The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
Reg. maids Bride.

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Marion Grey was the child of wealthy
parents, having been broughtup in luxury
and given q good education. Her mother
died when she was u years of age. leav-
ing her father to rear his motheriess
child as best he could
His business did not prosper after his
wife's death, and through the dishon-
esty of his partner he became almost
reduced to bankruptcy. He went to work
with the men that he had formerly en-
| ployed, working night and day. straining
| his eyes TO their utmost, and finally caus-
ing total blindness. At this he sold his
property and Marion was obliged to go
| TO work.
She engaged a small tenement and
searched daily for work. but TO no avail
On returning home one day, tired and
disheartened, her father said to her:
Marion, Mrs. Young called here today,
| and is going abroad with her husband
! and would like to find trustworthy per-
son to take the care of her little boy,
Harold. She heard Of our circumstances,
and thought that you might take this
position as governess, and yet be near
your old father. What do you think about
| it. my dear?'
( well, father" said Marion in a cheer
| full tone, for she never allowed her father
| to see her disheartened, do you think
| that you could stand the annoyance Of
this child. for she is but years of age
and has been INDUCED gEeatly?"
| MY daughter" said her father, eft does
seem as if this is a plan by which you
| can meet the expenses and yet be near
me during the day
| Nothing more was said, and the fol-
| lowing day Marion called on Mrs Young
We Cd
She brought Harold home with her, for
he had been attracted to Marion at once.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Young were to sail the
following day. The Youngs were people
of wealth and attended the same church
| as Marion had done from childhood, and
they felt well pleased at being able to
find such trustworthy person with whom
to leave Harold
Marion was in the habit of taking Har-
old for a stroll during the latter part of
the day, and it was during one of these
strolls that Harold exclaimed: "Why,
Auntie, we meet that gentleman every
day"
The gentleman, hearing the remark,
turned and said: Good afternoon"
Good afternoon, sir" said Marion.
Pardon me, but the child called you
'Auntie.' May I ask if he is your
nephew" said the gentleman.
20, no, sir! I am Miss Grey, and have
charge Of him for few months while
his parents are abroad said Marion.
u am fond of children, and I should
judge that this lad is about the same age
as my young brother whom I have not
seen since a babe" After saying a few
words to Harold, he wished them good af-
ternoon and passed on.
Marion called Harold and walked leis-
urely home, little knowing what an i'm
preston she had made on this new ac-
quaintance. Upon entering the house,
Harold exclaimed: 20, grandpa, we met
a real nice gentleman, and he talked with
auntie!'
Mr.. Grey made no reply, but during the
evening asked Marion who the gentleman
was. Marion replied that it was one that
they had met frequently in their strolIs.
and Harold had opened the conversation
by his childish remark: His name is
Mr.. Reginald Stacey, and he lives next
door," she said.
Stacey repeated Mr.. Grey. THAT
sounds familiar. I once had dealings with
one by that name, but he has passed
away"
AS time passed the meetings between
Marion and her friend became more fire.
Quent ana what was at first a mere ac-
quaintance soon ripened into deep affec-
ton, until one day Reginald said: MA
rion, am going away to complete my
education, but there is something that |
wash to tell you before going"
Marion. I have loved you from first
sight, my DEAR said Reginald.
But, Reginald, what of my father? I |
love you. but l. cannot leave him." said |
Marion.
You and your father shall never be |
he answered.
After spending some time in making
promises and endearing words, he babe |
her fond good-by
That evening Marion told her father the
whole story.
A little lateron she received letters from
Reginald, and often wondered why he
did not speak about his people in them, |
but, thinking that the year would soon
pass and having her time taken up with
Harold and her father, she decided that I
on his return she would ask him about
them. AS time passed away rapidly, Mr.
and Mrs. Young returned from abroad
and took Harold home. paying Marion |
well. On her next visit to Marion and
her father, Mrs. Young stated that she
wished her to come with her a few days
to help prepare for her older sons home
coming and that she was to bring her
father also.
Marion was downhearted for she had
pot heard from Reginald for some time
In his last letter he had said that he had
graduated and his parents had returned !
home, and that he would soon join her
Marion took up her new work. trying