Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-16
CHAPTER XXILI.-fContinuedl


The dreary. rainy day wore on to its
close, bringing near the bridal hour. All
was ready at the old Hall. II the rain
continued. not many of the guests could
ger there But for those who could fires
were kindled in the spare rooms, fresh
towels laid out. ewers filed and every
thing arranged for their comfort In the
long dining room the splendid ur!11i
feast was spread. glittering with silver,
glass and china. snowy With fine spot
less damask. aud bright VIA flowers.
Toward evening the spirits Of the fam
lily seemed to revive, and the house was
IN pleasant hustle Mr. Louis had
ioeen in grand humor all day. Every
thing seemed to be working splendidly
for him. BY tomorrow noon he would
be Wooded to Il fortune and safely away
on his journey-he was ready to laugh
with glee at his success. All. Louis He
laughs best who laughs last.
The rain ceased at dusk. and there
would be no difficulty in getting to Doug
sas Hall. even for guests from a distance
except the muddy roads
Florence waited with the most intense
anxiety until after the hour for the even
Ing trains TO reach Frankfort When her
father for the second time, asked her
Il she had not better order the carriage
she felt obliged to say yes. BY this
time, she knew the guests must be ar
Ewing at the hail. ana MARCIA "ouid De
waiting Tor her- IL Vance did not come
hy the time size wa. ready. he could not
Como at ali that right. and She must
not finch from the task she had to do.
iAer BRIDESMAID ROBE Wlich she dld
No expect 70 wear Had been ALREADY
sem over 10 me dail. az she was 10 dress
ahcre, before assisting az the bride toi-
ie5- she attred herself ioF the roe IN
pia'h niaeS SIR. toes ter coax upon DER
arm the box % letters IN heF hohd ana
Went Gown stars Pausins ter one glance
1o''h me road hfoVgh the siae-iShts OIL
Ia front door.
On Joy JOY, In the gathering dark-
Aess she saw mua-SpiaShed ca rage
df'vihs RAPIDLY down the broad srayeied
way II Stopped tai agure sprang
's'lit--florenee lung open "a door and
he neNf p'nment had fhfown uerself IN
y ahee afotaeriy arms.
Am N time! asked vance IN
hoaFse whisper
les, Il we hasten. W mere IS the lady
vance
In the carriage with her little boy as
sci.
W hat. Is there a child 2 asked Flor
ehee' hufr'ediy. Vance ask Mrs lie I5ru
~ right away she must b" tired.
enc 49, sue was SICK when we start
e., ana we have Travelled night and day
One moment lorry-~what hour IS set!'
Hair past eight.
II must be nearly six now. l Thought
or thIs--to take Mrs. lie L'ru and willie
~ yen your iatheT NJ mes Fon anu |
- At onee ~ Iils ria'l' ieaNihs mem 70
Lo'io" M IA nam an ''our, oy "nieh tune
&c glh pIxpafe the way
Aes, ho"F pun y eN'Glieht' ahee'
We VIZ "uop' IT, hFs' l-e DFu WIZ nave
time tof some fe ~, suppose
S"W "'' ,'"1 "'''
70 t""us YOU We mus 10 10 '"e
nan Is qulcNsy ~ p',ssi', .I
enre went 70 Nettte. Ihey tooS
ne al " me INTO me MOUSE ana tie
poor WF9nsed young "iie was az once
welcomes warmly % the hearts os taese
Aht9 ifleuuS'
MT Ed"aFds was presented anu as
briefly as possible ' ahce ana Florence me-.
'foid their story. Inc surprise ana inu's-
nation OF Mr. EDWARDS was bonndleSs'
Aie az once oei,Pved III Nett'e, anu Fead
tiy tent ms aid e. prevent tae eomp'e-
flon OF So base 4 crime.
Anefe was not moment 10 'ose, l-'AF-
iag MT. EawaFas' Net'le ana W me 20
follow IN me tarniiy carriage after tue
travellers had taken some retreSh'nen''
vance anu loffy s't OUT 'tllAeu'atey lu
a. tTS -, -. '''''
AS they drove along tHey had tme
Tor further e1pianau"ns, vance told as
much rs ne could ana Florence gave him
ell hef news Feiauhg me 'tc scene oe.
fore ms photograph, anu expressing her
trim conviction that Marcia was very I'M
y 'F' tot 20 LOUIS
en- why does sue marry MN ask