Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-10

Soon MAXWELL came out with Ned, upon
the piazza. He Glanced to turn bis eyes
toward her, their eyes met-met for the
first time since she had left him while he
was at work upon the lock. She did not
turn away her eyes. She bowed. He
approached her aud bid her good bye.
What the conversation was, that ensued
between the Two when they were left
alone, by means CT Ned's ingenuity in
spiriting away the rest of the company,
is unknown, save The following:
But | am a locksmith,' said MAXWELL.
No matter.
Are you willing to live the wife of
one who, with his hands earns bis daily
bread
Il am willing to undergo anything TO
be with you. / have suffered enough
During these last few days | have learned
what il is to despair of being mated to
the one | love-
But your mo,her-your father?
UNLESS | am willing to leave them for
your sake, am not worthy of you.
But the loss of wealth, position, of
the surroundings Of refinement?
DO not say anything more. l am
willing to leave all for your sake. l am
weary of being without you.'
sWould you be willing to become my
wife this day, this hour? Your father
and mother might put obstacles in your
wayr
Il am willing this hour-this minute
sThey still think you are wealthy-as
| did,
Come, then, we will go our way with
Ned. and become before the world what
we are now in spirit-husband and wife;
and then, at once, we will take the cars
for the home | have for you--a home
which, though lowly, you will make hap
py.'
Whittier you 60 | will CO.
They were married in a quiet way in
the little watering place chapel, with the
wicked Ned conniving at the mischief
The next train sped them to the city.
i will show YOU the shop where |
work. said MAXWELL, when the carriage
which they took at the depot had drswu
up before one of long line of brown
stone houses in splendid part of the
city,
what do you means? she demanded,
as she accompanied her husband up the
broad steps at the door.
'Meang' he replied, that this is the
home, and this is the workshop
And he led her in, and among other
rooms to which he conducted his wife,
was one fitted AS workshop, where, as
he said, he was accustomed TO indulge
his love for mechanical work, after having,
he assured her, regularly served bis time
at learning trade.
MRS. MAXWELL stood and looked at
him intently.
This is your house, she asked.
yes, madam
'And you are not poor, but rich?
you speak the truth, Mrs. MAXWELL
And why did you play this jest on
meg
TO see whether you really loved me
for nv own sake
'Ah, pretty, indeed! And suppose
you do not love me?
But do
Humph?
so there was a little family quarrel
on the spot.
Now invite your father and mother
to come and see u.s. said MAXWELL, after
the clouds had somewhat cleared away.
4 will she replied--'I will. But first
you must 60 and see them, and pacify
them 10 view OF what we have done.
Very WELL
In few days they started out in the
carriage on their errand. Mrs. MAXWELL
gave the directions to the driver, and her
husband could not help expressing his
wonder at the increasing squalor of the
neighborhood through which they rode.
The carriage drew up before miserable
looking tenement house, and stopped
Where the deuce are you taking me
toy asked Maxwell, looking very sharply
at his wife.
Come and see,' she replied as she
proceeded to step from the carriage.
Here, wait he exclaimed after his
first hesitancy, let me 90 out first and
help you out. What does this meant?
Follow me- was hvr reply.
She led me up stairs-up, up. through
throngs and dirt, and smells, TO the fourth
story. Here she opened the door with>
out knocking, and the two entered. The
woman was dressed neatly, and so were
the children, but they were all dressed
very poorly, in keeping with the place.
The man was clad more carelessly and
even more poorly. On his head be kept
his hat, which, certainly, was full half a
dozen years old.
MY husband, Mr.. Maxwell; my faith
er and mother. brothers and sisters said
Mrs. Maxwell. introducing all parties.
Ask their pardon George said Mrs.
MAXWELL, for running away with me-
who are theyg
Have 1 not told you; didn't l intro
duce your
who were those at the watering
place?
Some wealthy people who had seen
me at the mi,liners where l sewed for a
livelihood served my trade. George
and fancied my appearance. dressed me
up and took me there with them.'
You jest
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