The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11


Melyorne was in high spirits with lis
family" as he Familiarity called us. An
ME seemed shy and embarrassed; but
through Stella's thoughtfulness she was
soon talking at her ease with Mrs. Haynes.
II almost felt that was personally ac-
quainted vith you, Lady Waverland,"
said Mrs. Haynes. addressing Stella, while
she was gently coaxing Myrtle to her side
mfr. and Mrs. Lollard were very pleasant
companions and gave .ie vivid descrip-
tions OF you all ON our voyage"
I'VE had most delightful journey to-
gether In California and Colorado. They
helped 10 form happy party" said Stella.
Mother" said the Colonel, joining the
group and taking Annie by the hand. al
low me 10 Introduce 10 you my chosen
bride"
Mrs. Haynes adjusted her glasses, then
rising from Der chair said.
II greet you as a daughter. | have
learned 10 love the gentle Annie from tho
frequent letters that came when my son
was i'll felt that some one was dear TO
him by the wording OF the messages III
you have won the love OF my noble boy
will gladly give you my blessing. His hap
piness Is my greatest DESIRE" she contin-
ued, drawing Annie TO her and giving her
such tender mothcrly kiss, that / felt
sure there would be real pleasure in their
new relations OF mother and daughter.
The Colonel looked too happy for words
I'm possessing the love OF two SO dear to
him. l almost envied the love OF his
mother. / could only think OF one distant
grave, but 1t was garden full OF sweet
memoriesl
After dinner as we were returning 20 the
drawing room, we heard strains Of en-
chanting music from some hidden nook.
Lady Hortense, true To her artistic skill in
arranging for the pleasure OF party had
taken tihe lead with Myrtle by her side,
and opening door 10 another part OF the
mansion carried us back 20 the scenes OF
our forefathers.
"O!n exclaimed Myrtle, "a Christmas
tree Sure enough there stood Christ
mas tree in n room beautifully decorated
with the time-honored mistletoe and holly,
and in the open fire place lay the ancient
yule-log!
YES, little one" said Lady Hortense
kindly, "this Is your Christmas gift. You
are the fairy 20 light the fire and 20 call for
old 81. Nick Wave this wand" she con-
tinucd, handing Myrtle golden scepter.
Myrtle was a little bewildered for mo-
ment. but intensely Interested At a
movement from Lady Hortensc the great
log fire was soon blazing with bright
splendor; IL seemed 10 send forth all the
colors OF the rainbow, and what was
strange, IL did not burn away
At signal from Lady Hortense corpu-
lent old Santa Claus stepped from the fire
place and began robbing the tree OF It's
dainty fruit, calling the name OF the own
or OF each article and handing them 20
Myrtle 10 distribute. Amid Joyous peals
OF laughter at his witty sayings we each
received some little souvenir TO keep rs
reminder of this happy Christmas time.
At the request of Mrs. Haynes IL was de-
cided that Fred and Annie should be mar
ried while she might be present 10 witness
the ceremony. The dry was fixed and the
arrangements made for the wedding %
take place at Blue Ridge. In the mean
time Annie and her father were TO be our
guests nj Ravens Park. Col Haynes and
his mother were 20 remain at Blue Ridge.
A busy time followed this arrangement.
From the frequent consultations and the
numerous visits 10 London followed by
boxes and bundles OF various kinds and
descriptions, one might have thought that
they were fitting out q colony OF young
songsters for the land OF Paradise
While 10 our little party the wedding
was the all absorbing theme, the whole OF
England was amazed over a very different
subject-over the "Untoward Eyentr'
fTo BE- Continued