Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-02-05

had driven . good team and talked
easily Of Browning's poems and Kip
| ling's stories.
The occasion which presented itself
to him was auspicious. 1t was a spring
afternoon in the grounds Of beautiful
| country place, where an entertainment
was being given by q mutual friend.
The spot was secluded; the air was
bslmy; the flowers were dazzling; the
birds sang.
He was arrayed faultlessly, and he
and the lady were alone. He naturally
began 10 talk love to her, aud was
about to reach the point where his
voice should grow deep and his look in
tense. They were at the end OF long
| flower bed blue with pansies, which
just matched her eyes. He stopped
down and plucked one. As he rose, She
said
"A race to the other end-you that
| side, this" and dashed OF.
She ran like a dear. be had record,
and could easily have beaten her, but
as they approached the other end he
saw that her path divided there. One
fork ran of from him, aud the other
| turned into his.
II flashed On him IN 3 second; he
would let her run into his arms. Ho
waited TO ct her choose. She chose,
and when they returned to the house
he had her answer. He resolved TO say
nothing Of It.
Just afterward the second gentleman
found his opportunity. IL was after
the intellectual entertainment. He had
easily outshone all others. He took
her into the library. Old books were
about them; beautiful pictures were on
the walls; the light fell tempered 10 the
soitest glow. He recognized his oppor-
tunity.
He felt his intellect strong withis him.
He approached her Skillfully; he limited
at the delights OF the union OF two minds
perfectly attuned; he illustrated aptly
by reference 10 the harmony just
heard aud 10 numerous instances In lit
erature.
He talked OF the charm Of culture;
spoke confidently of his preferment;
suggested. without appearing 10 do so,
his fortunate advantages over others,
and referred with some contempt 10
commonplace men like the fourth gem
tIeman.
Her eye kindled; herform trembledi
he felt his influence over her. He re-
peated poem, be had written her. IL
was good enough TO have been publish
ed in magazine. Her face glowed.
He glanced up, caught her eyes and
held his hand ready 20 receive her. She
lifted her hand, looked into his eyes,
and he bad his answer. They strolled
back, aud he determined to keep II all
secret.
Passing, they happened upon the
third gentleman, who spoke to her; aud
No. a moment later left her with him.
He led the way into little apart
ment Just by. II seemed to have es-
capped the notice OF the guests. II was
sumptuously fitted up for tete-a-tete.
Wealth and taste had combined to make
II perfect. She exclaimed with pleas
ure at its beauty.
After handing her chair as luKur-
ious as art could make IL the gentleman
began. he told OF his home, OF his en-
terprlse, OF his success, OF his wealth.
IL had doubled year after year. II was
hers. He laid before her his plans.
They weIa large enough to be bewlder-
ing.
She would be the richest woman In
her acquaintance. She could be an
angel with IL. With ma1l,Ing cheek
and glowing face she begs yard him.
at is yours" he said, VAyours.
You will be worth"
lie paused, then stated the sum. She
| leaned toward him with an earnest ges-
ture, her voice trembling. He had his
answer. As they passed out through
the corridor they met the fourth gentle
man.
He did not speak. lie stood aside 20
let them pass. He glanced at her lover,
but II he had looked at her she did NOT
seq IT, He was evidently leaving.
Are you eoing?" she said, casually.
as she passed.
Eyes"
ais II lnte?"
81 do not know"
She paused, and her lover politely
passed on,
why are you going, then?"
because / wish 70 CO."
"Wlll You take me TO my chaperonf
with pleasure"
"With pleasure?"
"With great pleasure"
"You are not very civil"
al had not intended 70 be-"
"Do you thing
sometimes. This evening, for In
stance. There Is your chaporon."
al did not think you"
$50 suppose. You made mistake.
Goodbye"
"Good-bye?"
ayes. Goodbye"
The wedding cards OF the young lady
were issued within few weeks, and
ten days later she was married.
In tho press accounts OF the widdlng
the bride was spoken OF as "beautliul,
accomplished, clever, wise and good.
And the groom was described a. hand
some, stylish, intellectual and veal
thy"
Some people said they always thought
she would have married differently
some said they always knew she would
marry Just as she did. These were
mostly women.) She herself said that
she made up her mind that evening. -
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