Middletown transcript., 1871-08-26

ueNVDTeu 10 eUucnte " Hiter INTO MS beliei;
lie tried 10 persuade him that it was n
paramount duiy--onc which be owed to
his adop el fathcr aud bcncfac,or; who,
with true philanthropy, had placed him
on the road that led upward to fame aud
fortune.
In the meantime preparations were be-
Ing made for the approaching marriage,
In tho suburbs Of u, n small but
handsome villa had been erected this was
TO be the future home Of the young physi-
clan and his wife. Walter had chosen
this spot because it was removed from the
heat and dust, and the busy whirl Of life
in the town.
With him home was something sacred
not a mere name, indicating house aud
It's appointments but tho realization of
all ,la, is ennobipg. good aud beautiful
in this life.
4 large, airy room was fitted up for
Edith mother; for she was not to be
siowed in some out.o.- ihe-way corner, but
the best aud most comfortable place was
arranged for the dear Old lady. who would
have brought sunshine into any house
ho!l
Time passed on
"TAruaJh valrs n rr'ss aud meiis Of flowers
The piows their burrows utl,lr
While on The hills o. sun and flowers
% rhaase'!d April played,
Edith was vcry busy now, far when the
day. af April should be gouc, the we'd
dug was to take place.
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robe had been prepared with her own
hands, There was nothing for mere show;
everything had been selected with great
care; aud was designed for service for
Edith had early learned habits Of ccouo-
my
Mis- Melyiua longtouguc, IN conf
dental cAat with her especial friend Miss
Jefnsha WALKER declared that Eva Vent
nor was the plaincst aud most Old. fashion
ID girl that ever lived in L..
"A think it's shame. Jcrusha, for any
one To BE- 50 STACY as those Ntntnors =
with their terrible lady-lkc airs Call put
on, dare shy y they've made every las,
one Of the wedding clothes themselves
anl, If yon'll believe me, Filth actually
trimmed her own hat
1T. well enough. s'rose, for her TO
be savin'; for they DO say thai Mr Lanes
opposed IA ths match and don't intend u
give Matter much and it's good enough
for him, helyina marrying music tearh-
cr who wIn'i associate with dressmaker
and TINT. too, NJ inst his fathers wishes
responded Miss Jerusha, with sardonic
smile
The happy day a, length arrived; the
day appplated for the welding. 1t was n
very quiet affair. only few Of their mast
intimate friends hciue present Mr. Lanes
prendiers hal, far some nnaeeonn,able
reason, entirely disappeared On the day
before the naptials were celebrated. he
signiiiel his intention Of being preseu, aud
his eatirc approval Of Walters choice.
You were right aud was very wrong,
Waller; but shall enaeasar 10 atone for
my seeming harshness in this matter, by
making efer 10 Son handsome sum.
Llith shall receive as n daughter, aud
tomorrow evening with your consent, We
will entertain our friends in manner
suitable to the occasion
The welding ceremony was performed
in the little parlor where Edith aud Wal
ter bad spent So many happy hours The
LAY was just passing through the even
ing's golden gates, as the man Of God. in
n solemn voice, concluded the service
with :
Those whom God hath joined toge,h-
or, let 10 man pn, asunarr."
/ a l. g. 4 IL
afeeiinnaiely; au!. at. .sw moments
delay he sail.
Come, my children, the carriages are
waiting; We must be Mt home in time to
receive our friends | shall depend upon
You principally, Filth. 70 nssi-i me in do
ing the honors Of the evening
Walter was surprised as well as graft
fed at these evidences Of his fathers ap-
probation. and while sir Lane was assist
ing Edith into the carriage, be helped the
happy mother who was growing feeble
and they all drove away
Arriving at Mr. Lanes handsome resi-.
lence. 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 aud
then. with playful gallantry, offered his
arm to Edith, and begged to be excused
for n short time.
Passing down the hall, he threw open
the doors of a spacious room In ono
corner stood an elegant piano. evidently
new in fae, every thing in the room SEEM
cd to have been recently placed there -
The walls were adorned with some of the
finest specimens Of art, while siatuary was
.astefally disposed about the apartment
Over all the sofiened light of the chande-
licr threw its mellow radiance, and the
rich perfume of rare hot. house plants
shed their exquisite fragrance.
These thngs.n said Mr.. Lane. advance
ing, were purchased expressly for you,
Edith when you have remained sometime
with US, they shall be removed to your
new home. II was very sensible Of you
and Walter to dispense with wedding
trip, and save tho money 10 adorn and
improve your home. have qiyen YOU