Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-08-08
A GHOSTLY BRIDAL.

Tho stage-oach which ran between
paris and MRrsoilles had just reached
Crenoblc, when the young Baron do
saint Andre climbed up 10 tho front
scat.
Here no found o good looking fellow
Of his own age, and straightway tho
two became great friends. At the end
fan hour they began exchanging con-
fdences after the manner Of youth.
The scion Of noble stock was on his
way 10 Paris, to buy an officers broyo;,
90 as to serve his country, as his anccs-
tors had done before him; the other,
who WIS the son Of u rich tradesmau,
WIS also bound FOR Paris, for tho pur-
pose, however, Of marrying m hcigcsq,
the daughter Of an old friend of his
father.
at Is an even thing" cried the Young
barun laughingly. ~ morc money mat
ter for each OF us The little god Cupid
has no more concern in your business
than In miner
There You mistake" returned thc
other. II have never seen Sylvia, hut |
fell In love with hcT. once and forever,
tlN nNtk llNAAf 4 iNAA ~ hN N.fNi AANA HNA~
trait. Judge for youuclf."
He opened tortoise sholl case, and
Saint Andre exclaimed admiringly!
"what an ANGEL Indeed, my dear
fellow. you are very fortunate 30 have
that charming, dainty creature picked
out for YOU"
81 do not complain" said the bride
groom elect. "nnl now | am going 20
fiecp. v this misorably, i0lting concern
will allow me, nm expected to break
fast ut ms future iathcr.in.law's ns soon
as IIcach Paris, and as l ahall then he
presented 10 my batrothod 1 want 10
look a. wei rs possible
a. The end OF three days and two
nights the heavy a,agecoach Numbered
into the METROPOLIS aud the two travel
en- wont 90 the nearest hotel aud en-
gagged two rooms, intending 90 talio .
little rest. Saint Andre had just thrown
himself upon tho bod when he heard
deep groans IA the ncyt room, and ON
Tu.hing in found his late companion
rolling on the floor In agtnios Of pain.
Thescryauts were summoned, physi-
eaa was brought in aud the latter de.
cliFud that the patient was suffering
from acute cole. which had probably
leon contracted before he loft homo and
had been aggravated by the fatigue q
the journey. lie pronounced the mllu.
dy n very aerious one, and so II proved,
for, Ia spite OF every care, the youth cx-
pred nt the end NJ un hour.
Saint Andre was overwhelmed By tho
catastrophe. and when Lo found that ho
could do nothing moro FOR his friend ho
stood gazing sadly at the liiclcsa clay
which lay on the narrow bed in tho haro
hotel room. Poor fellow So Young. re-
gay. looking forward 70 bright future
and now snatched away without warn.
ingl What would the fair brilc.olect
ray when she heard of this tragedy
Saint Andre dreaded tho hcaring Of
the sad news TO the family, but thore
was no ono else TO perform the GRAND,
and so no set OF, carrying with him the
dead youths saichcl.
When lac reached the stately mansion
tho front door Auw open and two foot.
men IN livery came TO meet him. One
relieved him OF his satchol, the Other
took his hat and cloal; md voice wa
heard oXclaiming ioyfully;
Monsieur, hero is your son.in.law nj
last"
Dear follow" cried little, fat
white haired man, rushing into tho hall
'let me embrace your and lie claspcd
the newcomer rapturously to his heart
As soon as he could get his breath
Saint Andre said hurriedlyi
Pardon me, sir, but
81 pardon You for being late" inter
ruptcd the other. "Lool. It is IL o'clock
and breakfast is growing cold. Com,
In and see my daughter. The little pus,
has been watching the clock for hours
and IL all impatient to meet you.'
He pulled the Young man into the
breakfast room MS he spoke, and with
Ont pausing an instant added, "My wife
Uncle Doriyal, Aunt DolNricc here I,
NE son'in-law at last; Sylviu, my child
bid him wclcomo"--
lhcg pardon, sir" cried Saint Andre
but again his host interrupted him.
Don't tell INC that you wish 10 draw
pack at the last moment, my dear fel
lowl Everything has been arranged by
my esteemed friend, your father, but 4
you have any objection 10 urge viii
hear 1t later; bad nows can always keep
Now let rs sit down to breakfast at one,
and be merry. st by Inc, son-in.law
ana give me your opinion Of this pigeon
btlue,'
lho visitor was young and very hun
Ety. having TASTED since midnight Tn,
shock Of his companions sudden dealt
had unncrycd him somewhat, and so fo
lHe tImo being he yielded to tho forco o
circumstances.
4 Como what will,' he said to himself
cannot benr to put dpmponcr upol
Ne JOY of these good people; at leas
fast
lie Joined therefore In tho genera
nerTiment, smiled swcetly upon blush
ing sylvia, tho brido-clect, and reptile,
eh9eaita,ingly to his supposed futur
'',ler'in'lGw's inquiries.
HOW Is your Aunt Armando, IN
Il s'N asked tho old man auddculy. q
. t'uleiAher her rs @ charming young W,
n , '1n' when was twenty camo nea
4 Nhgg IN love with herl We must leo
ner IN good gracos, for she will leave
a "ug little fortune TO hor nophow."
n lear auntr' exclaimed tho youth
SSne OF deep affection; ~ hope I'll
'"' ENJOY lito for many, many yeal