The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-01-13

IT,"
Dick turned away from him, without
reply, to the captain, a Now, sir, | hope
you will let me go"
"No, Mr.. Strong, we cannot do that
while this mau swears to this charge
against you"
This was more than Dick had expect
ed, and his reserve broke down. "But.
Captain, you must let me go-why,
this is my wedding night aud mus
60"
That's likely story" said CLARK
with a sueer.
May ask you who you arc to mar
ry," asked the officer, looking rather
incredulous.
1t was awfully against Dicks IDEAS
but he had TO say, "A daughter Of Mr..
John Weldon ?"
mot Weldon of Weldon & Grey Y''
"Yes."
"Oh that's too much, cried the in.
exprcssibe Clark, "As if he would look
at such fellow as youw
Dicks anger famed out again, but
he began to tind there was no use in
displaying it, aud addressed himself es-
pccially to tho captain To him he
was very august, saying all that he
could to prove that his statements were
true-pcrhaps too he displayed some Of
the greenbacks that were plentiful 10
his purse-be that as it may, he sue
ceeded at last in persuading the officer
to allow a message to be dispatched to
Mr.. Weldon, aud finally one of the
policemen departed with hastily scram-
bled note
BY the time he reached Mr.. Weldon's,
it was after ten o'clock the uneom
Portable guests there assembled had
began to think they had better 60 home,
as there would be no wedding that
night, aud the clergyman, who had pas
sed anything but au agreeable evening,
had gone to Mrs Weldon's apartment
tomuke his sadieux, when there was a ring
at the bell, followed by rush to see
who ii might be.
When the door was opened aud
policeman stalked into the hall, the ex
element was intense. Mr.. Weldon
hurried forward to meet him. The man
touched his hat.
Are you Mr.. John Weldon ?"
ayes"
"a prisoner down at our station sent
you this note"
Mr.. Weldon opened the missive eager
ly; people crowded round TO learn its
contents.
~ am 10 27th street station house.
charged with theft for Gods sake come
and get me out RICHARD STRONG"
A shout Of laughter followed this
announcement, the people were 50
amused, they thought it such u good
joke. The relief after the long sus.
pense was so great, that peal after peal
OF merriment rang cut, the jolly sounds
echoing even to Edith's room, and the
girls jumped out to hear the news.
quickly brought her back the tidings
that Dick was safe, though in such IA
funny scrape.
The policeman meantime looked at
the smiling throng and then at Mr..
Weldon.
$50 what he said was true, and he
was going to marry your daa .hter p
Yes, certainly"
I'VE would not believe him, he look
ed such shabby chap; however, the
Boss said, as it was SO near, might
come and see"
More laughter followed this, and in
few moments Mr.. Weldon aud Char.
les Strong We're on their wy, with the
policeman, 10 Dick 3 relief.
There is not much to add when
they reached the station a few words
from Mr.. Weldon convinced the police
captain, that there must have been some
mistake, and Mr. Strong was released
Clark still remained ut the place, and
was furious at the result when going
out, Dick said to him-"Now, Mr..
Clark, hope you are convinced that |
did not steal the watch Z"
10 this he replied very angriiy-
"fou did TOO, for saw you aud | say
it's moustrous injustice to let you oil
just because you are going to marry a
rich mau's daughter"
There was no use of arguing with
such a person ; aud as Dick once more
drew on the Objectionable oyercoat,
Charles Strong could not help saying.
"Ah Dick, it was all because you would
wear shabby coat, and would not have
carriage. You will do better next
time"
When they reached the house there
was great crowding about the bride.
groom, aud much merriment and con
gratulations. Edith came to meet him,
her paleness succeeded by bushes, and
the ceremony proceeded at once.