The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-05-15

When Stephen received this, his hopes |
were attacked by death blow. He had !
fancied that Margaret would relent at
the eleventh hour, and that she was, in
reality, only indulging in a harmless
Irritation with Mr.. Langley.
At first, he vowed to be revenged on
the Squire; but, when his reason and
his common sense came to his aid, he
saw that he really had nothing to COM
plain of.
Margaret had not promised to marry
him, so that the Squire had not robbed
him of her affections.
Half distracted, he sought Annie, to
have the full particulars of her inter-
view with Margaret.
This course, as it may be imagined,
did not tend to increase his quietude.
Margaret had all appointment with
the Squire on the very evening that she
called upon Annie, and listened to the
falsehoods she poured into her ears.
Her object in visiting Annie was to
find out whether there was any chance
Of receiving forgiveness from Stephen
for the way in which she had behaved
to him.
If Annie had told her the truth, she
would have spoken very differently to
Mr.. Langley than she did.
The trysting spot was an aged oak in
a central part of Mr.. Langley's park.
He was leaning against the trunk of
the tree as she came up. He grasped
her hand heartily, and, in low, thrill
ing voice, which told how much he
loved her, said, "Thanks, darling, for
your kindness in meeting mel Have
you arranged in your own mind what
you will do?" ... -. W. t..
Il have, Mr.. Langley" she replied.
Pray do not keep me in suspense!"
he exclaimed.
"You have offered to marry me-" she
said, "and accept your offer" i.7i
Scarcely had the words escaped her
lips than he caught her in his arms, and
kissed her tenderly again and again.
When his transport of JOY was over.
he exclaimed, "You are lovely and lady
like, and, I am persuaded, will grace the
station in which I shall place you"
"Let one thing be fully understood
between us, said Margaret, whose man
ner was very cold, hard and stern: IT
cannot give you the full amount of vir-
gin love which you may, perhaps, expect
for [ have loved another" Aot
"Another!" replied Mr.. Langley. b,
1t can be no secret to you. Although
Stephen Earnshaw once was master of
my heart, he has, by his conduct, erased
his image from it. I did not, until late
ly, know how much I loved him. That,
however, is dream of the past. For
give my candor. I will do all that lays
in my power to prove myself good,
afectionate and dutiful wife, and show
that am grateful for the high honor
you intend doing me-"
The Squire kissed her again, assuring
her that he would take is chance of
healing her heart wound ut, if love on
his part should do it, such love would
not be found wanting.
The news of Margaret's good fortune
was soon all over the village of Swallow
field. The marriage day was fixed, and
the ceremony was to take place in three
weeks time. go -
Annie Ruthven did not, in the least,
envy Margaret her luck in catching the
Squire, provided she could secure her
hearts idol. .-
Time gided by.
Stephen was not seen much about.
He had never been frequenter of pub
| Hc-houses. Sometimes Annie saw him,
and then he smiled upon her, and called
her "ittle pet" and "his gentle Annie
The day before that appointed for
Margaret's marriage with the Squire,
Stephen called upon Annie, whose
sprained foot was getting much better
She sat up in an armchair, and could
hobble about with the aid of stick.
Give been thinking, ANNIE" he said
taking seat near her.
Indeed" she replied. "Have you
made any scientific discovery by doing
so?"
"Not that I am aware Of It's just
this. If other people are going to be
married tomorrow, why should not
| we?"
we, stephen! DO you mean you
and II"
Certainly I do"
"How do you know I will have you?'
Annie said. "It is like your impudence
to suppose such thing"
wont you have me, Annie?" he
asked lovingly.
"Do you really mean it, Stephen"
GAS heaven hears me, do! Marriage
is much too sacred thing to jest about.
can get special license, and we can
be married tomorrow"
"Then I am yours, Stephen!" replied
Annie. He did not kiss her; he merely
patted her on the head, and said, "That
is good girl! We will be married to-
morrow" And from this Annie knew
that he was going to marry her out of
spite.
This was not very fattering to her
vanity; but he would be her husband,
and that was all she cared about.
Early in the morning the bells began