Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-01-13

the gratifying intelligence that Susan would
at once give notice OF the withdrawal OF
E20 from the savings bank, and that the
money shoald be in his hands In fortnighfs
time
Never had Kiddini manifested so much af-
lection for his eetrothed as on that evening;
ne was the NEST attentive, the most srdent
of lovers, and poor Susan almost felt in
clined TO cry with happiness She WAS an
afiectionate creature, grateful for every word
of tenderness, aud the devotion now mani
tested by her future husband seemed 10 her
full of the pleasantest auguries. Poor fell
low she said to cook on returning TO her
masters residence, II am certain he loves
me, and were ii twice the amount he should
have it, In the monetary arrange
ment, however, slight hitch oc-
CURED, inasmueh as Susan had forgotten
that when she catered Alderman job
bins service that worthy's wife had
introduced her TO the savings bank
when she made her first deposit, but
had taken care to have her own name In
serted as trustee for her domestic, whereby
the latter could not withdraw one farthing
without Mrs. Jobbins' consent, verbal or
written. This had escaped Susan's recollec.
ton until she hunted UP her bank book and
looked admiringly at the 940 with which she
was credited. For some reason or other, for
which Susan herself would have found IL
dNGOhUt, eBt WOhAo bSf iiAAr-
tress had known nothing Of this withdrawal,
but there was no help for IL. So she boldly
asked the consent Of Mrs. Jobbins TO what
she wished. Great was her surprise when
the Alderman's wife, turning rapidly In her
chair, told Susan that she would do nothing
of the kind. NO. said the worthy Mrs. j.;
|" since you've been In my house tnow nearly
six years. I've watched over you, Susan, like
one OF my own daughters, and I'm not going
pnx N sEay tn kpn In y "A swipdlpF
"Oh, please, num-" interposed Susan,
with flush on her cheeks and angry sparkle
In ner eyes, which made her look prettier
than ever, "don't call him that
swell, perhaps IL Is wrong TO call the man
names when know nothing really OF him."
replied her mistress; "but at the same time
/ won't give my consent 10 the withdrawal oil
a penny until you're married; then OF course
YOU can do what you like with your money,
and wash nv hands of the whole affair.
Depend upon 1t, Susan, II your sweetheart
means honorably he'll marry you without
wanting to borrow your savings, and as you
are on the right side keep SO, Susan. Now
go about your work like good girl. and per-
haps the time will come when you'll thank
me for not letting you have the money until
after you're married"
Susan curtsied submissiyely aud left the
roo =, for she knew one might as well at
tempt 10 lift the monument as turn Mrs.
Jobhins when she had once made up her
mind. Rebellious cook said II was great
shame and shed take good care no one was
ever trustee for her; and Kiddini, rs may be
imagined, became frightfully morose. But
there the matter stood, and not all the re.
marks of cook, the anxiety of Susan or the
sullen temper of kiddini could alter II.
"pve got couple Of pounds by me"
growled Kiddini land with that | must put
up the banns and live meantime. Suppose
we say this day month-will that dor
Susan blushed, aud, on the principle that
silence gives consent, kiddini stalked away
with the understanding that he was TO put
up the bans and claim the pretty house.
maid as his bride on the day ssgnifed. IL
was In no amiable spirit Kiddini sought his
lodgings In street off Drury Lane; and IL
the Aldermsn's wife could have heard what
he muttered relative TO her welfare as he
passed through the crowded courts and al
leys she would have been more opposed 10
the marriage than ever
Oh, what an anxious period was the four
weeks prior TO the day when Susan was 10
bee ONE a wifel The pretty housemaid was
an expert needle. womsn and, like an economic
creature as she was, made the wedding dress
herself-a slatc-colored silk with spots,
something that would prove useful on fu-
ture day. and which had been presented her
by the Misses JobbIns, who, despite the fact
that II was only one Of their servants who
was about to be married, took wonderful
interest in all that was going on and spent a
good deal more time In the kitchen than
cook desired. Then there was Mrs Jobhins,
full Of wise counsel and cautions as 10 the pit
falls of matrimonial life. Every one In the
house thought II their duty In some way to
interfere In the marriage preparations.
AT last came the eventful morn, and Kid
DIM, leaping from his couch and peerlng
through the slip Of blind which adorned the
dirty window OF his lodging, observed with
no feelings Of delight that the rain was de-
scending in torrens.
"Humphl" he growled; "obliged TO have
cabs now, suppose"
Involuntary his hand sought his trousers
pocket, and then, finding that the sum Of
fiye-abd -sixpence was contained therein, he
began 10 make his toilet.
II certainly was a depressing morning
the boughs OF the trees In the square dropped
In the wet, the ram battered steadily upon
the pavement, and warm, close atmosphere
increased the general gloom and detection.
Susan was to be married from the house 10
the news where her intimacy with kiddini
had begun; and wishing good Mrs. Job6lns
and her daughters farewell, with tears in her
ewes, she started for her friends house the
night prior to the bridal Cook, Of course,
was 10 be principal bridesmaid, and Insisted
That none out HerStH hhDulu aTIhHgt tht
slate -coIored silk, lace shawl "a parting pres
ent from susap's late mistress) and white
tulle bonnet. Nine, ten, eleven O'Clock, and
still the rain descended AS steadily as ever.
Poor girl, IL was not very pleasing com
mencement OF her wifely career, but cOsk
succeeded In Graduating all traces OF her
emotion Just As the bridegroom with three
cabs ratified up 10 the door.
On their way To the parish church they
were compelled 10 pass the shop Of the re.
jected Perks, and Susan could not refrain
from turning her eyes In that direction. She
noticed that the shop was fun OF custOmers,
and--yes, there was her former betrothed
with black apron tied tightly round his
waist, darling about his premises as busy BE-
a bee 10 bis efforts not 10 keep his customers
waiting.
"He seems 10 be doing well; the shop IL
full,n remarked Susan 70 her chief brides
maid.
"People say hes got the best business 10
the street" responded the cook.
Susan breathed q sigh, and wondered after
all whether she had taken sufficient notice
OF Perks caution, and had indeed made
penniless dancing mas
ter was so many degrees superior 10 pros
porous grocer. She had not much time for
reverie, as in a moment the cabs dashed up
TO the church door, and Susan had 10 run
the gantlet OF a line Of admiring women
and children. who, despite the drilling rain,
had gathered TO witness the marriage cor
tege.
The bride shiyered ~ she got out Of the
vehicle. and without waiting for her lovers