The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-28

three so far comprised the marriage party.
Nothing but an occasional cough marrsd
the solemn silence Of the church.
Still the bridegroom did not come.
EVERYBODY got uneasy al last, and some
began % steal out Of their pews. telling
each other as they left the churchyard
that d. this was not bad beginning for
"a bride they did not know what was.
The vicar falso unaccustOmed to such
bad MANAGEMENT on the side OF parties
about 10 Dr. received into the holy bonds
a. mairimouyl. came down the aisle pres
entity, his clericals futtering behind The
hride-elect. her aged granduarent. and the
young bridesmaid were wondering d pos
sibly they couh have been left IN the
lurch. Mr.. Aston did his best 10 comfort
poor Emily. whose eyes were now brirn-
ming with tears. 10 was a sad scene, es-
pccially when the sexton before very long
brought word that the bridegroom was
incapable"
What girl placed in Emily Tresser's
present position would not have broken
down in tcars2 What clergyman. on the
arrival Of such news as this. would not
have had as great sympathy with the girl
as 81 she had been his own daughter
"Oh. Mr.. Aston" cried she, II am so
unfortunate, so unhappy. And my poor
grandmothcr too; what will she think Of
Dear. do not fret about me" trembIed
ont the gentle lady. While Mr. Aston in
Had YOU. Miss Tresser. any idea before
this hour that the man you loved took
strong drink
is the first time. on, / see through
IL an now 1t Is quite clear 10 me
NV George has been tempted by my
wicked cousin for a wicked purpose
She dashed aside her tears with madam
ly will. Her symptoms Of weak effemina-
cy were dispersed. and she rose equal
20 the occasion. Having expressed her
regret thae Mr.. Aston had been caused
"A great waste of time and trouble, she
hurried out OF the church, inclosed her
self I'm the bridal cab. and was driven
of
departure was for few moments mutely
wondered at MIR Aston afterwards re-
marking how strange II was that the
most desirably festal day Of Miss Tress-
ers life should have been so misruled
by circumstances as TO make IL an occa-
sion for everlasting bitter memories.
Emily soon reached Georges old lodg-
ings. Mrs. Garth was there, drawing
large haddOck for dinner. She wiped her
hands and then she swore that the
young man and another had been drink
ing hard all through the night. and that
Mr. Herrin had got visited by the blatin'
dolirous trimmings and that his present
silence was not repentance but reaction.
Emily, however. was not convinced. Mrs.
Garth had to lead her upstairs. and there
was George lying. unable TO move or
make sOund-so different George from
the George of yesterday.
ION, darling whispered he, when he
opened his eyes and saw her this is
most sad and unlocked fOr-that is, we
did not look for this sad event yesterday.
You have been fearful, Emily-and not
without reason. oh, may you forgive
me! Mrs. Garth would not send word TO
the church, and / could not stir from
my bed to find any other messenger. She
believes every word that Austin Drums
cOe told her in lies about me. And /
heard her tell the sexton when he came
that / was incapable;' and so | am-yes,
am so far as rising from my bed goes.
The whole truth is, Drumscoe was drink
ing here last night, but ! had only one
glass Of champagne with him, and a pois
on was in it, See the color OF my skin,
e II 90 Asaan
Darling, l am dying; but you may not
kiss me"
She stood as one petriicd for a moment.
Then she came again TO life, and said:
God VIII yet save you. God and DIT.
Drew"
wait just a moment; there is something
Of vital Importance. If you send DIT prev,
follow later with Mr.. Aston. Do, please,
Emily. We must be married at any cost,
and here. To-day ] told your cousin-oh,
! was not in my right senses then Emily
I told your cousin last night that If mar
ried you at all it should be to-day; and
that II l did not marry you to-day, he
might then-
George. dear, rest content. understand
your meaning. No matter what is the doc
tors opinion OF the ciergyman's objection.
we must, viii be married to-day, and IN
this room. Austin shall be given into the
care of the police. God will grant you
new lease, and | will DO my best ever af-
forwards to keep you in good health
Past the scowling countenance OF Mrs.
Garth Emily hurried out into the street
cher cab had gomez and with fears and
hopes that kept her from sinking too low or
soaring too high, she reached DIR. Drew
surgery, and summoned him to at once
attend George Herring with the stomach
pump. Georges life was thus saved. Soon
afterwards, Drew sent "A constable to ar
rest Austin Drumscoe on charge OF pois-
oniug. At the hour he was arrested g p.
M. both the vicar and Emily were in
Georges room; and if you like to have It
so. Mrs. Garth's house was consecrated
nv having a clergyman inside 1t for the
first time The marriage-serVlce was rev.
erently solemnized. and reverently wit
messed by DR.. Drew and Mrs. Garth, the
latter feeling very penitent after her cruel
ties, misjudgments, and hurtful misstate-
nents. 1t is said that she gave over Cos
siping, and presented the bridegroom with
a three-gunea clock.
The End.