Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-06-23
er who won't associate with dressmaker;
and that. too. against his fathers wishes!"
responded Miss Jerusha. with sardonic

and that, too. against his fathers wishes !''
RESPONDED Miss Jerusha. with a sardonic
smile.
The happy day at length arrived: the
day appointed for the wedding. It was a
very quiet affair. only few of their most
intimate friends being present. Mr.. Lanes
prejudices had, for some unaccountable
reason, entirely disappeared. On the day
before the nuptials we're celebrated. he
signi6ed his intention Of being present and
bis entire approval Of Walters choice.
"You were right. and was very wrong,
Walter; but shall endeavor to atone for
my seeming barshness in this matter, by
making over to ydu handsome sum-
Edith shall receive as daughter, and
to- morrow evening with your consent, we
will entertain our friends in manner suit
able to the occasion"
The wedding ceremony was performed
in the little parlor where Edith and Wal
ter had spent so many happy hours. The
day was just passing through the even
ing's golden gates, as the man of God, in
solemn voice, concluded the service
with
''Those whom God hath joinsd togeth-
er, let no man put asunder."
Mr.. Lane and his wife embraced Edith
agectionately; and. after few moments
delay. he said:
"Come, my children. the carriages are
waiting; VIC must be at home in time to
receive our friends. I shall depend upon
you principally, Edith, to assist me in do
ing the honors of the evening"
Walter was surprised, as we'll as graft
fed at these evidences Of his fathers ap-
probation and while Mr.. Lane was assist
ing Edith into the carriage, he helped the
happy mother, who was growing feeble
and they all drove away.
Arriving at Mr.. Lanes handsome resi-
dence. which was now brilliantly lighted
for the evening shadows were little long
er grown-Mr. Lane invited the friends
who accompanied them to be seated and
then, with playful gallantry. offered his
arm to Edith, and begged to be excused
for short time
Passing down the hall, he threw open
the doors of spacious room. In one cor.
ner stood an elegant piano, evidently new;
in fact, everything in the room seemed tc
have been recently placed there. The
walls were adorned, wish some of the finest
1speclmens OF art. Whfie statuary was taste:
fully disposed about the apartment. Over
all the softened light of the chandelier
threw its mellow radiance, and the rich
perfume of rare hot-house plants shed
their exquisite fragrance.
"These things, said Mr.. Lane. advanc.
ing, ''were purchased expressly for you,
Edith when you have remained sometime
with US, they shall be removed to your
new home. 1t was very sensible Of you
and Walter to dispense with wedding
trip, and save the money to adorn and
improve your home. have given you
these slight tokens ofmy appreciation, and
I trust that we shall always be to each
other as father and daughter
Edith's heart was indeed too full for ut
terance. and her eyes we're misty with
happy tears. -.
Walter and Mrs. Lane had entered un-
observed. and had been silent witnesses Of
part of the pleasant scene.
THE guests are beginning to arrive,
father" remarked Walter. gayly; 1--WE
must repair to the parlors: for some are
anxiously waiting to be presented to
Edith"
Leaning on her husbands arm. Edith
received the guests, as they were present
ed; with dignity and grace. Still later in
the evening. her rich. full voice echoed
through the rooms, as her fingers swept
tho chords Of the grand piano. Plain,
unassuming Edith Ventnor was making a
decided impression on some who had
sighted and snubbed her in days gone by.
I Miss Agnes Gurley was among that
number. She was really surprised to
find that Walters wife was so well culti-
vated; for I do think unless person has
been to Yurrup europe they are not
thoroughly educated"
In few weeks we find Edith Moreton
established in her new home; and de-
lightful place it is A place where love,
good order. and neatness prevail. Home
duties do not entirely engross Edith's at
tention she still has time for her weekly
visit to the poor in the neighborhood Of
her old home. In every good word and
work she is to her husband true wife
and help-meet.
R Foolish spending is the father Of
poverty. Do not be ashamed of hard
work. Work for the best salaries you
can get. but work for half price rather
than be idle. Be your own master, and
do not let society or fashion swallow mn