The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-17
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bridal night. as a special mark OF the
cid mans favor. For. next to the dia-
monds. the sordid man loved Margie
Harrison.
Lnmere's gift to his bride was very
umple. but In exquisite taste. Mrs. Wei
eon decided. A set of turquoise. with
his initials and hers interviewer. Only
when they were received. did Margie
come out OF her cold composuFe. She
mapped together the lid OF the casket
containing them with something very
IKE angry Impotence. and gave the box
10 her maid.
"Taks them away, Florine. Instantly,
and put them where I shall never see
them again.
The woman looked surprised, but she
sas q discreet piece. and strongly at
tached to her mistress. and she put the
ornaments away without comment.
The tenth OF October arrived. A wet,
towering day. with alternate snatches
81 rain and sunshine. settling down to-
ward sunset into a steady, uncomfort-
able drizzls. A dismal enough we'd
ding-day.
The ceremony was to take place at
nine o'clock IN the evening, and the in
vtted guests were numerous. Harrison
Park would accommodate them royalty.
Mr.. Linmere was expected out from
the city In the six o'clock train. and as
the stopping place was not more than
ave minutes walk from the Park he
had left orders that no carriage need
be sent He would walk up. He
thought he should need the stimulus
Of the fresh air to carry him through
the nery ordeal. he said, laughingly.
The long day wore slowly away. The
preparations were complete. Mrs. Wei
don. In her violet moire-antique and
family diamonds, went through the
stately parlors once more TO assure her
self that everything was au fait.
At ave o'clock the task OF dressing
the bride began. The bridesmaids
we're In OBSTACLES over the lnery, and
they took almost as much pains In
dressing Margie as they would In
dressing themselves for like occasion.
Margie's cheeks were as white as the
robes they put on her. One OF the
girls suggested rouge, but Alexandrine
demurred.
"A bride should always be pale" she
said. at looks so interesting, and
gives every one the idea that she real
Ices the responsibility she is taking up
on herself-doesn't that veil fall
sveetlyf"
And then followed a shower OF femi- |
oins expressions OF admiration from the |
tour charming bridesmaids.
rs everything ready" asked Margie, |
YEARLY. when at last they paused In
their efforts.
-Yes. everything is as perfect as any |
sns could DESIRE" said Alexandrine. |
-How do you feel, Margie, dear?"
VERY well, thank you"
you are 30 self-possessed. Now |
should be all OF tremble Dear me! |
wonder people can be so cold on the eve |
Of such a great change! But then we |
are so different VIII you not take a
glass OF wine, Margie?"
Thank you, no. do not take wine,
you know"
Il know, but on this occasion. Hush!
that was the whistle Of the train. Mr.. |
Linmere will be here in few minutes.
Shall bring him up to see you? II Is
not etiquette for the groom TO see the
bride on the day OF their marriage. I'M
I'll they meet at the altar; but, you look
20 charming. dearl would like him
70 admire you. He has such exquisite
taste"
Margie's uplifted eyes had half
frightened look. which Alexandrine
lid not understand.
mo, nor she said. hurriedly. do not |
bring him herel We will follow ETH |
Quette for this time. II you please, Miss |
Lss."
20 we'll. Just as you please, my dear"
And now, my friends, be kind |
enough to leave me alone" said Margie. |
T want the last hours OF my free life |
70 myself. will ring when desire |
gour attendance"
Margie's manner forbade any objec- !
ton on the part OF the attendants, and |
they somewhat reluctantly withdrew. |
She turned the key upon them. and |
vent TO the window. The rain had |
leased falling. but the air was damp and
tense
Her room was on the first floor, and
the windows, furnished with balconies.
opened TO the floor She stood looking
cut into the night for a msment, then
gathered up her flowing drapery, and |
covering herself with a heavy cloak,
stepped from the window. The damp
earth struck chill to her delicately
shod feet, but she did not notice IL.
The mist and fog dampened her hair,
unheeded. She went swiftly down the
shaded path. the dead leaves OF the lin
den trees rustling mournfully as she
swept through them. Past the garden
and It's deserted summer house, and the
srapery. where the purple fruit was
lavishing Its sweets on the air, and
climbing a stile, she stood beside a
group OF shading cypress trees. Just
before her was square enclosure,
fenced by hedge Of arbor vitae, from
the midst OF which, towering white and
spectral up into the silent night. rose a
marble shaft, surmounted by the figure
OF an angel. with dropping head and
folded wings.
Margie passed within the enclosure.
and stood beside the grave of her par
ents. She stood moment silent, mo-
fionless; then. forgetful OF her bridal |
garment, she flung herself down on the |
turf.
"Oh, my fatherl my fatherr' she
cried, why did you doom me TO such a
fate9 Why did you ask me to give