Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-04

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" Oh not till late, father" she said, hur-
riedly. Stay-not atall. Some OF tile young
/ men will walk with me or, if they dnn't Ill
come with Tommy Chase He's only eleven,
but he's tall of bis aye" 1H a7aa 2, b'afis
| And now Cynthia found herself in the brides
chamber. The pretty littie-rose bud, biushing
in her wedding muslin, and going to be happy
because-well, it takes good deal more sense
than Susie had to be unhappy 10 life when one
is blessed with sweet temper and a good d-
geston. 4 superadded power of suffering is a
proof of an advance in organization, ,andwe sub
NIT the argument to the skeptic, whether this
truth does not imply the necessity of some
power or influence which shall counterbalance
and adjust this sensitiveness Of suffering In the
highest natures l.-i i" h E5l
Cynthia was waited for TO put the finishing
touches to the bridal toilet, for Cynthia had
taste, and Cynthia among her girls had "a
reputation for good nature. Her fingers fail
ed her as she pinned the wedding wreath, and
she trembled more than the bride did when
the buggy that was sent for the minister stop
ped at the end of the brick path which led up
to the homestead She saw Frank Handy in
his bridal suit going to receive the minister.
Cynthia go and tell the gentlemen they
NAV come in"
Cynthia shrank back But as the brides
maid it was her Office, and the others rushed
her to the door
" Che didn't want to see Seth Taggart,
reckon" said one of the girls in half whisper.
Don't you see how pale she has grown 2"
Cynthia falsifed this speech by looking scar
let before the addressed could turn her head
and she opened tie door of the room, where
the bridegroom and his men were Gagged, with
au air in which assumed indifference was strong
" marked, and said Z" Gentlemen, We are ready"
with toss that sent the hop-bells dancing in
her head.
Seth, long, lean aud shiny, in his wedding
suit es snake in new skin, took little Su-
sic on his awkward arm Frank Handy, quite
collected, and self-posses>ed offered his TO the
! bridesmaid and they followed the bride aud
! bridegroom into the best parlor Cynthia
and Frank were parted, then took their places
for the ceremony Ii was only q moment that
she leaned upon his arm, but that moment
gave her new sensation 1t was pride,
such as no woman need be ashamed Of, in
resting upon manly strength. His arm did not
| tremble though all her nerves seemed to be
, twitching Ike wires stretched, and suddenly
| let loose Tie seemed 80 strong, SO calm, so
3elf-col!ected, and SO digniiied, that she began
TO feel her own unworthiness, and TO mistrust
her power
She cast her eyes down during the service,
! tried to bring her rebel nerves under control
she heard nothing, and saw no one. The min
iSter had blessed them both and kissed the
bride. Everybody came around the pair with
Salrtatious The kissing was rather iBdiscriIn-
mate Seth claimed the privilege of kissing
all the girls, and of course, he kissed abe
bridesmaid Ills former sensation of =" all
over-cver So transferred itself to her in a
different way She would as soon hare kissed
clam.
Cynthia. you aud Frank bring ie the cake.
You seem to forget all YOU have to do" said
one of the young girls OF the party.
Frank ! Here Iour brides maid is
waiting, and declare l don't believe ron have
taken the privilege of the kiss yoa are enti-
! tied to-
Frank vas called away from the side of
lady in blue. q stranger from the city who
been brought by some of the guests. She
had no other acquaintances, aud Frank seem
! ed TO be attentive TO her
beg your pardon, Miss Cynthia, said
| he, turning from the lady, and taking 10 notice
of the latter part of the speech that was adj
dressed to him, :" let US do all that is expect
| ed Of us
They went together into the nantrv, and
were there alone Cyuthia thor :,ht, I" II he in-
! tends to say Snip now is the momont."-
! But Frank was intent on the arranging cake
on plates, and disposing ITEM on o large waitcr-
! Cynthia felt ready TO cry She toos refuge
/ IN silence-and tie CAKE. It may hare been
/ the sweet. unW' '.ole>ome smell Of the wedding
/ cake which made her head ache violently.
! Il i q foolish custom,7 said Frank, IA
I they -.rran.cCi Inc cake :. Foolish. that per-
sor.<, bccanse they are happy, shoold want to
!. mike other folks sick. Hgr there is great
deal Of SelE,hacSs il s!se display Of newly mar
ricd happiness. as that essay hy Ella tells u.s.
Frank sighed, and that sigh revived tho
courage Of CYNTHIA Now, she thought lac
will say Su;p s. Cau say Snap Oh |.
! ~.
She put. OF a little coquetre. /" You will
not have any cake at yoar wedding, Mr. Frauk.7
sle said Everything aIloat that will be th.
! perfection Of go5i >citse and reason"
She had mol intended rs bc sarcastic. bn.
as the speech FELL from hrr lips, 1t sounded
! II vas tr'f;ng- She wished She
! had nCt sid L. lis .oae *as out 81 harmony
with Fha, she felt
i" Comc," sad Frank. 'e; Us feed them
Hs took oae cf .he handles Of the tray, AMI
the bridesmaid took the o:het The room
was very merry TIE cake Eas served with
I plenty of NOSE, and tie wine after it. Frank
seemed TO b. quite se'f-I0,scsscd. and atten-
tive 10 every boiy. Csnihia's bcaux coll
make nothing Of her She answered Their
q1est;ols wrong. 1 -dlipr ran tha. she was
+ wearing The HiIlow for Seth Tacyart Shg
I declined 10 dance. on the plea that she NIX:
/ keep keTself fissn-a.sd FOR her Oates as
hr;de-nai1. and Indeed, her hsa.i sched 50 she
fearel the rot:an Aensired wv her selfcol.