The Republican journal., 1881-04-07

| drive to Green Valley remarked the
doctor with exceeding gcomplacency. But
really, | shall not allow you to Jest with
my lady in this manner OF course YOU
could not expect to obtain the belle of
the village by such tardy invitation"
DR.. Stone conducted Molly to the chaise
and gently put her in with protective
manner which made Harry clench his
teeth; then with a parting salutaton to
the forlorn lover, drove down the pebblv
road like a young Jehu,
| Harry was left on the doorstep to digest
affairs as he might. and afterward to 90
home and sing with his Cousin Clara
He went alone that evening to see Molly
but she was still away and would not re-
turn until a late hour, having gone 10 the
next town to take tea with one of her
relatives who was also patient of Dr.
Stone. Mrs Brown told him it would
not be worth his while to wait Harry
sought his chamber in most melancholy
mood and passed a SleeplesS night in de
nouncing his folly and Cousin Clara, and
III estimating the advantages ana proba-
bilities in favor of DR.. Stone.
saturday came, and the oak grove at
| Green Valley rung with sport and merri-
ment. OF all the fair forms that fitted
here and there over the sunny slopes,
down bv the brookside or ND among the
| t1owery hedges, Molly Brown was the
most brilliant and joyous. Her snowy
dress glanced, her ringlets shook off the
light, and her sweet voice made gladneSs
| everywhere. Dr. Stone was ever at her
side. and by his genial humor and mex
haustlble fun woke more laughter among
herestless groups who attended him than
the echoes at Green Valley ever before
heard. Clara Evans was completely
eclipsed, and Harry was dim and doletul
He had scarcely been able to speak to
Molly during the long, weary day, and to
| see her thus was not all cOnsoling or in
spiriting.
As night drew near, and the young
people We're about returning, there was a
new arrival upon the ground. 4 chronic
patient of Dr.. Stones had found him out
and with much amazement solicited a
brief consultation. 1t so happened that
as the party was brollenup and scattered
III various directions to prepare for the
coming ride, Molly was left alone Harry
drew near with trouble in his eve.
"What has happened, Molly dear. that
we should be here as We are to-day ?"
Molly laughed according to directions.
but not very merrily.
"Can you forgive me. Molly ?"
She did not answer, for the doctor.
quite breathless, stepped in between
them.
"Our horses are waiting, MI Lane, :"
and saying that, he took Aolly's arm
within his own, and with love-like atten-
ton led her along the wooded path
Harry might have stood Just where
they had left him till the winter SHOWS
came, if Clara had not pettishly asked
him how he supposed she should be able
70 get home
We should be glad to give the conclu-
sion minute detail, but can only say that
Harry went to see Molly in less than an
hour after DR. Stone had left Mrs Browns
residence. What was said. what penit-
ence. forgiveness and tears healed all
wounds and botted out all otfenses, must
be left to conjecture. 1t is only known
that Harry went to church next day with
Molly on his arm, and that he sat beside
her during the two services. Aunt Sally
Goodenough was sorely perpleNed, and
scarcely took her eyes off the unconscious
doctor, who devotedly listened to the
sermon as if there had never been Molly
Brown or picnic in the universe. Clara
Evans left the village during the week, so
that the beans and roses had a chance to
grow in peace.
In the autumn there was a joyful we'd
ding, and the brilliant lights Shone far
from Harry's windows to illuminate the
pathway OF the many approaching guests
to the subsequent merry y-making Dr.
Stone came and found the bridal couple
in Molly's pretty room.
"Ah, Lane. . said he, II was very near
getting your bird from You, and then
what would YOU have done with Your
cage p
The handsome Harry tossed back his
heavy curls. and laughing as he drew
Molly near to him, exclaimed:
"A perpetual truce With YOU, dnrtor,
concerning that abominable picnic You
see that have my bride safely within
our own new house"