Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-09-04

kirhess olive-green gowns ana slasned
sleeves, her epigrams and sarcasns, had
met with no praise or appreciation from
Young Phiistines, who WOrshiped neither
nature, art nor literature. But Russell
came, Russell saw, and was conquered.
Margery's heart acknowledged him forth
with as its lord
The reason Of this hero's love for Miss
McKiIligin was not far to seek. In the
first place she was a very attractive girl,
with lively temper Of her own. Her
medieval costumes and smart sayings,
an unusual antithesis TO sad and cling
ing raiment, drew his attention to the
pretty stranger at a water party. When
he heard a companion cali this beautiful
vision In Juliet-like attire by the name
Of Margery, he instantly declared to
himself that he was In love with her.
AZ always made up my mind to marry
Margery, yOu know" he said. ''AIar-
gerry Dave was q necessary union Of
names"
HBut, dear Russell" said the bIushiug
maid (this was a fortnight later) ''What
viii papa say? He will never consent"
'Oh, III soon settle him. said this
doughty lover, chivalrous sentiments
bubblng up as he stood on tiptoe to kiss
| his beloved
But papa had a great deal to say that
/ was not at all pleasant, and Russell
found McKilligin anything but plastic
/ to his Will The ''settling" business
/ took a long time. This great stock
broker to whom Russell offered himself
as son-in-law was a notable business
man; moreover, had a gOo1 knowledge
of the fair Margery's marketable value.
Having a tribe of younger daughters,
the fruits Of HE second marriage, all
sandy haired and 6eckled, Of whom it
was hopeless to expect eleigible hus-
bands, he was anything but well pleased
at the prospect OF the union Of his eldest
born with Penniless author. Margery,
with her merry blue eyes and handsome
figure, might certainly do very well in
deed If she waited.
So Mr.. McIzilligin strongly resisted
the lovers, threatening a parental curse.
Margery remained obstinate, boldly as
serting her independence in her Papa's
face. Next week she would be one and
twenty, aud might snap her fingers at
him. She intimated this much pretty
plainly, and there was waI most bitter
at Lancaster Gate.
''That internal little jackanapes shall
never darken my door agar" vowed the
irate father. ''Going to live on love in q
garrett, are your he scoffed derisively
to Margery. She went on smiling IN the
most aggravating way.
Good gracious, papa how did you
guessGn she said, assuming the most
innocent expression Of wonder. ave
are going to live on the highest floor OF
the new mansions in ROdeTick's Gardens
"a delightful situatiOn-and Russell is
{ furnishing it In the most artistic way"
Mr.. McKiligin had no reioiner at
command, except one too fOrcible, too
sully, too pOlute ears with. He
slammed the door and went down stairs
to write to his lawyers. He was going
TO alter his viii. Her paPa's violent be-
havior appeared not to affect Margery's
, spirits. She was trimming a wedding
hat at Mr.. RusselTs instigation, hum
ming a cheerful little song. The pro
duction. Of mi liners hands were decreed
by the great authority as destitute Of
grace and distinction. Margery must
before all things be different to other
young women. She was quite willing
to become original if she was instructed
how to accomplish it. She began to
take her walks abroad in head gear
which was very remarkable, and excited
no little comment from cabmen and
street arabs. Inverted coal scuttles,
brims a quarter OF yard deep, dropping
plums, and crowns bulged and beaten
out OF all regularity were alone admis-
sible. Her charming face beamed hap
PLY from every frame her lover COM
manded. The apostle Of culture had al
ready planned half a dozen delicious
frocks, for which she was running up
bills hereafter to be paid by her papa.
Miss Aargery was yet a few days IN
der age, and it was only fair that heI
paternal relative should contribute to-
ward a trousseau, when he was 30 soon
going to wash his hands other complete
! ". The young lady had her own ideas
of justice, and Mr.. McKilhgin was q
rich man.
Mesars. PHgg and Pinehard having
drawn up Mr.. Russell Dawes agree
ment for his fat, he signed it cheerfully,
and received within few days a mott
{ fcation Of its value. 1t certainly seem
3 ed a significant transaction to his ignOr-
! ant mind. However, this enterprising
3 firm Of solicitors did not fleece this
o guilelesa individual to the extent they
( might have doLe for a lease, though they
8 mulucted him for as much as they were
}, able to for the legal right to take pos
= session of his fiat. Let it be remarked
g that such working spiders do not favO
8 the modern system Of hVingin mansions
= A house lease is a much closer net, offer
d ing more favorable opportunities Of in
/ serting clauses and charging for them
= Finally the fatal day came, and Margery
g took her matrimonial leap boldly
b though cheered by no gallery Of loving
2 relatives She signed hersel
a Iargery McKiligin for the last time
p without q tremCr or regret, and handed
the pew-opener five shillings for witness
II ing the deed with a sweet grace, TIA,
Z white plumes Of her enormous hat failing
I to conceal her radiant satisfaction.
> The Dawes had been married sil
e months, and were rather more in Low,
0 with each other than before, The cru
l. cial test had been well endured. But a
Y last the pressure OF financial difficulties
d began to be felt, and the inspiration o
2. Russelrs muse had not been favorable
}, / However, Margery's bright face was NJ
o whit less blooming, though the Difficult
(. ties of housekeeping at times seemed in
l. surmountable. On her developed the
a making excuses, the subterfuges, the
d little devices to conceal poverty from the
y praying eyes Of acquaintance. But she
@ was full OF mettle, and rallied all he
q forces. She dismissed one Of her maid