The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-01-03
WON EY ACCIDENT.

Edward Walker was very Tieh--at least
his father wls. He !ieet IN a fine house
On Lone street, Ii tho town Of. As
matter OF course he was good match"
Mothers were anxious for their daughters
20 make his acqualnsaneei but fcf some
unknown reason he cerst&ntIy evaded them.
tie lived v tkls Himself; he associated with
but few, and they were mostly meE. He
was cold aud reserved never having much
20 say. He was in the habit OF going sway
every summer. and remaine awsv eer two
or three months. It va tdmored he had
been Tilted, AID oil this account had left
the say halls of fashion and given mp friyol-
OTIS society to lead q retired life, Rut
there WIS nothing to substantive .ss..s-so
it rested a vague sappo-itSdn. He WAS tall,
we'll proportsc.ei, graceful and handsome;
vet has countenance was grave, aud at times
melancholy. But this was no sign that he
might never be happy and cheerful.
Clara Golden lived in fac residence On
Cane street. in the town Of O. She had
often heard of Edward Walker, but had
never seen him. She was eager to become
acquainted with him. bus had never had an
opportunity. One day, as she stood On her
steps, Just ready to de scend to her carriage,
she slipped ana would have undoubtedly
beea seriously injured, had she not been
thanked him; he bowed and walked away
She gazad after him and thossR., That's
Mr.. Walker" She wee soon to give
birthday party, and she concluded to send
him 81. invltatioa-to make his acquaintance
to win / i'm if she could.
A few days afte: ward. a. lie sat on his
gallery. reading Romeo and Juliet, and,
perehar-e, thinking Of the beautiful girl
whom he had saved from falling, a negro
man banded him a note.
"MR. WALKER: You are respectfully in.
vited to birthday party, to be given at No.
20 Cane street. on Thursday night, 22d inst.
You must come, else she in whose honor
the party is given will not enjoy herself.
Re spectfully,
"CLARA GOLDEN.
As matter Of course he was somewhat
surprised, but as the servant had gone no
inquiries could be made.
lob, we'll, 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. 20. A young
! lady opened the door.
MIR. Walker, believer"
Eyes, Miss"
Il sent you the invitation because I dis
Ike to see young man pass his days in
solitude. Now, come into the parlor and l
will introduce YOU"
He smiled and followed her.
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr.. Walker"
| He bowed, then took a seat beside her on
the sofa, and when music--such as would
charm heavens cherubim-rose as if by
| magic power, be asked her to dance, and
they were declared the bandsomest ecaple
| and the best dancers on the floor. He was
fol Ia fo oil hnfa win \ Fl
ence for the beautiful and intellectual
Clara.
The stars had disappeared one by enc.
| and the morning twilight was driving the
night spirits to their safe retreats. The
guests we're departing. Walker fingered in
the parlor admrng painting until he
heard the last good by; then, taking his hat,
he started toward the door.
| We have had Pheasant evening, Mr.
Walker. You must call again: shall be
happy to see you at any time.
Thank you. I will endeavor to visit
you often"
He entered his carriage and drove away,
muttering to himself:
| at seems my doom to marry. Be itso :"
| He slept-he dreamed-he saw the face
of Clara looking fondly upon him-she
seemed fairy, SO bewitching, SO lovely.
1 AO uCAe WSCA no CdllcO OA AtI, duu
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 the
affections AM making man believe there is
bliss in being. Walker tried to ward off
his destiny, but the Injuries of the scene
stole too deep into his SOUL" and he de-
clared his love and was accepted. That
night he kissed Clara--the first time he
had ever kissed woman.
She had won him by accident.