Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-12-03

D'N hSh fSpou-pye.
What the conversation was that
ensued between the two, when they
were left alone by Ned's ingenuity
in spiriting away tho rest of the
company, is unknown, save the fol.
lowing:
" But l am locksmith," said Mr..
MAXWELL.
"No matter"
" Are you willing to live as the
wife of one who, with his hands,
earns his daily bread ?"
"I am willing to undergo any
thing to be with you. / have suf.
fered bitterly enough. During the
last few days have learned what it
is to despair of being united to the
one 1 love-"
But your mother-your father 2"
" Unless / am willing to leave
them for your sake, am not worthy
of you"
"But then, the loss of wealth, of
position, of the surroundings of re-
fnement ?"
&c Do not say anything more about
it. am willing to leave it all for
your sake. l am weary Of being
without you"
Would you be willing to become
my wife this day, this hour? Your
father and mother might, otherwise,
put obstacles in our way"
+" am willing this very hour, this
minute"
"But they do not know of my
position in life ?''
"They will think you are wealthy,
as did"
"Come, then, we will go our way
with Ned, and become before the
world what we are now in spirit
husband and wife. We will then
take the cars for the home 1 have
for you-a home which, though
lowly, will make you happy"
Whittier you go will CO."
They were married in a quiet way
in the little watering place chapel,
with the wicked Ned conniving at
the mischief. The next train sped
with them to the city.
will show you the shop where
| work." said Mr.. MAXWELL, when
the carriage took at the depot in the
city had drawn up before a long
block of brown-stone houses in a
splendid part Of the city.
What do you mean 2" she de-
manded, as she accompanied her
husband up the broad steps to the
door.
81 mean," he replied, "that this|is
the home and this is the workshop"
And he led her in. Among other
rooms to which he conducted his
wife, was one fitted up as a work
shop, where, as he said, he was ao-
customed to indulge his love for me-
chanical work, after having, as he
assured her, hOnorably served his
time at learning trade.
Mrs. MAXWELL stood and looked at
him intently.
"This is your house?" she asked.
Yes, madam"
And you are not poor, but rich ?"
"You speak the truth, Mrs. Main
WE'LL"
"And why did you play this jest
upon me?"
"To see whether you loved me for
my own sake"
"Ah, pretty, indeed! And suppose
you don't love me?"
But do"
"Humph !"
So there was little family quar-
rel on the spot.
"Now, invite your father and
mother to come and see u.s." said
Mr.. MAXWELL, after the clouds had
cleared away somewhat.
81 WILL" she replied, 81 will.
But first you must go with me to see
them, and to pacify them, in view
of what we have DONE"
Very WE'LL"
In few days they started out in a
carriage on their errand. Mrs.
MAXWELL gave the directions to the
driver, and her husband could not
help expressing his wonder at the
Increasing squalor of the neigh bor-
hood through which they they rode.
The carriage drew up at length at a
misunderstanding tenement house.
Where the deuce are you taking
me ?" asked Mr.. MAXWELL, looking
sharply at his wife.
"Come and see," was her reply,
as she proceeded to step from the
carriage.
Here, wait" he exclaimed, af.
ter his hesitancy; "let me get out first
and help you. What does this
mean?"
"Follow me-" was her reply.
She led him up stairs-up, up, up,
through throngs, and dirt, and
smells, to the fourth story. Here
she opened the door without knock
ing, and the two entered. The wo-
man was dressed neatly, and so were
the children, but they were all clad
poorly, in keeping with the place.
The man was clad more carelessly
and even more poorly. On his head
he kept his hat, which certainly was
half dozen years old.
"My husband, Mr.. MAXWELL
my father and mother, brother and
sisters" said Mrs. MAXWELL, to her
husband, who stood and stared with
out speaking. .,
"Ask their pardon, George" said
Mrs. MAXWELL, " for running away
with me-"
"WhO are they? ?"
"Have l not told you? Didn't
introduce yOu?"
Who were they saw at the wa
tering-place ?"
"Some wealthy people who have
seen me at the milliner's where
sewed for a liviDg-served at my
trade, George-and who fancied my
appearance, dressed me up, and tool
me there with them."
"You jest with me-" he said