The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-12-21

to make q wedding? Would my aunt leave
her sleepy pipe that she loves better than any
thing? No, never. II is ridicule. l am eight
con years old, and 1 can do as l please
Sc we tell nobody. but go away and are
married. Now we shall go and tell them, and
would wish you to go with lis, it you will be SO
kind"
SO I accompanied my friends to Mr.. Prigg's
residence, whom that mysterious gentleman and
his wife returned from the city. Mr.. Ferreti
led the way with his wife on his arm. In the
other hand he held the open marriage certif-
cate fluttering in the breeze. l followed, feel
ing much amused at the whole affair.
We found Mr.. Priggs aud his wife in the
front room, and presently the wild, hasgard
face OF the housekeeper appeared al the
kitchen door. They all stood in silent amazs-
msnt at our appearance. The room was
furnished with = few rude chairs aud = dilapi-
dated sofa; and in sharp contrast to these, a
tine piano stood at Que slda. There were no
books, no pictures, no ornaments Of any
description.
"Mr. Priggs and madam" Ferreti, gravely
salutiug them, II hat the honor to announce
that your daughter Lucine has become my
married to-day, as the bond will show."
There vas silence for a moment Then the
old man sad in q l%achrymo.e tone, as he
nursed one hand in another: SIS that SO? Is
that SOY"
Here isithe bond,'' said Ferreti.
There was another silence.
liam very poor" said the old man, in a
whining tone; 81 can't give her any money,
any goods; nothing at all"
Il ask nothing" said Ferret. proudly; g"
haf mv'house, my vines, my trees, my flowers.
We sail be happy. l hat the honor to say
good bye" :.
Theytuurned to go, when Mrs. Prigss caught
Lucine by the hands, and there was a trace of
tears on her ~leathery face as she said, in q
daZed way
Little Lucine married! Itcan't be. 1t can't
be. Why, she's butt clhll-" +
"Tut. tut" whispered the old man anxious
ly. taking her arm; sit is done now"
Ferret silently hold aloft the marriage GER
titicate. y
"Bnt little Lncine must have something
said the poor old woman in q broken voice,
while the tears rolled down her cheeks. ave
must give her" vr
critical expression of woe. W arc SO poor.
Shall we give her q broken chair? 500 the
tinkiing piano you would hire. We cannot pay
the rent The good, kind husband will pro-
vide ali things.n
Lucine seemed overcome with astonishment
at this unusual expression of feeling on the
part of her PARENTS; but they now relapsed
into silence, aud We took ourdeparture
The next day Mr.. Prlggs and nis wife did not
go the city. The day after, they packed their
scanty furniture. and silently stole away in the
early morning. No one knew where they went
Mr.. Ferre,i and Lncina lived happily to-
Gether. Every evening they talk and laugh in
the garden as they wster the fl ,wers. l often
see them taking their tea on the porch under
the Goneysuckles. II tt a ; - 4
Not lons ago ! was in The city. and while 1
was talking to q FREUD on the street. two re-
markabie persons passed us. One was a little
Old man with a wrinkled face, who appeared to
be blind. His taltering steps were guided by
a little old woman who was very lame. From
curiosity l asked my friend who they were. >
"a pair of beggars who have frequentsd
these streets for many years. Humougs II
dare say. They ought 10 be as rich as Crasus
b. this time"
In spite Of their disguise and affected infrmi
ties, | recognized Mr.. riggs and his Wife,
L. .. in Overland M6nth3y.