Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-11-12

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he was an Englishman by birth, and some
day, not far distant, would come into poss-
ession Of title. He should soon visit
his native land to display his beautiful
bride among his rich and distinguished
relatives for season, and then return to
America to join the father in-law, and
make happy family circle. - ~
The glowing announcements sounded
pleasantly on the ears Of the; credulous
father, who, however, thought it best to
say nothing of this to Grace, but leave it
for happy surprise. A rich son law,
with a title in prospective, was not to be
slighted; and Mr. Richmond invited the
guests, and set about the usual prepara-
tons, not forgetting to supply Grace with
abundant means to purchase the needful
outfit. W
Fitzroy, upon being informed Of her
determined refusals, suggested the propri-
ETY. of placing guard over her that she
might not outwit them Her father had
accordingly engaged an elderly woman to
attend Grace, both in doors and out, until
she was married. The woman, who was
kind and good hearted, won the confidence
of Grace, who told her the story of her
engagement, and the situation in which it
was placed. To the astonishment of our
heroine, the woman was no stranger to
Walter Landon. She had known, him
from infancy, having formerly lived in the
family. From her sympathy and encour-
agement, Grace drew CLEAN of hope
The woman promised that, instead of for
warding her fathers scheme, she would
try and devise some plan to aid the daugh-
ter t .a
The evening which was to make Grace
a bride arrived. The moon shone with
bright, mellow light, and the stars twink
led merrily in the sky of blue. One by
one, the guests arrived to witness the cere-
mony. The clergyman had grayely en-
tered the room and taken the seat destin-
ed for his use. On his appearance, merry
voices were hushed, and smiles faded from
the countenances of those present
Fitzroy, as he waited in an ante room,
moved uneasily in his chair, and glanced
nervously towards the door. His dress
was as foppish, and his demeanor as con-
ceited as ever. The short, crisp, red curls
had evidently received an additional twist
His head--large as it was--remained al
most hidden in the shadow of an immense
dickey, over which was tied fancy neck
cloth, with long ends depending. His
shoulders, which dame Nature had left in
an unfinished state, did not admit of a
coat being made to fit them; and it was
accordingly laid on, as the next best ar
rangement. He put on and took off his
gloves half dozen times while hurriedly
pacing the room, and wondering why
"Grace did not come" r.
The company looked inquiringly at one
another, and the minister once consulted
his watch. Mr.. Richmond at last sent a
servant to ask the cause of the delay
He soon returned with the startling an
nouncement that "Miss Grace was not to
be found, nor the woman that was with
her."
| We can, perhaps, imagine the conster-
nation of Fitzroy and the father, to say
nothing of the surprise and significant
looks of the guests. While all was con
fusion, and the house was being searched,
carriage drew up to the door, and four
persons-two gentleman and two ladies'
entered the apartment. In the forward
couple We recognize Grace and Walter
Landon; in the other, Annette Delaney
and her betrothed
"Father," said Grace, advancing, II am
sorry to have kept you waiting. Let me
introduce you to my husband, Mr.. Walter
Landon." trtI ..rF
Your husband What does this
mean ?" he cried.
!. "And what am 7 to do?'' exclaimed
Fitzroy; but as he caught sight of Wal
ter's features, he grew pale and would
have left the room.
"Draw the thread, and use the goose,
as usual, simms; you will do best at yOul
old trade" answered Walter, with a smile
"Thread goose trade What do
| hear2'' cried the astonished father =
"Whose dupe have | been Who is this
stranger2 Why don't you speak, GraccT
I "You have been led to believe that thi
5 designing persOn-who calls himself FitE
f roy, but whose real name is John Simm
was a man of fortune replied Grace
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