The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16

see me-" returned the bridegroom, for /
shall be there!"
Night came The Mangold Wurzel-
combe Masonic hall was blaze of gas
light; the opening quadrilles had been sol
EMMY walked through; couples were re-
volving in the first waltz.
Good gracious, Cottlei'' said Peter Da-
vey, rushing up to Alured, who, arrayed
In the Rev Aloysius' smartest suit of
evening clericals. looked extremely well.
Who ever thought of seeing you here?''
He tried to buttonhole Alured. but
Alured abruptly left him., as Geraldine.
looking wonderfully lovely in full bali
dress, had entered upon her uncle's arm.
Near her stood Mrs. Mantowl, in the
center of group of county dowagers.
looking handsomer than Aiured had ever
seen her look-and more determined
Our dance, Think said Alured.
Geraidine placed her hand upon his
arm, and the couple spun 5airily away.
1t Is grossly, hideously improper!'
said Mrs Mantowl, hoarsely
Its sacrilege-rank saerileget' said
Peter Davey. Who'd ever have dream
ed Cottle was such IA Dear me!'
lie turned to apologize to a person mon
whose toe he had trodden. and recoIied.
Mercy on us, Cottlei" he cried, glancinp
from the pale-faced, usty-garmented
ngure OF the Rev Aloysius to the gayly
reVoVing personality ofasAlured: .'are
there two of your
Where is the scoun-? Where Is my
brother? cried the Rev AIovsj,,s
reathlessly. Point him out to mel
All. there is isv'
the aeftated young clergyman was
SI39I TO dash into the midst of he
II unclafory cry rang out, and there was
q nioInentary confusion. The dancers
stopped, the band did the same
circle of curious faces hemmed in
dramatic group Of three persons-Alure1
composed and easy; Geraldine, male ami
ttreLinlhsl clinging TO bis arm, and con-
tr9iE;nng the couple the almost awe in
spring figure OF Mrs. Mantowl
Lehoid! she cried, or something to
that effect, this dancing Dervish of a
clergyman who fourishes his pumps in
bastard and traitor!', she shrieked bs,,
black eyes blazing, 'I said ] would m
mask you, and [ will Gentlemen and
y lTa1es' ae as you al know was left ten
band nus
WHAT" exclaimed AIured.
Sllence! cried Mrs. MantowI sternIv
:. MF Mantowls large fortune was equal
y divided between myself and Geraldine
I n1aikett, she resumed. money and
RIop1!Srty-au we inherited Was our own
20 20 dlspose of as long as we continued to
I1Iilli the conditions Of my husbands will
Rut If either Of us married a clergyman
my -. y poor Alexis hated them!.the great
CT part OF her legacy was forfeited in
favor of Peter Davey. my husbands old
school friend" oiU
Very we'll put!' said Peter Davev.
Three months ago. said Mrs, Man
fowl, Il was privately married at the
Aloysius Cott;en' ~
Geraldine cried out wildly.
deceived him, l VIII own it. about
my pOSiJ1On, went on the angry letixy
Il did not tell him about the will until
We had been married a week When at
wounded at the Grange in hini I chatg d
nun with meanness, accused him Of mar
rYing me for money. We qHar1eled and
parted. A few days later L had reason
MISS Halkett. Deny it il you can, you
tWlrilng clerical -teetotupgv she cried.
MIN MIN, 1Suddenpess that made Alured
And when accused you Of your Derf;dy
you b9Seiy fed
This is very trying!'' murmured the
Rev. Aloysiu
But you came back!'f yelled Mrs.
Mantowl. You came back TO insult and
defy me-to pusue the career of infamv
which eliminated this morning in "A big
uty registrar with Geraldine fIa ckett.''
Then they've both ElaTEied cIergv-
men, and all the monegs snlins!3,, said
Peter DaYey.
Il Il followed them suSpeeting treach-
cry, went on Mrs MaIit9Wl .Ie saw
the entries in the book; [ Informed. the
deputy Iegistrar of the ..feiory that had
astonished lady screamed Suddenly con
fronted by the dusty .figgTe of the real
simon l., Pure. oh, what S$does it all
"Aloysius!5 'sobbed Geraidanes sclfnssing
to her newly made hush arsss explain or
1.-The explanations easy enough said
Alured. Ladies and gentlemen, we are
twins! One Of us went into the church:
that's hfm!"-he pointed to LAloysius--
the other stopped outside; that's me.
Eight weeks ago, ysat1ro ther, on the eve
Of departure for the continent for q brief
holiday with "a
"Ahi" said Mrs Mantowl
With q clergyma S sore throat said
Alured, was called to resume the rec
tors duty at Mangold Wurzeleombe I
threw myself into the breachi Madam
he bowed TO Mrs. MaFtown-"you viii
now understand the reason for the lack
of hospitality with which you doubtless
reproached me in the matter of the little
side door"
"Eh?" said the Rev. A1oysils.
Geraldine, my own!" went on Alured,
'ff you can put UP with the lifelong de-
votion of mere layman, it is yours.
Ladies and conference.-the addressed the
tittering throng-"you will not refuse to
dance at my wedding? Band, strike
up!"
And the dance went gayly on.