Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1860-11-03

to himself, but he could not think M,de-
lint and Mr.. EIargrave exactly suited t,
each other. just then they returned.-
Madeline looked beautiful indeed in he,
riding habit-too Beautiful in fac. for Mr.
Graham at this moment, and he felt OBJ
liged to leave. 'aai&G'"
His feelings were nov for the first time
fully disclosed to him q He saw that be
loved the betrorhed' Of Arthur HalrrgrrYa,y,e
with love deeper and stronger than be
had felt fot her mother. However, it was
to be borne as we'll as 'possible-he SUP.
posed he could stand this as well as first
disappointment. Still it was something
OF a triafto sit by Mrs. Merton aud see
The lovers so occupied with each other, to
note Mr.. Hargrave's easy, confident wavs
1t would be better for him to leave them
for time; he would indulge in a long
journey; perhaps on his return he could
watch them inditferntly, and converse as
nonchalantly as ever with Mrs. Merton.
de called to announce his intended de-
parture. Madeline was seated in her ac.
customed place on the sofa; her mother,
she said, was gone with Mr.. Hargrave to
attend to little business. Mr.. Graham
was delighted to hear it, but did not feel
at liberty to express his feelings. Seating
himself beside her, he gave himself up to
the enjoyment of the present moments. -
Too short they seemed and each of them
was traught with pleasure Madeline was
as pretty and agreeable as ever, and so
absorbed did he become in the pleasant,
lively conversation, that be almost forgot
the true state of affairs his desolate,
bachelor condition, and the miserable pros
pect of remaining in i. all his life. He
was only recalled to these things by the
mention Of Mr. hargave's name. -,.
on, did you not know that have
Journey in prospect p
NO. but not very soon, hope" she
answered looking up in surprise.
:, The first of next week, probably
"Oh, delay it a little longer, do, Mr.
Graham, for the next week the wedding is
to take place" " ''.f
Ah, answered Alfred, twirling book
IN an unnecessarily ferocious manner
" Is it not rather sudden plan?"
Rather, out Mr.. Hargravs must leave
for Washington, and he didn't want to 90
without US. 1t is to be quite private, but
we thought you would be present"
"No, Madeline replied Alfred, al can.
not DC present do you wonder at it ?" be
now quite beside himself. "Cnn
with eomposure, behold the one whom
SO dearly love welded to another ?"
" The one You SO dearly love T. repeated
Madeline slowly, while her cheeks looked
a shade paler.
Yes, it is no longer possible for me to
conceal it, but Madeline. let it not trouble
your dear innocent heart" He paused
tor JUS, then the door opened, and Mr.
Hargrave entered with Mrs. Merton. The
conversation now became general, all tax
ng part IN it except Madeline, who with
sad eountenance, retired into the back
part OF the apartment; she soon, however,
rose and lett the room. and Graham saw
10 more of her that night, Mrs. Mertons
prevailed, and when he left, it
was with the promise that he would re-
main in the city the next week.
He did not, however, enter the house
again until the evening appointed for the
CEREMONY he thought himself prepared
% witness it. a few intimate friends were
present on the occasion. The hour ar
'ired--a low mucmur Informed him that
be bridal party was intsring. Slowly but
;almly he raised his eyes; they fell upon
he form Of his loved Madeline robed in
'ott, white silk. Her face was pale. and
IN expression Of sabdued sorrow rested
'pou it, it did not look so happy as hs
would have wished it, had he been tho
groom by her side He did net venture
o look at him; ]; it Was enough to know
hat he was there, soon to receive her vows
It love. q59 ~ = ...a E .'as- ~G.az.. ..
Another couple followed he looked at
hem in surprise. There came Mrs. Mer.
on-but what could it mean She was
'rrayed in most costly snowy dress, and
! fieecy veil swept the tloor--and, wonder
'pon wonder, she was leaning upon the
'rm of the distinguished SENATOR He
danced at Madeline's companion it was
near relative of Mr.. Hargrave.
The mystery was now expIainsd-bis
mistake was manifest, and he felt almost
Inclined to propose three hearty cheers
And the sadness on Madelines face--was
caused by their conversation Of few
avs ago2 II 30, did it import good to
I'm So satisfying was this thought,
nd so happy wa, heat the present aspect
affairs, that his face showed little of
ne seriousness deemed proper on such
ccnsions, and in fact, he was hardly
ware what was going on till he heard
ono of the heartily salutes with which
ne bride was favored, and as he had no
bjection to intlicting something of the
smo nature himself on the lips of the
Ion. Mrs. Hargave, now that she had no,
roved to be pretty little Madeline, he left
is happy reflections to themselves, and
'llowed in the wake Of the others. p hr.
Circumstances required him also to do.
art far Washington. the next day, and
lr. Hargraye was perfectly willing 10 de. ,
yer Madeliue into his care, so that be /
light devote himself entirely to the smif
'g Mrs Hargrave. II was most bean.
ful journey, for before they bad gone
ANY miles. the clouds had all disappeared /
ON Madeline's now happy eonntenance. !
r. Graham seemed in a seventh heaven, 1