The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-21


ladies" to the guests, pray present your lit
tie accounts, my nephew is ready to audit
them
One by one the hungry-eyed guests ad-
V&nced, presented their little accounts, ana
retired with gratified countenances, until not
parsonage was left except Lawyer Audrey,
Mrs. Nuttingdale and her daughter and the
hostess.
Mrs. Castlethorpe, with memorable coun-
tenance jerome, l believe you are under
an engagement to marry this young lady?'
jerome Mordaunt, face to face with poor,
pale, trembling little Ruth Nuttingdale, could
not deny it,
Jones'" pursued Mrs. Castlethorpe; ask
the Rev. Mr.. Tyson to walk in. Here is
wedding ring, my own 40 years ago, and
hope none the less lucky for that. Stand up
like a man, Jerome-and you close to him, my
dear. Now we are quite ready, Mr.. Tyson
if you please"
And almost before Jerome Mordaunt re-
allied what was going on he was married
safe and sound, to Mrs. Nuttingdale's blue
eyed daughter Ruth.
II congratulate you, my DEAR said Aunt
Castlethorpe with a sounding kiss. L wish
YOU all joy as MIS-. Jerome MOrdaunt-and
here's a check for 81 900 to begin life with
Thanks, dearest aunt" smiled the blush
ing bride.
And as you are square with the world, so
far as 1 know, Jerome" said the old lady,
austerely, to her nephew, "see that you re-
main so for the future, for you'll get no more
help from me. And now I'll bid you all good
night, for it's getting late, and need my
after dinner nap"
And so closed Mrs. Castlethorpes dinner
party with an impromptu wedding.
HIS MOTHER.
Mrs. Arden sits in her luxuriant boudoir,
gazing intently her sons picture, which
rests table, wishing she could hear the
sound of his voice echoing through the house
again She had cast him off because he had
contracted a mesalliance, refusing to hold
any intercourse with him. In vain he plead
ed She remained immovable.
1t is now two years since his marriage, and
though she has often longed for his presence,
she has never acknowledged it until now.
Perhaps she might have remained estranged
had it not been owing to the sermon which
the minister preached Sunday on Mother
Love- relating several touching incidents of
sacrifice which mothers have made for their
sens. What had she done? Disowned her
son because he married a poor girl. What
need of her being so bitter? If Jack loved
the girl why she so obstinate? She re-
solves to search for him and bring him home
Two months have passed. Mrs. Arden has
left nc stone unturned to find her son, but to
no avail. She fears she will be unsuccessful.
Perhaps years may elapse before any &C
count of him may be obtained. She is pacing
the room nervouSly when Mr.. Rymer, her
lawyer is announced.
One glance is sufficient. She steps forward
exclaiming: you have good neMs.?
Yes" replied Mr. Rymer; Il have seen
your son, but did not make my presence
known. He lives in c., and is employed by
Wright & Carter as bookkeeper. I obtained
my information from Mr. Wright, confiding
the story to him, knowing you will want him
to come home with you. He is glad for Mr..
Arden's sake, but sorry to lose such an
earnest worker. 1 also called on Mrs. Arden
(but a book AGENT and 1 admire his
taste. While their home is not luxurious.
everything is coy, and [ am sure she is an
excellent wife,
ooh, 1 glad Mr.. Rymer, if I start
Immediately 1 could reach the house before
Jack, tell his wife who 1 am, and surprise
him when he comes to supper, could not?''
Yes; there is train at noon. That is an
excellent plan. You will call tonight, Jack
will be pleased to see you, and"
Il should like to see him. Yes shall call.
Goodbye"
Evening of the same day. Mrs Arden has
been at her SON home two hours-long
enough for her to agree with Mr.. Rymer by
admiring his selection of a wife. Alice,
Jacks wife, is unlike the Ardens, being small
and fair, while they are tall and dark Mrs.
Arden and Alice have become the best of
friends. They are awaiting Jacks arrival.
When they hear his footsteps Mrs Arden
will step into the next room and await
opportunity for her appearance.
How the time drags!'' exclaims Alice as
she kneels besides Mrs. Arden, clasping her
hand. Dear mother, 1 happy I long
fo- Jack to come, knowing he but wished to
be reunited to you to complete his happiness.
Every moment seems hour
What a cross woman have been. But"
smiling fondly into the upturned face 81 did
not know I had such loving little daugh-
ter"
81 guess you thought I wanted Jacks
money, but you know now, don't your"
Her answer is to take the slender form in
her arms and kiss her.
Presently Jacks footsteps are heard. Mrs.