The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-06-05

OuainlOIu Idll duu tstdto were AIuiiy
and surely made over to Frances Halli-
day, spinster, for her and her heirs for
ever. must state here that opposed
as strongly as thought right Stephens
gift of 1900, and his subsequent out
lay of ST., 900 on furniture, but both un-
Gle and aunt said that the settlement
was small enough for a man of his
means. and that it would be affectation
to oppose it. And really Stephen man
aged the whole affair with such fatherly
kindness and thoughtfulness that l
could not bear to oppose him.
At length the wedding day drew near.
1t had been arranged for Wednesday
morning, and we were to leave for New
York Immediately after the ceremony.
Cousin Jose who had prepared himself
to look down on all the world from the
pulpit was to perform the ceremony.
This showed in Jose very forgiving
spirit, seeing that he had once looked
on me snd my $25 900 with affection,
and 1 had not appreciated the honor.
However, he forgave me at this inter-
esting epoch, and came benignly to
bless my venture. He brought me as
present black onyx seal ring, on which
was set cross in seed pearls. He had
offered me it once before, with his af-
fections and his manse, and had then
refused it. took it this time.
1t helped to swell the list of my pres
ents, and they certainly made good
ly show. First there was the Stamford
estate from my father and Stephen
Barker, and the settled bill for 81 900
worth of new furniture, which Stephen
had sent to make the old rooms look
pretty and comfortable. UNCLE gave
me set of silver, and aunt Ssome fine
china, both of which gifts took care to
send to Stamford before my wedding
day. My cousins and cunts and friends
gave me all sorts of jewelry and pretty
personal knicknacks, and these l care
fully packed in half-dozen trunks
which were already corded and directed
two days before the marriage day.
For Stephen had proposed to send
all my trunks to our New York hotel
two days before we left, in order that
we might have no concern about them,
and that might be sure to have all l
wanted on my arrival. I opposed this
plan at first, but aunt said it was "em-
inently proper and thoughtful. So
all my wardrobe except my wedding
dress and travelling SUIT arrived at the
9Th avenue hotel, New York, on the
last day of my maiden life.
Norman Strong called that night and
was in remarkably high spirits. He
wished me every happiness, and was
very attentive to Malvina. Aunt thought
his behavior charming-so unselfsh-
and 1 was very we'll satisfied with it.
II shall call you about 8o'clock, Fran
ces," said my aunt, as I bade her good
night; "the hair dresser comes at 3D."
said: Every well, aunt" and went
to my room. The first thing l did was
to pack my wedding dress in as small
compass as possible, and then put on
my travelling costume. This done, sat
down in the dark About one o'clock l
heard the signal 1 watched for. l went
softly down stairs, unlocked the back
door and walked out. Norman was
there. We did not speak un-
til we were outside the grounds.
There buggy waited. and we
drove rapidly to main line about
three miles off. Here we caught the
2 o'clock express, and were safe in New
York and very respectfully married at
10 o'clock. My trunks, which had ar
rived the day before, were then re-di-
rected for Washington, and after de-
licious little wedding breakfast-all by
left for that city.
In the meantime there was trouble
enough in Milford. Our fight was not
discovered till near o'clock, and then,
Uncle Miles sent word at once to Steph-
sn Barker, who secluded himself for
that day entirely. My aunt and cous-
MS chagrin and disappointment were
very great; in fact, when 1 considered
,he amount of coincidence and gossip
hey would have to endure felt that
or all the Sights and scorns of my un
owed girlhood 1 could cry quits. And
had got my fortune also, and Norman
md 1 were so completely happyl We
lad not care, for Stephen had given
lin $500 bill and months holiday, |
md told US to get all the pleasure we
ould out of it. We obeyod him implic-
tly.
During that month things settled
Iown little. L did not expect to be
orgiven all at once, and was not; but
hen 1 was in position not to worry
about it. We returned very
uietly after dark one night, very
nuch like two children who have played
ruant all day and creep home at
ightfall with as little ostentation as
'ossible.
But at Stamford hall everything had
een prepared for my comfort. The
res were blazing, the gas lighted, and
n excellent supper waiting. The next
1orning Norman went back to his desk,
nd Stephen took no more notice of his
eturn than if he had never left it.
'eople who had been specializing about
is losing his position knew in five min
tes that there would be no change.
nd every one took his tone from Steph-
n. We were treated very much like two
hildren who had been forgiven, and
hose fault was not to be thrown up to
hem.
That was the way the men took it, /,
nd Norman pretended to be satisfied.
he women acted with great deal