The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-15

the grange nerSet. she mad cOlled her
hair high upon her head. by Gracie's ad-
vice. The pinning OF the veil upon the
golden mess would have 20 be done by
some one else. but otherwise she was
ready. The carriages had not-eome. She
sat down IN the one chair 70 walt
Some one came hurrieGly up the stairs.
She knew Il was Kalixta; ever since that
day in Lynton she had recognized ms
step, distinguishing It in that household
Of men. He came down the hall. knocked
at her door paused, then entered.
There IS trouble IN the mine, girl.
/ They sent for me. have 10 go"
The bride locked her fingers together
and pressed the lunUckles upon her lips,
crOwding back the cries that rose. Some
thing IN his eyes forbade her to scream.
He was very pale ana scowliag little.
4 sent n boy to hurry two carriages.
one man and enc girl arc mere already
and they will stand uD with US we
cannot wait for the rest; we must be
morried very quickly. 50 I can get back
to the shaft"
-Kalixta, Kallxta! ] cannot have you
so, Not to-day-just this one time not 1
think you will be killed II you go to-day
That viii be as IL viii be I am nee
essary there The rock fell. Five men
are shut IN, so they say. Two OF them
have three children each. I boss the
men who set timbers. because the bosses
cannot talk lathuish. and some OF M
fellows forget English when they are e.
cited. I mus, hurry Are YOU almost
ready? ! have the ring, and there are
roses downstairs that you carry IN your
hand"
"All but the veil You can fasten that
Frr Fntrt G.. d q
The man lifted the iimy stuff. but with
trembling fingers. Blue eyes and gray
met in a long look. and sorrow sat
strangely upon both young faces. KauXta
threw the vel aside and took her by the
shoulders
Il think'-he pondered. speaking very
low. you care as much-about my go
ing-as II You cried and screamed"
It was as natural and simple 10 rest
IN his arms. 70 cling 10 him, 10 wait his
kisses as though the habit had been OF
months usage instead OF days. And 10
KaliNta. standing within the shadow or
trouble. this gcntleness was hurt and
healing both. She was bride 10 creep
into "a mans heart his girl. a bride 10
live for But what bitter comfort when
one measured life by minutes
Two carriages drew az 70 the gate The
man raised the golden head from lea
breast Come. II IS time 10 go"
\ more hurried wedding the neighbor-
hood had not witnessed in years. The
cGbmcn knew the urgency and drove at
speed. AT the church the little party OF
four entered 20 hear the priest conclude
The marriage Of another pair, so that no
time was lost in waiting Tor him 10 robe
himself
The ring was upon Antonina's finger
and the marriage records signed. The
waiting coaches stood at the curb Ka-
lixta turned TO his best man and spoke IN
English.
We've got no time 10 get a wedding
picture taken. Maybe this afternoon. II
/ set out before dark. You and Name go
and set some candy and peanuts II you
want 10. You needn't mind for me: you
know I can't stop" And then in the
Lithuanian tongue, Get in. Autonina.
They can do as they please" He slam
med the door.
you can be married much more quick
IS by means OF carriages ventured An
ton.na. stify. though with trembling lips.
EaliXta nodded; he was above the need
OF small talk. lie slipped an arm about
the little figure IN the gay blue dress.
BE a Eood girl and listen. There are
some things I want 10 say 10 you. II
case I do not come back
"Deja, Do not speak it,
Yes. yes, Well. josef viii take
care Of YOU for while az least Here IS
my book that keeps nv money in the
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A-rorina raised his hand and kissed q
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qra0t9
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