Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1880-01-22

by way OF answer aselvent entered
that moment with note.
'Fcr MISS Kate, he said.
And Kate tore it opened with flush
ed cheeks, as she recognized the
handwriting Of Harold on the super
scription.
My dear Kate, it read briefly.
since you have studied my wishes so
little during the past week, you can
hardly expect me to make a special
point of your convenience. | have
business that renders it desirable for
me to leave town this morning to be
absent two or three days. | am sorry
to defeat your arrangements, but per-
haps the salutary lesson may not be
thrown away, and | have long
thought you needed time for little
more reflection before entering upon
the solemn ties of marriage. .a f
Yours truly,
II. GRENFELI..'
Lionel Wilson, leaning against the
carved marble standards Of the man
tle-piece, watched the varying color
ON Kate's cheek as she perused the bill
let.
what is it, Kate2' he asked ear
nestly.
Your services will scarcely be re-
quired as groomsman to-day she
said. Read that
He read it, the scarlet dye of anger
mounting to his cheek.
Kate, he said, you will not marry
this man now?'
Never! she uttered, in convul-
sive tone.
Dear Kate, the guests have all ar
rived, the minister is here, have the
ring in my pocket. BE married to-
day. Kate, and let me be bridegroom.
| have loved you longer and more
tenderly by half a score of years than
this supercilious fop. Show him,
! Kate, that hiS envemoned arrow falls
short of the mark.
She looked with eyes half glad, half
sorrowful into his face.
4 can trust you, Lionel she mur-
mured.
Then you will become my wife?'
Yes
At onceI.. .f -
Yes, at once?'
So Kate Thornc and Lionel
were married, and the assembled wit
nesses laughingly congratulated Kate
upon the profound secret she had
contrived to keep her real intentions.
For We all supposed it was Mr..
Grenfell who was to be the happy
man, they declared with one voice.
Kate, Kate, you have cheated us af-
ter all.
And Aunt Penelope was radiant.
Two days afteward Mr.. Grenfell
called at the Thorne mansion. ''
1'vcjust returned to town. he said,
in bustling, arrogant sort of way,
and of course | came here at once.
Where is Kate?' 7
The b. ide and groom haven't re-
turned to town yet said Aunt Pene-
lope, calmly adjusting her spectacles.
What bride? calculated Harold.
What groom?'
Why, Lionel and Kate, Of course.
They were married the day before
yesterday.
Married! echoed Harold, in blank
horror and dismay.
Exactly so, said Aunt Penelope,
secretly exulting in his discontinue.
There was no cards, the affair being
rather sudden. but you'll get a piece
of wcdding-cake, tied with white
ribbon, in due season, | don't doubt
And she complacently shut the door
in his face, leaving him to the reluc-
tant convection that he had lost his
treasure, and all through his own
self-conccit and arrogance.
The lesson Mr.. Harold Grenfell in
tended to give had recoiled upon him
self, and Kate Wilson is the bright
est and happiest of yong wives.
There is a case In the conrts at
Anstiu Texas which is said the
Attorney General to involve a clear
steal from the State Of over 1000,
600 acres of land. IT is a question of
alleged fraudulent surveys.
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