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nevertheless won a place in my heart
which no one can take from him"
"a most encouraging assurance" put
in Jack. ut leads me to hope that you
may the more readily receive me as a
grandson. I have decidedly set my
heart on that relationship, and Mary
can not make up her mind to do with
out me-"
Il always said he had assurance, ,"
whispered Mary, rubbing her cheek
against her grandfather sleeve.
The old gentleman smiled upon her
with inexpressible affection. Then, CIV
ing his hand to Jack, he said very earn
estly:
."Mary's face tells it's own story. You
are a most fortunate young man. She
is worth her weight in gold"
a jewel without price," added jack,
emphatically.
IF you will excuse me, grandpa,
think had better be going. 1t is rather
embarrassing.
mo, no, Mary Stay, my dear. We
have reached the climax, l am sure.
This is the old story repeated. We old
men guard and love our children for
years, only 10 have them leave us at last
for the first likely young man who comes
along"
"Oh, grandpa!" cried Mary, throwing
her arms about his neck, how can you
make such a remark? Before him, tool
You know there isn't any young man
would leave you for. I hope he under
stands that.
"He does" assured Jack, with undis-
turbed gravity, though he would prefer
a more complimentary designation Of
himself"
CHAPTER XIII.
Il had letter from my namesake this
morning"
Did you?" asked Mary What did
he have to say for himself?"
"Oh, ever so much. He is grooming
over the prospect of an early return TO
New York, which reminds me that
must be Jogging, too. He also suggests
the propriety Of double wedding at an
early date, and advises that the two
Jacks decide upon some plan Of action,
to prevent all mistakes on the part Of
the world in general, or Of their respect
i've wives in particular"
Il heartily indorse the proposition
and agree with him that in this age Of
protection there shc be protection
for Jacks, as well as for other indus
tries, articles, or individuals"
Didn't you send that man here,
Jack?"
What MANI"
THAT Mr. Beverly"
mo, ma'am. He came of his own
free will"
But you knew he was coming, and
you suspected [ had heard something,
and you rather hoped his explanation
would make things straight.
ITO each and every one of those ques-
tons l answer yes"
well, and what did you expect
would do?"
Jack laughed heartily at the question
so earnestly put.
Really" he responded, stroking his
mustache, L wouldn't risk expecting
with such an extraordinary young lady
but am satisfied with what you did do. ="
Il did nothing. Please remember
that. You did everything"
"All right; I'll bear the responsibility
Now, want to do something else.
have something got in New York the
other day. took the chance of it's fit
ting. 1t will be tangible proof that
am about to take life interest in you.
Hold out your hand, sweetheart. AS
he spoke he drew a ring from his peck ct
and held it between his forefinger n /
thumb
Now, before we put it on, he said,
Il wish it to be understood that I am
not engaged to any more beautiful cr
more brilliant young lady, and fur
ther-"
Jack, if you insist upon recalling
things 1 shall grow angry, and then you
will not be engaged even to me-"
Even to you! Why make yourself so
insignificant. I foresee we must hasten
the wedding, or that lamentable pros
pect may come to pass.
However, We'll keep to the matter in
hand, being this ring, and my little OBJ
servation made with the sole view OF
satisfying your very active mind. That
point being attained, We'll proceed with
the ceremony"
Taking the hand, which she half re-
| luctantly held towards him, he kissed
the ring and slipped it upon her finger.
| This for the present, my darling,
| he added, with tender earnestness. In
a little while l shall place the seal OF
our union there" Then, folding her in
his arms, he continued, very lovingly:
"Oh, Mary, can you guess how dear you
are to me?"
| think can. she answered, rest
ing her face upon his shoulder, because
I know how dear you are to me. Is
that thought 1 shouldn't express?"
No, indeed. That is a thought you
should express" returned happy Jack,
kissing her fondly. 1T completes my
happiness, for it assures me that moth
ing stands between US. That you ere
all mine
"Until the sun grows cold
And the stars are old
And the leaves OF the Judgment Book UNI
foldn
THE End