Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-27
A GHOSTLY BRIDAL.

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Gren0ble, when the young Baron de
SAINT Andre climbed up 10 the front
seat.
F,ere be found good looking fellow
Of MS own age. and straighrway the
two became great friends. AT the end
OF an hour they began exchanging con-
hdencea after the manner of youth.
The scion Of noble stock was on his
way 70 Paris. % buy an officers brevet,
- as to serve his country, as his ances-
tors had done before him: the other,
who was the son OF a rich tradesfnan,
was also bound for Paris, for the pur-
pose. however. OF marrying an heiress,
the daughter Of an old friend of his
father.
LIT Is an even things" cried the young
baron laughingly. "A mere money mat
ter for each Of Us. The little god Cupid
has no more concern in your business
than in nine!"
There you mistake" returned the
other. II have never seen Sylvia. bat
fell in love with her, once and forever.
the first time | laid eyes upon her por-
trait- Judge Tor yourself.
He opened a tortoise shell case. and
Saint Andre exclaimed admiringly:
What an angel, Indeed, my dear
fellow. you are very fortunate To have
that charming, dainty creature picked
out for you"
IL do not complain" said the bride
groom elect. land now I am going TO
sleep. IL this miserably, jolting concern
will allow me. am expected to break
fast at my future father in-law's as soon
"a reach Paris. and as shall then be
presented ~ my betrothed l want to
look as well a. possible
Al the end Of three days and two
nights the heavy stagecoach numbered
into the metropolis and the two travel
ers went % the nearest hotel and en-
gagged two rooms, intending To take a
little rest. Saint Andre had just thrown
himself upon the bed when he heard
deep groans in the next room, and on
rushing in found his late companion
rolling on the floor in sgonies Of pain.
The servants were summoned, a physi-
elan was brought In and the latter de-
ciared that the patient was suffering
from acute collie, which had probably
been contracted before he left home and
I'D been aggravated by the fatigue Of
journey. He pronounced the mala-
a very serious one. and so it proved,
Tor, In spite Of every care. the youth ex-
pired at the end OF an hour.
Saint Andre was overwhelmed by the
catastrophe. and when he found that he
could do nothing more for his friend he
stood gazing sadly at the lifeless clay
which lay on the narrow bed in the bare
hotel room. Poor fellowl So young, 30
gay, looking forward To bright future
and now snatched away without warn
ingi What would the fair bride-elect
say when she heard Of this tragedy?
Saint Andre dreaded the bearing Of
the sad news To the family. but there
was no one else To perform the errand
and so he set of. carrying with him the
dead youths sstchel.
When be reached the stately mansion
the front door flew open and two foot
men in livery came To meet him. One
relieved him Of his eatchel. the other
took his hat and cloak and voice was
heard esciaining joyfully:
Monsieur. here is your son-in-lsw at
lastr'
Dear fellow cried little. fat.
white haired man. rushing into the hall
s'iet me embrace your" aud he clasped
the newcomer rapturously TO his heart.
As soon as he could get his breath
Saint Andre said hurriedly:
Pardon me sir. but
Il pardon y09 for being late" inter
rupted the other. Look. II is 12 o'clock.
and breakfast is growing cold. Come
In and see my daughter. The little puss
has been watching the clock for hours,
and y AL impatient % meet you"
tie pulled the young man into the
brs skfast room as he spoke. and with
ouf paluaug an instant added. MY wife.
Uncle purivsl. Aunt Dolarice, here is
the son iu-law az last. Sylvia. my child.
bal him welcomer-
II beg pardon. sir. cried Saint Andre.
but again his hest Interrupted him.
don't 80. me that you wish to draw
back az the last moment. my dear fell
low, Everything has been arranged by
my esteemed friend. your father. but il
ypu have any objection 70 urge | viii
bear Il later. bad news can always keep.
Now let va SIT down % breakfast at once
end he merry Sit bv me. son-in-law.
and give me your opinion Of tins pigeon
tisgne.r
The visitor was young and very hun
grv. having Tasted since midnight The
shock If his companion's sudden death
hal uraservesl him somewhat. and 80 for
the time being ae Welded to the force II
circumstances.
'sConia Whist will. = he said N himself.
81 cannot besr 20 put dampensr upon
the jov # tsese good people. At least
net until they have hal their bresk-
fast.
He ioined therefore in the general
merriusent. ssnilea sweetly upon blush
inx SYLVIA. the briis.-elecs. and replied
unhe=ftasingiv 70 his supposed futor,
father laws inquiries.
s.fIow i your Aunt Arusnde. M
rnF sskea The cid man suddenly. "a
rsnsesn Der her ~ q charming yennx NO
naan. when | wse twenty | came nesi
faiinx IN love with her We must keeI
her n sos,si grseeS. for she VIII leave
sang Atiie fsrtaae - hrf nephew
ssDesr amt exsisinsezl The youth u
bone Il dep sfeetfsn. 4 hepe sh'
viii enIcy be fr nisnv. many rear
l,sg~r ard his piens wish ws~ reward
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