Telegram-herald., 1889-08-17

.AAnee faro proud. cola and formal friend
merely ~ a. 14lu talce-nOw that he was
wealthys
He had 80 often sought cut the silver lin
lag ~ her car1 cloud or late that il seemed
impossible % endure change ia hin; rs
friendship was very precious.
Iae family knew nothing 81 her secret,
and went on discussing the rector son and
rs money, not aware that ,ue girl left her
dinner untouched Is she crept away 10 her
ROOM 70 think 10 al over
Her cousins hid never recognized their
young gaoor before but now, because
De was fortunate II financial sense, they
were ready 70 inveigie him into companion
ship -matrimouy II they could.
she saw as much ia Kate's blue eyes az
dinner. Would they do ~ Would they
take hin away from herl Well, 10 could all
easily De; she had no claim on HIN really,
after al
That evening Babbette walked slowly up
and down under the darkening cedars,
alone, SIZE wanted 70 be alone and the
gloomy shadows were fitting the occasion.
But she was not alone; no, some one was
coming. II am so glad 10 find you, Bah
bette" said The voice that always thrilled
her. ''for l have glad news, my little
friend"
Il have heard" answered the girl,
YEARLY. you are wealthy gentleman
now "
w ont you congratulate met" he asked
Aren't you glad for Max"
"Why should I congratulatefr and her
white face was turned 10 him in the gloam-
Ing. "Why should l, when Il lifts you up
50 far away from mef'
rr.L.
you know me better than that IL only
brings me nearer 20 you if-if you viii; It
gives me liberty 70 tell you something very
dear 20 my soul Can't you guess, Babbette
-iovef"
Tnen he did love herl She opened her
lips, but the answer would not come
4 have thought sometimes that you loved
ne. dearest: was mistaken
NO" she whispered; chow could help
nr'
Il don't know; | am sure don't want you
70 help it" he said with low, happy laugh
Then you Will De my wife, won't you,
Babbettei7
20, Maxi"
"Why not, If you love me, dearestr'
II can not appear well in society and
ard am poor and charity's child"
Are those all the reasons why you can
no, De Max LAWYERS wife'' asked be. hold
ing her hands while ne waited her answer.
4 believe they are, she said, family
Il brush them aside, then, as | should cob
webs" he said, drawing her nearer him.
'Wi III you marry nc, little Ouer'
Yes, Max" and the lonely, friendless
orphan crept into the arms Of the million
aire; he whom she thought shut away By
wall OF gold.
At the boating party Max was the lion OF
the hour: but be disguised Kate Wilton
very much bv devOting his attention 20
little Babbette. 'He doesn't know she is as
poor as church-moUse. in spite OF her
good looks" she almost sneered 10 her
companion.
why DO you ignore the pick OF our social
circle and take Up with that girll" asked
Uncle Wilton, pompously, as he noticed his
own daughters wi.es prove futile in en-
sharing the young man.
Because, Uncle Wilton, she il my wife"
answered Max. calmly.
thunder Ooit had az that moment rent
the very heavens the surprise and aston
ishmsut could not have been greater.
"Do you mean 10 say that you are In
earnest" gasped Uncle Wilton, recovering
from his helpless wondsrnent
Il was never more in earnest, uncle.
Baboette and I were married this morning
a. Grace Street Chapel, few frieads be
ing present, while nv father was the Off
eating clergy man WiI you not cOngratg-
late IS. unclef'
Ard in a dazcf sort or way Eg1ort WI
ton gave thcm his blessing while the other
mem bers Of the party looked on and en-
ioTei &c IS q spice 81 real romance, all ex-
cep-ing Katy and her sister
Pquei ard taken aback, the proud
Misses W it01 stood aloof and looked down
ou l-t.e Baboette with disdan and whitening
sCorn.
She. - all tie world. % outstrip 'heul I'm
The matrimonial racei AMI they bad ALL
ways tried 81 hard 20 MAKE her seep her
pace. tlc unErstcfgl bs-le beEEar AL
their "a oyurn- was suddenly aanihlated
t7 fh.t oae fell stroke % the handsom
81 rrar~
But tls7 recovered from their shock.
however. as . vas policy ID da go. and
grew f-ut % referring % The happy couple
as 'elr wealthy cousins rav travelling IN
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