The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-29
CHAPTER w.

CHAPTER Nv.
During the week following Augustus 1
complied strictly with Kate's request to
meet her only at the house of a friend,
and there they arranged all the prepara-
tions for the fight.
Happy Augustps-happy in thine ig-
norance Of the snare which is being laid
tor thee!
Since ignorance Is bliss tits folly TO he wise.
1t was decided that on the proposed
evening carriass should be in Ieadi-
ness at the corner Of street one or two
blocks distant from the house, and that
at midnight precisely our hero should
make his appearance under Kate g win
dow, give signal and then repair to
the back piazza and remain in conceal
ment till her appearance.
Accordingly, all preliminaries having
been satisfactorily arranged on the pro-
posed evening, the darkness of which
was relieved only by few struggling
stars. Augustus Fitz Clarence Boobie, in
a bridal suit of the finest of black broad
cloth, vest OF snowy whiteness and the
other various articles of his toilet in cor
responding style-all of which had been
obtained ION ick"-Augustus eestatic
youth, proceeded to the rendezvous un-
der Kate's window and in low tone
gave the preconcerted signal. The win
dow was raised gently, and Kate in
whisper asked him if all was in readi-
ness. Being answered in the affirma-
tive, she as noiselessly closed the case
ment, and Augustus on tiptoe hastened
to the back piazza, at one end of which
was trellis covered with honeysuck!es.
just behind which a private door led
from the hall. Behind this trellis ne,
ensconced himself, trembling with ex-
citement and the bold step he was about
taking and all impatience to be beyond
the reach of pursuit
A few moments only elapsed when
the door slowly and silently turned upon
it's hinges. and a female figure, envel-
oped in a large cloak and closely yelled,
emerged. She said nothing, but silent
ly took his arm and pointed toward the
gate at the back of the garden, through
which they were 10 pass. Hurrying on,
they soon reached the carriage, and Au-
gustus, having handed his companion IN,
took his seat beside her and bade the
driver hasten on. His directions were
obeyed, and they were soon beyond the
confines of the village, in which not
light was visible. Augustus happiness
was complete. He had exceeded his
most sanguine hopes, and in deliriur
Of JOY he clasped the gloved hand OF
his companion and pressed it to his lips.
The veied head soon rested upon his
shoulder, and be endeavored TO fathom
its impenetrability and look love to
eyes" which he fancied would speak
again, but the darkness resisted all his
attempts. He could see nothing but
lighter shade where the sky was visible
through the coach window. But it was
well enough to feel that Kate was beside
him, and from her he would not part
IT least until she was his welded wife.
On, on they drove, through woodland
and over plains. Hill and dale were
swiftly passed, and just as the old church
clock was striking 9 they entered the
| village Of G.. The driver had slack
ened his speed little, that no suspicion
might be excited in the village, and
drove quietly up TO the hotel. The car
riage door was opened simultaneously
with that of the hotel, and the landlord
came out to welcome them. He had
been previously apprised of Augustus
wishes and led them to a private parlor,
where a cheerful fire was blazing upon
the hearth. The minister who was to
perform the ceremony was also engaged.
and the landlord went at once to sum-
mon him. Augustus had intended that
they should remain as short time AS
possible at d and then hasten on to
the railway to take the early morning
train for Philadelphia.
The landlord at length returned, ac-
companied by tho clergyman, who. being
duly introduced TO the parties, com
menced an exhortation upon the duties
of the state matrimonial. Augustus lis
tened impatiently, and perceiving thai
there was no immediate prospect of 9
conclusion reminded the good man tha
his time was limited and desired him e
proceed at once to business. He accord
ingly commenced a prayer by way o.
preliminary. which threatened to be o
equally long duration, and Augustus In
wardly muttered ansthemas upon tn,
devoted mans head.
At length, however, he drew TO
close after taking census OF the worl'
in general and praying for all sort
and conditions of men" and then re
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