ssairs, bade him lead
his lady to the parior. There were No
guests except the judge and his wife and
the servants. Lucy was 50 much excited
that she forgot all embarrassment and be- Il
haved with as much ease and peopriety as
though she had been used to such occasioxs
all her life. The ceremony was soon o. |.
yer. and Mrs BenlIy then threw open the
doom Of an adjoining room. whore brides
cake. ice>cseams. and strauberries were
displayed in wonderful profasion. Hess
Geerge 6und opportunity % explain %
Lucy the pecesaty 10 uas under of pro-
ceedins directly to market with his load Of
produce. acd of Eefurnin4 = Percy -Dsle
On the iollowiee day MeaawhiIe Lscy 4
was g arrange every thing in hooss-keeP-
ing oder :. she coas,ee and make her heme
q fhe manaion ho1se all hie return, vhieh 4
0ouh h IN khQ nwanino of - wpwe dav.-f1