Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-06-10

1 NOtiOH why, duHtic, IL lS Q
long established custom, apd would
require a great amount of courage to
neglect it. l assure you. But why
have you such prejudice against it
| cannot see bit of harm in drinking
wine, provided, of course, that one
does not indulge too freely, which
trust would never be the case at any
of my parties" and Miss Rogers drew
herself up proudly.
"Ah my dear, there is the trouble,
and Sc it is better not to put tempta-
ton in any ones path
81 would not think very highly of
the strength of character of one who
could not resist it, Kate replied.
but there are circumstances
which would render the temptation
almost too great TO be resisted"
"Kate shook her head doubtfully.
II see you do not believe me, my
dear, but | can prove it to you. II
you have few moments to spare, |
will relate something which occurred
in my esrIy life, that am certain
will alter your views on this subject. T"
"Oh! yes, Aunt Sarah, | have
plenty of time, and shall De very glad
to hear your story"
''Well, Kate, when / was about
your age, had very dear friend,
whom I Will call Rose. She was like
you, the only child of wealthy par
ents. very much petted, and favor
ite in society. Many were the adj
mirers who Aocked around her, and
not few were the proposals which
she received but she turned a deaf
ear to all but one, and he-Charles
Gray-was a man whose attentions
any woman might feel proud to ac-
cept. He could not be called hand
some in person, yet there was that in
his broad, open brows, clear brown
ewes, and frank, genial smile which
never failed to please; and he was
endowed with a rare intellect, and
great fascination Of manner.
"He came into our city as a stran'
ger, having lived all his life in a
country town, pursuing his studies
under the guidance of his father
an aged clergyman-excepting the
few years which he had spent at col
lege.
"He and Rose were continually in
each others society; and before six
months had passed, they were engag'
ed to be married.
about a month before the ap'
pointed time for the wedding, Rose
gave large party. Great were the
preparations made, many the invita-
tions issued: and on that gala night,
the brilliantly-illuminated house was
filled to overhowing with guests. All
Roses young friends were there, and
among them, of course, Charles Gray,
her betrothed.
"At supper-time, Rose, who was
sitting opposite Charles, suddenly
called out:
"Why, Charley you have no wine
Here, SAM to a waiter, take Mr..
Gray some wine
mo, no; | do not wish tor any,
thank you, Rose," replied Charles.
"Not wish for any wine nonsense
Why, Charles, ! did not think you
were as prosy as that. Come now,
she added, playtully, as the waiter
set the wine beside him I'm not go
ing to let YOU be stubborn. Just
drink Ii tie and to enforce her
words she left her place at the table
ard came around to where Charles
was standing.
"Rcsie, Rosie he answered in 8
low tone, 10 not tempt me. | would
do anything tor you but tbs
"And you won't even drink to my
health?' urged the temptress. i
thought you loved me, Charles, and
you will not do even this trtllng act
tor my sake
"For your sake be it then, Rosie,
and raising his glass to his lips he
drained its contents.
"When he set it down the crimson
blood was rushing in torrents to his
face, and his eyes were wild and
eager.
mot such had dose after all, was
it, Ch rlie p laughed Rose, as she
tipped away at the call Of one of bel
young friends.
He did not reply, but gazed aftel
her with sad, almost vacant stare
THAT night, Katie, Charles Gray
was taken to his lodgings intoxicated
although the fact was at the time
known to only few OF his gentle
men friends.
"Well time passed, and that house
was again a scene of merriment, fol-
Roses wedding day was at hand. II
dawned bright and beautiful, and al
day long the house echoed to flying
feet, hurrying hither and thither.
putting the finishing touches to the
preparations which were made to cele'
brate the great occasion. Charlie:
and Rose were married at 5 o'clock,
and at 6 started On their bridal tour,
which lasted two weeks, and then
they came home to settle in a pretty
home about a mile distantirom Roses
old home.
"For three short weeks they were
as happy as ever mortals were, but
at the end of that time dark cloud
began to dim the brightness of that
pleasant little home.
"One dark, stormy night, Rose
was waiting for her husbands return
home from the club of which he was
member. 1t was the first time he
had attended it since bis marriage