Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-02

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ready been assumed. Now old Chloe
took the priceless robe OF old point lace
and threw it over the head aud shout
ders Of her mistress. aud deftly drew il
down TO position. Fad adjusted its folds
about her form, thus yelling, though
not eoBeealing the MAGNIFICENT satin
robe beneath. She next took the !cng
bridal veil ia her hands, and arranged
it on the head of her mistress. Then
the orange blossoms followed; tenderly
she placed them on the brow and cor
sage of her "chile." Then stood aside,
her task completed.
Aleen stood before the large pier.
glass and gazed upon her reflected
image there. As she stood thus arrayed
in her bridal robes. very beautiful and
stately she appeared and faithful old
NANNY" Chloe stood silently regard
ing her with pride and admiration de-
picted upon her dusky face
The carriage was now announced
and the bride elect, followed by old
Chloe who supported her mistress
train, descended the great stairway
| leading to the hall below
Here she was met by her uncle La
Clair De Lencv who conducted her 10
/ her carriage. They entered and were
rolled away to the great Cathedral,
| Arriving there they were met In the
vestibule by the bevy of bridesmaids.
The bridal party met in the yrstry soon,.
when the bride leaning ON The arm OF
/ her uncle, her nearest relative, beaded
/ the procession. The bridegroom with
the aunt of the bride followed Now
| up the long aisle the bridal procession
passed and paused before the altar, and
the man of God stood forth The
bridegroom received the BRIDE, and the
solemn cert mony began A hush fell
/ upon the assemblage as the last impos-
ing words fell from the lips of the
priest: What God has joined let no
man put asunder. I" As The words borke
upon the solemn silence there vas a
breathless pause, full of eloquence
Then as the organ peaied forth a glad
refrain the bridal party passed down
| the aisle and entered the carriages in
waiting, and were driven TO the pala-
tial home of st Clair De Lency where
wedding feast and brilliant reception
was held in honor of the event.
The hours passed swiftly to happy
| hearts and the time arrived for the de-
parture of the happy couple, and amidst
congratulations kisses and farewels
given they departed on their journey
As the carriage containing her beloved
mistress rolled away, NANNY" Chloe
with tears in her eyes, threw handful
of rice and an old shoe last worn by her
mistress after il. By this act she hoped
to gain luck for her mistress in her mat
rimonial venture The carriage passed
on its way and at length reached the
depot where the bridal party alighted.
St. Clair secured the tickets. checked
the baggage and secured comfortable
seats, then extending his hand in fare
well he left the car, wishing the couple
God-speed on their journey. Some
moments later the train moved out and
the journey had commenced. In due
time Col. Leith and his fair bride reach
ed New York where they embarked on
a steamer for an ocean voyage and tour
through Europe Some months were
spent in foreign travel visiting 1.-THE
famous cities of the Old World and
lands historic Then Aleen sighed for
the scenes of the sunny South from
which she bad so long been an exile
As winter approached their thoughts
and their footsteps turned thither.
Among the wedding presents to Aleen
was large, official looking document,
the wedding present from the bride
groom to his bride. Upon examination
it proved to be deed conveying back
to Aleen the magnificent plantation of
Glenmere, Col. Leith having purchased
it from St. Clair. Aleen's heart thrilled
with gratitude as she held the precious
document in her hands and its contents
became known to her, and she blessed
the thong htfulness of the gallant Colon
ell, who was now her husband.
They arrived in New York in due
time after prosperous voyage. Pro-
cetdtng south TO vicinity of Iicksburg,
they started Tor Glenmere, some miles
distant by carriage. Tears filled the
eyes of Aleen as she gaZed upon each
familiar scene. rs tie carriage passed
on lis way They finally reached the
great stone walls enclosing the spacious
grounds of Giermere, and drew up be-
fore the mansion. Col I4eith assisted
his bride to alight, aud together they
assembled 10 the Serenda As they
paused waiting fer admttance. foot
steps were heard in the hall, and the
low indistinct mutmur of voices. The
door swung open to admit them and old
Nanny Chloe came joyiullY forward
to give them greeting. 1t was indeed
joyful surprise Tor Aleen. who knew not
that her old servants had been sent to
the plantation TO prepare for her arrival.
Size only expected to meet the faces of
strangers, a whole retinue of whom
were in attendance Marshalled bp old
Pompey they lined each side of the hall
way
A their new master and mistress
entered, respectfully they advanced to
give them greeting Passing on through
the ranks Of servants, they assembled 70
the rooms above. 4 porter shortly fol-
lowed with their baggage. later. refresh
ed from the dust and fatigue of travel
they repaired to the old dining room.
The evening was spent in reminisence
of the past, and bright anticipationS for
the future. while hope shed its bright