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On theof the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had asse for his bride, and it would be ain They had given hi only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contehters Katy was sure of a place in his heart just because of the pride which was building up so high a wall between her and her friends, and when at parting he held his son's hand in his, he said: "I charge you, Will, be kind to that young girl, and don't, for Heaven's sake, go to cra her with airs and nonsense which she does not understand Tell her I'll be a father to her; her own, you say, is dead, and give her this as my bridal present"

He held out a s a most exquisite set of pearls, such as he fancied would be becoirlish beauty Wilford had described So him resolve anew that if Kitty were not happy as Mrs Cameron it should not be his fault His mother had said all she wished to say, while his sisters had been gracious enough to send their love to the bride, Bell hoping she would look as well in the poplin and little plaid as she had done Either was suitable for the wedding day, Mrs Caht take her choice, only Wilford loves and belt intended for the silk; country people had so little taste, and she did want Katy to look well, even if she were not there to see her And with his brain a confused loves, pearls and Katy, Wilford finally tore hih Silverton village, past the little church which the Silvertonathem was Marian Hazelton, but she did not look up, she only bent lower over her work, thus hiding the tear which dropped fro into the words, "Joy to the Bride," intending the whole as the center of the wreath to be placed over the altar just where all could see it