The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-07-01

stitched seams, her pretty, fresh lace
looking sad and downcast. Aunt Grew
sons worldly-wise talk had put her out
of heart. NO.. Z e5.7 q.
All her life she had been such brave.
sweet. little soul. Left an orphan early.
she had lived with her grand father, and
made his last days bright.
You IRE dear child, Kathie by-and-
by, when you think Of being bride, I
W1l give you 9 marriage dowry.
he had said SO q dozen times, vet, af-
ter his sudden death, one mid winter
night, there was no mention Of Kathie
found IN his will, and everything went
to Dugald, the son Of a secend marriage.
kathie did not complain; but Il cut
her to the heart to think that grandpa
had forgotten her. She tried not q he-
lleve It: there was some mistake. Il. 81 &
And when Dugald sold ont the old
homestead and went of, she gathered m
all the old souvenirs and took care nf
them. The. old fur-trimmed overcoat
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Then, lodging at her: aunt's, she taught
the village children, and saved up her
earnings for her marriage ,lay: for
Charles Montague loved her and had
asked her to be his wife.
The wedding day was appointed, and
she was beginning with q flut,ering heart
to think about making her. purchases.
when her brother George fell i'll ;and worse
TELL 1nto trouble. He was rather a thrift
less man, and had been unfortunate: his
little home was lnortgaged, and unless
the debt could be repaid the house would
be sold over his head. Kathie heard and
did not hesitate an instant. Her hoard
ed earnings 1'rll went to pay the debt.
II was bad to be so cramped for lit
tie money, and ones wedding day so
near. Her wardrobe was limited, She
needed nice seal brown cashmere dread
fully, and light silk or two for evening
wear. Aunt Greyson told the truth
she would look shabby in the grand
rooms at Oaklands, in the very midst Of
Cha1ley's stately sisters!
The tears came faster. and presently
the little pearl handed knife. with which
she was ripping the seams, fell suddenly.
and cut a great dash across the breast If
the coat.
kathie gave little shrek Of dismay.
There now! I've spoiled the best Of
the cloth; | cant get my jacket out!
What shall dog
Down went the bright young head, and
with her face buried in grandpa's old
coat, Kathie cried as if her hesrt wonld
break.
Something rustled under her hands.
why, what's this? Some of poor grand
papa's papers!
She tore the lining loose, aud there. be-
meath the wadding, was package, done
up IN parchment and tied with red tape.
Kathie drew 1t forth. On one side was
written: This package belongs TO nv
granddaughter Kathie.':
why, what can that be?' cried the
young girl, her fingers futtering as she
tuggged at the tape.
At last the knot yielded, and she un-
tolded the package. Folded coupon
bonds-a good dozen at least land nice
thick layer OF crisp bank notes. On the
top a little note. She read it:
my dear little grand daughter, here
is your marriage dowry- $4,000. One
day some tine fellow will clam you tor
his vile. You are treasure in yourself.
but take this from poor grandpa.
"Oh, grandpa, you did not forget me o,
sobbed Kathie. h
a ring at the door startled her. She
Immediately looked cut and saw her low
er; gathering her treasure into the lap Of
her rufHed aprsn, she rushed ont 10 meet
him.
"Oh, Charlie, Gene quick: I've such
wonderful news to tell you
The young man followed her into the
drawing room, wondering what had hap
peaed.
She told him all. sa5'
My darling said he, his voice thrill
ing with tenderness. II am glad Of ali
this, because you are glad. For nv own
part I would rather have taken these dar-
ling little hands without shilling in
them. You need no dowry, Kathie; you
are crowned with beauty, and purity, and
goodness. In my eyes you are always
fresh and fair, and lovely, no matter
what you wear. I love you for your own
sweet self, my darling"
kathle let the folded coupons, ana the
bank notes slip from her apron aud fall
to the floor in arustling shower.
"Oh, Charlie, she whispered, leaning
her head against his shoulder, II am 50
glad!'
''Glad of what, Kathie? Grandpa's
dowrya" 4.
mo, glad because you love me for
myself"
He clasped her closely, and at their
feet grandpapa's marriage dowry lay un-
needed
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