Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-01-24
An Interrupted Elepement,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

T YOUNG woman came yer.
A quickly from the door of tt,
eS handsome house and steppe;
softly down the stone walk and through
the gateway. 1t was cloudy evenin:
and her movements We're hidden by tht
shadows She walked to the neares
street corner and was Immediately
Joined by young man whose arm she
took as they passed along.
Did keep you waiting long, Fred: :
she asked. 1T seemed quite impOssi
bic TO get away without being Observ-
ed
No" said the young man; "the
waiting was nothing. But why Is ii
necessary that we should resort to all
this he was going to say nonsense.
but wisely checked himself-"thls mys-
tery?''
1T is necessary, | tell you. Fred. I
can't receive you at home and there is
no other way. l have told you many
times that my father would never con-
sent to give you my hand. 1t might
be different if mother We're alive. but
now it is more than likely that father
would forbid you the house"
That isn't possible" said the young
man. Il am the son of his oldest
friend. He has ever professed great
regard for me. Surely there Is nothing
in my conduct that could prejudice
him. 1 am poor, but my prospects are
excellent. and
Il tell you, Fred, he intends me for
higher game. No struggling architect
is good enough for his daughter. But
he shall not tear US apart"
"Of course hot," said Fred. hastily
But, really, Elsie, l don't like this
sort of thing. 1t seems"
She drew her hand from his -arHh
-"nnsiii.- IKE, IKE It" t2"->s6e echoed
"Of course l like It," he quickly as
serted. AT least l like you, which is
a great deal more to the point
The girl took his arm again.
Let me tell you, Fred, dear" she
softly said, that if it wasn't for this
very sort of thing, this secrecy, the OPP
position of my father. the romance of
1t all, it is very likely 1 shouldn't love
you half so much. The more papa
Sights you the more determined l am
DELIGHTFULLY."- funny" said the young
man, and then they switched away
from the subject and pursued their So
cret half hor- stroll.
Tnen they returned to the handsome
home the young woman, after ten
der, though brief, parting with the
young man, re-entered the side door
with a most elaborate effort to be both
cautious and noiseless.
The young man walked away, softly
chuckling.
The secret meetings were continued,
and Elsie assured her love that the op-
position of her father to him was be
coming more and more marked.
why, Fred" she cried one evening,
papa said he believed you We're a mer-
cenary youth, and that you had a de
ceitful face. Why, 1 felt like rising
right up and defending you before all
the world, and then telling papa that,
though he threw me into prison, l
would never, never, never wed anyone
but you, But l didn't"
THAT was wise" said Fred. ut
isn't quite time for that"
81 tell you what 1t Is, Fred" said
the young girl with a little catching
In her throat, 1.-The only thing for us TO
DO Is to elOpe."
Fred was not startled.
Its the very thing 1 was about to
suggest" he quickly said. What night
do you prefer?"
You dear boy cried Elsie affection
ately, patting his arm; there is some
romance in you after ALL"
Thank you," said Fred, stolidly:
what night?"
well, supposing we say a week from
next Thursday"
That suits me-" replied the young
man. What are your plans?"
Il have them laid out" replied the
young girl eagerly. my new street
suit will be finished Wednesday. It's
the loveliest thing you ever laid eyes
n. Madam Summerson never gave me
such fit before"
I'm afraid well soon have to give
up Nine Summerson," said the young
man gravely.
DO you really think 30, dearT
Yes, love. Marrying q poor put non
rst young architect is pretty sure
rure for the fits you mention. OF
course, we can't count for certain on
your fathers forgiveness"
Yes, yes, we can. He'll welcome US
pack with open arms"
I'm pretty sure we don't deserve
L. But go on"
We'll, III put Oh my new dress and
70 over to Name Holidays in the af-
ternoon. I'll manage to smuggle over
q lot Of things in a paper parcel, and
you must come up with a new travel
ing bag, and We'll pack them all In
that. Then you can order the car
rtage to call for us at O'Clock. and |
we'll take the train over to Craigsville |
and be married there"
And you prefer this way to beng |
married comfortably at homer
Don't talk nonsense, dear. You |
know I couldn't be married comforta-
bfy At home; at least not to you-un-
Lsss you Aiaknisel ysWDSR ed mar