New-York tribune., 1903-07-25
TIE Chameleon.
Cc0pyrishs; 1903: by Mcclure. Phillips Co,

The particular friends gathered at the recep-
tion. Miss Manslsr was there. and congratu-
lated Amy warmly. such a charming man. u1y
dear! know scarcely woman who would not
tell sou the same thing. and with reason But
DO be CAREFUL Those are the dangerous sort to
wives. yOu know Keep tight rein ny dcarF'
Over the punch she conhded certain views to a
young man whom she captured easily. ard hold
with her glittering eye. though, Ike the other
wedding guest, he beat his breast Cham
pagne punch. OF course. One wonders that thev
do not serve it gold goblets. This sort OF dis
play is the curse OF America-doa't you th..l.
so. Mr.. Barnes2"
Yes. ma'am"
You know these two?'
Yes. ma'au'
'Which-the bride or the groom
Yes. ma'am-" With a Wild plunge FAST her.
hot heart, and some exculpatory unurr,ur on Us
lips, Shedsy disgracefuIly escaped
Come along oh eo-corne along. K-Kittv
dear! Females surround me; my c-collar rneIts:
agony grips my h-heart Come with me and
Wen get a g-glass of beerr'
I can't shedsy. The best man can't go or
like that
The worst can-and does. G-gOodby.
K-kiss the bride for me-"
Kiss her yourself"
God forbidP' said Shedsy. And vet I don't
hear that compliment, the sincerest she received
throughout the gratulatory day
Miss Craven came in late, and kissed Amy al
most IN tears. Not to see you married. nv
darling 1t hard The doctor had one OF
his bad turns again. and couldn't leave HIM
Isabelle is with him now. She sends you both
, her dear love I had TO come for Just mo-
ment- Not to see you married after alIr'
rs Dr. Craven very i'll. Marion?'
''N-no I don't think so. He has had one OF
these attacks before. We were a little afraid il
was his heart He is getting old-poor daddyF'
Miss Craven's eyes were full OF tears now.
And had to miss your marriage. Amy
Never mind. Marion dear. I know you
wanted to be there"
Isn't that the first time you've called me
Marion? I'm fool. Amy; old fool 1t is all
out Of fashion TO cry at weddings. I know.
Well you may be sure I sha'n't CRY at my own
And last Of all. the rector Of St. Hnda's at
tended the reception.
Il congratulate you heartily. Bradford"
Il think I deserve congratulation. Father
Charges. I know you have done service to the
whole community this summer. but I fancy you
| haven't done as much for anybody as for me
| to-day"
'Is-Mrs- Bradford. where is she2'
Just over there you viii find my wife be-
Heve" laughed Bradford. Charges looked. and
took a step or two in that direction; but he
never reached Army. She had asked him not TO
speak TO her again He had, indeed forfeited
the right 10 speak to her. He watched her a
moment. The marriage was over. now; done
by his hard: they had taken each other
| for better worse He looked round the crowd
ed and gIaring rooms. so familiar 20 him. and
yet so unfamiliar in their holiday dress. and
| hected that Of the company he was probably the
only Opa m he fearing the outcome Of this
| nony.
! 1T is done" he thought What remains for
me? To hope for them both; to pray for Amy:
and TO take myself out Of her sight"
| Bradford drove away. alone in the carriage
with his wife Don't you want to know where
we are going. wife OF mine?'
st am going with you"
There interval Then Bradford, "A
veil is such a nuisance"
Are we going far. Francis?"
Aha, You are curious. after al? Yes. sweet
heart very far-to the Hills OF Joy. and be-
yondT'
u don't call that far
"Ah my little. little. little wifer'
When they reached the station. Kate met
them with tickets. which he thrust into Brad
ford's hand. Your baggage is all right Yes.
I attended to the fee. Good-by. frankie. God
bless you both. Au revoir. Oh, you lucky.
lucky dog! Oh. you lucky dogr' Kate stared
after them Then he threw back his head God
willing. Pn be going of that way myself
soon"
She said TO him on the train Il know where
we are going. Francis"
NO" Bradford was profoundly surprised.
"And Uncle Jack?"
Uncle Jack has turned the place over to Us
for a while. He VIII not come up TIL we send
for him"
7 am glad my wedding was on such q per-
feet day"
Mine must have been perfect, since IT was to
you, Amy dear"
They drove to the bungalow through a narrow
way among the sweet scented trees Blue
flower eyes. sleepy in the warm late afternoon.
nodded up at them drowsIy. Cones uystertously
dropped. rabbi ran across the road In 'front.'
Of them.
"See. Amy
They say that is bad luck. Francis"
I'VE shall change the meaning OF the ONES.
dear"
The long. low, slate colored bungalow. their
destination, dreamed IN the August haze.
we are here, Anywhere we were engaged
She looked up at him. mUtely; he kissed her
with his old faint. sweet touch OF awe.
CTo be continUed)
MEN CAUSE OF SERVANT PROBLEM.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: May another American girl who has tried