The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1873-02-14
VOLUME III.

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all'feared was not coming. Adele had
already preceded him, and was clasped
in the arms of her mother. But who is
that strange lady and gentleman and
that little child by whom she is accom-
panied? We will introduce them TO
our readers as Piralto Velerie and his
wife with her adopted child. 1t is use
less to say aught Of the welcome they
received as they were ushered into Mrs.
Hewitt's private reception room. The
very fact Of their relationship with the
lost Catherine, to say nothing of their
connection with Mrs. Summers, was
enough to insure them a hearty wei
come. As Sonora cast her eyes upon
the lovely Liley, Of whose goodness and
motherly kindness to her orphan charge
she had heard so mach, her thoughts,
lin spite Of herself, reverted back TO Nor
man, whose child resembled him in
looks so closely that all who had seen
the father would at once have recog-
nized the child.
Carriage after carriage now began to
arrive, till at last the streets around
Grammercy Park presented a similar
appearance to that of one year before
But how different were the feelings Of
the actors in this scene to the previous
one, when she who was now so radiant
ly happy was then well-nigh heart
broken; and he who was now TO become
the companion of her joy was then far
distant, mourning for one whom he
thought irrevocabIy lost.
At length all things were in readi-
ness, and the guests were awaiting in
eager expectation the appearance of the
bride, in whose happiness all rejoieed,
but none more so than grandpa and
grandma Marsh, as they followed in the
bridal train.
Sonora, as she leaned upon her faith
ers arm, looked almost regal. Her
dress of the richest white satin was per-
fectly plain, and allowed her beautiful
neck and arms to be seen through the
] folds of her point lace veil as it fell like
a yapory mist about her. Her only or
nament was single white rosebud,
which held her veil in its place, picked
by the hands of Clarence. NJ Jewels
but the bridal ring decked her person.
Standing before the faithful minister
who had baptized Sonora in infancy,
they were united in holy wedlock, and
as they knelt while he poured forth his
soul in prayer for their future lives and
works of goodness, all responded with a
fervent "Amen, and God bless you."
Happy girl all rejoice at your happi-
ness, for you are well deserving of it.
Your goodness has exerted an influence
over many; even he who would have
wronged you called down Heavens
blessings on your youthful head ere he
departed.
. Grandpa Marsh, as he kissed her pure
!, forehead, could not refrain from she'd
ding tears, and clasping her to his heart,
said:
81 feel as 1 did when I gave away
Blanche's mother, my only daughter" 4"
"Oh, grandpa, you are taking my
exit from your circle a little too serious
ly. Come" and she placed the hand of
her young husband within that of
grandpa's, ''consider that you have only
gained another grandson"
Poor Blanche, who stood beside her
friend, could not forbear turning to hide
the feelings she tried so hard to subdue.
After receiving the numerous congrat-
ulatiOns of their friends, among whom
were the old and faithful servants Of the
Hewitts, the entire company repaired
to the dining room, where a sumptuous
dinner was in readiness.
Samp and Kizzy, who ofIiciated, could
not forbear whispering as Sonora
passed, 'May de Lord scatter muffin
but roses long de pathway. Bress her
purity facer'
About an hour was spent in tasting
and descanting upon the various delica-
cies spread before them, when the Colo
mel informed the young couple it was
time they prepared for their journey, as
the steamer on which they were to sail
would leave in about an hour. As So
nora and her mother, accompanied by
Blanche and grandma, left the room to
change their dresses, Sonora for the first
time realized her true position-that she
was about to leave father and mother.
= home and friends for another. As she
entered her dressing room she threw
e herself upon the lounge, and for the first
E time gave way TO a fit of weepinp.
e Blanche seated herself beside her. and
: without saying word they mingled
r their tears together.
''Come, girls, this will never dopi ex.
s claimed grandma Marsh in a cheerful
D tone. ave are waiting to array you il
e your travelling dresses. am saving my
e tears till you ale gone, when 1 can enjoy
E them alone"
At this gentle rebuke they dried theil
, eyes, and hastily dressing themselves
5 were soon in the parlor receiving the
? farewell kisses of their friends.
( Kizzy, good old soul, after blessing
t her own children and bidding then
goodbye, took the out-stretched hanC
D of Sonora, but before she could speak
: burst into loud sobs as she forced hel
!; way back into the hall, followed by
i Samp, whose wrinkled face was hid il
o his large bandanna handkerchief, while