The Press., 1898-09-01
HER HONEYMOON.

Celia IS SGrOnR mlnueu. 4Ou WOulO not think so to look at her. She is what I call fluffy girl. She has a sweet face. with large blue eyes and match less dimple in her left cheek. But Celia is strong minded. I sometimes even think mamma is little afraid of her. She has certainly managed us both all her life. Celia has perfect talent for managing people. When she told us she was engaged to be married to Sir Yer non Branstone, mamma said, But, Celia, darling. you hardly know him. |"
 "You never know any man unless you are actually married to him." an- swered Celia who is possessed of an ex- traordinary amount of worldly wisdom.
 Then put ill my word. "I don't like him, Celia" I said decidedly.
 And you haven t got to marry him, |" replied Celia, in her most putting down manner, ESQ you needn't trouble about that"
 Mamma cried a little and finally gave her consent, which was, after all, only a matter of form, as Celia has money of her own and is over 21.
 We sat chatting over her fire the night before the marriage. "Supposing he is unkind to you, Celia," said. "Oh, Celia, darling, whatever would you do if he were unkind to you?'' "Do?' answered Celia, with an air of great astonishment II should leave him. of course, and come back to you and mamma"
 gasped. You couldn't leave a man you were married to, |" said.
 Couldn't I?'' she replied calmly. You'd see, Dot"
 "I'm afraid he is rather selfish, Celia," said presently.
 All men are selfish, '' replied the wise Celia, "if they are encouraged. shan't encourage Vernon" l Then we went to bed.
 | I awoke the next morning feeling de pressed. hated parting with my favor ite sister. and I did not care about my future brother in law. I must own he seemed devoted to Celia, but he looked so rough and big beside her was dread fully afraid he might bully her. But the wedding went off very we'll, iE spite of my misgivings. My sister looked de liciously pretty in her white satin gown, and I thought Vernon looked proud an6 happy. A friend of his had lent them { house in Scotland for their honeymoon and Vernon was to have some spring fishing. l saw them off at the station This was, know, dreadfully uncon vention6l thing to do, but it was jus like Celia, and she insisted on it. She said 1t would prevent people from know ing they were newly married, whicl was absurd, as her hat was covered witt rice.
 Just before the train was due to star Vernon looked at his watch and said tt me: "Well, goodby, Dot. I must b' getting in now" I shook hand witt him, and Celia, leaning forward, moved The Ladies' Pictorial from the seat op posite He saw the movement.
 Don't bother to move anything Celia" he said genially. "I am going smoking" I stared increduously a him; then glanced at Celia to see how she would take it. To my surprise, sh' only smiled and said: "All right. Gt and tell Denise to come to me minute want to speak to her"
 He went off in hurry for her maid who came up just as the train was start | luB. neEo, Jump HI, OeuISe. WduG u speak to you," cried Celia. "I can pa. the extra on your ticket at the othe end"
 Denise was bundled in, and the trail started without my having time to ex change another word with my sister.
 stood waving my hand until it wa nearly out of sight, although Celia dit not look once out of the window; thel I turned away, feeling disconsolate.