Middletown transcript., 1871-08-26
srlttt Storm.
THE YOUNG BRIDE.
ny MRS X. l.. THOMPSON.

"And 50 you are really determined to
marry, Wal,cr!" questioned Mr. Lane, as
he stood BY lha library window watching
the falling snow one wintry day in Feb
runry.
''Wcll, yes, father; expect to be mar
ricd the first day .. May; my profession
affords me a comfortable living. aud de-
sire now to have a wife and home.
''llave you called on Agnes Gurcy
since her return from Europe = continued
Mr. Lane, without appearing to notice the
emphasis on the latter part Of his sous
remark
II have not, responded Walter. II
have 10 desire to renew my acquaintance
with that fashionable aud hrar,lcss Young
lady was one OF her victims years ago
a most ardent and blind admrcr; bat
have long since eeasei 10 appreciate the
society OF laliss Of 50 it'll rr1l worth .
"Sbe has 4 fortune" quickly reSp1uei
Mr.. Lane-"nu item Of ~ small interest,
in my opinion. An heife.s with 10 one
to share her fortune; brilliant aud accom-.
pli>hea \ young aan d, your position
might well be proud 10 win her for wife
Aud then" he added. in lower tone -
Waller, YOU might have her for the
asking"
Il am grateful for your tenderness and
care; for the hamc which you have given
nc; AMI the falhlrly interest which you
have manifested in my welfare When You
took me- from th1 orphan Asylum. in
New York. anl adopted me as your son,
| resolved, i. possible, ta fill sons place;
to yield to your wishes in al things where
conscience WI. MT directly concerned =
think have done 80; but wife, father.
mnst be tha person Of NY own choice .
"Marry Filth tcn,nor them she may
BE- very gentle AMI loyatle. but cant
see what poaf Young doctor wants with
a pannless bride. sail Mr.. Lane, with
some asparity, as hr left the room
Walter remained in the library long
time; the conversation with his adopted
father hal awakened n host OF old memo
rics We will re,rospee, little
Walter Mpretnn's fl'her had been a
lawyer of much promise in the Empire
city. \ genial disposition. combined with
talents OF n high order, had secured him
an entrnee into the most nris,oeratic cir
clrs, lie began n downward course By
drinking wine at evening entertainments,
next followed the clnb-rooms. and finally
la irunkards grave. Mrs. Morcion did
not long survive her husbands and. at the
age of six, Walter was an orphan llc
was sent n the Orphan Asylum. and at-
ter remaining there two years, had been
adopted by Mr.. Lame.
lie had been carfnlly reared and cdu-
Gated By his adopted father, who was a re-
tired merchants who although nm excel
lent man in most respects. hnd an inorai.
nate desire for the possession Of great
riches lie wanted Walter to marry well:
and his estimate ola good marriage vas,
family position and handsome fortune.
Walter Moreton had long been attached
to Edith Nentnor; who five years before.
had come TO d TO teach music. aud
had succeeded in supporting herself and
widowed mother very comfortably. Edith
was sprighily and energetic; not at NIL
beautiful ia feature but possessed Of n
lustrous black eye, and n smile of rare
sweetness.
Edith had won the respect aud admira-
tion Of all her acquainianccs during her
five years residence in T.. As far as
dress was concerned, she was shocking
ly plain" according to Miss Melyiua Long
tongue, the fashionable dressmakcr Of
l., and her opinion was corroborated
by tho report of Miss Jerusha Walker,
Who had tho public generally in charge.
Although Edith did not follow the latest
fashion to its most minute details. she vas
always attircd bccomingly, and in good
taste.
Mr.. Lane was determined, II possible,
to prevent tho match between his son aud
Edith Vcntnor. but as time passed on, be
found that all efforts in that direction we're
without avail. No one could have loved