Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-09-18
CHAPTER "

Rose and Lord Sumner sat In the
parlor. Evening had come and the
"chatterjacks" were singing.
Rose"
The girl looked up. Lord Sumner
took her hands. II used to think that
I could never love again, but I love
you"
Love again!" the girl gasped. "Did
you ever love before?"
Eyes, I was once married. My wife
died two years ago. Since then Ihave
been a wanderer."
"Why, you said that you came here
because you were overworked."
Eyes, trouble imposed great labor
upon me; but let all that go. I am en-
tering upon a new life"
The girl remained silent. He fondly
gazed upon her. Rose you are dearer
to me than all the world. If it were
possible, would in a new way tell you
of my love, but all forms have been
employed. 1 can only say that I love
you and thatI want you to be my wife"
II WILL" she said.
Just then the Judge entered the room
The situation was explained to him. 81
willingly give my consent, my Lord, or
rather Mr.. Sumner. My daughter, lam
confident, has never before cared for
any one."
The people of the village were shock
ed when the heard that Rose was en-
gagged. An old lady, prominent in
society, called upon the girl.
81 heard that you are engaged to be
married."
eyes"
"Do you know anything of the mans
familyP"
Nothing"
"Do,you know anything about him?"
Nothing, only that / love him."
"My child, [ am afraid that you are
too young to take so great a risk. There
are several young men in this neighbour
hood, either of whom would make you
a good husband"
II have never been searching for q
husband. l was never very keen to
get married."
II know that, and therefore I am the
more astonished to see that you are
about to-to-must I say it?"
"You may say what you choose"
w Oily L GIL 10 W SCC UudU
you are about to throw yourself
away"
"Ill attend to that"
"Ihope so, my child /; I do earnestly
hope so. You think that this man,
who calls himself Sumner, is a Lord,
do you not? !"
Eyes"
"He is not, my child. He is a pre-
tender"
CAL right. 1 would marry him if l
knew that he was a thief"
"And eve that may be proved,
Rose"
well, when it is proved, I will go
to Jail with him."
"Oh, how obstinate you are"
"And oh, how intermeddling YOU
are"
"Oh, it's no business of mine, 1 as
sure you. Of urse you may marry
whom you choose. I shall say no
! more"
"Thank you"
"Not at all. Good evening, miss"
CHAPTER v.
Aday for the wedding was appointed.
The Judge, still blind, had not ceased
to congratulate himself. The wedding
was to take place Thursday. Wednes-
day afternoon three detectives, who
were looking for a runaway bank
cashier, arrived in town. One of them
saw Lord Sumner and declared that he
was the man.
"He is the most consummate scoun-
drel in the country said one of the
officers, addressing the hotel clerk.
"We have followed him a long dis
| stance.n
"Ain't you afraid he'll give you the
slip this time P"
"No, we are keeping a close watch
of the house. We are going to wait
until the ceremony is about to be per-
formed and then we'll rush in and nab
| him."
ut will almost kill the girl"
81 guess not. When she learns what
an escape she has made, she will have
cause to rejoice"
"The old man will be furious"
81 wouldn't be surprised, but he
ought to have better sense thansto as
sist his daughter in throwing herself
away"
'Hush. Here comes the Judge"
81 have come down." said the old
man, addressing the hotel clerk, .to
invite everybody to attend the marriage
of my daughter. 1 don't know you,
but will you not come, sir?' he added,
turning to the detective.
"Oh, yes, I'll be there"
eyes, come up"
"You have made extensive prepare.
tons, l understand" said the clerk.
Il have spared no expense, sir. Rose
is my only daughter, you know, and ]
must give her a grand wedding"
cit will no doubt be a pleasant
affair."" said the detective, slyly wink.
ing at the clerk.
"Oh, yes, 1 think SO. What is you,
name?"
Smith," replied the detective.
"Glad to meet you, Mr.. Smith.
have often heard Of you," the Judge
good humoredly added. II shall ex-
;pect you tomorrow evening. Where
do you live, sir?"
''New York"
"Ah! Of course you'll not see as fine
a wedding as you've doubtless seen in
the great city, but after all we'll see
that you enjoy yourself. Well, must
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