The record-union., 1891-05-23
AMPARO'O MISTAKE.
twritten for the RnoonD-us1oN by Len.l
CHAPTER VIII.


far Fiesole, city of the Etruscans.
Here where warriors once kept guard,
Franciscan monks chant their vesper
hYmns-Fiesole, the resort of Lorenzo, the
Magnificent Guy and Amparo mingled
with their talks on sentiment, scraps OF
classic lore. The sweetness lessened the
dry scraps to them. Every bridge that
spanned the Arno had been crossed: not
one was bridge of sighs'' to them, but
rather bridges of fancy, sweet and true.
The Campanile with its wonderful,
beautiful sculpture had been admired, as
all the statuary at nome in this rare old
city. At the church ST. Maria Novella,
the famous six-century picture OF the
Virgin, by Cimabue, was a tavorite OF
Amparo's. She was never tired Of gazing
at the beautiful sanity face. st. Lorenzo
with its mosaic, gen-inlaid walls, the sa-
cred Iris, in coral and carnelian-alI these
works of ancient art were appreciated by
her; always great reader, her attentive
mind remembered facts usually forgot
ten as soon as learnt by girls of her age.
Guy grew daily more in love with her,
not only her beauty, but intelligence
fascinated him.
There were great many balls given
at the various embassies, and, although
there were numbers OF beautiful women,
Amparo was much admired. Her lovely
disposition was not concealed by the
proud, yet patrician, air ususual to her
a disposition that brought her many
warm friends of all nationalities.
All, but those days were golden, the
Arno reflected golden sunshine, even the
flower had a sweeter perfume to these
twOl The birds songs re-echoed the love
in their hearts, and the breezes from the
blue Arno seemed laden with love mes
sages.
Every day punches of the delicate lily
of the valley were left at her door. And
every day Amparo had a lily for his
bouttoniere. a veritable lily of love,
from the flower OF his heart,'' as Guy
expressed it in musical Italian.
June was spoken OF as the month of
their wedding, and then these two would
finish their tour OF the Old World, re-
turning via England to New York.
Although quite wealthy, Guy was still
in business as enc Of the Wall-street
bankers and brokers.
While he was making love his partner
was making money. Guys stock at
present was exchanging love for love
with a big percentage never below par.
He cabled to his friend to purchase
certain house on Fifth avenue, and had
written his orders to have it fitted up
luxuriantly. Tilden, the famous deco
rater, had carte blanche to use his own
taste. So he was certain of its being per-
feet or as near perfection as money could
make it.
He had added to his worldly posses
sions fine Schooner-rigged yacht, in
which he had enjoyed, with his friends,
many pleasant days of unalloyed enjoy
ment on the bounding pillows The
yacht was to be refitted. So numerous
cablegrams and letters came to Guy in
those halcyon days. But he hardly gave
them thought, so absorbed was he in
his love for his beautiful fiance. He
wrote his partner to do what he thought
best and spare no expense, and wound
up his letter by saying, like the man in
love that he was: You should see her,
my hearts queen; to know her is to
love her, and l am the happiest fellow in
all this whole glorious world" So on,
I'D 730uSednt, the cynical ones might say
that don't believe in love. But then,
probably, they never were in that beatific
state.
Guy wanted the Sonora to live with
them after their marriage but this she
steadily refused to do, saying, you Will
have each other. / have my own home
and its past associations, and to leave it
for new one would only make me un-
happy; l VIII visit you after the manner
Of mothers-in-law."
''Mothers-in-law," said Gny, disdain-
fully. Just as if you resemble the tradi-
tOnal old dragon of so many homes As
Amparo's mother, l shall always love
you next to my own sainted MOTHER
The Sonora answered by bending her
sweet face and kissing his forehead.
only love her, Guy she said, land
guard her from all peril as you value
your soul. II aught happens her in your
care, or you fail in making her happy.
you would have a jealous mothers curse''
Here the door opened and Amparo
came in looking lovely as usual.
On seeing them both talking she called
out merrily, why how solemn you
look; the Egyptian Sphinx looks lively
compared to you. Guy, have you your
trousseau on your mind, or is the thought
Of having me TO look after soaring YOU
If so, ! will take it all back, give you
your freedom. For a Yankee, or Brit
lsh, Spaniard, or whatever / am, will
never be a Shareholder, especially if Won
are a rebel" Guys answer was to draw
her TO him, and putting both her arms
around his neck, said slowly, II adore
nay letters, ] worship my owner, l kiss
my chains" kissing the pretty arms.
Amparo, blushingly resisting, glanced
around at her mother, but that lady had
wisely retired from the scene.
Please let me co. pleaded Amparo.
Give me two kisses and wilI.n said
Guy, as he held the pretty rebel
AS she .shyly and swiftly complied she
remarked: Il think you really are too
dreadfully horrid," piling up her school
girl-hke adjectives.
Two more for those names. +" said Guy,
as Amparo retreated to the conservatory.
And then ensued a merry chase, till
finally she was captured and had to pay
willing fine.
Finally, all the preparations completed.
the last pieces of the beautiful trousseau
sent home. Such dainty marvels of
dressmakers' skill-robes for each and
every occasion, all suiting her beauty.
The wedding dress of cream lace over
cream satin; the court train trimmed with
water lilies; the corsage had a pirdle of
pearl and topaz in lily design; her neck
lace and bracelets of the same gems-a
present from the groom.
The bridal vail of Elorentine lace was
caught back with two water lilies. or
pearls. with their golden hearts Of topaz, |
these a present from her mother.
June ID dawned bright and clear. The |
numerous friends were to meet at the |
Cathedral del Fiore, and after the cere- |
mony to return TO the Pasada Fonda for |
the reception and breakfast.
The populace had heard of the wedding |
and the streets to the cathedral were /
crowded. The groom's friends, true to /
their word, ITO bury him with honors /
had ordered quantities of flowers, so /
they literally trod on them as they en-
tered the cathedral doors.
Marquis del Nasa, her mothers friend. |
gave the bride away.
The ceremony was very impressive. |
Amparo's musical voice was low and |
clear, and Guys voice had an echo of /
happiness IN every syllable uttered.
Inc Sonora boreup bravely all through /
lhe ceremony and till after the recep- /
lion: how proud she felt as her gaze /
dWeit on noble and marquis, prominent /
lnlutary men, diplomats and Embassa- |
3oIs' an doing honor to her daughter.
Inc presents were all elegant and valua-
Die-InoSaIcs, etrucscan ieWelry dia-