Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-25
First and SecOnd-Class.


mon in Glendon. The bride was known by
every one in the village; and all who are ac-
quainted with country life know that such
All event could not occur without exciting
the greatest possible interest. The young
folks would have liked nothing better than
to have made general holiday of the occa-
sion but their elders judged that although
Miss MARITIME was great favorite, she was
scarcely of such Importance as to warrant
them in closing their shops. 1t was true
that they had once done so but that was
when the Earl's daughter was married, and
no one could help admitting that between
an Earl's daughter and one of successful
builder there was a considerable distance
But although the day was not kept as gen.
eral holiday, there was not much work done
for from the moment when il was known
that Miss MARITIME, dressed in her bridal at
tire OF white silk and orange blossoms, was
waiting for the carriage, down to the time
when Mrs. Leighton, in sober travelling
dress, had taken her seat in the train, moth
ing seemed to be thought of or talked of
but the wedding.
The lady herself rather enjoyed this popu-
larity. Every woman is queen once in her
life, namely, on her marriage-day, and Ada
MARITIME had not had many opportunities of
shining previously to this having always re-
sided in the village of Glendon, where the
habits of the people were simple. But now,
in her own mind, though she said nothing
about it, she had resolved that she would
not live so humdrum and plain 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 intend
that it should be so in her married life, and
hint or two that she had dropped had in
formed 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 engaged
He was long time winning her, for he be-
gan early and he had been for more than
five years faithful to his first love. They
were engaged between two and three years,
which Ada thought was long enough. If
Charles Leighton could have had quite his
own way he would have waited year
longer, for his business, though gradually
growing, was not at present such as would
warrant any great outlay but Ada took
occasion one evening to tell him in gen.
eral though significant way what she thought
Of long engagements, and to say that she
would not herself be disposed to submit
to one.
After that it seemed to the young man that
he could not be so ungallant as to let any
considerable time pass without asking her
To "name the day. Aud though when he
did so he hesitated and talked of postpone
ment, he felt that he could do 10 other than
persuade her to consent to an early union.
After little pressing she agreed, and
Charlie, really happy at the prospect, set
about to make arrangements for housekeep-
ing. He hoped that the new expenses would
not be very great. He thought he could
easily drop hint to Ada when she was once
his wife, to the effect that there was need
for little economy and care and then he
thought they would not do badly. He was
sure that she loved him enough not to mind
an occasional doing without things that she
might have liked and as for himself he
would be very careful not to spend penny
more than he could possibly help. Then he
had no fear for the future. If God gave him
health and strength he would work hard,
and he felt sure that in the end he would
prosper.
Naturally enough the wedding-day was a
very happy one to him, and when at the
breakfast table kind friends spoke highly OF
him and his bride, he felt that there was
never more fortunate man in the world
than he. He was not sorry, however, for
men do not like a fuss, when at last the
breakfast was over, and Ada came down in
her traveling-dress with very red eyes it is
true, for she felt leaving her home exceed
ingly, but with a sweet clinging 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 everything
for you. Be very tender and good to her in
return"
81 will, God helping me-" said Charlie
solemnly, as he put his arm around her.
So they went away, and enough old shoes
were thrown after the carriage to delight q
poor mother with large family.
But little cloud no bigger than a mans
hand came over the sky before they had re-
ally got away from Glendon. At the sta
tion Charlie was going to the ticket-box
when for moment he turned to his bride
"Shall we travel first or secondclass, dar
ling 7"
A look came over Adas face that was moi
| quite pleasant to see.
Would you make me travel second-class
on my wedding-day, Charlie l am sur
prised that you should ask me; but of course
if you cannot afford first-cass fare for botf
of us, have some money which mamma
gave me, and will pay for myself"
80 Ada, excuse me; | did not mean K
vex you. You see man does not mind
and have not been used to the pleasure o.
different now that / have lady with me
| \ ,,,rht hapa In xub bat - IN
excuse me, dear"
He went to the box aud took first-clas,
tickets, though it was with a sigh that ht
laid the money down. The fact was thai
he was not in position to travel first-class
and he knew it; but still, as he said TO him
self, man does not get married every day
and surely he might be pardoned for littl,
extravaganza once in his life.
1t took some time for the cloud TO pas
quite away from Ada's face; but as h,
talked to her patiently until he had wor
back the smiles, he inwardly acknowledged
that he must not talk about economy, bu
wait until better opportunity presented
itself.
1t happened, therefore, that through al
that delicious wedding tour the happy couple
were frst-class people. Charles took hi
bride to the best hotels, and paid for th'
best seats at entertainments; he bought tn,
best flowers; and, indeed, of all that he wa!
called upon to open his purse for, no article.
belonged to the secondclass. lie found il
very delightful. Ada was evi iently pleased
with it and several times remarked how
she loved and esteemed generous men, anC
how, If there was one vice which more thar
another she detested, it was that of meanness
Charles could not help few misgivings
but he put them from him as well as ht
could, and when the money which he though
would be ample for all their expenses wa,
nearly exhausted, while much of their holi
day yet remained to them, he sent home fol
a remittance and said no more about it.
Much as the young people had enjoyed
their trip they were not sorry when tn,
time had expired and they went home again
for very snug and pretty place awaited
them, in which they meant to live like doves
This house was a wedding present from
Ada's father, and they had furnished it very
tastefully between them. 1t was great
comfort to Charles, that there was no REM
to pay for it, and although he had NOT beer
without hope that Mr.. MARITIME would Civ,
them something even more substantial than
house, namely, a few hundred pounds, which
could have been put into his business, still
he was thankful for what had come, and re
solved that he would never let his wife's
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