The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-12-14

that the mutual attachment between
the young folks would end in mar.
.Iriage, until Mi. De Bar appeared up.
on the scene. And now Aunt Wealthy
thought it high time for her inter.
ference, which she proceeded with,
That evening, when Mr.. De Bar
was announced, and Glenn went to
meet him, as usual, in the long old
fashioned parlors, she found that the
folding doors were locked, and only
the front parlor available. Fortu-
nately the evening was not oppress-
lively warm, and she sat down very
Ecomfortably, and in a few moments
'Ewas.in-receipt Of an offer Of marriage
from Mr., De Bar.
/ did not intend to confess my
feelings SO soon. i fear / have start.
He'd you, Miss Leighton, but they have
loyerpowered me. From the first mo-
ment EsaR you'll 1ovedyou, he'said.
Glenn was not exactly Startled, for
she expected it; but her late conver-
sation with her aunt had its infu.
ence, and she ssammered out:
!
II cannot answer you now; IL
must see my aunt, Mr.. De Barr
Certainly. She is like mother
to you, is she not?"
"Yes."
"She has made you her heiress, l
hear" headed, carelessly. t
"She has"
'No doubt a very admirable wo-
man, though 1 have the pleasure of
but a slight acquaintance with her.
Consult her. Yes; consult her by all
means. But first give me your prom
Use, dearest Glenn! Tell me thatyo
value my love-that you will marry
me-"
81 have always admired you very
much, Mr.. De Bar. The life you live
in New York-familiar with the
drama, art,galleries and opera
would suit me. l am sure that l
would be happy with you"
"And you will go in the fall?"
"lf my aunt is willing"
"She must be made willing" with
a fascinating smile. "Do not fear;
we shall yet be happy, my beautiful
little bridem
Whatever Mr.. De Bar might have
added was cut short by the sounds on
the other side of the folding doors,
which were unlocked and rolled open,
revealing the stately form of Aunt
Wealthy, with her cat at her heels.
II have overheard your conversd.
Fticn with ny7!niece, since folding
doefs are thin," she said, as she seat
ed herself in the chair which Mr.. De
Bar hastened TO hand her. II must
express my pleasure, sir, that Glenn
has SO good prospect of being cared
for" she went on. II had hoped,
when | died, to leave her q compe-
tence; but you know this America,
Mr.. De Bar-one day we are rich,
next we are poor"
Mr., De Bars jaw fell.
81 have kept a knowledge Of my
misfortunes from my dear niece, be-
cause l could not bear to distress her.
She knows nothing Of conflict with
poverty, and could not bear it. l
fear, sometimes, | have brought her
up too tenderly. But she will grace
any station, and no doubt will be
happier in your city home than she
has been in her quiet country life.
AS for myself, when Clover-lands is
sold, | can find an humble shelter,
and go out nursing among the sick
for my daily bread"
"No, no! Oh, Aunt Wealthy, never,
never! You will share my home,"
sobbed Glen, weeping on her neck.
"Ahem! ahem!" coughed Mr.. De
Bar, walking the floor, uneasily,
"This is indeed-ah!- ah!-unexpected."
"Tell Aunt Wealthy that she can
live with us!" cried Glenn, looking
toward him.
"Ahem! certainly, my dear. Very
bad indeed. When is Clover-lands
to be sold, MADAME"
"At once"
"Then you must excuse me. am
not exactly prepared to burden my
seH-ahem2-with two ladies i'm.