Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-29
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The truth is, them" said Lily, turning
ber withered face away from Earnest as
tbouph II cost her an effort, ''by the VIII
Of the uncle from whom i had my money,
unless married before certain date,
lost it all And a kinsman, who was herr
at-law. was verv anxious to inherit 1T.
1.-The old cur wanted Lily himself. IN
terposed Earnest, land. he thought IL nc
cot her money he would be sure to get
her. At any rate he was resolved to nave
that. This was why we had TO DE -
secret"
Miriam fairly groaned; and even fairy
hearted Mrs. Seacrest dropped her napkin
ring on the floor, and came up from
stooping for it with wet eyelashes. 10
think that Earnest had sold himself tor
this woman's gold So Mrs. Woodcock
down in the hollow, was right, after all
But as though she suspected the nature
of their thoughts, Lily went on:
II had some trouble in persuadilnlS
Earnest" she said, looking at him fondiy
through her blue glasses" While she
patted her gray curls and settled her cap
(sI knew YOU had" calculated Miriam,
inaudibly.) ''He had foolish notion oil
waiting till after had lost my property.
But / had right TO it, and / wanted 10
keep it,"
1--WE had Jolly time, though, lodging
old Drymar He is about discovering
now, Lily, that he isn't SO smart as he
thought he was" said Earnest, bursting
into a joyous laugh and nobody ielt the
heart to join in.
Then he took from his pocket the mar
riage certificate, dated that very day. 1t
seemed he had telegraphed to his father to
meet him and his wife al the station not
more than five minutes after she had be-
come his wife.
1--WE had to turn pretty sharp corners
TO keep out of Drymar's way" continued
Earnest still chuckling. "lle thought he
had Lily safely locked in her room, while
he sent for justice. thinking he would
frighten her into a marriage with him, or,
at any rate, keep her away from other
men till the day had gone by. But Lily
was better at picking locks than he
thought: and she came to me, poor thing,
so out of breath and frightened.' ~
Earnest's voice grew tender and pititul
at the thought, and he took Lily's hand in
his with caressing gesture.
Il loved her ever since | have been III
college, and she knew it, but we had to
keep it to ourselves on old Drymar's ac-
count. And l was dying to marry her,
but didn't like the idea of marrying for
money exactly. However, there wasn't
any help for it then, mother, you see.
Drymar was her legal guardian until she
married or was of a certain age. So
chum and fixed her up in her bridal dress
and here we are -
Upon that the irrepressible bridegroom
got up and kissed his bride then led her
from the room, SAYING over his shoulder:
1--WE will be back directly"
When they were gone sorrowful sigh
dubbed out of the mothers soul.
Poor boy y said she; ''his heart is all
right, and | cannot blame him"
Il blame him Tor falling in love with
his grandmother, in the first place." said
Miriam, severely. "And her having the
money makes it all the more horrible. 1t
seems so sordid even though we may
know better
Almost before they had done speaking,
they heard Earnest's steps on the stairs.
and his voice in such loving. happy tones,
that fresh pain wentthrough the listeners.
Then he appeared with his bright, curling
head and his sunny eyes like his mother
But with him came, instead of the wrnk-
led bride, fair-faced. blushing girl, with
shower of golden hair, and all the beau
ty of youth and happiness on her sweet
face A lily truly. beautiful and pure.
1--WE had to fix her up that way, chum
and ], for fear old Drymar would meet us"
cried Earnest, with burst of boyisl
delight at the astopished and relieved
faces of the family; land it has been such
fun 10 watch Miriam this evening. Father
and mother keep in better"
Mon dieu. Do you cali that little crea-
ture old enough to be Earnest's grand
mother" whispered Mademoiselle Widger
to Mrs. Noodcock, leaning over her pew
railing on the next Sabbath as the Sea-
crests came into church
Mrs Woodcock looked, took off her
glasses, wiped them, and looked again.
mercy on me! And | sat as near to her
that day as am to the minister now !
How a body's eyes will deceive them "
she cried.