The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-14

moned 70 the psrlor. Her mother and Lacy
bad gone TO see Aunt Patty.
Much to Ellens surprise, she found her
guest was no other than Henry Erington.
There were irisodly greetings and mutual
embarrassment. Ellen said. :" I bad thought
you 10 India"
IL returned two days sioos," replied
Henry.
Then followed the oft-rspeated tale, which
has been told ever since the days Of Adam
and..Eve. Those who have heard it can new
or forget II. Those who have not need
know nothing about il.
When the parents returned al was hap
PLY settled, and Henry and Ellen had
plighted their troth. Hcnry's visit was DC.
cessarily short, bat il was soon repeated 10
company with Edward. An immediate
marriage was urged. The parents thought
the autumn was soon enough. Edward said
they shosId consider that Henry had a.
ready waited twenty months for hs bride.
After some Discussion. II WAS agreed that
the wedding should take place on Ellcn's
birthday, the FIRST OF June, when she CON-
pleied twenty years.
Henry passed o. mach time with them ~
bis other engagements would permit and
the ladies were making the usual prepare
tons. Edward laughed ut them told them
II WAS not necessary TO furnish clothes for
the rest Of Ellcns lie. for be would answer
for Henryl willingness to ssplsnish her
wardrobe whenever Il was necessary. lie
had always thought an extraordinary supply
was reflection upon the person who was to
furnish 10 future.
All went on happily until the bridal day
arrived. The pure white dress was nicely
fitted 10 ElIen's symmetrical figure. The
lilies OF the valley" contrasted well with
her dark hair and Henry himself cIasped
the necklace Of "Orient pearl" which he
had brought from the I" farther Ind"
Annie was there with her children Neigh.
bors and friends were assembled. The min.
lister offered tho old prayer, beginning with
"Omnipresent and AllsuiIicient, etc, and
ending with faith and love" He pro-
nounced them man and wife, and offered
heartfelt blessing.
Edward ceased distributing cake, and
placed himself at Aunt Pa.ty's side. "WeIl,
Aunty, how do you like the appearance Of
the bride'"
Il think she looks bsautsriul. Her neck
10 a. white ~ them cir white heads she has
got on IT, She's the harnsomest gal in this
town, and ~ good ~ she Is pooty. kind
O. hate TO hev her TO-"
But, Aunty, you cannot want her here
a. much rs Harry and do 10 New Y ork
and you have Lucy left"
Aaut Patty replied 10 an unusually low
tone !: 81 should not wonder il We had
another weddin' here. When Colonel
Thompson give Lacy bis arm 10 come into
this room she turned ~ red % . rose"
''Aunty, you must let Lucy take care Of
herself, and give little attention to me"
:" shall do nothin' Of the kind you can
take care Of yourself as well a. anybody"
IL am careless fellow, Aunty; and
want somebody to look alter me aud my
things. an cross sometimes you know"
IL don't think so il you are ~ difficult
you must look out sharp for yourself. III
help you 80 far III tell you what not TO do.
Don'i 20 and marry one Of them air gals In
New York. that spend most Of their time In
the streets, wcarin' out shoclcathsr, silks
and laccs. and when they air ut home not
doin an individual thing for anybody but
themselves.
Before Edward could thank Aunt Patty
for her warning tho carriage come TO the
door. Ellen appeared in her riding dress.
The last kisses and farewells were bestowed.
the natural tears were shed. the silent bless
ings invoked, and Henry conducted his vile
TO her new home, made comfortable by his
care and good taste, made happy by his ten
der devotion.