Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-04-12

like the yeriest school girl. Il am not
here to speak Of business. must beg
your pardon for trespsssing upon your
time vt this hour; but you were so very
kind 4 few days ago as to promise
We'll, out with it, mani
That you would assist me-
'Aha-the young womanI remember
nowP exclaimed Mr.. Blair, laughing
does she think of the plan|
She has consented, SIR taltered the
eOok-keeper, keeping his face carefully
hidden behiad the lid of desk. in
which, to all appearance, he WAS search
ing busily. On the day after to-mor-
row evening. If convenient to you
The sooner the betteri My boy, l
am quite ready to keep my word AS
he spoke the merchant turned to his
desk and filled up check, whieh he
handed to his companion. There is the
wedding present of which / spoke. OF
course. you must get special license.
My carriage will also be at your service
at whatever time and place you may
choose to appoint. By the way. what
does the young lady think Of the Chinese
project? hope your marriage will not
affect your decision in regard to it.
She is anxious that should do what
ever is most pleasing to you. SIR
'Ah, see she Is sensible womanl
should like to call in the course Of the
evening, after the ceremony is over, and
offer my congratulations if you and Mrs.
Wynn intend to remain in London
Thank you, sir. l was going to ask
something Of the kind. We expect to
he at the Grosysnor Hotel
Should you like weeks hOlidayP
Not at present, thank you, answered
Wynn. feeling guiltily that he was sx-
tremely likely to be given a much more
prolonged holiday than he desired.
Very well, my boy. | wish you all
manner Of luck. Return in the course
of the morning, and will give you the
letter l promised to my friend the cler-
gyman.'
About 9 o'clock p. N. on the day of
the marriage, Mr.. Blair. adorned with
the unusual splendOr of light kid gloves
and white necktie, and carrying an
enormous bouquet of roses and orange
blossoms, entered the Grosyenor Hotel
and inquired for Mr.. and Mrs. Wynn.
He was told that the gentleman had
been ut the hotel in the morning and
engaged rooms for himself and wife.but
had not as yet appeared with the lady.
Then will wait in their rooms until
they arrive; it can't be long now, re-
piled the merchant Aud he was shown
into the pleasant little sitting room re-
served for the pair, whom the astute
clerk had already settled in his own
mind to be bride and groom.
Mr.. Blair had not long to wait, when
he door was thrown open by the wait
er, and sure enough, Wynn entered.
having on his arm lady closely veiied.
- 'DOrap he said, in bewil-.
derment, what are you doing hsre?'
Dead silence followed; then the fair
est of the merchants castles in Spain
fell with crash.
Can it be possible that you are this
mans wifep
Yes. dear father, it is quite true said
the girls pleading voice. Won't you try
to forgive usy'
'fhis is a great disappointment TO me.
as you, of course, must know, Dora he
said at last, turning to his companions,
who we're awaiting his words in almost
breathless suspense. However, the
deed is done, and L suppose the most
sensible thing is to make the best of
what must consider y bad job, 1 prom
ised you my blessing. WyRn. and you
shall have it, upon two conditions. The
first is that you-and l suppose your
wife shall go to China, as proposed
We are willing, sir the book-keeper
eagerly replied.
And the second condition.?
srtot aifhar Of AfC
close to any human being who was the
promoter and instigator of your elope-
ment.'
L promise, papa said Dora.
And 50 do |, sir said the young hus
band Immediately afterward.
And the blessing was bestowed.