The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-05-10
TALLAHASSEE Ffy1R4DAs NAY 10, 1885, NEW SERIES

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CoasiaJohn I1ss oaly gei6g % eay,
saSpdsise iossod I AAvs aveddinx uf
our on fhsh ve esa look attsr yosr
aWh.. do you a.aa, ?. And then I
mean" he said, with extra dignity,
tibet =. 1 h ask you TO marry ma Win
"Goodness-noi" cried, and reach
ing The hitching post BY Aast Rhoda's
doer, I sprsng out, before be could resnon-
strate.
Ipesped into the best room - Tsatole
under the window. Yea, Cousin John
was right Aunt Rhods was Mn. Luke
Potter, there was no doubt, judging from
the copgTpsulstions now being poured
out befors the stiff couple stsnding in
front OF the fireplace, and rushed into
the hoass. and up the bsok stairs, glad ssof
that. At the head stood Aunt MasiIda
SmiGhL
~Well, Hiety, must say I shouadnst
want to be in your shoss."
aWhas's the matter p cried. a little
GROSSLY, for I was wet and shivering to
the bone, and the excitement was over.
Matter? do hear the girl I" cried
Aunt Matilda At that, quite . little
company of relatives gathered around
| me.
"Have the goodness aunt, to let me
pass by,.a cried
"Hitty, is that Hitty ?" called . voice
At the foot Of the''staircsse. Her Aunt
Rhoda wants 10 see her down here at
once"
At this, oil the assembled cousins
opened ranks and considerably allowed
me to pass through, and watched me de-
scend with mingled satisfaction and curl
osity, hurrying after to be st the denoue.
ment. I nearly pitched my length down
The stiff, old fashioned stairs, but deter.
| mined to keep . brave front, shut nv
lips firmly together, hoping no one would
hear my teeth chatter. At the foot some
one whispered: "Don't be afraid" 1
glanced up; it was Cousin John.
don't know why, but gave him back
q look that made the color leap to his
cheek that was quite white before, and he
said just as truly with his eyes as if he
had spoken: D." will never forsake YOU. -
Something in my throat choked me; was
conscious that was half frozen, but even
that seemed warm in comparison to the
chilling look l received on all sides the
worst Of all could see - I entered the
best room was the expression on the face
of Uncle Abiel.
The next moment was before the bride
and groom. The buzz of conversation
stopped instantly. It was as still as
death throughout the room.
"Mehitable," said Mrs. Luke Potter. in
harsh tones, you thought best to take
my wedding night to play pranks with
what was given you in trust. Now
take the same time to say before every
one present that you shall never touch a
penny of mine. You may start out of
this honse ~ soon u you fiud IL conve-
nient- That's all now CO."
looked at my Uncle Abiel. He was
80 angry he turned his face awsy. In An
effort 70 be proud and defy them all. I
opened my mouth, but the chill had
gained on me 50 that I set ND violent
chattering instead, unable to utter a
word. Some one took my cold hand and
drew it within his arm.
Instead Of going, we have a word to
say" declared Cousin John, at his tallest.
and drawing the roomful within his
glance, "and will use no hesitancv in AIR
ing it now. We are betrothed. Aunt
'hnoda," he announced, turning his hand
some head toward Mrs. Potter, +" and beg
g1ng your pardon, don't in the least care
for your old money. Now, then, all come
ON with your congratulations
felt warning pinch on my cold fingers
to hold in check the astonishment in nv
eyes At hearing . betrothal announced
that had never taken place. And then
such wealth Of peace and strength came
into my heart, that I was happy Just to
be near him. WAS in q new world of
love and protection, and forgot to shiver
IN the cold, while smiled and blushed
IN the right places - the relatives troop-
ed around N with their astonished con-
CALCULATIONS. Uncle Abiel came q soon
as he could extricate himself from his
corner
"Well, young man, )" he cried excitsdlv.
you've done well. In short time, too
heym
That's co." said Cousin John, giving
the brown hand . hearty shake. (He told
me afterward he ached to wiring bis neck.)
" But long enough to know my own
mind"
The first moment / could drew Cousin
ohm ont into . corner Of the old hall, At
least three yards away from any sharp
ear.
"Oh, how could you 2" cried. sWe've
never been engaged. told you No."
"Oan't help it /; you're eyes said Yea
There's no stopping it now, Hitty. Wen
have Wedding bonnet Of our own."-
Providence Jowrnus.
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