The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-04

what rnoI1rnfuify ebedient "a 80 much
that mat austere Iady5e really kind
h,sIr.f EsiVe her some uncomfortable
moments. she became more compli
auf, ana, MS KITTY seemed dispo ed to
nope exerted HERSELF "a Interest the
girl. even sacrid her dignity to
the extent otsrf1Iosfng that dressed
plainly, they liphld Join tile herd Of
sigIitseers and fness d circns parade,
tight rope walking ana balloon nscen-
sion Aunt Elizals presence on the
street that day was peculiarly desiE
able, nnd Kitty aeq1iesced with Sc
cret joy.
Frank passed them once with stir
bow, and Mrs STATIONS keen eyes
could detect no cloudtOn the rosy face
beside her. Kitty was becoming recon
ciIed.
A few girls Joined them, and It was
Aunt Eliza herself who further
smootied the way unconsclously BY
Offering to remain seated on a dry
;oods box commanding an unobstruct
ed view. leaving kitty and the girls
to run about unhnmpered by her slow
er movements. Kitty promptly lost
her companions and Joined Frank at
tho prearranged rendezvous.
Really, It Is taking mean adj
vantage, Frank. She has made it 50
easy!' she exclaimed.
Never mind. 1t was wholly unin--
territorial on her part and size viii
probably more than make up for IT
afterward, ?, he comforted.
81 suppose so" Kitty gIggled hyster-
.ically
Frank looked at her anxlously.
Brace up. grille! Take a tight hold
of yourself and don't be afraid. They re
waiting for us, and it,ll be over soon. ."
He pushed through the jam to the
big balloon swaying on Its stout
cables. a slim, severe young man in
clerical dress was already in the car,
looking dignified Misrepresentation. He
had not realized the extreme publicity
of the position. and only Franks pre-
payment of a large fee prevented his
withdrawal.
Clingins to Frank, trembling and
frightened. Kitty was helped in, the
above the crowd beloved through o
megaphone.
silence! Silence! a wedding will
now take place in the air above your
heads! Sflenceg'
A quiet ensued, and in the stiffness
the clear voice OF the minister dropped
down upon the multitude the old yet
ever new " ,rds of the ceremony unit
ing two lives in the bonds Of matri-
mony. Just at it's conclusion Aunt
Eliza. who had CAPPED in open mouthed,
petrified establishment. scrambled to
her feet upon the box, waved her UNI
brella and shrieked wildly: kitty!
kitty! Stop this Instant! I forbid 1t!
1 forbid it?'
'.Too late. ma'amF' yelled the mega.
phone man, with a laugh that set the
spectators on in delighted cheers.
You're a pretty pair of underhanded
cheatsr' Aunt Eliza exploded when
the bridegroom finally had fought his
way through to her with his Shrinking
bzsde at can't be legal-such per
fectly disgraceful thingr'
s.Oh, yes. it's all right enough.
auntie," Frank grinned. "And we
were Obliged to do it, disgraceful or
not, for was determined to have
Kitty. and she would not disobey your
mandate prohibiting our ever being
married on the face OF this earth.
Forgive us ard let me be the best
nephew to you that know how" HS
held out a conciliatory hand.
Aunt Eliza slared, remembered, nc
cepted her defeat, shook LANDS with
MIN and Turned to the bride with a
mia.
81 guess he's smart enough, after
all Kitty. Come along and help select
a proper outfit for your bridal tour"