South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-12-09

the hotel, where Mr. Lee was Tuning over
her long absence.
'Where can she be p he was saying, as
Katie and Mr. Norton entered
Here am. papa, and have brought
friend TO sec yon.'
'Ah well, my boy, how do you do 2
said Mr.. Lee Il should not have been
uneasy il bad known sho was with YOU
Thank you. That ia the greatest COM
pliment you could pay me, Mr.. Ice
The summer days flew past on golden
wings. Katie enjoyed her early rambles
more that ever.
Several times during their stay in Wales,
Mr. Lee Glanced 20 remark apou Mr.. Nor
toms long absence frol their house: but
Katie would eontrive to change the subject
soon as possible.
Daily aad almos. hourly they were thrown
into one auothcr's society aud Katie ex.
perienccd 4 new feeling Of rest and oouf-
dence as she ramblcd, day after day, among
the beautiful scenery.
The summer was far advanced and still
our friends fingered, 10th to leave their quiet
retreat FOR tho noise of the metropolis; but
Mr. Lee finally decided to return home, as
business required his attention The last
day on the mountains Katie and Mr.. Nor
.on started TO take farewell look at their
layorite valley While loking down at it
admiringly, she said This has been such
a pleasant summer, aud have been so hap
py here
I'll is the ha7piest summer of my lie, >
Mr.. Norton exclaimed 'and only for Que
thing l should be tho happicst man in the
world. Dear Katie, forgive me, but have
not forgotten that the prize l covct more
than any other in the world belongs to au-
other, and the thought adds a bitter drop
to my cup of happiness
Katie's heart throbbed tumultuously as
she listened to the impassoued words
Here was her happiness almost within her
reach. Should she put down her tmidiiy,
and make herself and this man sunshine
for life
Forgive me- he said, after a silence Of
some moments Il would not offend you.
even at the cost Of my lifes happiness.--
Tell me you forgive me, Katie
4 have nothing to forgive, Mr. Norton,
Katie answered, her heart throbbing pain
fully and she added, with great effort
You are mistaken in your surmisc. have
been free from auy engagement for year
Ii you want me, | am yours And she
hid her face upon his shoulder.
DO you mean what you say, my darling
he exclaimed. My Katie at last And
he covered her face with kisses.
Then Katie told him all the history Of
the past yea-, and he listened 10 it all, bis
brow growing dark at Mr.. Grey's insult
ing words, but becoming bright again at
her expressions of faith in him.
The sun was sinking low when they re
turned to the house Mr. Lee was alone
when they entered, and walking up TO him
Mr.. Norton said, i love your daughter
Mr.. Lee, and we have come for your con-
sent TO our union
You are the only man in the world who
should have her he answered, fbut be
lieve you are worthy Of her. May you both
be very happy. Katie has been gooC
daughter, and will prove a good wife. Coo
bless you my Katie = and he kissed her af
fectionately.
The wedding came off in due time, ant
a happier freside is not to be found in al
England than the home Of our friend Katie
who reigns supreme in the hearts Of hus
band and fither.