The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1881-11-04
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steps
His landlady had busted herself in his
absence in writing il letter. This reached
him III due season. 1t invited Kendall
his seubrquet-to meet her that even
ing vt soutsido the village green, under
a certain big elm. He would know her
hy i white bow wheh Sic would wear
on her left shoulder. And would he
speak her nano Whom they met?
Romantic hy George Yes, I'LL
meet You, Koto Carroll, and spcak You
name, too; that assurance may be doubl,
sure" sohtogulzed Lnn quite eSclted
over the event.
The pair met, and held short, quite
agreeable chat, although Tie lady would
not lift her veil and WINS quito non-eom-
initial They met 4 number 81 times,
Linn growing more andm Interested
Here Was a woman who loved linn for
himself alone; who did not tWit him Of
his years and faded chnms Who owned
to the beauty of bis conversational pow
ers. and delicatcly limited That with suoh
a figure aad 50 much giace he must lie
lovely dancer.
Meanwhile lis promises improved. 4
new carpet and curtains, together with
new paper and paint. ana Il lavish use If
yanish upon the furniture, nude a very
pleasing den. The cuisine also i'm
proved, anu tnat dreadtul poy, Bobby,
was not permitted to come to the table
The little parlor had also been im
proved, and into it the widow had BE-
guiled him, to talk about m investment
in stocks which a drummer had lately
urged upon her consideration.
At last, Carl Kendall grow impatient
ana declared lie must sce this charming
ana most-prudent Incognito unveiled,
She was sure Of his lndying regards, 80
why was she still so uystcrious2 She
agreed to inform him within day or b
whore sho would drop the mystery for
ever and forever
"And name the wedding day?' he
ardently demanded,
"And name tho wedding day, she re-
peated,
The following evening, while at tea,
Mrs. Wright said 4 would like 10
see you ou d matter Of business III MY
parlor at 8.
~ Nh BE there" coldly, absently,
said hmm, thinking oi Kate Carroll.
At tie hour named, no entered Tie
ploasmt little ppllor, and there, yelled,
with dropping head, sat Kate Carroll.
Why What?n he commenced, go-
ing eagcrly toward her.
"Do you really love me ~ She asked.
"Bettor than my life, was his ardent
reply, taking her gloyed hand
''And nothing can make Won change
Nothing Stay what docs all this
moan?' he demanded. suddenly ronom-
boring that he had not expected 70 see
her III that room, whore he had agreed
to meet his landlady on business her
business another Investment. very
likely
"Only that il you 20 back III Kate
Carroll the epltaph on your tombstone
will be: He died because Of having nd
vertised for a wife. Ridiculo VIII be
sure to follow you to tic end 81 youI
days said Mrs. Wright, lifting her veil,
and so ending her masquerading after Il
husband.
Linn muscd. She had told the truth
ridielile would follow him to the end d
his days.
Well, if ] must, ! must" he a.
length answered
"Did you ~ into the arS2' pro-
1omded Bobby, on the wedding night
"Why III tlie deuce couldn't have
done that and So" angrily commenced
Linn.
"And 50 have escaped The faithful
loving care of wife wholly devoted t
you, interrupted the bride. Bobby
dear. kiss your new papa