The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-01
CHAPTER XII.

with all her golden wealth. Bios
som knew she would not have but just
this one lovely day 10 be alone in the
Clematice Gardens. She wandered
from place to place, and lastly to the
little church yard.
SIT Harrie called at the Gardens
while she was away. He strolled
about also taking a last look at the
| old place, which had revealed SO much
to him. He went to the church, for
he knew he would find Blossom there
He found her sitting at her Grandtath-
er's grave, with her hands clasped
gently sobbing.
"Blossom, why are you sad to-
day?'
"Harrie, only the past seemed WV
idly to rush upon me, and then the
thought of Tomorrow, with its happl
ness, and could not help the tears"
"Come back with me, dearest, |
have something TO tell you. | find
my business does not need my atten-
ton for some time. Would you not
like TO travel a little? | think you
would feel much better"
&c: Harrie, you do not know how
| have wanted to get out in the world.
am indeed glad that we Can 60"
"But, my Blossom, must leave you
now. 1t will not be long ere we will
be with each other for always
But few short hours and to-mor-
row would come with all its bright
ness for those two, who would be ster,
ling and true ever after.
All the servants were glad for Miss
Blossom. They were waiting for the
eventful day to arrive. The morrow
came all too soon. They would miss
her So
Blossom was the first one to arise,
just as the golden lights of day began
10 burst through the sable darkness.
She olened the window and was
wrapt in thought, from then until the
gorgeous sun begun to rise behind the
Eastern hills. We do not KIN Nv what
they were.
Soon the whole house was astir and
they had begun the duties Of the day,
animated and eager to be through,
ere the hour for the bride A more
beautiful June day never dawned, one
such as the poets describe as per.
| feet.
At 10 o'clock Sir Harrie was there
They were going to have a very quie
marriage, drive to the little Churci
where Blossoms Grandfather wa
resting Sir Harrie heard low voice
in the hall, and recognized Blossom
addressing Bennet o. happy hear
be still While he was absorbed il
thinking, he mad unconsciously turne'
his face toward the window, and di,
not hear her gentle steps on tn
threshold. Cupid must have told hir
she was there for he turned and be
held his bride rad lantly beautiful cla'
in her white robes. She had discard
!, ed her mourning. After all there
!, some brightness in ones life.
blossom, dearest; how beautifl
you look. Here is something that wi
, add one more ray of loneliness" h
said as he drew a little leather Gas
) from his pocket, then stepped to he
, and placed his mothers jewels on he
snowy white throat.
: The carriage is waiting, are yo
5 ready?"
Blossom tlmidly placed her han
I on his arm. Q! his heart swe''ed wit
: gladness. Several years ago ne rs
/ membered the same gentle touch 0
; his arm, and such longing filled h
. breast, and now that longing VIZ
about to become real.
t The servants were all grouped abol
the carriage 10 see their mistress OF
t Blossom did not know how size g
: through. They were soon at the Ii
lie church. 1t was filled 10 lis utmO:
! capacity, with people eagerly waltin
, to witness the ceremony. BIOssOE
: was hardly conscious Of her surround
' ings. She heard the minister sa,
v ing. "Wilt thou take this man TO |
2 thy welded husband?' and her ow
: voice responded, II will Then ST
i knew there was a ring placed on hs
=. finger. and again she repeated some
e thing, after which she seemed 10 con
to herself again, as she was walklr
D out of the church.
, "Harre, take me 10 Grandfather
grave once more
! The people were gone as was Il
minister. None there save those "