Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-06-29

himself at table and commencing to
wrlte. How long will it take you to get
ready?"
DO you wish me to go now, sir?p in
quired MISS Talkative, rather taken aback
YES, now This instant" said Mr.
Jamison, impatiently Get your bonnet
on, and this will be ready for you"
Miss Talkatiye was the personitication Of
good nature, and though not enchanted at
the idea of q trip to the other side of Chi
cagO, she proceeded to equip herself with
alacrity. Mr.. Jamison had finished his let
ter by the time she came up again, and he
at once handed it to her with some silver
for the cab fare.
ASK to see the lady" he said, impress
lively, land give her the letter. If she is
not at home, do not leave it, but bring il
back with you. On no account give 1t to
any one else.n
us there an answer sjr?n inquired Miss
Talkative, rather flustered by these instruc-
tions
Yes there will probably be an answer.
If the lady asks you any questions, tell her
! was very angry on receiving the letter.
Tell her shall probably leave Chicago in a
few days" and Mr. Jamison began pacing
the floor moodily
1t crossed Miss Talkative's mind that If the
letter related to her note she nights save her
self this long trip Butbefore she had time
to arrive at any conclusion Mr.. Jamison in
terrupted her meditations by saying sharply:
"Come, Miss Talkative, don't waste val
liable time. The sooner the letter is deliv-
cred the better shall be pleased 1t is OF
great Importance remember"
Miss Tol affya fttr-nad to ratfra o,,d pOn,,
as his landlady stepped out the door Mr..
Jamison commenced to re-read number OF
old letters which lay on her desk.
While he perused them his face was
study Anger, pain, fear, hope and ieal-
ousy passed over his features in rapid sue
cession
Ny dearest George" he said, uncou-
sciously speaking aloud, and there was d
bitter ring in his voice. How she did de-
ceive me! Oh! Alice, loved you and will
always love you Why wete you so cruel?''
Then, calming himself, he continued to
read. When he came to the last letter he
paused for a moment and read It aloud
"GEoRGE: l have dec ived you long
enough. / am going to marry Mr.. Sharp,
whom you despise so much am really
sorry you love me, for it may pain you to
learn that am false. IL seems what in
tended for a Irritation has been serious on
your part Forgive me if you can, but il
not remember me as a giddy iirt ALICE.
"P. S.Do not write to me, for / shall not
read your letters Ap
On finishing this last Mr.. Jamison sank
down in chair and began to weep in si-
lence.
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July 4, 1880. A small, elegant cottage in
EnglewOod rang with the mirth of many
guests
1t was the occasion of the marriage of the
daughter of the house, Alice, to Frank
Sharp, handsome, dashing young lawyer
The hands of the small silver clock on
the mantel pointed to the hour of half-past
nine when the prospective mother-in-law
said to the bride:
"Alice, you had better go and dress It
is nearly ten, and the minister has arrived
The young lady addressed was tall,
beautiful brunette. and at her mothers
words she moved to her room with grace
and dignity that proved she came of good
family.
Suddenly there was a ring at the door
bell, and Alice heard lady's voice inquir-