The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-15
IIontaguo loved her, and had asked her to

Montague loved her, and had asked her to
be his wife.
The wedding day was appointed, and
she was beginning, with fnttering heart,
to think about making her purchases, when
her brother George fell III; aud worse, fell
into trouble. He was rather thriftless
man, aud had been unfortunate; his little
home was mortgaged, aud, unless the debt
could be repayed, the house would be sold
over his head. Kathie heard, and did not
hesitate an instant. Her boarded earn
ings went to pay the debt.
IL was bad to be so eramped for a little
mohey, and ones wedding day SO near.
Her wardrobe was limited She needed
nice seal-brown cashmere dreadfully, and a
light silk or two for evening wear. Aunt
Grayson told the truth--she would look
shabby in the grand rooms at 0aklands, in
the very midst Of Charles stately sisters
The tears came faster, and presently the
little pearl handled knife, with which she
was ripping the seems, fell suddenly, and
cut great cash right across the breast Of
the coat.
Kathie gave little shrek Of dismay.
"There, now! I've spoiled the best Of
the cloth; | can't got my jacket out; what
shall do ?"
Down went the bright young head aud
with her face buried in grandpapa's old
coat, Kathio cried as it her heart would
break.
Something rustlsd under her hands.
"Why, what's this2 Some of poor
grandpapa's papers p
She tore the lining loose, aud there, be.
meath the wadding, was a package done
up in parchment, and tied up with red
tape.
Kathie drew i. forth. On one side was
tten:-"This package belongs to my
granddaughter Kathie."
"Why, what eau it be ?" cried the
young girl, her fingers huttering, as she
tugged at the tape,
At last the knot yielded, and she un-
folded the package, Folded coupon bonds
"a good dozen at least--and thick lay
er Of crisp bank-notes. On the top lii.
tie note. She read it.
"My dear little granddaughter, here is
your marriage dowry--ten thousand dol.
lars. One day some fine fellow will claim
you for his wife. You are treasure in
yourself, but take this from old grand.
popa."
"Oh, grandpapa, you did not forget
me p sobbed Kathie
A ring at the door startled her She
Immediately looked out and saw her lover;
gathering her treasures into the lap of her
ruffled apron, she rushed out TO meet him.
"0h, Charlie, come in quick I've
such wonderful news to tell you"
The young man followed her into the
drawing room, wondering what had hap
penod.
She told him all.
any darling" he said, his voice Thrill.
ling with tenderness, 81 am glad of all
this, because you are glad For my own
part, | would rather have taken these dar.
ling little hands without shilling in them.
You need no dowry, Kathie; you are
crowned with beauty aud purity aud good.
ness. In my eyes you are always fresh
and fair and lovely, no matter what you
wear. love you for your own sweet self
my darling"
kathie let the folded coupons and bank
notes slip from her apron, and fall to the
floor in a rustling shower.
"0b, Charlie !! she whispered, leaning
her head against his shoulder, II am so
gladl"
''Glad of what, kathie? Grandpaps's S
dowry?"
"No; glad you love me for myself"
He clasped her closely, and at their
feet grandpapa's marriags-dOw lay uu-
needed.