Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-01-17

ne scheme worked finely for some weeks
1t was skii.fuly managed by the Bostonians
interested; they even succeeded in getting a
great deal about it into the newspapers Of
10th cities. Dut-;tlas for the wickedness of
human naturc!-ouo day the company were
Mortified to learn that their title to tie prop
erty was hopalessly defective. When this
fact became in,iisputabie, Brighthope stock
tunbed farther than T. a. W.-tumbled
utterly out of sight, and all the assets of the
company, except the safe and two desks, were
sold TO paper stock dealer at cent pound
Then Marse thought seriously of suicide
He had but thousand Or two dollars left;
how could 10 operate in anything on that
small sum and support himself besides' He
could add something to the sum by selling his
horses and carriage, but such things always
had TO go at a sacrifice; besides, there would
be terrible bill to be paid for the maiute-
nance Of the animals during the two or three
months in which he had been absent from
New York
Still, the thought of suicide did not i'm
prove Oh acquaintance. While there was
life there was hope. Why shouldn't he 60
back to New York, brave everything, and
start anew to the best of his ablityi Other
men had pOcSeted their pride; and, although
his own pride was frightfully large to he
unlimited to such treatment he did not
know that the operation would give him any
more discomfort than he was already endur-
Ing
The thought resolved itself into decision
when one day he CHANGED to meet in Boston
. New Yorker with whom he had a casual
acquaintance. After a little chat the man,
"ho had been away from the city for months,
remarked:
| "I ou're not married YETI"
No" said Marge, with grim smile.
II thought had heard that you were en-
gagged to Miss Tramlay; and l wanted to
congratulate you. An iron house traveller
who.i. net a short time ago told me that
rramlav was getting rich very fast"
II supposed" said Marge, with dawn Of
interest, that Miss Tramlay was to marry
young Hayn-"
What! that country clerk Of her father'sf'
said the man, with the confidence born Of
Ignorance. "Nonsensel Why, it seems only
the other day that heard some one laughing
about that fellows infatuation. Oh, no;
now that they're rich they'll want to marry
their daughter to some one of social standing.
Indeed. heard some one say as much. The
..-S.-.- - vv,y .-..,DIUIous IN that line, you
know"
Marge soon excused himself, Lit strong
cigar and betook himself to solitary walk
and some hard thinking. There was perhaps
a grand point to be made on that fellows
suggestion From what he knew Of Mira
Tramlay-and he informed himself that no
one knew that lady better-he would not be
surprised If an approved society man might
now be entirely welcome as q husband for
Lucia, even if he were as poor as a church
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ways louged for larger and more prominent
society than she had yet enjoyedf
Before his cigar was burned out, Marge
had bought ticket for New York, deter
mined to make a bold stroke for fortune
where he felt that he had at heart one faith
full friend to aid him. His imagination and
pride combined to cheer him on; he would
reappear at Tramlayis, see how the land lay,
and If the signs were encouraging he would
propose at once, first taking Mrs Tramlay
into his confidence. He had lost enough bs
hesitation; now he would adopt entirely new
tactics, and there was no pleasanter way to
begin than by proposing to Lucia. As be
had told himself before, she was very pretty
girl, and fully competent, with such guild.
ance as he would give her. to make the most
of her new advantages
Reaching New York at nightfall, he lost no
time in dressing with extreme care and max
ing his way to the Tramlay abode He would
have no difficulty in explaining his long alb
sence to the ladies'; perhaps they had heard
Of his disaster in E. s. w., but he could tell
them that he had been largely interested in
rich silver mine ever since. There would be
nothing untrue In that statement; had he not
been 80 deeply interested that he could not
sleep wink during the week while the title
to the Brighthope mine-curse the rocky holei
was first In Doubt Besides, women were
sure to talk. and equally sure not to diminish
the size Of q story while telling It; quite likely
his tale, repeated by Mrs Tramlay and Lucia,
might have the effect Of restoring him to the
regard Of the many people who estimate a
man solely by his money.
As he entered the house he was satisfied
that bis operations would not be postponed
! by the announcement mot at home" for
through the open door he heard familiar
voices in the rear Of the parlor, and he saw
several heads bent over a table. None Of
them seemed to belong to strangers; 80 he
entered with the freedom 10 which long &C
/ quaintance entitled him The backs Of the
entire party were towards him, 20 his pres
snce was not observed; besides an animated
discussion seemed to be going on between
Lucia and Margie
II think you're real mean" be heard Mar.
gle say. Then he heard Lucia reply:
mo, I'm not Am l, mammaf
NO." said Mrs Tramlay, as Mango ap-
preached close enough to see that they were
looking at the floor plan Of q house. spread
upon the table.
MY heart Is set upon having that room for
my very own" said Margie. "The young
lady of the family always has Hrst choice.
after her parents"
"Not where there Is a bride to be provided
for" Mrs. Tramlay replied
well said, mamma There, Margie," said
Lucia; that room is for Phil and me-"
Here" said Tramlay, entering from the
library, with a large sheet Of paper in his
hand. us the plan Of Why, Margel-bless
my soul!-when did you get back, old felIowf'
"Mr. MARCEL" exclaimed the three ladies n
chorus as they hastily arose.
"Whati only just como ins' asked Trau,lay.
And Of course there was such CHATTER here
there being three women together. that no
body could hear q word"
Apparently the ladies did not agree with
the bead Of the family for MIRA Tramlay
looked at the visitor Iityingly and Lucia
dropped her eyes and blushed. But Margie
was equal to the situation; her eyes danced
| g 60o excl8Imo0:
Just In time to see the plans of the villa
we're to have at Haynton Bay Sect This
is the principal chamber floor; it fronts that
way, toward the water, and I've Just been
cheated out Of the darlingest room Of all; it's
been set apart as sacred to the bride and
groom. AZ II the silly things would care to
look at water or anything else but each
otheri"
ut viii be as handsome house as there is
On the coast, said Tramlay, ''thoueh your
humble servant will be its owner. Say. old
fellow, you need New York air; you don't
look as well as usual"
"A long day Of travel-that Il all,n said
Marge, with feeble smile that seemed re-
luctant to respond to the demand imposed
upon it.
Mra Tramlay rang for . servant and
whispered:
"A glass Of wine for Mr.. Marge"
"Haynton Bay Is booming" remarked
Tramlay. "Have you heard any particulars
rscentlyF'
None at ALL" drawled Marre II have
teen 30 busy that Thank you, Mrx Tram
lay" he said with Q nod and a glance. Is the
vine appeared
Were doing capitally, said Tramlay ut
begins to look as II, In spite Of all the extra
land on which old Hayn bought Us options
there won't be enough sites to meet the do
mand."
The news and the wine-both were needed
raised Marge's spirits 50 that he ceased to