Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-31

with no ornament but necklace Of pearls. to
which was attached little locket, set with
diamonds.
She received Phebe with an effectionate kiss.
and thanked her warmly for the beautiful
flowers. She sat down for Phebe to place
them in her hair. and then opening little box
which stood upon the mantel, took from it a
hair bracelet with a diamond clasp, and fast
ened it upon Phebe's arm. 1t is Gerald'sI
hair, she whispered, again kissing the cheek
that grew crimson; I woye it expressly for
YOU
You should have woven me one of yours,
not of his;' replied poor Phebe.
'Ah, knew it could not be so precious To-
you,' said Leona, laughing. Then observing
Phebe's confusion, she claspcd her arms about
her, and begged her forgiveness.
Let US go into the antechamber, now, she
added, drawing her toward the door Our
lovers wait us there
Puzzled by Leona's words. poor Phebe was
still more bewildered, on entering the ante
chamber, to see stranger gentleman come
forward and take Leontss hands, while her
own was drawn through Gerald's. Dear Phe-
be- said he, ALLOW me TO introduce you to Mr..
i Waldron, the gentleman who is to lead our
fair cousin to the altar, this morning
Trembling, confused, she received his salu-
tations in silence. Tell me how this is,' she
whispered, turning to Gerald.
He drew her to a seat The bride and
bridegroom had walked out upon the balcony.
You have been deceived he said taking her
hand. 'Leona was engaged to Mr.. Waldron
when she came here The report of her uni
on with me, therefore, had no real foundation
How could you suppose had a heart for any
one but you, dearest?
%, why did you not undeceive me before ?
Forgive me, sweet Phebe. This opportu-
nifty of testing your feelings and character was
too precious to be relinquished. Now tell me,
frankly, love, are you glad or sorry to be un-
deceived at last?'
She did not reply. 'Phebe, do you wait to
be told of my love for you? Have you not
seen it in every look and word since the morn
ling we first met after four long years of sepa-
ration? Phebe! Phebel question not the
truth and devotedness of my affection. Only
say whether you can return it,
There was no need of words The entrance
of Leona and her companion at length inter-
lrupted the sweet reYerie of love into which
they had fallen.
Phebe escaped into the chamber to attempt
some composure of appearance, if not of feeling
] Leona followed her, and throwing her arm
around her waist, kissed her beautiful fore
head.
:. I know all, dear Phebe. Itmakes me very
happy
that l should be so loved. 0, tell me, do
Gerald's parents know of tbis?
Yes, and are almost as happy as he. They
have always loved you, and believe you to be
) worthy even of the son they idolize.'
Tears fell fast from Phebe's eyes, but they
were tears of joy. She was obliged to wipe
them away, however, for Mrs. Appleton now
: entered to say that the guests were all assem-
! bled, and the hour of the bridal had arrived.
She took Phebe's hand in hers and led her
| into the antechamber, where she met Gerald.
Shall give her to you?' she asked smil-
ing:
DO, dear mother, if you love me-
Not till she has promised me one thing
1 'Phebe, my dear girl. love youas do my
own child. Make US all happy, then, by CIV
ing this dear little hand away, to-day. The
minister, the guests, the bridegroom are all
here It is sudden to you, know, but it viii
make US all SO much the happier. Say, Phe-
! be, will you consent?'
Phebe hid her head on Mrs. Appleton's bo-
som, but made no reply. Gerald took her to
his own arms you will not refuse me dear
; est? Look up, Phebe, 'tis father consents 7
Phebe raised her head. Her own father
stood by, wiping the glad tears from his eyes.
, He took their hands, and pressed them to-
gether with feryent blessing. Yield to their
entreaties, my child, he said; 4 can never
r give you away more joyfully than now
Phebe looked up into Gerald's face. I am
; yours!' she said. in sweet trembling voice.
There were two marriages in Appleton
Place, before the sun reached the zenith
} One couple departed FIR the South, but Ger
aid and Phebe sat that evening in the soft
!. moonlight that fell upon the homes of their
+ childhood, and told over, again and again, the
story of their loves.
Our portrait gallery shall have a lovelier
picture than any that yet adorns it, my love,
e said Gerald Let US see in what character
will have you taken2 All, it shall be in this
> very dress you now wear, for you never look
ed so beautiful before; and I will have you
represented in your little cottage-study, with
: book before you, because, much as your
beauty of person captivated me,itw was your cul-
i tivated mind which won. my love, and made
e us all so proud to receive you as the mistress
= of Appleton Place. Yes, the artist shall paint
you in that character, and we will call the pic
ture The STUDY
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