The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-03-09
TWO WEDDING DAYS.

fashion column Of II leading "society
Journal" and the wedding day had ar
rived.
am Bertram Langley commonly
called Bertrand while confess TO being
most sincerely and entirely in love with
my little Nell, must add had been
quite annoyed about our marriage, first at
the persistence with which she insisted
upon grand wedding.
For month before we were TO be mar
ried, believe / never entered the house
once but Katc-NelPs married sister
rushed into the room with an
Excuse me, Bert, but Nell is wanted
moment" Or, "Don't look cross, Bert,
but Nellie. must see Madame This or
That" till lost all patience.
There MAS another cause OF annoyance,
too-Nell's father was rich man, and rs
able as lie was willing to furnish his
daughter with as much finery as she might
desire, while |, on the contrary, was q
man with his way to still make in tho
world.
True, had fair income and fair pros
poets, but I could not hope to give Nell
as luxurious nome or as elaborate a
wardrobe as her papa provided-at least
not for some years but could afford to
support wife, and loved Nell with all
my heart.
When I asked Mr.. Bartley's consent
to our marriage, hc was at first just lit
lie inclined to find fault with my financial
condition. An older man. with n we'll
secured fortune, would have suited him
better. He had most unwholesomc
dread of fortune hunters, and even went
so far as TO have q mild suspicion that
might be just bit inclined in that
way; but all that wore off in time, and
we were on the best of terms
The day before the one fixed upon for
orr marriage, Nell and had our first Tiff.
| called to inform her Of the smallest
possible hitch in tho church machinery.
The regular sexton vas oblge to leave
town, but had secu, d the service Of his
brother Ia very deaf and stupid man, as
it turned out.) Possibly she might have
some instructions TO give him.
waited full half m hour in the recep-
ton. room, cooling my heels and warming
my wrath, before Nell rushed in.
"What is it, Bert?" she asked, breath
lessly, "I'm awful busyr'
''If you are in such n hurry, il is no
matter what wish to say"
Nell open her eyes in surprise.
Give got to select some lace" she ex.
claimed, sand Kate can't wait"
"Neither can I!'' ] retorted, shortly,
pulling on my gloves. Then after mo-
mcnt | added, "you think great deal Of
furbelows, don't yo;;?"
'Indeed l do %
ri am afraid you will have to do viii,
vastly less when you are married."
Nell tossed her head saucily.
"All the moro, reason should he al.
lorro1 IN tlnuo rxsy
at is not too late to retreat" I said
coolly. "Ifyou repent your bargain, there
is time to escape"
Nell's eyes grew big with borrow ut The
idea.
Indeed, it il entirely too late I" she
burst out. "Why, everybody knows it |!
All our set have car6s-I should die Of
modification to put it off now! We must
&c or, anyway; l have no fancy for be-
ing n laughing stock for every one"
Better be laughed at week than
miserable for lifetime" retorted.
Nell opened her lips to answer, but just
at that moment Kate put her head in the
door.
"Nell Nell Excuse me, Bert"
1 stayed to hear no more, but turned
on my heel and strode away.
No sooner had reached my hotel than
was heartily ashamed Of myself; and
when Tom, my elder brother and only
living relative, rushed in and told mo that
he had left his wife i'll at home, SO anx-
ious was he to see me married, tho last bit
of crossness departed.
Next morning. saw Nellie for mo-
mont only, but the kiss pressed on her
dear little mouth was silent plea for
pardon and promise for better control
over my temper next time.
Evening came-the church was
packed-and I, feeling most uncommon
ly stiffand awkward in bran new suit and
speckless gloves, was waitingin tho vestry.
Nellie was to enter upon her fathers
arm, followed by her bride maids and
grOomsmen-six in number-whle 1
was to enter in in the nick of time from
the vestry, the minister from his study
and meet before the altar.
had requested to be allowed TO be
alone, SO rs to keep my part in mind, and
for the same reason went early to be
e.ared ut and confused, for this show
affair wa3 not one bit of mind.
Just at tho last moment Tom came
rushing III, followed by the sexton.
"I'te got telegram from Lettie," said
Tom, his voice quiyering. 'She is worse,
and Imust start ut once. just time to
catch the train. Goodbye, old boy !
God bless you."
"I'm going too-just camo to wish you
joy, Mr. Berk," said the sexton, who had
known me since I was o lad. "Sorry l
can't see you married. My roads the
same as your brothers., SO I'll go with
him." and of they both hurried, the
door shutting with sharp click behind
t!.,-..
The time for the arrival Of the wedding
party drew near, advanced to the door
that opened into the church, designing
to open it and peep through. 1t resisted
my efforts. struggled with it sharply
no usa the door was locked.
Then flew back to the inner door and
listened. The organ was playing gayly,
and subdued hush told me that Nellie
was entering on her fathers arm, and
here was 1standing Gagged like rat.
Iglanced around. The windows caught
my eye-why had I not thought Of them ?
could atleast make my escape, and the
ceremony might be delayed, and conse-
quently awkward; still Nell would not
be utterly put to shame. Like the mad
man was, seized the table, dragged it
to the window, sprang upon it, and
climped on to tho high and narrow win.
COW sill throwing up the sash, / pre-.
pared to@leap out but had reckoned
without my host; the cord that held the
weight was broken, consequently the
moment my hand left the sash the WIN.
dow descended with startling rapidity
striking me full upon the head, and
knocking me off the narrow sill, dashinp
my head against tbs sharp corner Of the
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