Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-08-10
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: amused at this patriotic resolution,
for he was better pleased to know
that Ada had sacrificed so much for
his sake than if he had been assured
of succeeding to the old mans prop
erty. As for Mrs. May she was di-
| vided between her regrets for
the advantages lost, and the
pleasure she felt in her child's hap
Piness. Then she liked the young
artist, and put faith in his sanguine
expectations of rising to eminence
IN his profession. Her home will
be humble, the kind mother said
to herself, but her heart will he
there, and, perhaps, that is better.
after all, than a palace where the
heart is not.
1t is now the middle of August,
and Mr.. Bennett was obliged to 90
to town to finish some pictures he
had in hand, and to make certain
arrangements for the reception of
his bride, and it was settled that the
marriage should take place early in
October, and that the happy pair
should spend a week at the lakes,
previous to taking up their residence
III the great metropolis.
On the eve of parting, as they sat
together in the little parlor, his
arm passed fondly round her waist,
he said:
Now, Ada, If you have the least
regret at what you have done-if
any doubt exists in your mind
whether you would not have been
happier with a richer man, tell me
so, and will release you from
your promise.
No, Claude, l have no such
doubts or regrets. Whatever your
lot may be, l am ready to share it.
There can be no greater happiness
for me than to be always
with you, even though, she contin-
ued with merry laugh, we should
be compelled to inhabit some cave
in the woods, and live upon herbs
and berries.
Well, l am not afraid of It's
coming quite to that, l think 1 can
promise you bread and cheese at
least, and dwelling place of bricks
and mortar. But it will be very
different, Ada, from this pretty cot
tage of yours, so you must make up
your mind, love, to a great change.
They parted with mutual vows of
everlasting truth, and promised to
write to each other three times
week during the period of separation.
The time passed away very rapid
ly with the bride-elect who had a
thousand things to do preparatory
to the important event; for although
1t was to be conducted in the quietest
manner possible, yet it was necessary
to have bridal dresses, and brides
maids, and somebody in the capacity
of father to give away the bride, as
her uncle would not perform that Of
flee, nor honor the marriage with his
presence. So the weeks flew on, and
at length, the expected lover came
back to Nottingham, elated with
hope and JOY, to receive the hand of
his beautiful betrothed.
They were married at the parish
church, without any display, the on
ly persons present being the two
bridesmaids, and the father pro teHI.,
who was Mrs. Mays medical attend
ant.
Poor Mrs. May! She was natural
ly much affected at losing her daugh-
ter; but she endeavored to be as
cheerful as she could, and listened
with an asserting smile to her SOIL
In-law's proposition that she should
give up her house at Nottingham,
and come to reside near them.
The wedding breakfast was plain
and simple. 1t consisted chiefly of
fowls and ham, large wedding cake
in the centre, wine, and dishes of !
choice fruit that had been sent as a
present for the occasion.
The doctor made a speech, and
the bridegroom replied to it in a
manner that delighted every one, for
he certainly possessed the gift of or
atOry in remarkable, degree; and, |
in short, the whole affair was com.
plete success.
We will pass over the leave tax |
ing, which is always a painful scene,
and accompany the hero and hero
Inc to the Cumberland lakes, where |
Mr.. Bennett engaged apartments in
the hotel on the banks of Winder- |
mere.
1t was splendid weather, and there
was great deal of company in the
house, including three other newly
married couples, so that, with boa T.
ings and ridings, and picnics, there
was no lack of amusement. To Ada
the whole scene was like fairy-land,
so perfect was her enjoyment of ey-
erything around her; and her hUs.
band was gratified at witnessing her /
almost childish delight, for he knew
it was the effect OF her own happy /
state of mind.
One morning he brought to her a
folio of his own drawings she had 4
not seen before, and among them |
was one that particularly attracted |
her attention. 1t was highly fin
ished picture in water colors, repre-
senting fine old family mansion,
standing on an elevated terrace, sur
rounded by park scenery of exceed
ing beauty, and underneath was
written in pencil, "BurwOOd Park.
What beautiful place! she eA
claimed; where is it, dear?
What place, love?
This that l am looking at-Bur 4
wood Park.
Oh, Burwood. Why, it is in Wor-
cester, not far from Malvern. can
take you there if you would like to
see it. We might go that way to
London and stay day or two at
Malvern. am rather fond of that
part of the country. There are some
magnificent views from the Malvern
Hills.
should like it very much. Whom
does Burwood Park belong 30?
1t belongs to Lord Elster. De-
-, at TnrRgnnt /