New-York tribune., 1910-12-25

THE wedding was over. 1t had taken place in the
morning, and was by far the most elaborate affair
ever witnessed IN the sleepy old village OF Dean.
cepon at the house had followed the ceremony, and
one by one the guests had taken their departure. leav
ing protusion OF exquisite gifts and shower of good
wishes Tor BRIDE and groom. 1t had been previously
ranged that the afternoon and evening quietly
spent at the old homestead, where the immediate
bers OF the family, company with few select friends,
were assembled and late that night the newly married
couple were to leave extended wedding tour Tea
was served IN the drawing room Mrs Lacy the grand
mother OF Gwen1th, presiding at the table. Topics
were not wanting to maintain conversation. The story
OF the arnlet was once repeated, to the intense
interest of all.
Then, while the wedding gifts were being admired and
discussed, Judge Cheston and announced that
there gift that the bride had yet received
Which he would now have the honor and pleasure to
present. As he spoke he drew from his pocket
obong packet yellow with age and curousy disfgured
with faded blue ribbons, held in place by seals of red
wax.
This he said speaking somewhat h1s1ily, and
holding it to the view of ALL s the last will and tes
lament of my grandfather, Sir Arthur Cheston 1t is
unnecessary tor to go it again The contents
are known to all present. especially the clause wherein
the arrlet of jade be used determine
wealth he had amassed There is however codcil to
this will and the time has arrived for the latter to
be made public and the terms of the will to be duly
executed.
He produced sealed enveop and extracted therefrom
thin roll of crisp parchment, which he proceeded to
unfold with deliberate care
Leigh who stood beside her, looked myStifed Judge
CheSton moved to the center of the room letting the
mellow light from the candles fall ahwart the doCu
1nent he held in his hand, and in a clear voice read
follows
Should the marriage be soenized after the fortune has
been forfeited by neal descendant, the entire
accumulated during IN India is to be given
bridal gltt from to the whose love could not be
shaken by the fall of fortune. The armet endowed
with occult power 1t is made species of
stone known chameleon jade. Its apparent magical
change of color produced by the warmth of the body
the bracelet be subjected to intense heat, it becomes
vivid red.
The Judge ceased speaking. Breathless silence fol-
lowed; the flower scented air seemed to stand still
Everyone smiling except Gwenith. Her face
grave and very white Judge ChestOn stepped forward
and placed the ancient document in her hand
"A fitting reward, little girl" he said heartily. Il
glad have Won.
Lady Gainsleigh and dear old Grandma kissed her
again and again Then she did most unexpected thing
Turning to Leigh, she threw both about his neck
and burst into tears
THE following fall invitations issued announcing
the approaching wedding of the Hon. Ralph Ches-
and Lady Gainseigh. The affair, which took place
in London, of the social events of that
A single regret however, slightly marred the glamour
Of happiness that otherwise complete. Mr.. and
Mrs Leigh Dahearst had not yet returned from their
honeymoon and consequently unable to be pres
all the way from far off India gave proof unstakable
that their thoughts in London. 1t Jewel
casket of curious Eastern workmanship which, being
opened, revealed to astonshed eyes double band of
fawless diamonds, encrcling arnlet of chameleon
jade, the clasp of which magnificent medallion OF
Roman gold, bearing the and monogram of Sir
Arthur ChestOn.