The Cecil Whig., 1873-06-28

from higher power. Education enables
us to make practical use of our knowl-
edge in this life and to attain higher per-
fection in the world to come.
Last visits had to be paid by Hattie, and
the comfort of SO many of her poor friends
attended too, that she had little time for
selfish thoughts.
The thoughts of her leaving Maryland
permanently, had thrown gloom in many
humble home which her bounty and per-
sonal attentions had lightened of care.-
She was beloved by all, rich and poor
The children were inconsolable, declar-
ing at the last she should not get married,
and wishing the time for starting would
never come. But old father Time, relent-
less in his footsteps, was stayed by no
prayers; and at last the day arrived.
Vincent stood beside her, waiting to es-
cort her home, and see her father and gain
his consent to an early marriage. Upon
his.return from Philadelp hia he brought
Hattie her ring, and also beautiful letter
from his mother, congratulating her, and
telling her that who ever her son chose to
be his wife, she would gladly welcome as
her daughter, and if she was all that was
represented, she knew she would dearly
love her.
The parting at Clover Dale was very sad,
as all partings from friends we love are
Not household servant was missing upon
the step to wish her God-speed. And as
the carriage containing Vincent and Hattie
drove away, many tear filled the eyes of
those left standing on the porch.
Three months have elapsed, and in the
pretty little church in Hampton, Virginia,
Vincent and Hattie are standing side by
side. The Rev. Mr.. Adams stands before
them, uniting them In the holy bonds Of
matrimony. At the left of the bride stand
Airline, Elsie and Edith. The groomsmen
we recognize as Arthur Cleaver, Arthur
Segar and Ernest Vaughan, friends of
Vincent. Mrs. Evans and Mrs. LIE Roy
accompanied the grayhaired parent, who
is now bowed down with age, Hattie
looks more beautiful than ever in her snow
white muslin dress and long veil, covered
with orange blossoms, that conceals many
a delicate blush as the words are pronounc-
ed" You are man and wife,"
The steamer louisiana, that once bore
away the young Governess to dwell among
unknown strangers, and act on life's dra-
matte stage, now lies at Fortress Monroe,
waiting to convey the bridal party, or two
young living hearts to Baltimore, thence
by railroad to Philadelphia, where beau
tiful residence on North Broad street
awaits their arrival; and in the course of
month Elsie and her papa are to reside
with Hattie, for Ohesterland is to be sold
and pass into the hands of the stranger.
Eight years of sunshine have rapidly
glided by, and Hattie is seated in the par
lor at the piano. singing the old familiar
song of "Home, Sweet Home" BY her
side is her husband, the same constant,
loving Vincent, and as he gazes upon his
wife, pride and love are visible in his coun-
JelduCe, duu uc says uc Wouio uoI cAoh"hsS
his Governess for any other woman he
ever saw or expects to seei-,and says she
is the only piece of perfection that ever
existed.
Well, acknowledge this is what every
married man should, don't you, my marri
ed and unmarried friends?
In the back parlor is grand papa, with
two bright-eyed cheruhs seated upon each
knee-a boy and girl-listening attentively
to the story Of the fight at "Bethel;"
whilst little Hattie of twelve months is
crawling on the floor, as though she under
stood all that was going on. A happier
family never existed.
A ring at the door bell startles them;
but it is the postman who has left a letter,
saying Arthur Cleaver and Airline will visit
Hattie the. following week, they having
just returned from Europe, where the J
went on bridal tour, four years ago.
Edith Montgomery styles herself an old
maid. Elsie is soon to marry Baron Zolli-
Golfer and reside in Europe.
Farewell, dear Hattie and Vincent! may
you both live long and ever be happy.