Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-04-17

Some of Mr.. Berghaus' family wer.
also going. and it had been arranged
that they should all start at the same
time, and so arrive nearly together a
MIR. Starkie's place, which was il al
1rkford suburb, five miles away.
Angela's lips had been opened to utter
a few words on the subject of dress
Being in half mourning, she said, she
could not venture on anything but
black and white. and being so poor, hel
dress must be simple, and must be made
at home.
| Miss Fairfax made great point OF
the ''home made incident. And so il
was made at home, and chiefly by the
ingenious fingers of Mabelle. 1t was
simple, no doubt: but there is costly
simplicity as well as cheap and tawdry
splendor, and as Grace Massey OBJ
| served: Dozens of yards of black
tulle, and unlimited water-lilies and
leaves in long sprays, of the very best
make, can not be got for absolutely
nothing. you know; nor black satin fans
with ivory sticks-but Philip gave her
that; nor long Brussels lace mittens-
but she said those belonged to her
grandmother, and am sure, for any
thing care, they may have been worn
by Noah's wife. before the Flood
The great day of the festivities at last
| dawned; it is to be hoped that poor Mr..
| Grey felt happier on the occasion than
did some of those who were hidden to
the festivities in honor of his marriage.
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FAREWELL. u
"Liebchen. ade!
Schciden thut weh.'
81 suppose the governor won't be
here to-day" said one of his fellow
clerks to Philip on that eventful morn
ing. Hes off to Grey's wedding"
u suppose SO. Shall you be there to-
night?'' .9a.
'.Yes: I'm going with my sister, and
my brother, and the girl I'm engaged
to-
"Are you engaged? 1 didn't know.
Who is the lady2''
miss Wainwright-Lucy VAIN
wright" said Philips fellow-clerk, with
a proud and happy smile.
'.Oh, l once met her somewhere.
She is charming girl. l congratulate
you"
Thanks. Who are you bringing?"
'My sister, and the lady-a friend of
my sister's-Mss Fairfax
Perhaps 1 may congratulate you,
too, eh?' suggested his friend. looking
at him with smile.
mo" was all Philip said; but he had
cause to remember the conversation.
The day wore on, under the auspices
of Mr.. Day. the head clerk, and this I'M
fortunate gentleman had ample cause to
wish the hours of work might be cur
tailed. 1t had transpired that he also
was to grace the ball, and many were
the benevolent inquiries as. TO what he
intended to do, and whom he thought
of bringing with him. Mrs. Day-so
much was elected from him-was to
accompany him, and this fact once
known nothing short of full descrip-
ton of Mrs. Days proposed costume
would satisfy the insubordinate youths
supposed to be under Mr.. Days control.
Truth compels the biographer of Philip
Massey. at this period of his life, to adj,
NIT that he took a foremost part in
prosecuting the unfortunate Mr.. Day,
presuming, it is TO be feared, upon that
excellent persons known partiality to
him. He had just extracted from the
head clerk the admission that his con-
sorts head-dress would be glorious with
a white marabou feather, with gold
tips, when an irreverent spirit suddenly
called out: 80 "a ~ - 49, 81
Il say, here's the governors car
riage. He's coming, after all. -
Gentlemen, Ientreat you -" cried
poor Mr.. Day.
"What lark, if the old boy has for
gotten to take off his wedding favor
Day, We'll make him lend it to you. if he
has. He likes comforting favors on you,
you know"
Groans saluted this frightful attempt
at joke, which groans We're quickly
hushed into discreet silence as Mr..
Starkie's foot was heard, then his voice
in Mr.. Days office, calling to him.
The head clerk hustled away, and
some subdued laughter and joking went
on at the expense of Mrs. Days mara
bou feather. Philip Massey, who felt
himself in an oddly joyous and excited
mood, had just announced that he would
waltz with Mrs. Day ere cock-crow of
the following day, or perish in the eff
fort. He was laughing at the prospect,
and looking up, slight flush upon his
handsome, resolute face, and a CLEAN
IN his dark eyes, when the door or the
office was opened. and the page boy
who waited upon Mr.. Starkie inquired:
is Mr.. Massey herep'
HE is replied Philip.
IS MIR. Starkie wants to speak to you
at once, please"
Philip rose, little surprised at the
unusual summons, and in few mo-
ments found himself standing in Mr..
Starkie's private room. alone with that
gentleman.
8. You sent for me, sir?''
''Ah, Massey-yes. want YOU"
In his hand he held a telegram, as
once before when he had wanted Philip
he had held letter. There were signs
of grave disturbance on his face. Philip
stood waiting in silence while Mr..
Starkie read the telegram again, and