North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-14

INV IL All Cntbts dUout. CFtenus are ailA-
inus-it will be a splendid match, wealth,
position, influence, oil of which are as feet
ing as a dream! They arrange it all for YOU;
aud YOU, knowing nothing OF the great nee
essity of your life, think it is all righ.."
90, Jennie dear. C n it be that you have
suffered thus 2"
No matter as to that, Carrie, love you
darling and have warned yuur' And
turning abrubtIy, she left the room.
Carrie looked after her in sorrov and,
amaze. She knew that Jennie was married
when almost child that people ha / said
Colonel Andrews was very wealthy. and Jen
ME BIalsriale had made splendid match
etc.
Poor jennie II id she lived with the dark
browed Colonel all these years, feeling only
The cold 1--we she had spoken of Had she
loved Tom, when such love was sin? Poor
Jennie
Oh, what can one ever do in this world
with ones heart
1t So happened that one evening. Aleck and
Carrie sat in the shadow, at the end of the
verandah, far from the bright lights and mer-
ry hearts in the drawing-ruom. They were
both silent. Aleck was thinking, an6 Carrie
listening to the sea and u the sound of voices
ana laughter coming up musically from the
moon lighted beach. AIeck laid his arm ten
derly around her, and drew the brown head
down upon his shoulder. After little while
he sad, quietly: ....
Carrie darling, love you! Will you be
my w.fe?"
Then he waited for her reply.
90 Aleck !"
That was all.
Then the wondrous story was told, which
has been listened To many time and oft,
not alone on the rialto, but in mansion and
palace, hamlet and town all over the length
wondrous story. Carrie forgot her mother,
and promised to be his wife.
There is lady in TIE reception room
wishes to see you, Mr. BIaisdale here Is her
card"
Mr.. BIaisdale was talking to Carries lover
as the servant handed the card.
Blalsdale Iooked at the card. Mrs George
Lester. There it was plain as day.
I" Confusion What on earth brought her
here Poor Carrie Excuse me moment
Thornton, Mss Testers mother has arrived"
Alecks heart beat high as he saw large
Mr.. Blaisdale. A few moments later, he
heard him say t. Jennie, who at that moment
crossed the hall
Mrs. Lest,r is here. Sue Manners told
her long story about Carrie refusing the at
tie ntions of the weati y Mr.. Summe rfield, ard
taking up with his poor cousin. 1t was II
sp,te-work with Sue.
They passed beyond hearing, and Aleck
moved resolutely toward the private parlor
adj ining Carries room. He heard a LOUD
angr, voice and Carries pleading tones.
Mother, could not help loving him, and
have promised to be his WIFE,"
Fool and you refus d the wealthy Mr..
SumunerfieId for this dependant on his buun-
ty."
Who told you mother 2"
"Sue told me. she heard him offer him
self To YOU with her own ears"
Mother, | could not love him."
Well, you can prepIre to 60 home with
ma IN thtA h, at laay in
hour"
o mother, not so soon. Mr.. Thornton i
away, and must Zee him brf, TT leave
will not wait one hour. | am glad he
is away ut is turtunare."
There came knock at the door, and Mr..
Thornton entered. Carrie Sprang toward
him.
so Aleck A eek =;
The saii A,ck set Mrs. Lester almost wild
by putting hs arm round Carrie, and drawing
her close to his breast.
Remnve your arm from abnut my daugh
ter, Sir. /"
+" Madam, she is my promised wife.
have come to ask her forgiveness for decclv
ing her as to my name and station. Carrie
darling, am not Aleck Thornton. Can you
love me by another name as well 2" ID
Carrie grew deadly pale, and half with
drew herself from his embrace. Was he not
her A'eck then 2 She loved the name of
Aleck-she had grown to love it and him.
and by any other name she could never love
him so well. E vs
And pray, Sr, who may you be, that
have thus tried to win my daughters love
under false name 2" 1 -H Hga -l
f' Lady, Lam Aleck SummerHeld, and my
cousin is Aleck Thornton. We were both
called after my father. had fancy tor be
ing Loved for myself alone, and coaxed my
cousin into bearing the burden of my wealth
for little while. hope, Madam, my half
mi mill ha Ia,r, IN,