The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1893-10-18

IT 1O0 nAF AMEN WI Al aAE
The weddng-day was appointed
and Kathic was beginning with
iluttering heart to think about making
her purchases, when her brother
George fell III, and worse, fell into
trouble. He was rather thriftless
man, and had been unfortunate: his
little home was mortgaged, and
unless the debt could b. repaid the
house would be sold over his head
Kathie heard, and did not hesitate an
instant Her hard earnings went to
pay the debt.
She did not regret her generosity
sitting there in the glow of the wan.
ing sunset she would have done the
same thing again She did not doubt
her handsome, high-bo n lovers truth,
yet her girls heart ached, and tears
dimmed her clear, bright eyes.
II was hard to be cramped for
little money, and her wedding dav
was so near Her wardrobe was linn
tied. She needed n nice seal brown
cashmere drcadfully, and light silk
~ two for evening wear. Aunt Gray
son told the truth; she would look
shabby In the grand rooms at Oak
lands, in the midst of Charles stately
sisters.
The tears came faster. and presently
the little pearl handled knife, with
which she was ripping the seams,
! slipped suddenly. and cut great cash
light across the hroast of the coat.
kathie gave shrielS of dismay.
There, now, Eve spoiled the best
# the cloth! can't get my jacket
,ut. What shall do2'
Down went the bright young head,
and, with her face buried in grandpa's
Did coat, Kathic cried as il her heart
would break Mrs Graysou snorcd on
the lounge, the Maltese cat purred be.
/ fore the hearth, the canary tWittered,
md out above the wiutry hills, the
sunset fires burned
! Her cry out, Kathie raised her head,
dried her eyes aud went on with her
/ ripping. Something rustled under her
! hands
why, what's thisp Some of grand
! pas papers, as sure as live
She tore the lining loose, and there,
! beneath the wadding, was package
done up in parchment and tied with
red tape. Kathie drew it forth. On
one side was marked: This package
belongs to my granddaughter, Kathie"
"Nhy, what can it be?' cried
kathie, her fingers huttering as She
/ tugged at the tape.
At last the knot yielded and she
unfolded the package. Folded coupon
bonds-a round dozen at least and a
/ thick layer of crisp banll-notes. On
! top little note, She read il:
Here is your marriage dowrv. my
little granddaughter 600. One
day some fine fellow will claim Won
for his wife. You are treasure in
yourself but take this from old
grandpa.
"Oh, grandma, You did not forget
me" sobbcd Kathie.
A ring at the door startled her.
She looked out and saw her lover.
Gathering her treasures into the lap
of her ruilled apron, She rushed out To
meet him
"Oh, Charlie, come in-quick! I've
some wonderful rs to tell vour
The young man followed her into
the drawing room, wondering what
had happened.
"Oh, Charley" she cried. breath.
lessly, holding mp her apron. her eyes
shining her cheeks aglow; you see.
am rich! I've found my marriage
dowry 4 few minutes ago was crv-
ing because | was so poor ! had TO
give George all my money, and I've
only one silk, and had 10 trim INV
old hat over, and auntic laughed at
me SO, and said You would feel .
ashamed of me. was cutting up /
Old oyercoat TO make a |
jacket and / found this, Only sce'- /
ten thousand dollars, oh. Charlie, /
I'm so glad for your sake
My darling, he said, his voice .
thrilling with tenderness, II am glad +.
Of all this because you are glad For
my own part, | would rather have
taken this darling little hand without
A penny in IT, You need no dowry,
kathie; you are crowned with beauty
and purity and goodness In my eyes
you are always fresh and fair and
lovely, no matter what you wear.
love you for your own sweet self my
darling
Kathie let the folded coupons and
banknotes slip from her apron, and
fall u the fioor in rustling shower.
"oh, Charlie" +" she whispered, leA
ing her head against his shoulder
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