Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-09
Taking leave Of Robert, the captain left
the room. followed hv Edith

Taking leave of Robert, the captain left
the room, followed by Edith.
Robert Emerson was puzzled, and COM
pleteiy at loss to account for the scene he
mad just witnessed The few moments he
was left to himself he vainly strove to err
rive at some definite conclusion; it was
useless, and Hdith's entrance cut short his
"Yonr friend does not seem to be in an
extraordir ary good humor to-day" she
remarked, seating lherself opposite him.
mo, indeed" he replied; II must con-
fess he rather surprised me-" Wishing to
change the subject. he added, "but I think
you are to be congratulated on your
CHOICE
"Choice? My choice? am afraid that I
don't exactly understand you, Mr.. Elmer,
son." she replied. with puzzled look.
Pray. don't think me impertinent, but
! referred to your choice of a husband,
Capt. Dudley"
Capt. Dudley!" she exclaimed; "you
are laboring. under great mistake, Mr..
| Emerson, If you fancy that gentleman is
any more than friend of mine; but" she
continued. II think 1 ought to congratu-
| tapped the rug.
Mel Well. really" lied the aston
| ished Robert, will you have the kindness
to inform me how am deserving of your
congratulations
| why, in your choice" she hesitated,
| "of a-a-wife, Miss Fenton."
| Miss Carrie Fenton" he exclaimed.
| by j1vel there is some terrible mistake
here somewhere. l have never spoken
three words to the lady in my life. Have
you any objection to revealing the name of
this interesting tsle-bearer?"
"Mr. Ashland was the one who informed
me of your engagement"
He got up, crossed over and took seat
| nearer to her. 'Miss Haviland." he said.
smilingly. excuse me. but this seems to
be getting really amusing: John Ashland
ing marriage with Capt Dudley"
And that" she said, pausing and look
ing down into the CRATE, land that was
why you stopped visiting here so sud .en-
ly?'
That's it, precisely" he replied.
The ticking of the small bronze time
piece on the mantel sounded clear and dis
tInct in the stiffness that followed. Both
occupied with their own thoughts, for
some few moments neither moved nor
spoke. He was first to break the silence
Moving his chair close up to Edith's and
resting his arm on the back of hers, in q
quiet, firm voice, he said:
Edith, if l may be permitted to address
you thus, our acquaintance has been OF
snort duration, ana declaration or my
feelings toward you now must surely be
| deemed by you as premature; but notwith-
standing this fact, I can not resist the
| temptation to tell you that. short as the
time has been, have learned to love you
| dearly and truly. During my former
visits here / fancied my presence was not
| altogether disagreeable to you. Tell me-"
| he said letting his arm drop from the back
of her chair so as to enoircle her waist,
tell me-was | mistaken?'
Her head sank on his breast, and lower,
ing his their lips met; He had not been
mistaken
A ring at the door announced the fami-
iy's re urn. Rob Emerfon was heartily
welcomed by all, and that night was the
happiest he had ever spent in his life, for
when he babe Edith good night, t was as
her accepted suitor.
John AshlaDd's little game although
well played, was beaten by New Year S
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