The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1883-07-28

h. N sun 10 succeed said The father
~ himself. admiring BIZ sons prudence
- man " tnuly economic mind l. VI.
Why's distinguished BY his cartlncss
about cab fares and his umbrella"
llc was shown Into the drawing room
where be- found Miss Cuthbru alone
II was the first time they had met In
private since the breach between her
and Maurice; but Mr.. Calthorpc was as
gracious ~ II there had been no breach,
and ~ II there had never been any in.
l%erruptlon u the familiar intercourse he
had been accustomed TO hold with her
as the oldest friend II her father. He
was conscious Of both circumstances,
however, ~ well as of their cause, and
he was secretly chuckling 10 himself At
the prospect II the surprise he had In
store for the proud lady. lie had much
satisfaction In thinking that he would
presently show her how easily she and
her fortune could be dispensed with by
his son, and how greatly she had
wrongcd him.
81 am delighted 10 see You looking
so remarkably well, my dear Miss Cuth-
bert. Upon my word. I think the air
Of London agrees with you better than
that VI Hollyford."
"And | am delighted that you have
been able TO come, Mr.. C%althorpe. |
was so much afraid that You might be-
engaged"
He had not observed n momcntary
glance of slyness on her part rs he en-
tered. and he did not detect the twinkle
Of mischicyous fun In her eyes when she
spoke with natural cordiality.
"Of course, my engagements are
numerous-tOO numerous. he said,
with the air Of n man who has resigned
himself TO the m%artyrdom Of his own
popularity adding calamity, but
when you summon me, everything else
must give way
THANK You, Il Is very good Of you
TO say 10. But YOU know II Is n long
time since you visited u.s."
"That is true; dear me, how time
does ilyl | sometimes wonder II the
great magician. Science, among his
other maryels, has not played us n trick
and put some electric force into the
wheels Of Time, 80 that we find our-
selves at the end Of life before We ARE
quite conscious that Il has begun. Hut
there, time Is only an agreeable topic
for the young; beauty Is a topic for all
ages, Let Us talk about yourself. You
wrote that you desired particularly to
sec mo-"
YES, and you will be surprised when
you learn why"
Pleasantly, | have no doubt"
81 hope so, for II Is to ask you toto
my wedding"
"Your wcddingF'
YES. and wished 10 ask you In
this way rather than by n formal invi-
%tation, because You arr my fathers old
est friend. and I feel as " You were nj.
most a relative. | hope you will
come"
There was no more awkwardness In
the delivery Of this pretty little adj.
dress than might have been expected
and II there wcrc a slight emphasis on
the words ''almost n rlative,M Il was
not enough 10 attract attention.
why. this Is the second bridal an.
nouncemcnt | have had this morning.
calculated Mr.. Calthorpe smiling. and
yet sensible that the importance Of his
tidings was considerably lcsscned BY
what he had just heard. Then impress.
lively. You have touched me deeply by
asking me In this way and treating me
rs n relative. At ono time. indeed. |
had hoped TO have the right of call.
ing myself your close relative; your
father had the same hope. and W,
thought Il would bel pleasing climax "a
our lifelong friendship. That was not
TO be. You young people have ways OF
your own which bewildcr us old people,
and We must be content 10 allow you Il
have pretty much your OWE way In the
choice Of partners"
My father Is quite satisfied"
~ have no doubt Of Il. and I trust
most sincerely that none Of us may BE-
disappointed In the character Of the
man you have chosen, and on whom q
much Of your future happiness will de.
pend. can only say that Il will AFFORD
me the greatest pleasure 10 be present
at your marriage ceremony. and As on,
who sincerely desires that your lie ma,
be long and happy | { offer you my con.
gratulations."
Nh. Calthorpe had the agrccabl.
sensation produced by the belief that h,
had acquitted himself mos, gracefully,
and nothing could have surpassed N,
elegance Of his bow hs he concluded nj,
remarks. His back was turned towar,
the door. 50 that he did not observe Il
open aud give entrance 10 Colonel
Cuthhcrt and Maurice. His attention
was drawn 10 the fact BY Mabel.
I'll am glad tobc able TO Introduce yot
At once, Mr.. Calthorpc. to ms futur
~husband.n she said. laughing. rs shs
took the hand Of Maurice.
"Whatl-why. when was this ar
rangedl' cried Mr.. Calthorpe. AZ.
founded.
"Only q few days ago." Responded
his son. land we have been Obliged &c
allow her TO be the first 10 give You IN,
glad news II was only DELAYED be,
cause she could not until last night
muster courage enough to hx the tim,
for telling you.
Mr.. Calthorpe looked In amazemenI
from n to the other.
roweIlp''
That was my mistake and Powelrs
poor fellow" said the Colonel. s,Hs
always spoke TO ma 20 confidently thai
like him. fsncied his suit was prueres.
sing favorshly when II was making nc
prugrrss At all"
MY dear child.- saidMr. Calthorpe
embracing his future daughter.in-law,
u congratulated you before. but / con
} Tssulate you again with al INV hesrs
nut Va not fair of yon--you Il,
|, mEues'--to play such : hnre prsrtics
yoze uPea ~. And vcs' trskk---
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