The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-01-04
ALIVE roR'DEAD,

was III preparation Vne weeh li rv"h 'ua'
day, aud Constance Pierrepons, the belle
ofthe county, and tie only daughter Of
one Of the weallliest farmers in Devon
shire, was to join hands, for better or .
worse, with young Adam Gray, Squire
Gray's only son. aolq $s@8toia
Constance was passiouately fond of her
country home, and the thoughts ofleavlng
itpsined her more than she cared to have
those about herkuow; but her parents had
promised to spend the greatest part Of their
winters with her, and she and Adam were
always to pass their summers at the old
home, SO that the separation would not be
so very terrible utter all; but strange to Say
the maiden's eyes were always ready to
overflow. In some mysterious manner,
Constance commenced to feel homesick be-
fore leaving the parental roof. MIA 4
'"IfI didn't know how well you loved
Adam Gray, my child, Ishould think you
wanted to back out Of this business" said
Mr., Pierrepoint, drawing bis daughter to
bis knees. and attempting to lock under,
the dropping lids. NJ tasqaal Hdp3 sly
Constance tried to smile, but broke down
completely. ., "a, .s 81 :,
II am foolish, father, and don't pet me
any more. wonder il every girl feels 10
sad at her leaving herho Sometimes
l fancy it must DO more than that Per-
haps II is foreboding Of evil. Coming.
events cast their shadows before" this.
may be one Of the shadows"
Nonsense, Constance!h Never give
way to superstitious decisions. II would
bessrange you we're not thoughtful, and
even sad in anticipation Of this event,
You are about to take man with all his
failings- remember that, Constance, how
many, you eau form no idea, may court
hundred years, and not become acquainted
with the defects in the secret springs that
keep the strange maohisery moving.
Counting is q dcceitful business, audit is,
perhaps, wise that it is So. Adam never
saw you cry and pout because | thought
you had silk dresses enough Without the
last expensive one you had 2 sstyour
heart upon buying. You never 81.
heard Adam swear at his tailor for ! min
Ct, or scold because a button was missing.
You'll 6ud he's got feelings you never
suspected, and be'll discoverftbat bis little
wife j. not as perfect as bis fancy painted
her. sn.. .,s. s5po5 Va, 81, s.si.,
Constance commenced tofsob. rs
II think you love one another very
foudly, my child, and ID. love- which is
boundless charity, covers q multitude Of
sins."d et 1saia tad! 5s
"A few days previous to the weddiDg-dsy
|HAuptf Betsy" had arrived and assisted at
the making oftho cake AXE, and while she was
busy at the production Of the most import
ant piece Of confectionery which is offered
To the wedding guests at the eventual break.
fast, she observed to bel sister, Mrs Pier
repons--- hsIina Naad ,G9 bas .p,9a
9e"I have always heard It said that If the
bride wished for good luck during her
married life, she would help 70 stir ha row own
oake!Ds 75diBl 30 i5lis9 .alai ya.lael
swell, / don't know what under the
sun is the matter With Constance" replied
Mrs. Pierrepoiut, ".but can. cant ,p persuade
her TODD anything "a 4 aa;s.ig
Nov, that's very strange, and mot at
all like Constance, Responded Aunt Betsy
Between you and me, | don't like the
way she mopes. Now there is Polly Mar
tin, who's to DO married tomorrow, she's
as bright as b cricket. Constance, Con-
stance, Constance" she suddenly screamed
as she caught sight ofthe young lady pass
ing the doorway. NOV lowant you to
come IN here aud stiryouroWn cake. Its
very Il, bad sign to let somebody else mix
it." and Auuty placed in her hands the
dish containing the butteraud sugar. II
will whip The eggs aslisht q, 4 froth while
you keep at that until it isjust the cousls.
tcDcy Of cream she continued ~
Constance gave The materials DIS avery un-
SEMITIC turn; and then, without . word.
pushed the pan on one side, and hastily
left the room! tso..'la o5 y aji @di.
Nov what do you make Of such con-