The Penn's Grove record., 1884-07-05
PENIS GROVE, n. j., SATURDAY. JULY 5. 1884.

and. unless b QeDG cOuiu DO Iepdlu,
the house would be sold over his head.
Kathie heard and did not hesitate an
instant. Her hard earnings went to pay
the debt.
She did not regret her generosity, sit
ting there in the glow of the waning
sunset; she did not doubt her hand
some, high born lovers loyal truth; yet
her girls heart ached and tears dimmed
her clear, bright eyes.
1t was bad to be so eramped for a lit
tie money and ones wedding day so
near. Her wardrobe was limited. She
needed a nice seal brown cashmere
dreadfully and a light silk OF two for
evening wear. Aunt Grayson told the
truth; she would look shabby IN the
grand rooms at Oaklands, in the midst
of Charles stately sister.
The tears came faster, and presently
the littlepearl handled knife, with which
she was ripping the seams slipped
suddenly and cut a great cash right
across the breast of the coat.
Kathie gave a shrek of dismay.
"There, now, I've spoiled the best of
the cloth; 1 can't get my jacket out;
what shall 1 dor"
Down went the bright head, and,
with her head buried in g~randpapa's
old coat, Katie cried as if her heart
would break.
Mrs. Greyson snored on the lounge;
the maltese cat purred before the
hearth; the canary twittered, and
above the wintry hills the sunset fires
burned.
Her cry out, Kathie raised her head,
dried her eyes and went or with her
ripping. Something rustling under
her hands.
why, what's this? Some of grand
pas papers,"
She tore the lining loose, and there,
beneath the wadding, was a package
done up in parchment and tied with
red tape.
At last the knot yielded and she I'M
folded the package. Folded coupon
bonds-a round dozen at least-and a
thick layer of crisp bank notes. On
the top a little note. She read it.
my dear little granddaughter, here
is your marriage dowry. Two thou
sand pounds. One day some fine fellow
will claim you for his wife. You are
a treasure in yourself, but take this
from old grandpa.
"Oh, grandpa, you did not forget
me-" sobbed Katie.
A ring at the door startled her. She
looked out and saw her lover. Gather
ing her treasures into the lap of her
ruffied apron, she rushed out to meet
HIM.
sob, Charlie, come in quick; I've.
some wonderful news to tell YOU"
The young mar followed her into the
drawing room wondering what had
happened.
sob, Charlie!" she cried, breath
lessly, holding up her apron, her eyes
shining, her cheeks aglow, ''you see,
Pm richl I've found my marriage
dowry. A minute ago l was crying
because l was 81 poor. 1 had to give
George all my money and I've only the
silk and l had to trim my old hat over,
and auntie laughed at me so and said
you would feel ashamed of me. / was
cutting up grandpa's old overcoat to
make a jacket and 1 found this; only
see, 1000 poundsl Oh, Charliel Pm SO
glad for your sake"
The nan bent down and kissed the
sweet, young mouth.
My darling" he said, his voice thrill
ling with tenderness. ar am glad of
all this because you are glad. For my
own part, L would rather have taken
these darling little hands without a
shilling in them. You need no dowry,
Kathie. You are crowned with beauty,
and purity, and goodness, In my eyes
you are always fresh and fair and
lovely, no matter what you wear. /
love you for your own sweet self, my
darling"
Kathie let the folded coupons and
bank notes slip from her apron and fall
to the floor in a rustling shower.
sob, Charliel" she whispered, lean
ing her head against his shouldn't 81
Am so glad"
"Glad of what, Kathie-grandrara's
doWry?"
mo; glad that you love me for my
self"
He clasped her closely, and at their
feet grandpapa's marriage dowry lay
unheeded.