Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-05-28

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fancy free"
Thrice during the day when he first
heard those fute-like strains,did George
get glimpse of the fair damsel, and
his heart surrendered at sight.
By his suavity, agreeable manners
and social traits, George soon formed
the acquaintance of several of the first
young men of the town, and through
one Of these he was introduced to the
young lady he so greatly admired.
Scarcely an evening passed that George
was not found in her society, escorting
! her to and from church, while the even
ings would be enjoyed in blending his
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prano, in sentimental and pathetic
strains.
The young lady who had made so
quick conquest was not only beautl-
full and accomplished, but industrious
as bee, and stranger to all the little
deceits and vanities which so much pre-
vail in fashionable life. She was fresh
pure and unaffected-just the wife he
above all others desired.
Not many weeks had rolled around
before they were betrothed, and pre-
parations for the nuptials were COM
menced without delay.
A quiet wedding was proposed, and
the nuptials were altogether without os-
tentation. The immediate family of
the bride and few chosen friends only,
attended the ceremony, and the rector
of the church which the bride attended,
officiated. The happy couple domi-
ciled with the brides parents, an ar
rangements in which all interested
cheerfully acquiesced.
George continued to labor at his
chosen occupation, and never for one
moment divulged either to his wife or
! to her parents, his true standing
in life, or the pleasant surprise in
store for them.
Days flew swiftly on, each succeeding
one adding additional bliss to their al
ready OVERLOOKING cup of happiness.
The autumn season had arrived, and
trip to New York was proposed by
George. The bride very readily &C
cepted, for she had never visited the
great metropolis.
Packing one large trunk with sniff
cient apparel for bride and groom,
they embarked upon the train, and
after a somewhat tedious but pleasant
ride, were landed at the depot in the
great city, when the remarks already
given at the beginning Of this sketch
were uttered.
George Gained her economical m ind
by saying, "the cost was but trifle and
be thought he could stand it,"
Entering the coach. the happy couple
were whirled along the gaily thronged
streets to the elegant mansion Of Mrs.
Garnette, on - street, near fifth avenue.
Arriving there, George slghted, and
lightly tripping up the brown stone
steps, pulled the bell knob, which was
answered by livered servant.
els Mrs. Garrett at home?" asked
the young man of the family, who with
a suspicious eye scanned his unfashion-
able attire.
The servant after some hesitation,
replied: "He believed she was"
"Then tell the lady a gentleman
wishes to see her"
"Your card, SIR" said the waiter.
"Never mind that" said the visitor,
and he repeated the question, els Mrs.
Garrett in?'
The servant obeyed, and the visitor
entered the parlor to await the coming
of his mother.
In the interval, the thought was re-
volving through his mind as to how he
should break the news, for as yet his
mother knew nothing of the serious step
her son had taken.
But few minutes elapsed and Mrs.
Garrett made her appearance.
After a formal salutation, and with
wave of her hand for him to be seated,
Mrs. Garnet asked him what his bust
ness was?
A few commonplace remarks from
George followed, when not observing a
recognition, lie remarked:
"Do you not know me, mother?"
With sharp look, mingled with aston
ishment and delight. she replied: 80,
this is my dear son George, isn't it?"
and with this she gave him an affection
ate greeting.
"Well, mother, I've come home and
brought you daughter-in-law."
"What, you married."
ayes, mother, married"
"And where is your wife?"
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riage, and at once springing down the
steps, George assisted his wife to the
house. In a moment the timid bride
was ushered into the presence of the
stately Mrs. Garrett, and formally in
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The mind of Clara was bewildered,
and she could but wonder what this all
mes Mt. A full explanation followed,
and Mrs. Garnet, ringing bell, ordered
maid to escort the young bride to suit
able apartm ents.
A long conversation ensued between
mother and son, in which the latter
gave detailed account of his summer
transactions. At the very outset George
discovered that his mother was terribly
displeased at his conduct, but as he was
free man, he argued that he had a
sole right to select wife for himself,
regardless of the dictations of anybody,
SO he determined to brave it out, be the
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