Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-28

SU DullClllIlS tllo green's lllto oOllNoiilSho
clusters for her.
He was a fixture for the rest of the
evening, and was rewarded by the ap-
pearance of the kind old superintend-
ent, who introduced him to Elsie, little
dreaming what kindness he was con-
ferring upon the young man.
At the close of the evening Sidney
asked to accompany her home, and re-
quested permission to call some time
and leave a book which they had dis
cussed over the wreath.
This was the prelude to series OF
calls; and it would have surprised the
gay girls of his set could they have seen
him with Elsie
He was the same bright amusing fel-
low as ever-but with difference. All
his nonchalance and indifference had
vanished. The society statute had
walked to life. The unassuming, plainly
dressed young girl, whose pure soul had
looked from her limpid blue eyes
staight into his heart, and held the coal
of heavenly fire to his lips and trans
formed him.
He was no longer the slave of folly
and of fashion, but an earnest man,
willing to fight the world of prejudice
single handed, if need be, for her he
loved
Elsie had not been won without many
heart-burnings on the part of the lover.
Like the shut petals of the rose in bud
her maidenly coyness hid the passion
which was filling her breast with a
strange unrest. The more overjoyed
she felt at his presence the lower
dropped the white lids over eyes which
she feared might reveal her secret.
But rumor said true for once. They
were engaged.
After their marriage, Sidney took his
bride on an extensive wedding tour,
and then settled down and enjoy
ed life without much thought Of Sum
merton gossip, distant some fifty miles
from their new home.
1t is five years since orr story COM
menced. The time has glided quietly
on; making few changes in Sum
merton.
A rumor had occasioned, of late,
some excitement. Pemberton Hall
grand old mansion which had been in
the market for some time-had found
purchaser 1t stood upon an emil
nence which overlooked the sea on the
one side, and on the other a magnif-
cent stretch of country, diversified with
hill and dale.
The leading families were on the qui
vive to know the names of the new
corners
After time it was whispered about
that an authoress, who had risen to
fame by work which had proved the
for it pouring in faster than the pub
Usher could have them printed
chosen Summerton for her future home;
and that she was now the owner of Penn
bertCn Hall, and intended to give re-
ceptiOn when it was put in thorough
order and refurnished, at which time
her identity would, Of course. be re-
vealed.
AS yet, only a select few knew her
real name
This news created fiutter among the
young people, and was the cause of
great prosperity to the town dress
makers, SO many new dresses were to
be made, to be in readiness for the grand
OCCASION.
The evening of the reception came.
Carriage after carriage rolled UP to
the door and left its brilliant or distin-
guished load, until the spacious rooms
were filled
Departing from the usual custom,
the hostess was not waiting to receive
her guests.
In her place stood the venerable Mr..
Bertram and his stately wife.
After the company had assembled,
he stepped forward and said
My friends, [ am about to give you
a pleasant surprise. [ am sure it will
crafty you as much to hear, as it does
me to tell you, that the gifted authoress
whose nome de plume is, as may say,
ringing through the land, belongs to us
to Summerton-by birth and early
association, and has chosen to make it
her permanent home You will under
stand her absence from the early part
of this reception when / tell you that
this is the fifth anniversary Of her we'd
ding day, and, in accordance with an
honored custom, it is to be memorised
on this, the first social occasion, held in
her new residence.
At this moment a hustle was notice
able In the hall, and couple entered
and took their places before the good
old pastor, who at once pronounced the
nuptial benediction over their bowed
heads for the second time.
His voice trembled with deep emo
ton, for lin the star-like eyes which
shone under the snowy bridal veil, he
recognized those of one Of the lambs OF
his flock.
He had christened her, had received
her into the church, and had united
her in her wediock five years before to
the husband Of her choice.
1t gave him heartfelt pleasure to find
in the gifted young authoress, Elsie
.Cantrell, now Mrs. Sidney Moore
1t was proud moment for Sidney
when the brilliant throng pressed round
them with congratulations.
A prophet is without honor in his own
country, but when stamped with the in
sigma of the worlds approval ones
townspeople are generally glad to swell
the verdict of praise.
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