Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1885-05-15


slim girl with her fathers blue eyes.
Papa" she said, pressing close to
him, and smiling mysteriously, "there
arc some people in the parlor.N
"Drawing-room, my dear" said the
doctor 1--WE are in Philadelphia.
eve are not, but no matter" she
returned al tell You there are some
people in the parlor, and think it Is
our first town wedding. She is very
pretty, and she has on tho loveliest lit
tic bonnet you ever saw Go marry 'em
quick, and let me be witness, only
they have two witnesses with them"
He passed his arm about her and
kissed her, she did not know why; then
led her to his guest.
"Mollie, this is clnssmate of mine.
My daughter, Mr.. Leigh--Mr. Harvey
Leigh, OF Philadelphia. You must ex-
cuse me for few minutes"
He went into the adjoining parlor.
Yes, 1t was wedding party, no doubt,
but the would-be bride and groom did
not look like the brides and grooms
that seek out parson in such n fashion.
The man was gentleman, with fine
face and digniticd bearing. The girl
was pretty, but more than that she had
an air of courage, of self-reliance; she
was not weak piece of pink and white
flesh. An older couple was with them.
u somewhat frightened middle-aged
man and very nervous middle-aged
woman, evidently his wife, for she clung
TO his arm helplessly.
al am William Dunbar" said tho
young man. Tho parson shook hands
with him. "And this" he added, turn
ing to the young lady, "is Miss Kate
Perry. We are both of age-in fact |
am thirty-three-and l hope you will be
good enough to marry u.s."
Mr.. Dunbar was very much in earn
est, but he smiled little. "Our mar
riage is sudden" she added, "bccause
| must sail for Europe tomorrow, and
| want to take my wife with me-"
The parson looked at him, then at the
girl. Her eyes met his steadily, though
faint flush stole into her cheeks.
"Whcre is your homeP' he asked.
II have none" she answered. 81
have neither father nor mother | have
been living in Philadelphia with my
guardian The words were spoken
softly, but her eyes flashed. al am
free to do as 1 please" she went on.
"My guardian has no right to dictate
any longer" ....
"Hum!" said DR.. Melton, passing his
hand over his beard. "And you are
from Philadelphia too?" he added, turn
ing to Mr.. Dunbar. 0r.
81 am" was the curt response.
"Your name sounds familiar" said
the parson. "Could have seen it the
other day in list of passengers for
Europep'
He scanned the faces before him. The
mans jaws clicked the girls flush
deepened into crimson. .- -. q. e..
1--WE are free TO marry" said Mr..
Dunbar. .'There is no reason why we
should not be man and wife. Ii you
won't perform the ceremony, shall find
some one who is willing. We have with
us my uncle and aunt; there is no use
in wasting words. VIII you marry us?"
YES" said the parson. Then he
asked Il few formal questions, and mar
RED them according to the ritual of tho
Dutch Church. He begged them to bt
seated for minute, while he filled on
the certificate. This made it necessary
, for him to return TO the study. .-
l "a runaway country coupler" sale
' Mr.. Leigh.
; Il can't swear to the country part. >
titicate out of his desk.
, II wonder you are willing to perform
, the ceremony" Mr. Leigh remarked
al should think it was a great risk tt
t marry runaway couples"
: "The risk is greater without it, ;
, said the parson. '.If | don't tie the
: knot, somebody will, and it is gener
e ally satisfaction to one to know tina
the knot is tied. In this case, how
;. ever. am quite sure am doing right
= Do you believe in physiognomyp"
Y "To certain extent, yes" ....-..
n "Well so do I, and l am confiden
/. that have Just married sweet girl t,
e a man who is worthy of her."
a He went back to the parlor with th
d certificate, taking pen and ink, so tina
? the witnesses might sign their names
, Mr.. Dunbar shook him by the hand
i leaving note in his palm. The brid,
+ smiled shyly upon him, and the clderl,
e woman bowed; but the elderly man
who so far had not spoken word
: said, suddenly: 81 will tell you, sir
r that you will never regret havin,
!, helped this marriage"
n 81 don't believe could have helped
v it," said the parson, with dro!l glanc
| u
have been the means of deferring it
G but Mr. Dunbar intends to take his wifi
to Europe in spite of dozen tyran
nical guardians and a dozen more re
: luctant clergymen. God bless you ant
e make you happyr' he added, taking
$ the young w,fe's hand.
n Her eyes filed with tears, but hel
/ husband drew her hand through hi
: arm and led her away.
@ Two carriages were waiting outside
Y One went to the north, the other to thu
5 south; but the parson watched the on,
Y that went to the south, for in that sat ,
0 man and woman whom he believed h,
| had made happy for life, so far Il!
4 welded bliss brings happiness.
4 He returned to the study, gave the
6 wedding fec to his daughter, who bore
then he rcfled his pipe.
i Does this sort of thing happer
: often?" said Mr.. Leigh.
y mot precisely this sort of thing
t The bride and groom were not girl ant
f boy; neither did they belong to wha
: you would call the common class BY
(! the way, it WAS Philadelphia party
II William Dunbar"
, Mr. Leigh started from his chair
5 ''Dnnbar" ho repeated. "And the
girl?"
"Kate Perry Katherine, rather"
Mr.. Leigh stared mt him vacautly
, "My ward!' he cried, in sudden anger
''And after all l told you! Why didn'
, you call me in there?"
y ''lIow was | to know that?" said DR.
, Melton. "You never mentioned the
v name of your ward or her lover. .Yor
simply called him the hardware man.
a Mr.. Leigh walked out OF the library
took his hat and stick, struggled into
his overcoat, and left the house without
, vouchsating another word to. his host
The parson showed him out, anc
looked at HIM walking swiftly dowr
:, the moonlit street When he went tc