The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-07-11


The drawing-room is intended for tine
lady of the house remember"
Lilias made careless crrtsey.
"Uncle Peter is master, not you.
Clarice. shall use the drawing
room just as long as be sees fit"
"You are bold mink, and shall
be turned out Of this house, as sure
as that my name will be Lady Tres
sell.r
Clarice Mountjoy ascended the
steps again, while Lilias deprecating-
ly explained and apologized to her
lover.
Never mind, dearest" replied
William Sherrard. "In our new
house she shall not annoy you,
whether she be Lady Tressell or
anybody else"
"Pcor girl, she does not enjoy life
very much. she is in love, hopeless
ly in love with this Sir Irvine Tres
sell you heard her mention"
"Who is he, do you know :"
ii have never seen him; never
have cared to see anybody since |
knew you, Will"
He pressed her hand teaderlv.
"And now, Lilias, darling, / will
wait here while You get ready for a
quiet wedding at the church, where
all things are waiting, for | knew you
would consent. Send Uncle Peter
down; | wish to talk to him"
lie kissed her as she left him, so
4 happy, and with the same peculiar
smile playing on her bps
THE noble fellow :" she murmur-
ed; how impatiert am 10 tell bin
my secre:p
With rose-tinged cheeks, and a
proud Consciousness ef beauty 10 her
sapphire eyes, she hastily made her
toilet; smiling the while, and anon
trilIing little air that relieved her
full heart
1t was heavy dead silk Of rich,
goldeE-whi.e that she wore, and over
it iilmy lace robe. that lloated like
cloud about her slender form
Around ber neck she elasped neck
lace of rarest diamonds, and fastened
a coronet about the veil that rested
among her sun-bright curls.
He will be so surprised she re-
peated joyfully, as over the magnifi-
cent brll.l costume she put plain,
unprelending muslin robe. simple and
sweet.
Down the stairs she went, and in-
to the drawing-room, which, now
that Clarice had gone, and Uncle
Peter entered, was blaze of light
"Lillie, darling, you look very
angel My bride, my little treas
ure !"
"And you, William = you are
dressed fit for queens levee! Why,
Will. am afraid you could not af-
ford this expensive wedding suit" !"
She blushed, as if conscious of
saying more than she should have
done, Aat be caught her hands and
laughed gayly.
I'VE will economic after TO make
up, pet. Come, UEele Peter, you
must give the bride away"
Together the two entered the car
riage in waiting, and drove rapidly to
the church.. where at the altar, the
clergyman stood ready to unite
them.
The ceremony was brief, and Lii
lias heard but little of it, she only
understood that she was being mar
ried, and to her chosen one.
The congratulations were over,
and the party re-entered the carriage,
Uncle Peter, returning home.
William, may l tell you little
secret, the only one l ever kept from
you-the only one l ever will ? See,
my husband see my wedding gar
ments."
She threw aside the disgusting
robe, and displayed her elegant CO.'S
tune. In amazement be gazed at
her
Silk, laces, diamonds. Ny dear
wife, do not comprehend"
A delightful smile answered him !;
and then she spoke: "William, you
did not take penniless wife. You
have married ne for myself, net my
money. for am wealthy, dearest !;
the sole heiress to the great wealth
of my deceased parents Uncle Pc
ter is my guardian whom | desired
should appear to own tbs estate,
while 2ersonated the orphan niece,
dependent on his bounty feared
my wealth would allure those who
otherwise would not have cared for
me, but now | have found you, my
dearest husband, to be all l can de-
sire. We are rich. William, inde-
pendently richn
"LiIlie," he murmured, bending her
head to his shoulder, "my Lille,
this is indeed surprise. But what
of your cousin Miss Mounuoy p
She is an adopted child of
friend of mine, who, on her death
bed, gave her to my mother. Poor
Clarice, also, will be penniless unless
she marries her rich lover. Sir Irvine
Tressell."
William made no reply, for the
carriage stopped at splendid man.
sion brilliantly lighted.
I'VE will alight here for few
moments, and then shall bear you
to your future home Come, darling,
let me tell you my secret now"
Her shawl being removed in the
dressing-room, she was joined at the
door by her husband.
"Lilias do not be surprised at any
thing you may hear. Will you PROM
ise %
81 will promise but / am 5ewil-
dered. Whose house is this-wbose
guests down stairs ?r
"a friend Of mine, dearest Lilias.
Lady Armstrong, who holds recep-
ton, is the hostess
And Cousin Clarice is here,p
said Liiias, ''and / shall see her
lover. ] am ready, William"
She glanced into his face. His
eyes were OVERLOOKING with merry
mischief, and his cheeks were flush
ed with pleasurable excitement Up
the stairs they went, and to the door