Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-30

have buried my rccentihent tVtrfef ''"-.-
tnnt family. From this. hour shall we nor
hlcss Ia, dcilverer OF on son2'
MARY vss aatonished. Sine could fcarcely
'nersi1de herself that ell WAC not dream.
sui holding the letter toward her tatner
and gazing immovably In his lace, sac
seemed rather statue IMAM human 2elng,
"Do YOU think ain trlhing.' said he, as
he pressed her 10 his bosom. mo. Mary,
love you too well for that. From this mo-
menf you have my consent 70 become me
wife Of him who, although 80 tenderiy
loved. you felt willing TO sacrifice to the
peace OF your aged father"
The Intervening days preceding the arrival
Of Waiter rapidly glded away in busy prep
aratlon. Suddenly, however. Mr. Lexington
was taken dangerously III az midnight. lis
symptoms were so alarming that council
Of physicians was called before morning.
when an express was sent TO new York LOT
Calm and collected. Mary Livingston
might ha seen nolselegsy moving about her
fathers chamber. No hand but hers could
administer his medicine or soolhe MS Pill
low. Thu thought Of death-the death OF her
faiher-had not once crossed her mind. BIS
life seemed so necessary to his family that
such an event seemed Impossible.
Has he come. Nary"
"who dear ather?" che gently asked.
STOPPING and kissing his brow.
walter my son. has he Gomez
at Is too soon yet to expect him"
TOO soon,' sadie he. family, 81 fear then
I shall never see him. The hand Of Death Is
on me. child. | feel It's chill"
you viii XIII me. dear father II you
talk so. You Will soon be better. thought
this was to 10 the hlpplest week OF my llfe."
said she, bursting into tears.
May" observed Mr.. Livingston, 81 wish
you TO be calm and listen 10 me. II | should
not I've TO sec my son, tell him he was his
fathers Idol. Tell him to transmit the name
OF Leylngston unsulled to posterlty. and to
DO the comfort and support Of his widowed
mother. One more message. and am
done" cal he, wiplng the cold sweat from
on i've brow. "Harki' he exclaimed. hear
Ing noise. perhaps that is Walter" Find
Ing himself disappointed he continusd--''re-
uuest Edward James to tell his father that
died IN peace with all men and joyiully in
trust the happiness OF my daughter to his
son. had hoped to have given away the
treasure vith my own hand. but that Is all
Jytr Leave me now for a few moments.
wish 10 sec your mother"
The Interview over, there was a solemn
silence for few moments, when he ex-
claimed, Did you say he had come? Oh,
my son. receive my blessing"
you were dreaming, dear father" said
Mary. walter is not here"
We'll. we'll, It Is all right" he replied. He
took ita FINAL eight.
It was late In the evening when the
mournful intelligence OF Mr.. Levngston's
illness reached his children In New York.
Ihey Instantly set forth to gain, II possible,
hls aging couch in time to obtain his bless
Whore Is my father" exclaimed Walter
on MS arrival at the mansion. rushing by
NE mother and sisters who had fastened to
the door TO meet him. lead me to my
father. said he. catching hold OF Mary.
az sbe went toward the room he rushed
~.
a99T Mary stood without listening to his
wild outbursts OF grief
IN anguish he called upon him once more
70 speak TO him. II was the lamentatlon of
the prodigal yearnlng IN vain TO near his
800, ,ils voice II WAS the pleading OF the
wnndorer who had returned with the hons
OF cheering his last days. '''P-
Mary; SAID a gentle, well-lsnown voice
my beloved Mary, we meet with your
iatner's blessing resting upon US"
r, IN an instant she was ia the arms OF
r ~. ware! James and weeping upon his bosom,
the apartment Gu
he '' mary Saiu
oh. yes" she replied, "often. Almos.
nus last words werc. Ny son, YOU receive
ny bIesaifs'. And he told me to request
YOU hnWafl' TO say to your father 4 die
IN peace with all men and willingly intrIiFt
the happiness Of my daughter to your SON %
Forever blessed be his memory. ), snia
EDWARD. Never shall his confidence be
misplaced or that daughter have reason
| to doubt my trust"
The door now opened, and Mrs, Leving-
sion. leaning on the arm Of ono Of her
daughters entered. Beloved mother"
! sara walter, embracing her "frum this
| hour IL snail be my first care and study
! TO promote your comfort. Here. by the
corpse OF my father | resolve to do ali in my
| power to I'll his place and render your last
days peaceful and happy"
some months from this period party
was seen TO alight from a carriage early
one morning IN front Of Saint paul's
church The blessings Of many were heard
IN low murmurs from the crowd that filled
| the vestbule. "she was the prldo of her
father said an aged female who stood
leaning against the wall, and know she
VIII be blessing TO her husband"
Early as was tho hour the church was
| crowded with spectators. Many had risen
to get more perfect view Of the fne
manly form Of him that was about TO boar
| away the sweet Mary Lcvingston from her
maiden home. The silence was Intense "a
the impressive marriage ceremony OF the
| Episcopal Church was read, aud forvent
were tho responses Of those wh--ssS,prom-
ised through veal or woe to be falti.ful
70 each other. As the party turned TO leave
church, hearty God bless theniu resonna.
cd from many. Mrs james wa>> greatly
aneciad rs she cast farewell giHnce on
her to the carriage.
Tho blessing OF many has rested on
YOU Gear MARY, to-day said he. as they
were borne TO their new home.
Yes said she. and thought as stood
before the bridal altar, ! heard the voice
Of my departed father saying, GOD bless
YOU"