One year after the events which close our history the great mansion at
Bellevue was the scene of gay festivities. Dr. Vaudelier and his
daughter, and Dalhousie, and Jerry Swinger and all his family, were
there, because, in the hour of its owner's greatest happiness, she could
not be without those who had been her friends in the season of
adversity. All the country round was there,--New Orleans was
there,--everybody was there, to witness the nuptials of the fair heiress
and the gallant Captain Carroll.
The great drawing-room was brilliantly illuminated. The happy couple
entered the room, and stood up before Mr. Faxon. A step behind Emily,
watching the proceedings with as much interest as a fond father would
witness the espousal of a beloved daughter, stood Hatchie. Race and
condition did not exclude him from the proud and brilliant assemblage
that had gathered to honor the nuptials of his mistress.
They were married, and, ere the good minister had concluded his
congratulations, the huge yellow palm of the faithful slave was extended
to receive the white-gloved hand of the bride.
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