Grandmother Elsie

ld weather-come s

y each other, h

sickness, and s

true love as lin

w. (From t

ting an arm tenderly about Elsie's waist as they found

y pale and she was tre

r, and at the same instant it was opened from within by the attendin

tlemanly appearance and

from America?" he said in good

sked, stepping in and draw

him up in a few weeks," the doctor answered with a significant glance and smi

the easel; there were others with their faces to the wall; models, statues in various stages of completion, and the implements of painter and sculptor were scattered her

r room, from which came a slight sound a

the physician invited th

ne and took possession of

and?" he asked, putting his

r the interview," the doctor answered,

ignor!" they heard hi

n voice. "'As cold water to a thirsty so

far-off America. A friend-a young si

e sick man, with a tremor of

is his

! Let me see him at once. 'Twil

hed the ears of the

ely above her breath, and Ed

signores," Elsie h

t," Edward said, gra

! But how is she? my darling?" Elsie hear

nging to come here and n

bring me back from the borders of the grave!

rose and glided with swift, almo

aught sight of her, and a flash of exceeding

ls

ste

r face on the pillow beside his,

et, how kind, how dear

ith a lovely blush and smile, "come to stay

ned, and comfortably, even elegantly furnished. Their mother had sent them off with full purses and carte blanche to draw upon her bankers for further supplies a

pronounced his patient al

ight," he said; "she is fatigued with her long journey a

for her, and casting on the Lord all care for herself and dear ones,

tle ministrations love teaches. There was little talk between them, for he was very weak, and love needs few wo

ery hour brought a slight increase of strength

needed supplies and the preparation of the suite of apartments which w

e was called in to take a critical survey and

, how can I thank you enough?" she sa

re sat

est could see how comfortable, tasteful, r

good nursing and unexpected happiness, Lester is gaining faster than he could have deemed possible.

ming blush. "Noon of day after to-morrow is the hour. E

to learn it; though I was sat

ve so greatly admired and loved the Waldenses that I really feel that to be married by one of their pastors

ut her waist, her head dropped upon his shoulde

all of us have looked forward to. But you have been very brave, dear;

ery good to me, His bl

ut I shall telegraph the hour to mamma immediately,

e exclaimed, with glad tears shining in her eyes

r weeks, but that she might devote herself the more ent

er to array herself for her bridal in a very beautiful evening d

ed the handmaiden half regretfully. "Doe sho' nuff you cou

ly wiping away a tear; "and I remember he said it became me well. Oh, I can see his proud, fond smi

ef de res' of dose dat lubs you is far away he'll be sho to stan' close side o

t thought! and who shal

, as a quick, manly step was heard, f

pen it "We's read

e fastened upon his beautiful sister, more beauti

lier bride! yet these are wanted to complete your attire," opening a box he had brought, a

anking him with a sweet though tearful smile; "

Come, Dinah, and hel

he stepped back a lit

r, I am sure, was there a lovelier brid

is all I should ask for," she

ho have always clung to her so closely. Such a different wedding as it is from hers! Bu

versation with him, and learned that we have several common acquaintances I think we were mutually pleased, and I have asked h

e returned, in her sweet, gentle w

"I'm sorry, but it is too late now His name is Love; his

s in readiness-the minister, the doctor, an

Lester had been carried a few moments before, and where he lay on a

es shone with love and joy as they rested upon his lov

laces near the door and watching the p

or, the stranger guests, the nu

her sweet low tones were distinct and

d been for weeks, and when he took the small white-glo

wife!" he pleaded when

ck, but the request was granted; she bent

shes. He grasped Lester's hand in cordial greeting, then turn

sister and their guests now repaired, while for a short season the invalid was left t