Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-17

quite forgotten the anxiety which had made the night an age.
 She had never been prettier than on her wedding morning Her color was rich, her eyes as clear as stars, her wo- mans body the picture of grace and health Monty's heart leaped high with love of her.
 "The prettiest girl in New York, by Jovew gasped Dan DeMille, clutching Bra gdon by the arm.
 And look at Monty. He's become new man in the last five minutes" added Joe. Look at the glow in his cheeks, He's beginning to look as he did year ago"
 4 clock chimed the hour of g.
 
 The man who was here yesterday IS in the hall to see Mir. Brewster" said the maid few minutes after the min ister had uttered the words that gave Peggy a new name. There was a mo- ment of silence, almost of dread.
 You mean the fellow with the beard?' asked Monty uneasily.
 "Yes. sir. He sent in this letter, beg ging tou to read it at once"
 Shall I send him away, Monty:" de- handed Bragdon defantly. What does he mean by coming here at this timeF"
 I'll read the letter first. Joe" ' Every eye was on Brewster as he tore open the envelope His face was expressive. There was wonder in it, then incredulity, then joy. He threw the letter to Bragdon. clasped Peggy in his arms spasmodically and then, re- leasing her. dashed for the hall like one bereft of reason.
 Its Hopper Harrison" he cried, and a moment later the tall visitor was dragged into the circle. Hopper was quite overcome by the heartiness of his welcome.
 You are an angel. Hopper. God bless you" said Monty, with convincing em- phasis. Joe. read that letter aloud and then advertise for the return of those Boston terriers."'
 Bragdon's hands trembled and his voice was not sure as he translated the scrawl, Nopper Harrison standing be- hind him for the gleeful purpose of prompting him when the writing was beyond the range of human intesi- gence:
 Holland House Sept 2. ls-. Mfr. Montgomery Brewster:
 My Dear Boy-So you thought had given you the slip eh? Didn't think I'd show Up here and do my part? Well, I don't blame you. I suppose I've acted like an idiot but 90 long ss 1t turns out 0. K. there's no harm done The wolf won't graw very much of a hole in your door, I reckon. This letter introduces my secretary. Mir. Oliver Harrison. He came to me last June out in Butte with the prospectus of claim he had staked out up t7 the mountains What he wanted was backing. and he had such a good show 10 win out that went into cahoots with him. lies got mine up there that Is dead sure 10 yield millions Seems as though ha has to give you half of the yield. though. Says you grgbstaked him. Good fellow. th!s Harrison. Needed a secretary and man Of affairs so took him into m- office You can see that he did not take me ID into the mountains to murder me, as the papers say this morn ing All rot N0bodr's business but my own if I co-cipdei to come east without telling every body in Butte about it.
 am here. and so Is the money. Got in last night Harrison came from Chicago a day ahead Of ne. went to ofice Of c. & R at $ this morning. Found them in a stow Thought Id skipped out or been murdered; money all gone, every thing gone to smash That's what they thought Don't blame 'em much. You see. f was this way: I concluded 10 follow out the terms of the will and deliver the goods in person. ! got together all of Jim se5gzick's stuff and dd a lot ot other fool things. I suppose. and hiked of to New York YouI find about q f1l r) worth cs stuff 70 yogr credit when you indorse the certified cheeks down al Grant & Ripleys. my boy. It's all here and in the banks
 It's a mighty decent sort 6. wedding gift, I reckon.
 The lawyers ,old me all about YOU told ne all about last night and that you were going tp be married this morning B this tine -o1'-e comparatively happy with The -ride guess. I looked over you- report and took a few peeps al the receipts They're all right I'm satis- fed The r1o-ey ts VOLTS Then ! got 10 thinking rha- maybe yoG wouldn't care 10 come down a- e clock especially as yoG are tgzt recovering from the fo- os beng ma--t=5 go settled with the iaV- ysrS and -Eeyl se--.e with voI r yo1 have noting D particular to 1o this afternoon zhclt clock I'd suggest that you cone % Ire t--sl and we'll dispose ct 8 few f5--alities that the law requires ot And VOL can give ne some lessons 5= spending money. I've got
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