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the truth ere long. he obtained an
intro uction, after some difficulty and
slowly made his way into the good
graces Of the mother. The daughter
had objected to meeting him, on the
plea Of her delicate health and her in
disposition to entertain callers.
But Mrs. Mills oyercame her daugh-
ter's objections finally.
"What she needs, she confded to
Milton, lis to be brought out of her
self. She has brooded constantly over
her fathers death until she has be-
come an invalid, and a morbid one I
am sure the society Of an agreeable
gentleman will do her good
Delphie's reluctance to meet him Of
course increased Milton's interest in
her. And her languid indifference dur
ing their first interviews added fuel to
the fire she had already kindled in his
heart. He was really in love with the
girl, and SO he told Mrs. Mills one day,
and asked her if he might try to win
Delphie as his wife.
Mrs. Mills could scarcely conceal her
delight. She had investigated Milton's
social standing and financial condition
and found him most desirable al
lance for any ambitious woman.
"But you must approach Delphie
most carefully" she said. "She is
strangely averse to the attentions Of
gentlemen, and has a queer idea that
she will never marry. You can of
course win her if you are patient. I
am sure no woman could resist you.
But you may spoil all if you are too
bold. Remember how sheltered her
life has been. We sent her abroad
with a chaperone a year before her
fathers death, to be educated in
Paris; and since his death she has not
been in society at all, Of course; so she
really is most unsophisticated child;
quite unlike most American girls of
twenty"
All this was sweet music to Milton's
ears. Fate had sent him. the very
ideal OF his dreams at last. How de-
llclous would be his task OF teaching
that sweet girl the lessons Of love.
He sent her flowers and books, and
delicate dishes to tempt her appetite,
and, by a superhuman effort, remained
away from her side himself for days.
Then he joined herself and her mother
on the beach, and begged permission
to read aloud to them from a new
book he had just procured.
And slowly the wooing sped.
Delphie grew to watch for his COM
ing, and yet she often refused to see
him when he came. Her shyness grew
with her interest, and Milton was more
and more charmed.
Gin this age OF blase missis, it is re-
freshing to see a young woman like your
daughter" hesaid to Mrs Mills. ':But
| really cannot curb my impatience
longer. must know my fate"
Delphie came into the room as he
spoke. Her mother drew her to her
side.
"Delphie," shesaid, "Mr. Stanley has
something to say to you. You know
my wishes. Now let nothing influence
you but your own heart-remember
your own heart. Nothing else is to be
considered for one moment"
Afterwards Milton recalled the
strange manner in which those words
were said
Mrs. Mills left them alone. For the
first time in his life Milton Stanley
found himself trembling with fear in the
presence OF a woman
He stepped back Of the chair in which
she had seated herself
'Miss Mills, Delphie," he said, with
a tremor in his voice, II love you;
want you for my wife. Will you let
me take care OF you? You are the
ideal woman for whom have waited.
Can you learn to love me, do you
Think"
She was trembling from head to foot.
He took her hands in his and bent
down and looked in her face.
''You do love me?" he said
eyes," she answered almost in a
whisper. eyes, but"
He caught her to his heart.
"You need say no more" he cried.
"You are mine"
At that moment Mrs. Mills return
ed.
They were married a few months
later. Milton saw but little of his
sweetheart in the meantime, save in
the presence of her mother. Chafe as
he might at this strict observance of
conventional propriety, he could but
yield gracefully, and in his heart was
a great Joy thinking what arare flower
he had won---a wife who had never
passed more than half an hour alone
with even her accepted lover, and OF
course not that time in the society of
any other gentleman.
For several months Milton was the
leppiest Of men. He carried his bride
to quiet country resort, where she
could regain her health and strength,
and where he could have her sweet
ness all to himself. Sheseemed to grow
stronger in the sunshine of his love.
Yet he often surprised her in tears
tears which she could not explain. But
was not that to be expected Of a bride?
They invariably wept great deal. So
he comforted himself.
Are you regretting our marriage?'
he would ask her, only to have her
cling to him and answer: ooh, no; you
are SO dear. l love you So" and after
a time she ceased to weep and seemed
very happy.
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