Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-02-21
I'll MARSDEN TWINS.
A Story Written for This Paper
by Edward S. Van Zile.
II.-Continued.
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l.-COntinueO
Jack Dalton found himself in an I'm
comfortable position He was
proud man. and when had discovered
that he had fallen in love with 4
wealthy woman he had determined Il
keep away from the object of his mis-
placed affection. He and his brother
had inherited an income of about 81.
600 u year ~apiece-enough for the
wants of a bachelor, but Il very slender
foundation upon which to base matri
monial expenses. Love in these unro'
mantle days is obliged to conform itself
to the ~exigencies begotten by butchers,
grocers. gas companies, and servants
Jack Dalton was wise enough to real
lie that he would be called Il fortune
hunter il he should ask Vera Marsden
for her hand. Thus it a that he felt
inclined to reject his brothers sugges.
ton and place his pride in no further
jeopardy. But Ned looked so discon-
ISOLATE, the office seemed so gloomy. a
certain face. dear to his memors.
smiled 81 sw~eetly-in short, he fell. as
has many Il proud man before Jack
Dalton's time. and allowed sentiment
to gain a victory over judgment.
"We'l stop at the University Club Il
moment" remarked the younger man.
after they had deserted the office. Il
left my cane there last night and want
to get it."
"Hello, Jack! Hello, Ned!' cried a
young man. as they entered the club.
"Have you heard the news about the
MarSden grip"
NO" answered Jack, rather haugh-
tily.
"What is 1t" cried Ned, impetuously.
''They have lost all their money"
mo"
YES" added another excited youth,
who had Joined the group. ''Two mil
lions all gone ina speculation. Reckless
trustee. you know; sudden slump in
securities and all that. Tough. isn't
it%'
They Daltons left the club hurriedly.
They looked more cheerful than when
they had entered it, but there was an
expression of perplexity in Jacks eyes.
"Shall we 60 and show them we are
sympathetical. Jack".
They'd consider you pathetically
simple If you did. Don't be Il chump.
Keep quiet a moment want to
think
They walked w the avenue at a
rapid gait, Ned remaining snubbed
and silent.
I'VE can't do it, old man." remarked
Jack. after a time. "At first l thought
the loss Of their money put a better
phase on the case; but it doesn't. We
can't ask girls who have been used
to luxury to share our poverty. From
a sentimental standpoint we are in a
better position than we were before;
but practically our situation is even
worse than 1t was. ! wish my play
might make n hit" He had been talk
ing to himself. unmindful that Ned was
listening to him closely.
what playY" asked the younger
man. sharply.
Jack turned red. stammered,
frowned. then laughed outright.
I'll read it to you tomorrow, old
man. | didn't mean to let you know
about 1t.
"Never mind. Jack; I'll forgive you.
The fact is. I've been writing a novel
myself this year. Wen hold an in
quest at the Office in the morning, and
pass Judgment on each others work.
BY Joye, old fellow. it would be queer
Ii u lack of clients had really stood
us In good stead"
Then they. returned to the club and
ate a rather hearty dinner, considering
the fact that they were both deep in
love and too poor to marry.