Middletown transcript., 1870-05-07

| thought great deal of yon, and e yer
since my esteem has been deepening into
love, and this evening | feel constrained
to ask you great question. In few
weeks shall leave this city, and perhaps
shall not see you again alone. 1t is this,
darling in few years may | claim lou
as my brlde?'
Marion remained silent for moment,
and then said, "it is growing late, we
must be going"
! "Will you not answer me p he said
you must tell me before we part, if you
will be mine"
"To-morrow morning" said she, 81
will, after pondcring the subject, send you
note containing my answer"
They then parted she to 60 into her
chamber to ponder over the event which
was to decide her destiny and he to think
of his loved one.
She thought long time, and at last sat
down TO write.
In the meantime we will peep over her
shoulder. She begins, g Dear Clarence,
the reply which this note will bear to you
may decide the fate of two mortals. Yes,
Clarence, will consent to be the bride of
one whom love so dearly, and at the end
of three years you may claim me as your
own. Yours, truly, Marion Leslie
The clock had sounded the hour of mid
night ere Marion had completed this note,
and she retired with pleasant though 8 OF
her loved one.
We will next take glance into the
study of Clarence Raymond.
1t is morning, and he is seated by q ta-
Bile perusing the note written by Marion
As he commenced reading, look o
blended joy and sorrow passed over his
countenance, for he knew not what reply
it might contain; but as he finished it, {
smile of tenderness and gratitude liahteo
up his face at the thought that the one tt
whom he had given the best love OF hi
noble heart he should sometime call hi
~ own.
A month has passed and Clarence Ray
mond has left the city of B, and i
now in his own home in the country
Marion, too, has returned to her home il
H. Broadway, New York, and this motnin!
we see her as she was the first time we be
held her standing by her window, wit
r. fearful eyes, looking upon the rctrdatln
y form of Clarence, who has been to see he
,o and has asked of her father her hand /
,n marriage He disapproves of the engage
a. ment and Marion has sought the so olitud
10 of her own chamber to indulge her grie
= e while Clarence rctraces his steps to Ii
cl home, and sitting down he pens note t
s. her, telling her that on the morrow
I'd should leave the city.
a. On the following morning Clarence 81
,o ,r sail for Europe. During the voyage f'
III vcr broke out on board the ship and Cla1
in ence was one of the first to take it. FL
~. several weeks he lay on the brink Of cite
of nifty, but even in his widest rawlings
Il spoke of Marion. No gentle hand VI
ire near to cool his burning brow, and the II
,or valid suffered for the tender care of W
10 man. Fortunately there was an emne
Of physician on board the vessel, and by II
for providence of God he recovered. In
ms few days after he was able to go on dec
he When he arrived in France he wro
cb Marion long, loving letter, for she h
,re said, a will ever feel, dear Clarent
f n that | am yours even though my faith
,or forbids our union" but alas !. that lett
of never reached Marion.
;th Years passed away, during which til
Mt Marion had many suitors, one of wht
in she accepted, thinking she would ncV
all see or hear anything more from Claren'
her Preparations were being made for t
tail marriage of Marion Leslie and Har
;no Danforth, who in three months were
share the fortunes of life together 1
ma time passed swiftly by and the evening
he the wedding arrived, Marion came do
hat leaning Oh the arm of her betrothed. 5
was dressed in robe of flowing VIII
eoe with long veil falling carclessl ly over
and form. She entered the crowded room {
,on- all was silent until the voice of the nil
v To ter was heard, and when he asked if til
was any one'present who knew any rea
,use why the marriage should not be donst
,;no mated, to speak then or forever after
v in hold their peace, at voice was heard q
eoo- side, and all eyes turned quickly tow
lie the door, and to the surprise of all,
,cad rushed Clarence Raymond. AT sight
her. MN Marion gave PiereihS OH 'oN
hem fell fainting in his arms.
The com pany dispersed, Marion rec
onco cred consciousness, and mutual qxpla
e at tions took place.
and Harry Dahlofth' Wheh liia',ers Weie
what planned, IKE true ana nooie man. :
!. so erously released his bctrothel I
very VOWS, which he now felt would only /
was resulted in unhappiness to her; and
she many days, having gained the pare
lie an consent. the union OF Two earhes'' lo'
eve hearts was ceieprateu' anu VIC npPo
river their future proved priSne WIN que
her shine oil love- with only Ie" 1ouo'
mar its beauty.
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