Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-06-28
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when he received note, mailed at Glen
wood, containing only these words:
Mr.. Barnard - 49,.
If stl 'sP SO me, meet me Mt
the little cottage, on the nth. MARY.
How ioyfully he read the words, saving
to himself, Then she is unchanged, and [
may claim her! !" Telling his friends that
he was called away on business, he hastily
packed his travelling-bay, and left the ho.
tel. Jouineying as quickly as possible. he
reached Glepwood on the morning Of tho
fifth. After changing his dusty clothing,
he sought the home of Mary.
AS he trod the vellrememberod path
how many pleasant fanccs filed his'mind
of their meeting. On reaching the door it
was opened by Mr.. Clayton, vino warmly
welcomed Fred. Usheriug him into tho
little parlor, he went to call lis daughter.
Again the door opens. but this tine it is
Mary who enters. She is the same, and
yet not the same. Time has only highast,-
ed her beauty, whilst contact with 50 many
different persons had added new dignity to
her bearing. Fred felt that time had only
rendered her more worthy ofhis love. Hc
approached to meet her, saying
"Mary-my Mary--is it no, so for 80
your note gave ME TO hope" % .l ami.
Yes, FIed, am yours ,... ... ...,l.. ...
After many loving words and brief notes
Of the past year, Mary went to lind her fl
thcr. Mr. Clayton coming forward. placed
Mary's hand i'll that of Ered's, with thu
words ...... .f ..
My son, she is yours. You are WORTHY
of her. May God bless you both"
That evening Fred wrote to his parents
the story Of the past, telling them that it
was his intention to fulfill his promise at
once, by making Mary his wife. lie trust
ed she would he kindly received
We will not intrude on the privacy Of
family council, held on receipt OF that let.
ter. They were surprised, yet felt be had
gone too far to retract with honor. They
wrote in reply that it would no! be conve.
nent tO@ any Of the family to be present at
the wedding. But they would prepare for
a reception at home, and Inviting them to
come to their house, until they could find
home for themselves also extending an iu-
vtation TO Dir. Clayton to accompany his
daughter.
The weeks passed swiftly away at the
cottage. Fred had made short visit to
New York, but had now returned to claim,
his bride.
1t WAS a lovely day in October wien tho
village church, and plightcd their Vows.
leaving the village Immediately after tho
cermony for the city. Mr.. Clayton in
formed Fred, during the journey, that
Mary was not penuilcss bride, giving him
at the same time check for ten thousand
dollars as a gift, toward Purchasing II
house.
AS they nearcd the city, Fred was very
anxious rs to the reception that Mary
would meet from his friends. Bpt she seem
cd not in the least to doubt her power to
please. AS the carriage drew up before
the door of the elegant mansion, obse-
quious servants opened the doors, show
ing the bridal party into the drawing room
where the family were assembled to well
come them home. Mary had droped s.
thick veil over here face and as she lean
ed on Fred's arm, he could feel her trem-
ble-he thought with fear. His mother
stepped forward to welcome her neYr
daughter, when Mary, throwing back her
veil. turned her laughing face to them all.
Why, Minnie Layton, where did you
come from p
Mary lor Minnie, it, you prefer Bern
ard, if you please. l said l would come tt
see you soon. hope you are glad to see
me-
Fred stood by in utter astonshment at
this scene, hardly comprchending the
meaning. His wifes welcome was so
hearty that they seemed for n time to for
get him. But tprpipg to him, they said
we did rot dream that you knew Mis-.
Layton
Neither did 1 for Mary's name wa:
Clayton, and this is her father, Judge Clay
ton, introducing the latter, who had Just
entered the room, having waited behind
lest his sudden appearance might hasten
the denouement OF the plot.
Yes, explained Mary, when I learn
ed Fred's sisters were at the Springs, and
not wishing him to know Of my wheres-
bouts. | took advantage of Il mistake in my
name. Bat when | heard Fred was com
ing, | ned, with the promise to visit yen
soon, aud .ha,ye done sO.'
There was an elegant reception at the
Barnard mansion. OU every side was
heard the beauty Of the bride, whilst the
sisters seemed 10 never tire of her praises
When spring came, Fred bought and
furnished house near his fathers. There
we leave them enjoying much happiness.
Mr.. Clayton makes his home with his
daughter; and rs Mary's character devcl.
opcs dav by day, her proud and loving
husband never regrets that he gatkcrcd the
hillside flower.