The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-03-23

Ii il vas a practical joke, II was one oi
nature that people do not often play
upon one another He drew from that
envelope notes u tbs value OF fifteen
Thousand dollars.
by Jupiter" he exclaimed, ioyously
at can only come from the y,Gt>7. Tho
old gentleman X rrlenting. and has semi
me This magnificent present ANONYMOUSLY
rs = delicate method of intimating the
fact. Dear old dad, ] knew he would
come round. As soon a. the ceremony
l. over / viii send him = kind, grateful
telegram. and humbly inform him that
Kate and i have postponed starting ON
our honeymoon for some hours, in the
earnest hope OF receiving anv commands
he may deem tit IL send; and that We
Look forward 10 the great Happiness oi
fulfilling his every wish, ct-cctcrA Oh.
shall know how 10 word IL
Lawrence was 50 clatcd NJ the speedy
prospect of a reconciliation with his father
that lac stuffed the notes into his breast
pocket, and Immediately forgot al about
them.
What an agreeable surprise it viii ba
for Kate ~ he reflected. II shall keep
the news n a tid-bit 10 the very last
moment How eager she viii bc to know
why We are driving 10 the telegraph
office, Then | shall look s,.vcrc, and tell
her not t. pry ~ cUriouSly into her hIs-
bands private affairs. Oh, there IL fun
ahead. AMI joy, and pleasure, and peaceI''
iuor Lawrence
In the Church porch he was met by
Reginald trWyunc, who had that moment
arrived from the West, where his rc..i-
mcnt w:u> then stationed, To bc his friend )
''by.St man
Good luck, old fellovT greeted Regin-
aid, warmly. Il WAS determined 70
come, although the colonel WIS mighty
grumpy over it.
Presently the bridal party arrived
II WAS the simplest of weddings Kate
was attirci in rich, fawn-coloured silk
robe, q Lr PriHccSSc, remarkable chiefly
for the admirable perfection TO which it
displayed the grace OF her exquisite form
\ icw springs uf white b.o~so,u and the
beautiful diamond earrings and luckrt
which Lawrence had persisted IN giving
her rs a last extravaganza were the
only ornaments she wore.
Maud and Alice, a. bridesmaids. in
pale blue, looked charming. their bright
young faces flushed with childish excite
mcnt. Mis-. Burton, in her black satin
dress, ic;t that she made a very digniti.
chGp"rpH', for want of better Not that
that word occurred tu her. She worlld
have given herself the little of ~hcal
col, and bottle washer" il the question
hal I've n raised
There Were no tears. kate's features.
always sweet and pcnsivc, ony grew
few shades more thoughtful when tine
minister Impressive voice repeated the
quaint but eloquent words
send Thy blessing upon these Thy
servants, this man and this woman, whom
We blc>, in Thy name that ~ Isaac AMI
/ -. ---N g. II
persons may surely perform anil keep the
vow sui covenant b..twixt them mall.
tWhcIco: this ring given and received i a
token AMI Plcd@c.
When all was finished, AMI Kate had
written her maiden name "fOr the las;
time" everybody embraced her, and
even the reverend oil gentleman who
Ian performed the ceremony could not
resist the oppoT, unity uf giving her 4
saIntly salute, accomuInicd by 4 iathcrlv
"tr"t keep you, my child !. NOT c,'ntaiuri
~ thr stately marriage service But In.
most thrilling kiss oi al wu- that which
Lawrence pressed upon her lips, IL lac
foHdly mUrmUTrd-
My darling my wife :"
Farewell for q space 10 tho rosy efTulg-
eucc shed by the orb of Hope, ~ it rises
bright and full above the horizon uf those
two lives. The shadows g1thrr-the
clouds descend The early beams ara TO
be qUenchcd suddenly in q darkness that
may bc felt in n gloom impcnctr.1blc.
As Lawrence WAS about 10 hand the
bride into his carriage, 4 man, hU. AMI
dusty from a journey evid.IItly made IN
haste, placed his hand lightly upon the
young husbands shoulder.
Mr.. Davenport, believe. Can have
q worl with you, alone >"
Lawrence stared at him haughtily
My name u Davenport he replied.
"What i your business with me -
"Allow me To- speak with YOU privately
for = momcut-you VIII not regret IL, -
insisted the stranger
Il DO not know YOU, sir Whatever
You have Ia say ynu may SAY openly be-
lore my wife and friends, or leave il until
more fitting occsson-'
-Oh, very well. | thought / might
spare you "a 'lisagrceable scene; but prof
feTcd services are rarely Appreciated Nv
instructions were To be in time To- prevent
this marriage, If possible Unfortunately
] received them too late. Lawrence. DAv-
onport, II l. my unpleasant duty To arrest
you on the charge Of forgery"
Forgery ~
The terrible wor,l was cchoc-,I incrcful-
Ously by all mouths Even the coach
man leant over his box AMI repeated il
with gasp OF utter a>tonishmeut. Law
renee alone said nothing lie was wIit..
% the lips Like the crash "f doom II
flashed upon him in that moment that lac
hail IN hiS pockcd fifteen Thousand dol
lars worth oi notes, of which hc could
give no intclligiblc account Mechanic
ally he drew forth the envelope that con-
tanned them.
The officer, with n dextcrous move
ment, snatchcd 1t easily fr0n his grasp.
That's right" he said, naturally. I'll
bear witness To your perfect willingness.
t. surrender all documents and papers
on the spot. Is there ANYTHING else YOU
wish TO hand up, or viii you wait 10 see
the Inspector -
Look here, you have made mistake, {"
interrupted Reginald, 'ani very serious
mistake, Tor which ] shall take care YOU
suffer. Produce your authority, you
VaSabOnd -
There you are warrant dated this
morning. oh! it's all correct; / know
my business, and | won't be intcrfercd
with, 80 | can tell YOU that"
The charge i made by-by- Good
Hcavcu- I" exclaimed Reginald, as he
examined the instrument oi arrest
by whom - asked Lawrence. huarScIv
by your father! OH it Is monstrous
impossible"
There must be some dcviliSh plot 70
ruin me - cried Lawrence, wildly. Il
can feel the net tightening rounl me al
though cannot see the mcsheS"
We'll, you are not on your defense,
vou know; you viii have plenty OF time
10 consider that" said the officer.
"But yOu-you do not believe this foul
accusation against me ?" said Lawrence
III a tone OF anguish, turning his sad ewes
uI,on Nate, who had frightened both her
arms upon his tine moment she Cumprc-
h,nd.d that danger threatened him.
~Bt.iicvc,' she whispered gently.
ooh Lawrence, hpw can yuu ask Surh
question: Ii the whole world w,r,. To-
rise ~ one man t. condemn Won, n,y faith
cpuld never, never be shaken. lot the
storla blow; Ne Will res st its Jury TO
gcthcr"