Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

"Why, go, of course" said Marmaduke
Bourne. "1o show that we bear no malice
at being disinherited, If for no other reason"
Tbs 18th of March arrived, a cold, buster
ing, windy night, and the old red brick
house was in a glimmer Of light as the
young betrothed couple drew up to the door.
Uncle Nahum met them on the threshold
in his old-fashioned swallow tailed coat,
with huge white camelia bud in his but
ton-hole, and pair of surprisingly white
kid gloves.
"Iave you brought your white frock ~
was the first question to his niece.
"No, uncle, I"
"That won't do" said Uncle Nahum.
"Nobody comes TO my wedding without a
marriage garment. It's lucky provided
one for you. Come up stairs, quick and put
it on, for the parson is waiting and the COM
pany are here"
"But uncle, the bride ?"
"You shall see her by and by" said Uncle
Nahum despotically. "Come up stairs now,
and change your dress"
"But uncie-a white silk |" cried Faith,
looking in dismay at the glistening dress
laid out for her use.
"What then Isn't white silk the thing
for wedding2 Put it on quick, and III
send some one to bring you down in five
minutes"
And so, with doubtful heart. Faith
Nixon ROBBED herself in the white silk dress,
with its trimmings Of vapory blonde and its
long trail.
dWheres your vail 2" said Uncle Nahum,
when he came himself, a few minutes later,
to the door.
"Uncle, can't wear veil" pleaded
Faith.
"But you mustl" said Uncle Nahum.
" Nobody comes to my wedding without
veil p
And he placed the wreath lightly on her
head.
"But, Uncle Nahum, they'll take me for
the BRIDE"
"Let EN-" said the old gentleman. "Take
my arm. Now come down stairs and I'll
show you the bride. Here she Is"
And lifting her bewildered eyes, Faith
Nixon beheld her own figure reflected in
full length mirror on the stairway.
"Here's the BRIDE" chuckled Uncle Ma
hum, leading her up to Duke Bourne. Aud
here's the groom" touching Bournes shout
der. "And here's the parson, all ready and
waiting. Now Reverend Sir" to the clergy
man, marry 'em as fast as ever you cam
And, before either of the astonished young
couple could demonstrate, they were made
man and wife.
"Duke," cried the bride, as soon as the
ceremony was over, "did you know Of this ?"
"No, didn't said Mr.. Bourne, with his
arm very tight around his little wifes waist.
But must say approve very highly Of
the whole proceeding"
Uncle Nahum stood by, rubbing his hands,
with his whole face wreathed in one prodi-
gious smile.
So you supposed it was who was to be
married, eh 7" said he. "Not bit of it
not bit of it. I'm too old bird to be
caught with such chaff as that. No, no, little
Faith Did you think was going to turn
my wee birdie out of her nest after all the
years she has been cherished there No, no
| only wanted to assure myself that your
fancy was real fancy, and that this young
rascal here shifting Bourne on the shoulder
once more, "loved you for yourself alone and
not for the money he thought the old man
was going to leave you. And you're to live
here, both of you, and we'll be happy ever
after Strike up your harps and fiddles
Let's all be merry together |"
&c don't have wedding every day." said
Uncle Nahum, "and mean to make the
most of it,"