Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-12-16
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aagseeablertb things he had lived his lfe
thus far in the most optimistic manner
possible.
h Just nows however, bis stronghold of
,serenity waslI threatened with Yigotous
assault. His only son had sent word
from a remote Yorkshire parish that he
was on the point of marrying the eldest
propeFtyy ftyFaf II th9 is Vicar, ,'Tsl clergyman IAN
whose peculiar theological preferences
had relegated him to obscurity and a
stipend Of 9100 per annum. .iShe's
the sweetest thing imaginable" Geof-
frey had written, with the fine discrim-
nation of lover. sJust wait until We
reach New York aud she shows on the
avenue." -. - H
The Colonel lost no time in cabling his
most emphatic paternal dissent. He re-
etived ali almost Immediate reply to place.
the effect that the marriage had taken
This intelligence put him into state
that was exceedingly uncomfortable
while it lasted, but it did h.potiendure.
Perhaps the time-worn expedient of dis
inheriting his refractory heir tssdid not
occur to him, ,fersi thisi Indignation ex-
pended itself in message devoid of
fongratplations ln> which, be requested
his Son and Mrs. Godfrey to- niger in
definitely at the vicarage. He
intimated that 'an carly applica-
| ton for his PARENTAL blessing would
prove to be for them real ignis fatlus,
but he tempered the severity of the Ate
|, ment by sending check for sum which
should have done wonders in allaying
the sting OF, paternal displeasure.
1t was real grief for the Colonel
the most poignant he had known since
the death of his estimable wife,
which had happened long before Gsof-
frey was capable of inficting any serious
domestic wound; but he had much to
console him, and, most fortunate of all,
he had a hobby; it was the most delight
fully and absorbing and self-engrossing
distraction that man can have-he was
an amateur organist& g9inaii
1t must not for an instant be believed
that he was mere wanton trifer with
! the noblest of musical Instruments. His
whole soul was iu it, and he was be-
lieved by his friends to be virtuoso.
His. Musical suppers were the talk Of the
town; to be hidden to them was tuneful
surfeit, and not to know them unmelo-
dious gnashing of teeth 1t was a de-
light as we'll as an apparent necessity for
the appeasing of the constant yearning
of his musical nature for him to direct
the music in large and fashionable
church. 3
Hewas at this particular moment in
charge of the music at st. Nere's where
he assumed the entire expense of the un-
dertaking, and supplemented his gener-
osity by having the organ rebuilt to
meet his particular requirements. The
music was quite as elaborate as any in
town, and the diversion went far toward
easing the pang of Geoffrcy's unnlial con-
duct.
But the season advanced, and the
pltro- hionablc .woIshipers of st Ncrp 3
deserted their temple and fled to summer
resorts.
Itwas then that the Colonel began to
bestir himself to secure an assistant, for
he did not suffer his passion to interfere
with the still potent magnetism of New.
port, HE advertised; there were many
who we're willing, and time was ap-
pointed for q comparative trial. When
, the moment arrived tho Colonel stole
away to, the darkest corner OF st. Nero's,