St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-07
AGEoRGIA LOVE STORY.
An Instance Of Hope Deferred That Did
NOT Make the Heart Sick.

Aa Instance Of Hope Deferred That Did
not Make the Heart Sick.
The Henry county Weekly tells the tale Of
true love that did not run altogether smooth
ly- Last week there appeared in these col
umns the mere announcement Of the marri-
age OF z. L. Mcdonald and Miss Julia
Sloan. Both are members of families Of as
high social standing as are 10 be found in
Georgia and connected with their union Is a
bit Of romance known 10 but few, which, IL
woven into a story, would form one of genu-
inc interest and pleasureable reading. From
very early childhoOd-even before either
could form any real conception Of the passion
"a mutual love had existed between them
and as years passed it ripened. However,
they were frequently prevented from con-
summatin z their sacred vows. Several times
at intervals other young men have so far
won Miss Julia's affections as to induce her
10 engage herself to them, but just so often,
has the object Of the first love interpOsed his
presence and by little exertion caused post
pCnements and final cancellation OF engage
ments.
Thus matters progressed between the old
lovers until within a few months past, when
another admirer in the person Of a promin-
ent and popular young LAWYER Of her own
city appeared and sued for the young lady's
love. Again were the old VOWS east of and
her promise transferred TO a new sutton.
Everything went smoothly with this woOing.
1t seemed this time that Miss Julia would in
evitably marry another than her original low
CT. A day was set apart for the performance
OF the ceremony and its approach was near
But beneath the exterior the old influence
was at work. As the time grew short and
the old lover realized that he was 10 lose his
treasure for ever, the thought overcame him
and he determined 10 make one last appeal.
Visits had been forbidden him. One or tw o
communications were contrived By means
which only such circumstances can provide
The young lady read, and in turn gave assur-
ance eff the fidelity Of her old love, but pen
ned the awful answer that it was too late
she must wed anoiher,a aud 10 this end de-
clared her firm purpose.
During a Sunday afternoon stroll with a
friend, only one week from her marriage
day, Miss Julia was intercepted and con-
fronted by Mr, Mcdonald. She was visibly
affected, out within the short time no dein-
ite encouragement was obtained. On the
follovsing wednesday night, however, a So
ciable was arranged at the house OF mutual
lady FREED. At this Miss Julia promised TO
be present, but for some reason failed to put
in her appearance. Still the determined
lover despaired not.
Next morning he senta sister to call on
her and arrange an interview during the
day. She promised a meeting, but yet de-
termined TO resist his opportunities. Accord
ingly, in the afternoon Miss Julia left home
ostensibly 10 make her grandmother call.
In the lovely grove surrounding the "big
spring. Ed. and Julia met. They remained
together perhaps an hour. When they
emerged from the secret retreat, Just as the
sun was sinking 10 rest, the promise had
been registered that come what may, they
would live life's ways together. Miss Julia
returned quietly home, saying nothing Of
what had occurred. Preparations were
quickly made for fight. AS soon as dark
ness lent its shield the happy girl glided out
into her lovers arms, where trusty friends
were in waiting with buggies. The party at
once proceeded, and the lovers were mar
ried.