The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-02-13

did some of those who were bidden to
the festivities in honor of his marriage.
-- CHAPTER K.
.. FAREWELL. u .s|9
.. 'T.ebchen, adei
Scheiden thut wehl''
81 suppose the governor won't be
here to-day" said one of his fellow
clerks to Philip on that eventfpl morn
ing. "He's off to Grey's wedding"
Il suppose so. Shall you be there to-
nightp'f ag i,l n. ',.- '3
Eyes; I'm going with my sister, and
my brother, and the girl I'm engaged
to-"
"Are you engagedp didn't know.
Who is the ladyP" .
"Miss Wainwright-Lucy VAIN
wright" said Philips fellow-clerk, with
proud and happy smile.
"Oh, | once met her somewhere.
She is a charming girl. / congratulate
YOU" ...-.0-.
"Thanks! Who are you hringingP"
"My sister, and the lady-a friend of
my sister's-Miss Fairfax"
perhaps l may congratulate you,
too, ehP" 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 un-
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 ad.
nit that he took foremost part in
prosecuting the unfortunate Mr.. Day,
presuming, it is 10 be feared, upon that
excellent PERSONS known partiahty 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 irrevorent spirit suddenly
called out:
IL say, here's the governors car
riage. He's coming, after ALL"
"Gentlemen, Ientreat you -" cried
poor Mr.. Day.
"What lark, il the old boy has for
gotten to take off his wedding favor
Day, we'll make him lend 1t TO you, il he
has. He likes comforting favors on you,
you know"
Groans saluted this frightful attempt
at joke, which groans were quickly
hushed into discreet silence as MIR.
Starkie's foot was heard, then hisyoice
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 Of the
Office was opened, and the page boy
who waited upon Mr.. Starkie inquired:
Is Mr.. Massey hereP'
"He is" replied Philip.
"Mr. Starkie wants to speak to you
at once, please"
Philip rose, a little surprised at tho
unusual summons, and in q few mo-
ments found himself standing in Mr..
Starkie's private room, alone with that
gentleman.
"You sent for me, sirP" '.' 81
,'"Ah, Massey-yes, Iwant you" 4!
In his hand he held telegram, as
once before when he had, wanted Philip
he had held a letter. There were signs
Of grave disturbance on his face. Philip,
stood waiting in silence while Mr.,
iStarkieread the telegram again, and
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