The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-03-01
FIRST OR SECOND CLASS.

Ada Martin had not had many oppor-
tunities of shining previous to this,
having always resided in the village of
Glendon, where the habits of the peo-
pie were simple. But now, in her own
mind, though she had said nothing
about it, che had resolved that she
would not live so plain and humdrum
a life as she had done while at home.
She had not been quite pleased with
her father. He was, she felt sure, very
successful In business; but he would not
allow his family to live up to their
means, but made them appear quite
unpretending people. Ada did not in
tend that it should be 30 in her mar
ried life, and hint or two that she had
dropped had informed the bridegroom
of her wishes, and was the source of no
little anxiety to him.
He had married so soon because he
loved intensely the girl to whom he was
engsged. He was long time winning
her, for he began early, and he had
been for five years faithful to his first
love. They were engaged between two
or three years, which Ada thought was
long enough. If Charles Leighton
could have had quite his own way he
would have waited q year longer, for
his business, Though gradually increas-
ing, was not at present such as would
warrant any great outlay; bat Ada took
occasion one evening to tell him in
general though significant way, what
she thought about long engagements;
and to say that she would not herself be
disposed to submit to one.
After that 1t seemed to the young
man that he could not be 80 ungallant
as to let any considerable time pass
without asking her to "n8me the day."
And though when he did so she hest
tated and talked of postponement, he
felt that ne could do no other way than
persuade her to consent to an early day
for their union. After little pressing
she agreed, and Charley, really happy
at the prospect, set about to make ar
engagements for housekeeping. He
hoped that the new expenses would not
be very great. He thought he would
easily drop hint to Ada when she
was his wife, to the effect that there
was need for little economy and care,
and then he thought they would not do
badly
Naturally enough the wedding day
was very happy one to him, and
when at the breakfast kind friends
spoke highly of him and his bride he
felt that there was never a more for
tunate man in the whole world than
he. He was not very sorry, however,
men do not like a fuss, when at last
the breakfast was over and Ada came
down in her travelling dress, with very
red eyes it is true, for she felt leaving
home exceedingly, but with sweet
cllDging movement of the hands
towards him that made his heart leap
for Joy.
"Take care of her Charlie" said the
brides father, she is giving up every
thing for you. Be very tender and
good to her in return"
" / will, God helping me-" said Char
lie, solemnly, as he put his arm around
her.
So they went away, and enough old
shoes were thrown after the carriage to
delight poor mother with large
family.
But cloud no larger than mans
hand came over the sky before they
had really gotten away from Glendon.
At the station Charlie was going to the
turned to his bride:
"Shall we travel first or second class,
darling?"
A look came over Ada's face that
was not quite pleasant.
Would you make me travel second
class on my wedding day, Charlie? /
am surprised that you should ask me;
but of course If you cannot afford first
class fare for both Of us, have some
money which mamma gave me, and |
will pay for myself"
80, Ada, excuse me. / did not
mean to vex you. You see a man
does not mind, and | have not been
used to the pleasure of travelling with
you. Of course it is quite different
now that have lady with me. |
might have known what was right. o
excuse me, dear"
He went to the box, and took first
class tickets, though it was with sigh
that he laid the money down. The
fact was that he Was not in position
to travel first class, and he knew it,
but still, as he said to himself, q man
does not get married every day, and
surely he might be pardoned 3 little
extravaganza once in his life.
1t took some time for the cloud to
wear away from Ada's face; bat as he
talked to her patiently until he had
won back the smiles, he inwardly &C
knowledged that he must not just at
tirst talk about economy, but wait I'M
til better opportunity presented it
self.
1t happened, therefore, that an
through that delicious wedding tour
the happy young coup e were first-class
people. Charles took his bride to the
best hotels, he paid for the best seats
at the entertainments; he bought the
best flowers; and indeed, all that he
was called upon to open his purse for,
no article belonged to the second class.
He found it very delightful Ada was
evidently pleased with it; and several
times remarked how she loved and es-
teemed generous men, and how, if
there was one vice which more than
any other she detested, it was that of
meanness.
Charles could not help few misgiv-
ings, but he put them from him as well
as he could, and when the money
which he thought would be ample for
all their expenses was nearly exhaust
ed, while much of their holiday yet re-
maired to them, he sent home for a
remittance and said no more about it.
Much as the young couple had en-
joyed their trip, they were not sorry
when the time expired and they came
home again, for very snug and pref
ty place awaited them, in which they
meant to live like doves. This house
was a wedding present from Ads's
father, and they had furnished it taste
fully between them. 1t was 8 great
comfort to Charles that there would be
no rent to pay for it, and although he
had not been without hope that Mr..
Martin void give them something even
more substantial than the house, name
ly, a few hundred pounds, which
would have been put into his business,
still he was thankful for what had