St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-07-05

parting that he liked me better than any
lady he had ever met. Then he asked
me If he might call"
land what did you say ?"
~ gave him permission. of course"
''uas lie begun operations i'll Wash
ingt0n yet?'
Gle is not going to begin manu-
featuring the eggs upon a large scale
until he has syndicated-l think that is
what he calls 1.-THE whole United
States and part of Europe"
That Is a good idea"
Wont papa be surprlsed?' Isabel
asked, forgetting ali about the ''cup and
the lip"
Il only hope Mr.. Cory will be consid-
crate toward your papa and me. We
have had a hard struggle to make you
what you are, Belle"
Lets make sure OF him first" Belle
answered, with precocious wisdom. II
will answer for the rest"
The mother and daughter were sit
ting in poorly furnished kitchen, eat
ing their breakfast Of oatmeal and milk.
Neighbors who ran in" unasked were
baf1ed in their quest for information as
10 how the McDermotts lived.
There was but one wealthy member
of the family, and he was in Europe;
son, and his daughter was at Vassar.
This John McDermott was cousin to
Belle. There was, however, scant profit
in the relationship. She was never re-
ceiVed at her cousins house, and only
cOolly recognized Oh the street.
Mr.. Cory called at 2. Bell and her
mother were IN the drawing room.
"A How me the pleasure of introduce
ing you 10 my mother" Belle said, after
the first greeting.
Happy to meet you. madame-er-
ob-Mrs. McDermott," Cory sputtered,
awkwardly; fine day"
Yes, wsare having lovely weather."
Mrs. McDermott answered, shaking his
hand cordially.
well, | come around to see Belle
this evening on business" Cory began,
bluntly. II ben ahearing about her for
year or two, and thought I'd come
out to Washington TO see her"
And of course my daughter has been
hearing about you,' Mrs. McDermott
answered, archly. "Eyerybody hears
about you, Mr.. Cory. You are, per-
haps, the most famous man i'll America
today"
"Well,:yes; them aigs has boosted me
a heap, both i'll honor and profits. Purity
soon | won't know what to do with my
money"
You can use it as other wealthy men
use it," sweetly replied Belle. "You
can foupd libraries. | wish you would
found one here in Washington and make
me chief librarian"
That's just what | came here for
this afternoon" Cory answered, taking
a seat upon the sofa by the side of
Belle, who blushed ever so little, but
bravely pretended innocence.
"Why, that would be nice" Mrs. Nc
Dermott put in. "Belle enjoys good
book"
well, if she'll only consent to be my
librarian for life she shall read every
book that ever was made, and write 'em
herself if she wants to-"
Belle and her mother exchanged
looks of CONSERVATION, mingled with
triumph.
Come, what do you say? Let's get
married in week and start for Europe.
Pve got business there that needs me
this minute"
"Ths is very sudden" Mrs. McDer-
mott faltered, looking from one to the
other 81 hardly know what to say.
Mr. McDermott is away on business; be-
sides we shouldn't like to give up our
only child; we've had counted upon
living with her always"
That's just the thing" Cory an
swered with supreme satisfaction. Il
don't want to be bothered with buying
q house now, and this is good enough
for a king"
"Then, God bless you, my children"
Mrs. McDermOtt raised her handker-
chief 10 her eyes, pressed them mo
ment and then left the room.
The wedding was set for the 18th,
now only ten DAYS distant. kilograms
were sent 10 their absent and perhaps
enviouS relatives. Mrs. John McDermott
started north at once, telegraphlng for
her daughter to meet her in Washing
ton. She was not the one to lose any
chance by being neglectful at the wrong
time. She made sure that Miranda"
would receive her and her daughter.
They were at the depot with the finest
carriage that could-be hired and kissed
and complimented with fervOr.
~ would take you home with me,
Lucy dear" Mrs. Miranda gushed, "but
the house is in possession of herd of
people getting ready for the wedding.
1t is to be an informal affair, still there
is a great deal to do. Mr.. Cory won't
have il delayed. He received a message
from Europe yesterday, urging his inn
mediate presence. He was on the point
of starting at once, but Belle persuaded
him to wait"
us he as rich as the papers report
hlm?" Mrs. Lucy asked.
''Rcher," was the proud response,
land syndicates forming all oyer the
world. His wealth will be fabulous.
We shall all go to Europe-his interests
are mainly there"
IL am so gladl Isabel and will come
and see you," said Mrs. Lucy sweetly,
| envy in her eyes.
The wedding was to take place the
next morning. All the relatives of the
prospective bride had assembled the
| evening before to discuss final arrange
ments and to give a last glance at the
bridal finery.
In the midst of the noisy oh after
James McDermott appeared upon the
! scene.
"Oh, papa!' Belle exclaimed, al
thought that you would not get there in
| time. Here is James"
"How do you do, sir?" was the curt
| greeting. flames Cory, from Parsons,
| Kansas"
"Yes, sir" Cory answered and hastily
returned 20 his seat.
lyon propose to make artificial eggs?"
queried McDermott.
81 do make them"
| "You make them with the outside
| skin between the shell aud the whitep'
81 do. They are in every way just
like hens eggs.
"Wlll they hatch?'
| moo, SIR"
"Now, look here" McDermott arose
and faced Cory, VINO also arose and
looked scared. The eggs you supply
taste like hens eggs. You say they
won't hatch, but | telegraphed my
| agent IN set every one he could get and
| keep the hens under lock and key; he
has done il. and ten out of the eighteen
| have Matched! You're fraud, and /
want YOU to get out of my housew
"Oh, papaw
| uIt,s nc frnth Rnlla This L. not the