Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-11-29

.,erow IL Still, before consent I must
have one good, undeniabie proof OF your love-"
"You shall have II.
And INV lover fell into q revery that lasted
during the remainder Of the concert.
short time elapsed. and saw very little OF
Mr. Iorrimer. j afterwards found that ne had
been absent part Of the time. At length, one
beautiful July morning my cousin formed
party to Richmond, and invited Mr. I-orrimrr
10 be one OF the party. From Richmond we
were to drive to some point Of interest in tho
nciehborhocd.
Before I knew what was about, found my
self seated beside my singular sutton In his
britzka.
He waved his hand to the rest Of the party,
who were slowly ascending their various We
bicIee, and giving directions TO their servants,
and OF we set at full gallop.
"what are you about p exclaimed. "Tou
will not dare
{" Dare TO be sure shall,'' replied my COM
panion, with most provoking nonchalance.
/ scarcely knew whether to laugh or to be
angry. looked back at our party, intending
to appeal to some one for succor, but my daring
lover had already placed a couple OF miles
between rs and them.
"Mr. Lorrirs En-" said, assuming a decent
degree of lndI gnation, for was too much taken
by surprise really TO feel il, 'this is an unhoard
Of indignity."
"No, Miss Osborne, IT is simply an elope.
ment."
/ was silent. The day was splendid; our
rapid motion, as we few through the air, de-
hghtfui: and i resolved to await the issue Of
the adventure. We soon arrived at pretty
rural village, where We changed horses with.
out lea wing the carriage, and found that Mr..
Lorrimer had hired relays of post horses at
every stage. Thus travelling with a very agree
allie degree OF speed. towards nightfall we
reached the pleasant little town Of -. Here
my abductor conducted me to the best hotel,
where ne had already engaged double set Of
apartments.
"Miss Osborne he said, as he led me into
large old-fashioned room overlooking garden,
81 did not intend to be an intruder. Bat you
must be half famished. Permit me to order
You some dinner-the best the house can at
ford
1T is highly necessary" I replied, somewhat
sullenIy.
"You required proof Of my love. have
given you the best in my power by running
away with you"
"a fine proof! Any one else could have done
rs much"
Then why did no one think of doing so 7
But have yet to give you proof of my es-
TEEN, and this do BY retiring. Suffer me to
pay my respects TO you III the morning"
$50 now, then" said I. half laughing.
He left me; and the next morning we were
married
This is the whole story of my abduction. 1t
was dangerous frolic, must confess, and you
Will be better pleased with what follows.
have persuaded my husband to buy Grange
Hill, and we intend to settle down among you
and TO eschew the follies OF that gay world
which suit his feelings no better than they do
mine.
Thus ended Kate's narrative
The happy couple are living among us yet, a
yeritable Darby and Joan, surrounded by q
large family of lovely children. Highly popu-
lar smong their neigh bors, their chief joys are
in the attractions and pleasures of home, cele-
brated through the whole country for hespi-
tally, and considered as a model hons for all
young couples.
Such is the pleasant sequel to Kate Osborne's
Sin aular elopement.