The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-01-09

longer hide it from herself, and tho
young, she was already a woman
in many ways. Her face betrayed
her before she uttered a word. A
strange, new happiness crept over
her and made her shy as never be-
fore. It was he that insisted that
her parents be told, and their con-
sent asked for. She would have
preferred silence for a WHILE.
Il wish I could hope to be mar
ried immediately, he said, but,
alas, 7 have nothing but my pro-
fession: and though | believe | have
begun well | am but twenty-five
and I fear year or two will pass
before | can fittinsly wed with one
SO precious as voursclf-nor would
YOUR parents give their consent.
Nor would they have dreamed OF
such a thing. They liked him. 1t
was said that he would most likely
become a man Of great reputation:
He had done splcndidlv 50 far, both
at college and at his legal eXannlna-
ton. His maiden speech was DEEM
ed brilliant BY able men: but they
greatly regretted the timing OF his
addresses. Two years hence would
have been wiser and allowed their
daughter, Bessie to sec something
Of the world, and other men. How
ever, they admitted the indiscretlon
OF having the young pcoHlc'so much
together was theirs, and they could
but acQuicScc in their announced en-
gagemcnt.
He had come from another state,
was little knoWn-and was told h.
many that to succeed. he must nee
essarilv mingle with men, so into
society. All believed in his
abilities. Bessie's parents were
among those who urged him to
Join various. societies and make
his powers known. When
missing an evening with her he a.
wavs assured her Of the trial to HIM
self, and how gladly would he gNc
up all but for believing. it was the
quickest way towards askir:g her to
name the day for their wedding.
Being gifted with eloquence and a
rich fund Of anecdotes, he was
much sought for at dinners and en-
tertainments of various kinds.
Soon he became welcome every
where. His devotion never tagged.
The months passed happily. She
became more and more dependent
on him for her happiness-studled,
practiced and generally cultivated
herself that she might be wife of
whom he would have the right to be
Droud-wllile his achievements fill
ed her heart with pride. Her par
ents. too, were more and more
pleased with her choice. They Of
ten had him to di1if1ers-to meet
special people. One Of these enter
tainrnents she recollccted we'll to-
night. It was on New Year $
day.. 1t happened the conversation
became general, when some one
told an amusing story Of another 5
doings under the influence OF IL
quor. 1t was so funny that all
laughed. She was surprised at his
looking so grave, and afterwards
: asked him the cause:
MY mother is an old fashioned
lady," said he, 'and such stories
never bring smiles to her face. In
fact, she can never seem to hear
them. To her they seem tragedies,
believe. She would often amuse
! you, | dare say. She says, one
need not be worldly if in the world,
however, and I want YOU to love
her, she is a true gentleWoman. if
not Stylish
The year that followed this con-
versation proved that he needed his
mothers strong, personal influence.
She regarded him safe through his
new ties, but alas! sWeethearts are
not always wise, nor was this one.