The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-01-04
WON BN ACCIDENT.

Edward Walker was very rich-at least
his father was, He lived In q fine house
on Lone street, i'll the town Of. Az
matter Of course he was a good match
Mothers were anxious for their daughters
to make his acquaintance; but for some
unknown reason he constantly evaded them.
He lived within himself; he associated with
but few, and they were mostly mer. Hs
was cola and reserved, never having much
to say. He was in the habit OF going away
every summer, and remaing away for two
or three months. 1t was rumored he had
been Tilted, and on this account had left
the gay halls of fashion and given up friyol-
Gus society 70 lead retired life. but
there was nothing to substantiate this-so
it rested q vague s%upposition. He was tall,
we'll proportional, graceful and handsome:
yet his countenance was grave, aud at times
melancholy. But this was no sign that he
might never be happy and cheerful.
Clara Golden lived in a fine residence on
Cane street, in the own of o. She had
often heard of Edward Walker, but had
never seen him. She was eager to become
acquainted with him, but had never had an
opportunity. One day, as she stood on her
steps, just ready to descend to her carriage,
she slipped ana would have undoubtedly
been seriously injured, had she not been
caught in the arms of n stranger. She
thanked him. he bowed and walked away.
She gaZed after him and thought, That's
Mr.. Walker" She was soon TO give a
birthday party, and she concluded to send
him an invitation-to make his acquaintance
to win him if she could.
A few days forward, as he sat on his
gallery. reading Romeo and Juliet, and,
p~erchance, thinking of the beautiful girl
whom he had saved from falling, a negro
man banded him n note.
"MR. WALKER: You are respectfully in
vited TO a birthday party, to be given at No.
% Cane street. on Thursday night, 22dinst.
lou must come, else she in whose honor
the party is given will not enjoy herself.
Re specially,
CLARA GOLDEN"
As IA matter of course he was somewhat
surprised, but as the servant had gone ne
inquiries could be made.
lob, well, I'll go. Perhaps have one OF
NV old advertures!" he said, after reading
the invitation.
The evening came. About 10 o'clock
Walker rang the bell at No. 80. A young
lady opened the door.
Mr.. Walker, l believer"
"Yes, Miss"
Il sent you the invitation because / dis
lAnS " ' ~ OOtluS uihii Dhoo Ills uhyH IA
solitude. Now, come into the parlor and
will introduce YOU"
He smiled and followed her.
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr.. Walker"
He bowed, then took q seat beside her on
the sofa, and when music--such as would
charm heavens cherubim-rose as il by
magic power, he asked her to dance, and
they were declared the handsomest couple
and the best dancers on the floor. He was
atfable to all, but evinced a decided prefer
ence for the beautiful and intellectual
Clara.
The stars had disappeared one by one.
and the morning twilight was driving the
night spirits to their safe retreats. The
guests we're departing, Walker fingered in
the parlor admiring a painting until he
heard the last good by; then, takinghi ais hat.
he started toward the door.
We have had a pleasant evening, Mr..
Walker. You must call again; l shall be
happy to see you at any time,
Thank you. / will endeayor 10 visit
you often"
"He entered his carriage and drove AWAY,
muttering to himself:
1T seems my doom to marry. Re itso.
He slept-he dreamed-he saw the face
of Clara looking fondly upon him--she
seemed a fairy, SO bewitching, 80 lovely.
The next week he called on her, and
evening after evening found him by her
side.
They say that the spirit of love comes at
the twilight hour-comes with all its en-
trancing powers. touching the tenderest
chords leading TO the heart, rousing all tbs
affections and making man believe there is
bliss in being. Walker tried to ward of
his destiny, but "the ~luxuries of the scene
etole too deep into his soul. . and he do
clared his love and was accepted. That
might he kissed Clara-the frst time no
had ever kissed a woman.
She had won him by accident.
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