Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-21

fcoHSdileu5 Ills WAUGH ana uudIly TGlHalke0
T.! .'Mr. Langdon and have much to say
to each other Katie, have you ordered
breakfast. eas .sgI3iba0a .sslg;5s& ,6.5esu +
h. Langdon looked sad, Katie pouted (; bu
she, took the hint and withdrew. The fas
Ecinated clerk held the door for her, and as
he babe her good evening, he gave her g
look which, haunted her dreams aifiT rs,}
Katie was smittens and Langdon was nc
less SO. Thegold geatleman's talk about bus
mess seemed very insipid, and Arthur soon
took his leave, ID His calls were frequent af-
ter that, and while Kate wondered why her
father should tolerate his presence, she be-
come more and more entangled in the silken
meshes of loves Langdon finally declared
| the state of his. feelings to Mr.. North, and
requested him. to become his father-in-laws 50
His suit was gladly accepted but he was told
that his. success depended upon his maintain
ing the character Of remarkable genius in
romantlcI poverty HE, accepted the situa-
ton, and went many times to see Katie
when her father was out They soon plight
ed undying faith to each other, Langdon
painted the picture of as pretty a cottage.
where, love, should be the household deity,
in colors as bright as Claude Melnotte en-
ployed to- decorate his castle; by the lake of
Como. and Katie vowed to wed him and no
other, with Or without parental consent and
blessing. s4saye.a 3.1a sds,s.4l ~ E.ii. aesg
,eButhow was the matter to be preached to-
the stern father Arthur shrank from the
Insulting answer to- be anticipated, land
Katie, while he1feareds chung still closer to
her adored onea Their anxiety on this point
wasdestineda to. be relieved IN al very disa-3
greeabler manner ~ One evening, as they
were sitting inirather close proximity in the
parlor.1sthe door suddenly opened, and in
stalked.the, cruel parent with most furious
mien. oas bas .tsdss2a, - bs8soA {iaagsf3s
tsW hat means this !? heqcriedy frowning
sayagelygnia}lss5 n hinoi sueinuT}ss u
-.Is.It,mcans that / love - s.5sorg hna 9ae3.
"Fiddlesticks Woca7 99aatfiio. .tit Toi Isl
i "No, siriLiyour daughterr'
Really, Mr.. Langdon, you are modest
1 had not expected this horror. The high
alliance you protfer Is duly appreciated but
allow me to bid you good night"
'."A1y poverty is crime in your eyes, but
your daughter has nobler vision" said
Arthur, striking a. dramatic attitude II
understand you, sir, and will take my de-
parture. So saying, he seized Katie's
hand for moment, and darted from the
house. Katie was sent crying to bed, and
more deeply in love than ever with her be-
loved'Arthur. The next day she received
note throgh'a confidential channel, appoint
ing an interview. loving, but disobedient,
Miss Katie met him as desired, and they had
many similar stolen interviews afterwards,
until at last it was agreed that they would
elope, and trust to receive papa's forgive
ness when all was over Arthur said he
could take her to his aunt's house, where the
ceremony could be performed, and so, the
time was appointed and everything ar
That day Katie was more then ever ten
der to her old father, who seemed in ex-
trcmely good humor. She penned little
penitential note and left it on her fathers
table, and, as evening approached she ar
rayed herself, and, fearful and trembling,
FASTENED to the rendezvous. Arthur was
there with carriage, in which he placed her,
and she was whirled rapidly away. They
stopped in front of a SPLENDID mansion
which was brilliantly Illuminated as if some
great occasion. Into this Arthur led her
half bewildered, and presented her to an
elegant lady, his aunt, who took her up
stairs into a private room, and, calming her
fears, decked her for her bridal.
When all was ready, Arthur led her into
the parlor, where was the clergyman and a
small company, at which the bride hardly
glanced, The marriage service was soon
ended, and Katie felt herself receiving in
numerble kisses and good wishes, and heard
her fathers voice, and saw her fathers sml
ing face. -a4-.,,....,.- .s.{. &. ..rr,. "a 4.
:'Well, Katie, you have married your
choice in spite of your father; but | forgive
you, and give my blessing"
"My dear little wife, can you not welcome
your father to your new home Z" laughed
MY hone!'' said Katie, Completely be-
wildered. [ thought. e., 49, .n IN.
You thought, interrupted her father,
laughing heartily It was to be a small cottage
with a leaky roof, but it ends happily. after
all, like a shilling novel The poor lover
has not been left large fortune by rich
East India uncle, but he has q fortune Of his
own, which is just as well: TN, -.
Forgive me, Katie, for this deception,
and it shall be the last" plead Arthur
This is my house and you are its mistress
I am not poor, but hop. you will love me
as well as if I were. ......-.1...-g
Katie wisely concluded to. forgive her.
father and husband the deception they had
practiced, and finally became as happy a
woman as the unfortunate wife of a wealthy
man can reasonably hope to be. saats.
MEN WANTED. The great want of this
age is men,. Men who are not for SALE