Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-01-03
ReginaId's Bride.
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ARIoN GREY was the child


Nn ARION GREY was the child
M of wealthy parents. having
ooA been brought up in luxury and
given a good education. Her mother
died when she was II years of age,
leaving her father to rear his mother
less child as best he could.
His business did not prosper after
his wife's death, and through the dis
honesty of his partner he became al
most reduced to bankruptcy. He went
to work with the men that he had for
merly employed, working night and
day, straining his eyes to their utter
most, and finally causing total blind
ness. At this he sold his property and
Marion was obliged to go to work.
She engaged small tenement ana
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 to-day. and is going abroad with
her husband, and would like to find a
trustworthy person to take the care of
her little boy, Harold. She heard of
our circumstances, and thought that
you might take this position as govern
ess, and yet be near your old father.
What do you think about it, my DEAR"
We'll, father" said Marion in a
cheerful tone. for she never allowed
her father to see her downhearted, ''dO
you think that you could stand the an
noyance Of this child, for he is but ;
years of age and has been INDUCED
greatly|
MY daughter" said her father, 1T
does seem as If this Is plan by which
you can meet the expenses and yet be
near me during the day"
Nothing mere was said, and the fol
lowing day Marion called on Mrs.
Young and everything was settled sat
isfactorily. 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 dCne from childhood, and they felt
well pleased at being able to find such
a trustworthy person with whom to
leave Harold.
Marion was in the habit of taking
Harold for a stroll during the latter
part Of the day. and 1t was during one
Of these strolls that Harold exclaimed:
"Why, auntie, we oct that gentleman
every day"
t. an bearing the remark,
! -Good-atternoon."
"Good-afternoon, SIR" said Marion. :
Pardon me, but the child called you
.auntie. May 1 ask II he is your
nephew?" said the gentleman.
20, no. sir! am Miss Grey. and have
charge of him for a few months while
his parents are abroad" said Marion.
II am fond of children. and should
Judge that this lad is about the same
age as my young brother. whom have
not seen since babe" After saying
a few words to Harold. he wished them
good d-afternoon and passed on.
Marion called Harold and walked
leisurely home, little knowing what an
impression she had made on this new
acquaintance. 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
1t was one that they had met frequent
" in their strolls, and Harold had
opened the conversation by his child
ish remarks. His name is Mr.. Reg
inald Stacey. and he lives next door,
she said.
Stacey" repeated Mr.. Grey. THAT
sounds familiar. l once had dealings
with one by that name, but he has
passed away"
AS time passed the meetings between
frequent, and what was at first Il mere
acquaintance soon ripened into deep
affection, until one day Reginald said
Marion, l am going away to complete
my education. but there Is something
that wish to tell you before going
Marion, 1 have loved you from first
sight. my dear" said Reginald.
But, Reginald, what of my father:
/ love you. but | cannot leave him.
said Marion.
You and your father shall never be
separated" he answered.
After spending some time In making
promises and endearing words. he
bade her a fond good-by.
That evening Marion told her father
the whole story.
A little later on 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 on his return she
would ask him about them. As time
passed away rapidly, Mr.. and Mrs
Young returned from abroad and tool
Harold home. paying Marion well. Or
her next visit to Marion and her father
Mrs. Young stated that she wished hel
to come with her few days to hell
prepare for her older sons home-com
ing, and that she was to bring hel
father also.
Marion was downhearted, for sh'
had not heard from Reginald for SOM
time. In his last letter he had said tina
he had graduated and his parents hat
returned home, and that he would sooI
join her.
Marion took up her new work, trying
to be satisfied. and on the day Of tn
arrival Of the expected one. this beinl
Mrs. Young's older son, Marion was II
the sewing-room, and suddenly tn
door opened and in came Harold. say
ing: MY big brother has come" ant
Marion. looking up, exclaimed: "O
Reginald" and he clasped her to hin
in q fond embrace. At this momen
| Marion's father and Mr.. and Mrf
| Young entered the room, and Mario