The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-03-05
Honeymoon
Murder

down the stairs, taking three at a
time because he had had a glimpse
of Jan Latimer through a doorway.
After dinner, PERIL declared the
rehearsal should take place at once.
els everybody here that belongs
in the procession?" asked Malcolm.
Cali but the Tenney girls" his
sister said. "You and. Bobby run
over and get them and we'll have
all rend when you get back"
'Now, who, for mercy's sake are
the Tenney girls?" exclaimed Tony.
Haven't we enough girls around
here now?"
They're my bridesmaids" Peril
la told him. They're darlings, and
they live just up the road a piece"
The great drawing-room was
soon arranged, and under the orders
of Miss Latimer and Mrs. Lowell, all
the necessary furniture was put in
place. Flowers and ribbons were
not in evidence, and the altar could
not be put in till morning, but there
was enough scenery to work with.
"Perilla is beautiful" said John
Lowell, watching the graceful figure
of his stepdaughter as she made
sure things were as she wanted
them.
''They all are" returned his wife.
IT never saw lovelier wedding
group. And here are the Tenneys,
quite in the class with the others"
But Corey Maiden, loking at his
chosen bride, wondered how any
one could see any charm in the 9TH
ers. AS Perilla's great dark eyes met
his own, and her perfect mouth
made a smile just for him, he told
himself he had won the very pearl
of girls.
He wondered a little at his mar
velous luck. He was handsome, in a
dignifed way, had all the courtesies
and graces of his southern breeding,
but he was nearly fourteen years
older than Perilla, and years count
with young girl.
But he knew well that his darling
was marrying him because of her
love for him, her dear precious love
that left no room for doubt of her
fealty, loyalty and true sincerity.
To the idea that she was attracted
by his wealth he gave no thought.
Dearly as Perilla loved beautiful
belongings, much as she cared for
the luxuries of life, Corey Maiden
knew that her affection for him was
the handspring of her existence
now. They had often talked over
the difference in their ages, and had
put it from their minds.
And Perilla herself knew her
own heart. She was sure of her
love, sure of her faith, and she was
as happy as it is possible for a girl
to be.
Malden's father was dead, and his
mother, because of incurable arth-
ritis, was unable to attend the we'd
ding. So they had planned their trip
to include the Maiden home in
Richmond, and Perilla was as anxi-
GUS to meet Malden's mother as he
was to present his bride.
The Tenney sisters, neighbors and
longtime friends of Perilla, were
excitedly asking questions and
making comments, their big blue
eyes dancing with delight at every
new detail of interest.
They made up the list of the brid-
al party, and as Mrs. Lowell had
little to do in her part she took
charge. But the young people were
entirely conversant with the tricks
and manners of up-to-date we'd
dings, and after going through the
maneuvers twice, declared they
could do it blindfolded.
The Tenney girls, escorted by
Malcolm and Bob Coles, went home
early, and at Mrs. Lovell's sugges-
ton Perilla and Hilda were at once
sent to bed.
"And no visiting in rooms or
whispered good night in the hail."
the pleasant voice went on. 'Now,
Jane, you and I will look after a
few little matters, and then bed for
us, too. John, can't dictate to these
young men as I do to the girls, but
you see to it that they go to their
rooms son after Malcolm comes
home"