Smyrna times., 1883-08-08

and settle down IN NJ, their future
4 few weeks. and we find
q happy reunion at Judge Edwards:
the Judge himself enjoying it hugely.
He was most cordial to James. There
was a sly twinkle about his eyes at
times. quite unusual TO his habitual
sedate expression. Emma had very
many things to tell Airline in her sun
nv way, while Arthur was giving the
solid experiences Of his travels 10 the
Judge and James. Arrangement for a
drive on the morrow. good nights. and
sweet retirement.
With the morrow James was early AZ
the Judges long before the young mar
ried couple arrived. Airline found him
grave and preoccupied, at length he
approached the table al which she was
sorting some worsteds and, taking her
hand said:
Miss Edwards-Arline, perhaps l
took once a mean advantage in forcing
an answer to q question l asked. but
was then. as now, madly in love with
you. and l cannot wait longer 10 know
if YOU care for me. If / have proved
myself at all worthy. will you Of your
own free Will answer me. Shall this
hand be mine:'
Yes. James. and my heart il full
with il. and that forever. with my
fathers assurance Of your worth have
learned TO love you truly. though my
pride would not admit il for . time"
Darling Airline, will make YOU
very happy. l cannot censure for the
past. the world creates all these social
distinctions and we are more or less
governed by our surroundings: but.
my dear love native and true worth
may exist though clothed in rags.
Finely woven robes dc not always hide
the vicious or constitute the pure. But
dearest. here comes our friends.
With a warm kiss he released her from
his strong embrace. just in time 10 take
: Arthur and Emma by either hand and
greet them cordially.
! Airline announced there being sufl-
! cient snow they would take the family
r sleigh. and soon they were comfortably
packed in buffalo robes and away they
went. taking the lake road and strik-
: ing around il. winding up on the oppo-
b site side the sloping hills at lively
pace: the keen, frosty aiE sending !
2 glow in the iaoes or all. while the spir.
- tied horses seemed TO feel the same
!, freshening influence Is the passengers
b At length they came TO the Fairfax
mansion spoken Of before as seen from
the lake that Summer day. only now
e they were on the inland side, or, more
:, properly, the front Of the stately pile
2. Arthur, who was made director Of thl
d party, said he lad the privilege Of In,
d place. and would be glad TO show then
If through.
D. Why it seems TO be occupied, sal,
N Airline.
= Only by servants, Mr.. Fairfax vii
L soon return and the place is receiving
2, az airing"
K By this time they were driven up 1
Y the broad entrance. guarded on eithe
a hand By majestic elms. The heaY
le venetian blinds were raised al aost c
81 the windows, and the rich damask cul
p tains hung in heavy folds. giving colo
e 10 Arline's remarks. The great doc
as SWING open as they halted, and ArthU
invited the party TO enter, as the ol
m man servitor smiled a grim WELDON,
to They entered; the ladies with som
TO trepidatioa fearing Intrusion, b
u curiosity was potent. aAd as they pas
at ed from room 10 room they beean
/ q amazed at the wondrous richness
Ter everything-rarest work, Of aEt
cts painting, ancient and uOaeTRl sGat1ar.
mt qgainE carving, brOnEes, and the mo
luxurious furnishing. Soon the par
an was invited 10 lunchion. They we
nd now in the art gallery. Arthur vii
he mock gravity addressing the lads
10; said:
nd Mrs.. Goddard, and yOu. Nj
ny Edwards, have been grossly deceive
and imposed upon by this gentlema
,pe and the time has come when it wou
,ur seem most proper 10 expose the deee
On ton In the person Of James Arch
on, behold then the lord and master Ct I
on We survey. Allow Ine therefore
present you our friend and host, Eli
"a FAIRFAX
-i,h Emma looked puzzled for a mOmel
At but soon recovering hsid out bo
d a hands Il hin while happy tear spar
i'm led on her cheek. airline stood lik'
aee statue, daLed. Eliot went 10 her a
al proudly folded her TO his breast
nh Yes, my darling. this all true. a
this Is the home l would heneefO'
.ors have yOu preside Os'er, your f4tf
en- knows all. and if you ask why the I
lied eeptiOn, l viii only say that, knOWi
bev the value Of the POSSESSIONS v
,ar- which have been endowed, snd bei
distrnstfnl Of the world and fearin
~ might EaAr-Y some one Who cared M
sor my possessions than for Hysel
=. assumed The Fseos. which has enab
- me to secure you. my love, and kn
that am blessed =
She elEng 10 him nervORsly for
seconds, then looked up into his {
with a calm expression Of psESeSl 9
-. tent, simply saYiEg;
-. pear KiiOty e
-ss"9 #
Two years have passed, and In =
ting room Of the Fairfax msn<soz
find Judge Edwards. l.aAe and kAE
lgn' writing, Ee lives DOW with his {
Asais lsen. A minzturs airline Is tngs
pes At his wrapper and mns4 be aOsiG
an Eliot putting ASIDE tie magazine
his has been perzning. looks On with .
: re- fathers pride. The door opens In
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