The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-05-25

ssIS that the m1lllner 1ltle girl: TTetty d.
daisey. isn't she'"
IL told you she was pretty said Miss
Belefont; and Matte smiled and blushed
and dimpled. and scarcely knew which way
to look Major, shall have to leave you
ter a lew minutes dare say you can
amuse yourself very well with books and
magazines. Little one, come with me.
And then Matte was ushered into a sat-
in-Luns boudoir Of whose splendors she had
never before dreamed
..Oh, Miss Belefont,'' said she Il should
think you would be SO happy.''
''Happy!" said Miss Beliefont carelessly
| Which Of US is really happy in this world:
Come, let US try On the emerald green satin,
and then we shall be through
Day after day Matte Everett came until
the wedding drew near. Sometimes she
saw Maj or Carlyle. sometimes she did not.
But the oftener she came, tie often one fix
ed fact became evolved from her inner con-
sciousness-that Augusta Bellefon was-or
ought to be-the happest girl IN the world.
Yet there was an absent look in Augustus
great, blue eyes, a trouble expression OF the
mouth th al for babe the inference OF perfect
| bliss.
81 wonder what it is that is wanting IN
her llte!" said Matte Of herself. 'Olt on
ly | were il her place!
/ Lights, and blossoms, and the simmer CT
silk and satin usherel in Miss Beletont wed
ding evening; and Matte was there dlnpl-
ed. smiling, and eager 10 help
The brides maids were ready-au were
ready but the bride. Augusta Belletont
had seen strangely caprlclous; and full or
yagaries all DAY, sometimes laughing someo
times almos. sad
Ready" she cried glancing at the lit
tie malachite clock Oh the mantle. as the
last simmons came. surely 1t IS not time
yet won't dress until | an Obliged
See here. to Matte Il We an idea Of seeing
what | am like III this nne bridal GARD OF
mine ! on are about my height and build.
You shall pat on the wedding dress and vail
the white satin slippers and the wreath
y. Miss Augusta
You. Why not? Quick Of with that
sch brown glngham, that makes such an
insignificant brown sparrow OF you"
And half laughing, half reluctant. Matte
Everett obeyed, not altogether to decking
herself, even though it was in jest, with the
brilliant robes and resplenden. pearls OF the
helress
The reflection in the mirror brought the
rosy carmine to her cheek. lnvolautarlly
she dropped her eyes.
"You are charming, r.a pettte" cried Miss
Beiefont. But stay-the bouquet from
the other room Wait half second, and
viii bring it,
'-Oh Miss Be.lefcut, let ne GO
No; I'll cut 1t In minute.
And away she fitted.
One minute went by-two, three, four ano
five, and still Miss Bellefont did not come
back Matte began 10 grow uneasy ane
ventured to peep into the next room beyond.
No one was there. The girls heart gave ;
great lurp-at the same moment the bevy
CT brides maids futtered into the room.
tome, Augusta. are you ready. th
groom is walting-,he clergymans con-
and-Why, Miss Everett
Mite grew scarlet.
she made me put 1t on she taltered
conscious Of the awkwardness Of her posi-
ZION.
And where is she. demanded indienan
Mrs Bel.etont
Gone Tor .he bouquet
They made immediate search for ner, but
as th. reader Will probably conjecture Miss
Augusta was far enough away, and only
note. which Clara Mordaunt, the secon
bride s,.naid, found slipped into the windo'
easing gave any idea OF her whereabouts
Good by, il said Gstonnat!y Il lov
Harry tlsk and | have gone 10 marry hu
"A =.
And in the midst ot the melee Mage
Carlyle tall head was seen, towering owe
he rest IKE saul above his fellows.
Zone. mas she? said ne with con
: posure winch was quite wonderful, unde
the circumstances. And an left to wea
=. the mltteu Bat wnc is this Attle ghosts j
;. the wedding robcs2
!. Ma;t4e Everett Lifted her pleading eyes
! his.
:. Il dldu mean to dc wrong, sad sn
!, "0L. be4eve ne sir knew Loth.ng q a
;, III is
I Major Carlyle looked gravely a; her.
:, "Aeve il q bride said he And ne'
y IS the wedding feast, the clergyman and b
! guests-and last Of ALL ;he.groom So
think It would be a pity &c lose ne wedd. q
IeNs~ Bellesout does net care Tor ne, III
is no 5gn hat others may net. Come her
little Matte Everest--viN you he /,
= briae.
: Matte looked in h.s face q minnie. al
then she said Yes
: Il was . strange wedding, tat i was
weddlpS. after ali.
And Matte is happier nov .nan she ev
. dreamed pess. ole 10 De
She has gained her wlsh-she ! vic
! and fashionable lady now. and orders q
:, her dresses from Madame Genevleve.
Mr. aud Mrs Fisk are living 10 Farl
~ happy anu .upecunious. aEi AaJe- Cary
:. IS lust as devoted 20 his pretty yoans y!
= as Il he had never mad any other owe
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