Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-04-30
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Determined to Win.


If ever in my life expected 10 hea,
such news Why. our George has gone
and got married. Do you hear p
Good Mrs. Clemens pushed her seal
bowed spectacles off her bright eyes, and
dropped her letter in her lap, and she
turned round to her husband, the stout
clever old farmer, who was contentedly
strckiug the old white cat.
Deacon, dye hear p
This time, when she asked the ques
ton, there was sharpness in her voice
"Yes-what is he married : Pm sure
it's natural enough. 1t kind O runs il
the family pears to me-"
But Mrs. Clements would take no no
tice of this little pleasantly.
"Well, if you like it l can tell you !
don't. He needn't think he's coming
here with his fine city-brcd lady, all airs
and graces, and founces and futtered
ruffles. do declare, | think George is
a fool T.
A graceful, dainty little lady, in 3
garnet popliu and ruffled apron, with .
small proud poised head, covered with
short dusky curls, and pair of dark
blue eyes, so wistful and tender. tiny
rosebud of a mouth and dimple in one
pink cheek
That was Mrs. Marion Clements. Wa;
it any wonder that George had fallen in
love with ler ?
She sat in her bright little parlor, close
beside the lace curtained window, watch
ing for the loved husbands return and
then, when she heard the click of The
latch KEY in the hall, few for the wei
come kiss
"Havent You got the letter this time
Geofgel I've felt sure of that all day
Indeed, I've quite decided what dresses
to take with me-"
He smiled, and shook his head.
A cloud passed over hel pretty face
30, George, isn't it too bad ! And
do believe-oh l don't believe they
will write, because they are sorry You
married me-"
lie put his arms around her neck.
"And supposing such to be the case
do you think it would make any differ
ence to me T.
"Oh, no only it would grieve me Sc
If | had aliena.ed your parents fron
you"
"And a one sided alienation it would
be. tool They have never seen you
And when they know you, can't helE
loving you -
"Oh, George!'
And the exclamation was caused by
the kiss accompanying his loving fiat
terry.
That's true as preaching. Blythe by
my dear, what would you say if the firm
sent me off on travelling tour Of SIX
weeks %
A little diamayed cry answered him.
"You won't stay here alone, eh {? But
Marion, it would be five hundred dollars
clear gain to u.s.
"What need we care for money! Id
rather have you"
A mischievous smile played on the
young mans lip; he was more matter-ot.
fact, than this romantic, tender little wife
of his.
l think, the addition to our balance at
the bankers would be consoling for the
absence. But never mind. little pet
Lets go down to dinner. / hope well
get letter from home soon."
And coon it was; for Marion snatched
it from his coat pocket the very next
minute. But her husbands face looked
verv grave and stern, and his eyes look
ed angry, when she looked gleefully over
the envelope.
my dear, you must remember that l
care very little for what the letter con-
tains. Remember l did not write it, that
you are dearer to me than ever before
Kiss me first while watch you"
A little pang of misdoubt troubled her
when she glanced over the note; then
tears stole from under her lashes, and
George saw her tender mouth culver and
tremble then VIII en- she had finished it.,
she laid her head down on his shoulder
and cried.
at was cruel to let you see it, my
wounded birdie. Let me burn it And
don't forget, darling what the Bible says,
that a man shall leave his father and
mother, and cleave unto his wife. SOu
are nay precious wife, Marion, and to you
turn for all the happiness my life will
ever hold"
He dried her tears and they talked it
over.
"Just because l am city bred. che
thinks l am lazy and naughty, and dain-
", and
"Never mind, Marion. She will find
out some day. My father
"Yes, bless the dear old man. He
has added My love to my daughter
Marion Oh, know | should love him