The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1898-05-20
Ef PAULINE MONTAGUE

WL., yes, -
rich man-what some people would
call very rich man; and the beauty
OF 1T Is, made my fortune myself.
When l started out for myself, lad
OF ten-that's fifty years ago or more
i had all my worldly goods in red
handkerchief, slung on stick over
my shoulders. To-day I say it with
ont boasting-there's not finer line
OF steamships nfoat than the 'CIyties,
and own EN- all--every blessed bak-
er's dozen of 'em."
Fred Warrington listened respect
fuliy--a handsome young fellow. with
wide-awake, frank look in his blue
eyes, and general manly bearing about
him that recommended him wherever
he went, very especially to ladies'.
"And yet, with all your wealth,
your beautiful home, your kindly. af-
fectionate nature, you have used all
your life in accumulating riches. You
have never married. never had q real
true home," he observed.
''That's the rankest kind of non
sense, my boy. I never married be-
cause L never yet saw the woman I
young fellow to settle down. believe
that, if 1 didn't practice it. 1 hope
you'll marry early, Fred"
a little twinkling look was in War
rington's handsome face.
II agree with you there, sir, to q
L. | think | shall marry early"
Mr.. Templeton bestowed n satisfied
look on him.
'All right, my dear boy. Marry
early, and marry to please me, and
IL remember you handsomely. I'll
give you country house to live in in
summer time, and the town residence
for winter. I'll give you ten thousand
year income, and your wife shall
nave the h0ndsomeSt diamonds Streets
can collect"
Anyone III the world would have
thought Fred Warrington was trans
ported to the seventh heaven of rapture
at the Dewlldering prospect held ont
10 MIN; but he merely looked q little
graver as he bowed courteously.
u know you are just as good and
generous as it is possible for man TO
be, Uncle Phil, but
a
thoughtfui frown gathered on his fore
head.
Mr.. Tompleton looked the surprise
lie felt.
Butt Where can the but be to
such an offer as that? You've ONLY 20
marry to please me. BY Jupiter.
Frederick. it isn't possible you're al
ready in love-"
Already; and engaged to the sweet
est and dearest little dar-"
Mr.. T,mplcton rcmorselcssly cut
short the lover-likc enthusiasm.
20. of cOurse-of courscl But who
Is she? What is her name?"
she il Miss Rossic FLEMING. and
shc Is music teacher, and her eyes
Mr.. Templcton looked stcrnly across
the library table.
II don't care whether they are blacl;
or green, You can't marry her. I've ;
picked oHt wife for You. and the |
You get clear of your music .
teacher the better"
Fred colored-thcn tho look Of Wild |
eyed defiance Uncle Phil was ac- |
pualnt"d with came into his eyes, mali /
lH& them deep nd'darkly blue.
- beg your pardon, sir" he said !
quietly, but n fellow prefers to pick |
out his own wife. have chosen Miss ,
Fleming
The deuce You have! We'll. then.
let's hear What you have to say when !
tell you the lazy | have in my eve for
my future niece is the most beautiful.
refined girl who ever flashed
into West End society. She's rich.
too, and just the very daisy for you. 4
music teacher indeed, when beatrice
LoTctt is TO he hal for tho asking"
(Which doesn't raise her in nv cs.
iimation,' Fred avowcd screnelv.
What. Mr.. Tcmplcton said stern.
y. Fred, you re 4 -a-ioo!"
And then Fred laughed. which had
most eSaspcrating effect upon the Old
ycE;lemar.
IT say you shall marry hcr. and /
went you torUt on your hat and 20 wl,h
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