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Luella's wedding. She is to be married next Thursday evening to an Italian count. Probably you have suitable attire, or, if not, you can easily obtain it. Give me your address." "Thank you, sir. I am not sure whether my mother will attend, but I shall be happy to do so." The door opened, and Raymond Ferguson entered. "Good evening, Raymond," said Fred pleasantly. "Good evening," answered Raymond, coldly. "Your cousin Frederick has been very fortunate," said the elder Ferguson genially. "He and his mother have come into some thousands of dollars, and he is receiving a handsome salary from Mr. Wainwright, the banker. I shall be glad to see you two intimate." "Is that so?" asked Raymond, thawing. "I am glad to say it is," answered Fred. "Would you like to invite your cousin to attend the theater, Raymond?" "Just what I was going to ask. There is a good play on at Wallack's." "Very well! Here is a five-dollar bill." "Come along, Fred," said Raymond, who had made up his mind it would be wise to cultivate the acquaintance of his once despised relative. Before they parted for the evening, Raymond borrowed five dollars of Fred, and struck up a close friendship with him. While Fred understood perfectly well what had produced this remarkable change in his cousin he was philosophical enough to take the world as he found it, and accepted Raymond's advances. The next day wedding cards, elaborately engraved were received at Fred's modest home, requesting Mrs. Fenton and her son's presence at the marriage ceremony of Luella Ferguson and Count Vincento Cattelli. But an unexpected circumstance prevented the nuptials from being celebrated. One evening the count and Miss Ferguson were sitting at supper at Delmonico's. At a table near by sat a gentleman, who watched the young couple with curious attention. He rose finally and approached them. "Miss Ferguson, I believe," he said. "Yes, sir." "I don't know if you remember me, but I dined at your father's house one evening in February. My name is Stanwood." "I remember you now, Mr. Stanwood. Let me make you acquainted with Count Cattelli." "I am honored," said Stanwood with a curious smile. "This lady is my affianced bride," said the count, "Indeed! I congratulate you. By the way, haven't I met you before?" "If you have been in Italy, sare. I am Count Cattelli of Milan." Stanwood smiled slightly, and returned to his own table. The next d
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