Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1872-10-31

QUIZ you De Wiling 20 become my
wife this day. this hour? -FOUR father
and mother might otherwise put obstacles
in our way"
II am willing-this hour. this minute. y
They don't know my position in life. ;"
They still think that you are wealthy
'-ss I did,"
Come, then. we vii! 20 our way with
Ned and become before the world what
we are now in spirit. husband and wife,
and then at once take the cars fer The home
! have for you-a home which, though
lowly. will make you happy"
Whittier you 60 will 90.
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 with them to the
city.
II will show you the shop where I
work." said Mr.. MAXWELL. when the car
riage they took at the depot in the city
had drawn up before one of a long block
OF brown stone houses in splendid part
Of the city.
What do you mean p she demanded
as she accompanied her husband up the
broad steps to the door.
II mean" he replied. "this is the home
and this is the workshop"
And he led her in Among other rooms
to which lie conducted his wife was one
fitted up as Workshop, where he said he
was accustomed to indulge his love fer
mechanical work. after having. as he as
sured her, regularly served his time at
learning trade.
Mrs. MAXWELL stood and looked at him
intently.
This is your house - she asked.
"Yes. madam"
"And you art not poor. but rich r
"You speak the truth. Mrs. MAXWELL"
"And why did you play this jest upon
me ?"
ITO see whether you really loved me
for my own sake"
"Ah. pretty. indeed! And suppose
you don't love me ?'
"But l do"
"Ilumph
So there was little family quarrel on
the spot.
Nov invite your father end mother to
come and see u.s." said Mr.. MAXWELL, af-
ter the clouds had cleared away, some
what.
II WILL" she replied. "I will. But
first you must 60 with me to see them,
and to pacify them, in view Of what VIC
nave done"
Every we'll"
In few days they started out in O car
riage on their crrand. Mrs. Mainwel!
gave the directions to the driver, and her
husband could not help expressing his
wonder at the increasing squalor OF the
ncigkborhood through which they rode.
The carthage drew up at length before
miserable looking tenement house and
stopped.
asked MAXWELL. looking sharply at his
wife.
"Come and see." was her reply, as she
proceeded to step from the carriage.
"Ilere. watt" he exclaimed, after his
hesitancy; ''let me get out first and help
you out. What does this mean 2"
Follow me-" was her reply.
She led him up stairs-up, up. through
throngs. and dirt, and smells. to the fourth
story. Here she opened door without
knocking. and the two entered The wo-
man 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 he kept his
hat. which certainly was full half dozen
years old.
"My husband. Mr.. MAXWELL; my faith
er and mother, brothers and sisters" said
Mrs. MAXWELL introducing all parties.
Mr.. MAXWELL stood and stared without
speaking.
ASK their pardon. George" said Mrs.
MAXWELL. "for running away with me" I"
"Who are theyf'
"Have | not told you didn't I intro
ddce youT"
"who were they 1 saw at the watering
place y
"Some wealthy people who had seen
me ut the milliner's where I scwcd for y
kvelihood-servsd atmy trade. George
and who fansied my appearance. dressed
me up and took me with them rs
"Yor Jest with me-" lie said, With a
CHASTITY smile.
"Do II do I. indeed These people
seem to recognize me as a daughter and
a. sister. Jest, indeed! You viii End
that out"
"Tou are too cultured. too tasteful, too
fine featured ~
"Ail this milliner may be, or . sew
ing girl. Look for yourself among the
class. Is il not trusf All that nc girls
need is dress.
MAXWELL lifted bis fst and dashed il
through the air. He ground his teeth
and turning away lcfs the room, slammine
the door Violently behind him.
Kis wife took her hat and cloak and
lung herself down at the table and buried
her tsce IN her handkerchief.
The door opened again and Mainwcil
put in bis head.
..You have deceived me. he said, ssbus
some-you are my wife-I win try and
bear it,"
She s2rang to her feet and confronted
him.
...Yoar wife. am Ir' she cxelairsed.
I"Your wife, aud doomed to live with one
who does not love her. bat was in love
With her circumstances. No. SIR ! you may
lgc. will not live wife anlovsd for ssy.
s!f-ycu must take ne thus ot I viii stay
Sill | can wcfk:".