New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-10-01
THE BRIDE ELECT;
TIE DOOM OF THE DOUBLE ROSES
CHAPTER |.

! To the west of Edinburgh. tall. oldEmanson was
planted amid turf and trees. and arabesqnes OF now
ers and girdled by a quiot lane IN 'front.' turDd
canal at the rear.
Four Young ladies were disposed in varons atd
tudes of negligence industry around the tables
while a lady, old enough to insure respect ana hfin
| enough IN expression To exact obedience, matroned
the gay household The dainty carpet OF sweet sea
tints and creamy lights. the enthusiastically elegant
lounges and the richly clothed tables. were each
heaped with the snowy waves of lace, lawn and mus
lin that comprised the work OF the merry group \
robe of Glmv tule lay hndded the piano, wreaths
of crisp crepe and shmmcring lace garlanded the
hap a chaplet Of orange blossoms IN nest OF sheer
white satin reposed on Il FAT velvet foot cushion.
But there was one who stood apart her back 10 the
bridal array her tender dreamy face looking ont into
the sweet summer \ stately creature, tail, we'll
poised. graceful with clangclul depths in her dark
eyes and flashing tides on her rich cheek
She leaned against the easement, one foot ON the
low sill her brow pressing the cold pane, her hands
loosely linked and hanging with careless grace nj one
side She was supremcly happy md 50 absorbed in
the contemplation of the beantiful garden scene
which the window commanded rs TO have almost for
gotten the presence OF hcI merry bridesmaids as they
/ sewed and chatted.
\ little maiden rose from her place, CRYING 20 her
companions, with an arch glance:
." See Madge. Jessie. Marion. now We have finished
the vail let try the effect. shall pclsonate the
bride YOU shall vail gracefully
She was roeuishly regarding her own reflections IN
the opposite mirror through mist Of Sheeny tulle
when the elder lady turned her head caught sight Of
the pretty mimic, and cried, hastily
Florice--Florice! put the vail oil. What are you
about! You mustn't brides things on mortal
frame till Size has worn them tsnot-not i"c'y for
the BRIDE
"Oh. Mrs Elathornc.7 and Ia Ia Mrs Ella
| thorem burst from the iucvercnt bridesmaids hut
I1orice Calvert sister Of the bride. hastily Invested
! herself with q glance al the silent lgte IN the
/ window
Softly she folded the bridal vail. and softly laid 10
| down her eycs ycaning The hrooding doves
fixed on her sister ill., walked by silence from snil-
ing reyeie she turned her calm, noble countcnanco
toward them.
! In moment Floricc was 40 her side. trimming
/ with impulsiye emotion
"Glcncom. my dear my dear" she munnuted
You shall never meet III ioltune. Il orice be onr
/ fate"
Glcncora took the passionate. uturucd face he
tween her two hands and stopping kissed it on each
| check then. with little sigh, succeeded by sud
den little smile that TRANSPORTED the majesty Of her
! expression into childish radiance, she pat Ilonce
/ aside, and leaned OF the easement again
some one cOnes-a gentleman with frank and fear
less eve changing behind hiiu the black iron gates
that form the eliminating point of the green vista.
lie walks hastily. with swinging cane aud finn foot
and quickly divine, whostands in the palior window.
/ His pace qucken~ Al the sight.
Clcncoia sees him through bride, eyes, and be is
very conely.
Hush girl" CALCULATED Elouce to her chaitcr1sg
I comradcs " here comes Alexander
] a lao, MT
which slid back. Alexander Buccleugh eaut against
the window post. among the honeysnckles. and
looked at Gloncora until she drew closer to him. aud
! put her two hands in his
You'll come in. won't yon = mnr,nured she, smll-
ing M his whispered greeting.
NO bolnebel very decidedly not Just now.
I've Just come from Princes street and going
home but thought needn't pass Lady Bank without
running mp 10 show you what chose. VIII lyon look,
Glencoia ~ @....,..-. 4.f s..-
lie looks plond and contentcd. Tomorrow is his
wedding day. and Glcncora is his blide elect.
He took from his pocket iewel-casc opened il,
and exposed pair OF pearl bracelets hose hasln-
cent drops cleaned through a fairy like tracep Of
gold
"Manaclcs for me r. She said. arrhy.
mo; for Mrs Alexander Bucclcurh" whispered
! he back
womanly confidence and praised the gilt, and, in
| lower tones praised, perhaps the piver
And now / must go" said Alexander, presently.
Madge Marion, Jessie, Florice, are you all thcrel
! An what picture"
Looking past Gleucora, he surveyed them all at
their graceful toll, received their merry eproachcs
nj his haste with small OBLIGATION, aud then took
| Glencorl's hand.
Come with me a little way" said Alexander.
She looked round Al Mrs Ellathone with habitual
reference to her Judgment
| Just TO the gate, Glcncora,' urged lie.
Too sunny for her now Alexander objected
Mrs. Elathomc.
! Just a step na'am. Come NY grille
So GlencoTa laughed, and disobcyed Mrs lila
thorne. Arm in arm they paced down the long. gray
elcd walk The tall beech and graceful lady-birch
arched the way, and Hung green shadows fretted
! with golden light, upon them.
GlencoIa leaned upon AlcNandcI's strong ann: She
seemed willing captive hc lnrcd her still further
and further down the walk. and The bridesmaids in
! the drawing room exchanged smiling glanccs
Alexander plucked spray from the prickly holly
hedge by the iron gate. and placed IL IN her blue
black hair then played with one of the long, loosely
hanging tresses that Icll low down her back Spleen
did tresses they were ard tied together at the back
of the head in a Iich cluster, by green RIB
bon.
They saw Alexander open the gate and tempt her
further they saw her faier anu look back NJ the
house; and they saw HIM take her handkerehief--a
small one laced at the edgc-fod il from corner 10
corner and tie II under her chin; and then she went
with him, and he shut the gate between her and
Lady Bank.
Foolish ~ exclaimed Mrs. Ellatbone. "Glencora
knows she can't go out with him Just now and the
sun will give her headache ! wish"