Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-25

THE wedding was over. 1t had taken place in the
morning, and was by far the most elaborate affair
witnessed in the sleepy old village of Dean.
Ception at the house had followed the ceremony, and
by the guests had taken their departure eav-
ing profusion of exquisite gifts and shower of good
wishes for bride and groom 1t had been previously
ranged that the afternoon and evening to be quietly
spent at the old homestead, where the immediate mem
bers of the family company with few select friends
assembled; and late that night the newly married
couple to leave extended wedding Tea
served in the drawing room, Mrs. Lacy, the grand
mother of Gwenlth, presiding at the table. Topics
not wanting to maintain conversation. The story
OF the arnet was once more 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 an
oblong packet yellow with age, and curiousy dsfgured
with faded blue ribbons held in place by seals of red
wax.
This" he said, speaking somewhat huskily, and
holding it up the view of ALL is the last will and es-
lament of my grandfather, Sir Arthur Cheston 1t is
unnecessary for to go it again. The contents
are known to all present, especially the clause wherein
the armlet of jade to be used to determine
the proper and most deserving recipient of the vast
wealth he had amassed There is, however, codci to
this WILL and the time has arrived for the latter to
be made public, and the terms of the will to be duly
produced sealed envelop and extracted therefrom
a thin roll of crisp parchment which he proceeded to
unfold with deliberate care.
All eyes turned wonderingly on Gwenith. Even
Cheston moved to the center of the roo letting the
mellow light from the candles fall athwar the doc-
ment he held in his hand, and clear voice read as
follows:
Should the marriage be soemnized after fortune
been forfeited by nea descendant the entire
accumulated during sojourn in India is to be given
bridal gift from to the woman whose love could not be
with any occult power 1t is made from species of
stone known chameleon jade. It's apparent magical
change of color is produced by the warmth of body
If the bracelet be subjected intense heat becomes
vivid red.
The Judge ceased speaking Breathess silence fol-
owed even the flower scented air seemed to stand STILL
Everyone smiling except Gwenith. Her face was
and placed the ancient document in her hand
"A fitting reward little grill he said heartily. II
am glad you have won."
Lady Gansleigh and dear old Grandma kissed her
again and again. Then she did most unexpected thing
Turning to Leigh she threw both arms about his neck
and burst into tears.
THE following fall invitations were issued announcing
the approaching wedding of the Hon. Ralph Ches-
ton and Lady Ganslegh. The affair." which took place
in London, of the social events of that
single regret, however, slightly marred the glamour
OF happiness that otherwise complete. Mr. and
Mrs Leigh Dalhears had not yet returned from their
honeymoon, and consequently unable to be pres
entat least in person. For gift, which had ourneyed
all the way from far off India, gave proof unstakable
that their thoughts were in London. 1t jewel
caSket of curious Eastern workmanship which, being
opened revealed to astonished eyes double band of
fawless diamonds encircling armlet of chameleon
jade, the clasp of which magnificent medallion of
Roman gold, bearing the arms and monogram of Sir
Arthur Cheston.