The Democratic advocate., 1909-12-03

Think Of mother listening TO Al
You viii be an unbidden guest, 70,
Il want to be there, Robert"
Perhaps you would prefer TO hav,
It stopped,
How, Robert?"
4 might buy on the GIRL
The woman shook her head.
You haven't money enough TO do
that. Robert"
Fine. Then the wedding goes on
And tomorrow | will send for the
Rev. Frank Darnley. He will be glad
to come. ! believe I have a little gifi
for hts mission project When be
comes ! will make the necessary ar.
rangements." He went over and gent.
ly smoothed the woman's hair. ~
think this Is going to turn out all
right" he said.
II was Tuesday evening and the
Rev. Frank Darnley sat in his little
parlor and waited for the girl and the
man who asked his professional
services. II was neat little parlor
nicely furnished, with folding doors
that connected 1t with the sitting
room beyond. These doors were
closed and the Rev. Frank DarnIey
inspected them carefully before he
answered the bell.
When he returned from the front
door he brought with him the girl and
the wayward son. He greeted them
cordially and bade them be seated.
We are in something of a hurry"
said the young man. We have q
brief title trip In view, and time Ia
bles make no provisions for delayed
happy pairs"
lie laughed and the young pas'or
laughed with him.
The girl unfastened her travelling
cloak
Would II be possible she said,
Tor you to have woman present
during the ceremony? ] have a fancy
that ! would like II better"
The young pastor frightened.
Why, yes" he answered. II have
two visitors at the present moment, a
very worthy couple. | will aak them
to be witnesses-in accordance with
the State law"
And he slipped from the room. He
vas back presently.
nv VIII w AAAl W Alu US, ne
said a little hurriedly. They will
stand In the doorway here while the
ceremony proceeds. If you are quite
ready you may arise"
The doors az the back were softly
opened.
The ceremony proceeded, the most
nervous member OF the trio being the
Rev. Frank Darniy.
When II was all over and the Rev.
Frank had shaken hands with both
and wished them Joy. the girl looked
around and suddenly started. A man
and woman had entered the room. but
It was the woman who startled the
girl.
why. madam" she cried. Are
you here7'' And she advanced with
her hands outstresehed. The woman
was crying and could not answer. hut
she opened her arms and held the
girl close.
The bridegroom had whiried about,
aud then catching sight OF the man
and woman had drawn back.
Elinor." he cried, do you know
this ladyT'
The girl released herself from tho
woman's embrace.
Why. yes" sho anBwered. "she
has been kind 30 meas mother
might be-. There ~ no poraon ! could
SO gladly erect on my wedding night. 4"
The young man stared nt her
Don't you know her nAmcg- he
demanded
Why no. Edgar. ] don't know the
ladys name. ! never thought Of T."
He VIVA still amazed
DO you mean 10 say that you don't
know this IL ms mother
Your mothcrl" she cried. Your
mother' Oh, lin very Riad' Don't
cry mother"
The older man took a step forward,
Eddie he said II hope your re-.
sentiment doesn't SO so far na 10 pre-
vent your father from kissing his new
dnnghter-God bless and guard heri"
The younger man gave a quick start
and put out his hand
'FRthGr,F he cried
And the Rev Frank Darney amiled
approylngly