Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-07-03
himself at q table and commencing to
write. How long will it take you to get

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/ DO YOU wish me to. go now, sir9" in
CURED Miss Talkative, rather taken aback.
Yes, now. This Instant said M.
Jamison, impatten entity. Is-'.Get your bonnet
on, and this will be ready Tor you TX
Miss Talkative was the DISQUALIFICATION of
good nature and though not enchanted at
the idea of trip to the other side OF Chi
cago, sheaproceeded tosequip herself With
alacrity. MI. Jamison had finished his let
ter by the time she came up az ain and he
at once handed Tito her with some silver
for the cab fare, ! r.,
ASK to see the lady," he said, impress
lively, land give. her the letter. II she Is
not ct home, do not leave it, but bring it
back with YOU On no account give 1t to
| any one else.'' f. Els-s = r. -
us there an answer, sirg" inquired Miss
tons e. m 's
Yes, there will probably be an answer.
If the lady asks you any que tions, tell her
was very angry on receiving the letter.
Tell her shall probably leave Chicapo in q
few days" and Mr.. Jamison began pacing
the floor moodily. -. - : " : - -.
1t crossed Miss Talkative's mind thatif the
letter related to her note she might save her
self this long trip Butbefore she had time
to arrive at any conclusion Mr. Jamison in
terrupted her editations by saying sharply:
Come, Miss Talkat1ve, don't waste val
| liable time.> The sooner the letter is deliy-
cred the better I shall be pleased It is of
great Importance remember
Miss Talkative turned to retire, and soon
as his landlady stepped out the door Mr.
Jamison commenced to re-read a number of
old letters which lay on her desk
| While he perused them his face was a
study. Anger, pain, fear, hope and ieal-
ousy passed over his features in rapid sue
ceSsiOn.
my dearest George" he said, uncon-
sciously speaking aloud, and there was a
bitter ring In his voice. How she did de-
ceive me! Oh! Alice, I loved you and will
| always love you Why were 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: I have dec ived you long
enough. I 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. 1t seems what in
tended for filtration has been serious on
your part Forgive me if you can, but it
not remember me as giddy f1irt ALICE.
"P. S.-Do not write to me, for shall not
read your letters A."
On finishing this last Mr.. Jamison sank
down in chair and began to weep in 81
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 1t
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 ring at the door
bell, and Alice heard lady's voice inquir-