St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-07-07

MARRIAGE OF A GHOST.


I'd Marseilles had just reached
~ when the young Baron de
III DIRE climbed up to the front
zse found a good-looking fell
lis own age, and straight
u two became great friends.
I'd of an hour, they began
ing condolences after the
of youth.
ION of noble stock was on
i TO Paris, to buy an officers
% as to serve his country, as
tors had done before him ;
er who was the son of a rich
an, was also bound for Paris,
BID rpose, however, Of marry
heiress, the daughter of an old
q his father.
an even thing!" cried the
|1aron laughingly. "a mere
81 after for each of us. The
81 Cupid has no more concern
Business than in mine!"
Fe you mistake" returned the
II have never seen Sylvia,
Z in love with her, once and
Ihe first time l laid eyes upon
|trait. Judge for yourself"
|ened a tortoise-shell case and
|adre exclaimed admiringly:
an angel Indeed my dear
you are very fortunate to
Hf charming, dainty creature
kut for YOU"
not complain" said the bride
Elect land now 1 am going to
IBIS miserable, jolting con-
allow me. | am expected
kfast at my future father-in-
soon as l reach Paris, and
|II then be presented to my
e, l want to look as we'll as
end of three days and two
Ehe heavy stage-coach lum-
to the metropolis, and the
]velers went to the nearest
III engaged two rooms, in
To take a little rest. Saint
I'd just thrown himself upon
when he heard deep grOans
1t room, and on rushing in,
J late companion rolling on
n agonies of pain. The SER
re summoned, a physician
#ght in, and the latter de-
lat the patient was suffering
BITE collie, which had prob
d contracted before he left
"a had been aggravated by
=he of the journey. He pro-
Isthe malady a very serious
Il so it proved, for, in spite of
Re, the youth expired at the
b hour.
Andre was overwhelmed bv
Ftrophe, and when he found
do nothing more for his
F stood gazing sadly at the
ay which lay on the narrow
he bare hote1-room. Poor
30 young, so gay, looking
! to bright future, and now
away without warming!
puId the fair bride-elect say
heard of this tragedy?
Andre dreaded the bearing of
Jews to the family, but there
me else to perform the err
so he set off carrying with
lead youths satchel.
ne reached the stately man
front door flew open, and
men in livery came to meet
e relieved him of his satchel,
took his hat and cloak,
pice was heard exclaiming
eur, here is your son-in-law
fellow!" cried a little, fat,
red man, rushing into the
me embrace you!" and he
he newcomer rapturously
hrt.
as he could get his breath
IRE said hurriedly,
me, Sir, but
Pn you for being late" in
the other. Look it is
'clock, and breakfast is
bold. Came in and see my
The little puss has been
the clock for hours, and is
Eence to meet you.
ID the young man into the
room as he spoke, and
bausing an instant added,
Uncle Dorival, Aunt Dollar
is the son-in-law at last;
d him welcome
pardon, Sir" cried Saint
t again his host interrupted
ell me you wish to draw
he last moment, my dear
verything has been ar
my esteemed friend your
if you have any objection
4 will hear it later; bad
always keep. Now let us
md breakfast at once, and
Sit by me, son-in-law,
me your opinion of this
que"
I or was young and very
living tasted since midnight.
of his companions sudden
uunerved him somewhat