Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-04
wallace. ian Internal foel," still none the

Wallace, ian Internal fOel," still none the
less troublesome for that.
But John Wallace was in love for the
| first time in his life. and he was not
man to let tribes or simpletons stand long
in his way if he could help it. So he per-
severed in his wooing. and at last thought
he might venture to propose 20 that most
tickle lady, Annie Harvey.
| Moreover, his business demanded his
speedy return. for he was yet too poor to
afford any long vacation. He found Miss
Harvey on the veranda busy with crochet
or some other feminine employment. He
invited her to ride, but Mrs. Perkins re-
minded her of prior engagement. Mr..
Wallace expressed his regret, for it was
his last day at the beach. That informa-
ton seemed to startle- Miss Harvey, for
she at once laid aside her work. and say
ing she would be happy to ride with MIR.
Wallace, went to her room to dress.
| Ancient Hull has, or had nineteen law
full voters Rotation in office would per-
NIT each voter to represent his dlstin-
guished constituents in the General Court
of the Commonwealth OF Massachusetts, at
least once in lifetime.
The wise politicians of Hull weighed
carefully the probabilities and possibilities
of politics. and so skillful did they become
that Boston, the concentrated centre of all
\ wisdom, looked anxiously for the returns
from the elections in Hull, saying resign
edly: "As Hull goes so goes the State"
John Wallace and Annie Harvey rode
over the long stretch of firm. sandy beach
from Nantasket to Hull. They talked of
the sea, of the old wrecks, OF Minot's
| lighthouse, and the white waves forever
dashng against its sides; and John Wal
lace described his home in tar away Den
yer, the little city surrounded by its giant
peaks, which in the clear mountain air.
seemed so near. yet were many miles
away. The lady was silent. thoughtful,
reserved. almost demure. So is certain
domestic animal when approaching cream.
John Wallace told his story as all others
have told it, and it fell on willing ears.
| But, said he, tomorrow at this time
must be on my wav to Vermont to pay a
debt of my fathers. | am mortgaged,
and have been since my childhood. When
that is cancelled, can with honesty offer
you my hand and heart"
A little laugh followed. Ringing out
sweet and clear across the beach came the
bells OF Hull, telling the little world
around that it was II o'clock.
They sound like wedding bells" said
Miss Harvey, quietly.
They do, ndeedr' was the reply.
The old preacher was sitting in his door,
his coat off, thinking dreamily of his I'M
written sermon. A vehicle drove past, but
he was still in the clouds.
"Will you please step over to the church.
sir ?" startled the preacher from his rev.
erie and he hustled on his coat and hat,
wondering what the gentleman could
want at the little old church.
When he entered the church he found
the old sexton talking with gentleman
and lady.
1--WE want you to perform the marriage
ceremony" said the gentleman to the as
tonished preacher; and he handed him a
card with the names of John Wallace and
Annie Harvey written on it..
| The old preacher laid aside his hat, and
brushing down his white locks, walked to
the desk, followed by the others. The
school children, seeing strangers in the
church with the minister and sexton, gath
cred around the door and whispered to
each other their curiosity at the unusual
sight.
In few solemn words the old minister
pronounced John Wallace and Annie Har-
vey man and wife, then gave them his
blessings, and kissed the bride. John
Wallace kissed her, also, and as he did so
was told in a whisper:
That cancels the mortgage"
| The old sexton. forgetting that he had
rung his midday peal, set the bells again
in motion, and the wives of Hull looked
out in wonder
This time they are wedding bells. in
his wife into the carriage.
yes our wedding bells" was the
happy answer.