Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-08

"John Sanbon was there and another
gentleman"
my God, sir, tell me what you mean
you are driving me mad-tell me what
you meanw
81 am Justice of the Peace, Barbara!
1t was i who married you. and you are as
firmly and legitimately bound as ever
your father and mother were. But listen
and will tell you"
And Sam went ON and told the whole
story of the marriage and how it was
brought about through the efforts of John
Sanborn, Dick and himself.
When he had concluded, Barbara, for
the second time i'm her life had tainted.
When consciousness returned, and Bar
bara Blake was herself again--a new light
shone in her eyes and happy smile
wreathed her still quivering lips as she
said-"God has been good to me-oh how
can / ever thank Iiim-and you and
joint"
Before the lawyer could answer, the
door opened and Mr.. Osborn, accompani-
ed by John Sanborn came into the Office.
don't let me interrupt you Mr.. Burr"
cried the former, as he saw lady sitting
near the desk. IL can call again-Ah-
who-why!"
Something seemed suddenly to lave
come over Mr.. Jonathan Osborn, his eyes
Glanced to alight on the face of Barbara,
and he stood spell-bound muttering unin-
diligently to himself.
Sam enjoyed it for moment, and then
said coolly-"Mr. Osborn this lady is your
neice, Barbara Blake"
"My God, thought sol" and the old
gentleman flung his hat and cane ON the
a. L.. A
amazed girl kissed her fondly; and then
holding her out Mt arms length he ex-
claimed:
"You're the very image Of your mother,
child, and it makes my old heart young
again TO see you" Barbara could not help
loving the honest old man, whose heart
overhowed with such kindly affection.
He recognized the Bible in an instant,
when it was shown to him, though he de-
clared he wanted no better proof of iden-
tification than the face of Barbara her.
self.
AT the young lady's request the story
of her marriage was related to Mr.. Os-
born. who at first was terribly indignant,
but finally swore that he was satisfied
with the result; saying it was well that it
ended so, rs a life led with such villain
as Blake would be one of torture and sor-
row indeed.
barbara, can you not tell me the name
OF the man whom you saw in conversation
with Mrs. Vickory2'
II caa'-said the girl slowly and then,
with a peculiar sadness in her large dark
eyes. she turned away saying: "But you
will not ask me-
When they had left the office, Burr
turned TO John SanbOIn saying:
"John i know the man who was in league
with the woman Vickory"
"Who il herr
Phillip Blake, alias Walter Dillon, for
flat is his right name"
SLOW did you learn iti" asked San
born.
''Tom Albright informed me Of the par
ticulars yesterday rs lie learned them
from his wife, Gertrude-for they were
married yesterday at Bellville Park-it
was n simple ceremony, and none but the
family was present.
Myself and Madge will be married on
Sunday, Sam, and that is the reason why
have called hereto ask you to be pres
ent"
81 will, old boy, and / most heartily
congratulate ypu. / hear that Madge
was one of Mrs. Arkright's bridesmaids
lis that soi'
"Yes, you know that Madeline was for
merly waiting-maid for Miss Weldon-or
rather Kate Dillon at Windcmere, aud she
was discharged to give place to the pois-
oner, Markham"
"Well, old fellow, their troubles are
over now, and there doesn't seem to he II
single thing TO mar the brightness of their
future!'