Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-02

sNING D OCRAT $ He bit his lip .sThen I am to understand that you do not wish to see ma he said
 "1 did not say that. she answered, but I should have stayed away.p
 He looked very grave and bowed ..I win not trouble you" he finally said softly; ssbut at least let me know whether that young man who accompanies you is my sonF My mother could not speak; she simply nodded and put her handkerchief to her eyes
 .'He looks like fine lad. ? said the gentle | man: if circumstances were other than as they are should seek his acquaintance" With that he moved away and left the grounds. and my mother sank upon a bench overcome with emotion felt a great flood of hope. It seemed possible to bring my, father within the net 1 was spreading for him, and my mother also. could scarce re- 1 frain from exposing my plans to her. The next day boldly called on the gentleman who shonld have been, but for many years had failed to be my father. He looked at me in surprise when entered
 ssI see, sir, j" said, "that there is no need | VO lDCTOQuC0 S6ls x6rulG u0, then. 0S on the basis of what ought to be old acquaint- ance, to make known my errand at once I have been for nineteen years the victim of humiliation and regret because could not call my father by name. For long time have known that nature never intended me l for such an anomalous position. have known that my father bore one name and my mother another; that fiction of the law l in giving me your name made but such scanty covering of responsibility for my ex- istence that the nakedness was all the mora apparent. and now desire to see such steps taken as will permit me to open my arms to | you and say-my fatherl wish to see my parents respectfully married"
 | "James," said the gentleman gravely, | your desire is as natural as it is high toned. l honor you for it, and were it not for an- other fiction of the law utilized, l grieve to say by your tmother, l should caress your head and say my son, my noble son" | "How." said l, ''has an act of my mothers prevented you from so doing"
 ''She sued for divorce. James, and thus re- moved the sole chance of my knowing pa- rents joy"
 "No," insisted, mot at all; you can marry her again."
 l A bitter smile played about his face as he answered.:
 | y pose You were never married to your mother, and though I cannot but retain a great measure of respect for her, especially as see her partially reflected in her son, cannot contemplate the thought of new al- liance with her with confidence"
 was not disposed to resent this allusion to my mothers alleged inequality of temper. was there to argue not to deal in turpitude and invective So said:
 'But, sir, you must allow that my judgment | in this matter is worth considering Re- member l have known my mother much l longer than you have, for the years since | you left her constitute no part of your know ledge of her except as irritation kept unfort- unate features of your common life alive in your memory Now from my nearly score of years of intimate association with the lady. great part of which has been spent in close observation of her needs and character istics, can recommend her freely as one who is admirably fitted to make reasonable man happy Admitting then that my long years of observation equip my judgment for making accurate conclusions, you cannot but accept my proposition unless you are ready to be chased with unreasonable men"
 The gentleman was struck with my argu- | ment, and said as much after he had pondered moment. 'sThese considerations, James," he declared, .had never occurred to me. You present them with such perspi- cacity that am well nigh convinced But did your mother send you on this errandw
 "You do me injustice, sir," replied, with l dignity. Fl am not a conspirator. l realize | fully that it is mans part to sue for favor l and my errand here is simply to suggest and meanwhile hint at pleas might make were our relationships less confused by law" | "But at least you can say whether you think she would have mel"
 ''I cannot That must be for you to find. All can say is that in the event of your pressing suit will exert such influence as possess with the lady in your favor"
 We talked somewhat longer in the same dignified and reserved strain, and then sep arated with the understanding that the gen. tleman should renew his acquaintance with my mother at an early day.
 l Within week he came to the house, and admitted him with nl-suppressed excitement l For hours he remained in the parlor with my mother. It seemed as if he never would come out But waited with what patience 1 could command, and finally saw the door open. He came from the room alone, but his eyes shone with joy.
 "James, my soon to be again son" he ex- claimed, ssyou were righti She is most estimable lady. We shall be married in a few months" 1 could hardly restrain my emotion, but feared to be too free with the | gentleman before had learned more fully to respect his intentions. l was not yet sure that he was not seeking more for an excuse to fold me once in his arms and say, .My sonl" And then, having experienced the divine thrill of paternal bliss, run away again. This 1 was determined to prevent, and delicately hinted the same. at which be appeared to be hurt. But was firm and do not regret it, although it now appears that he was honorable in his intention from the start. He shall lose nothing in the great future by the temporary coldness with which greeted him during the period of his en- gagement to my mother This was prolonged little further than had hoped would be necessary, but it seemed to them that at their time of life people should be too wise to fly hastily into entanglements that they
 might soon rrzret. They were married yes
 terday, and now know what it is to have q
 father.-New York Evening Sun.
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