Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-12-16
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"a young man" she replied.
The farmers lip set tight as he wit
messed a glance which passed between
his wife and his daughter.
II understand" he said. severely
with a determined look at the anxious
face of the girl. THAT London chap,
leslie Austin"
Eyes, father" she replied.
"I'll settle his business for him" and
Farmer Smith strobe into the parlOr.
his heavy boots sounding dea tn knell
60 the faint hopes Ia the sinking heart
of pretty, winsome Alice Smith. $50
you're here again. eh?"
The bruSque lnterrOgatory did not
seem TO crush the courteous, handsome
young man, who arose and faced the
farmer.
"Yes, Mr.. Smith" was his reply
"And on the same old Grand sup
pose"
"Yes, sir; came to ask your con
sent"
"You can't have IT," Interrupted
Farmer Smith savagely. "Alice amt
going to marry you or anybody else,
Just yet"
But time
you've heard me, Mr. Leslie Austin.
You can't have my daughter"
II love her, Mr.. Smith"
Nonsense! She's too young to know
her own mind. | have said my say,
and the harvest hands are waiting.
Good-day sir!'
Under such determined resistance.
Leslie Austin retreated. He bit his
lips angrily. as he walked rapidly down
the road to the village hotel
ITS shame" decided his friend
Bob Townsend, as he heard the dis
appointed lovers story.
1--WE think so much OF each other"
murmured Leslie. mournfuI.y.
"You amt going to give up this way
are you?' asked Bob
Leslie looked up inQuiringly.
What else can dO?" he asked.
Marry her" said Bob.
Her father won't consent"
Suppose he don't"
Leslie started, but shook his head
slowly.
81 know what you're hitting at, Bob
all elopement"
You're right"
But 1t could not be"
why nOt?'
Because Alice Is bound to obey her
father, and | am, too. for that matter"
Bob scowled impatiently.
Nonsense" he asplrated. angrily
'See here, Leslie. II you were the IT.
responsible chap old Smith thinks YOU.
I'D hesitate; but you int-you're an
honest, weli-to-do lawyer, respectfully
connected, and only laboring under a
prejudice on the farmers part, that
because nelghbor Jones girl married a
worthless man from the metropolis all
such matches must end similarly"
Granted"
Therefore, being in the right, and
the old farmer being ia one of his mad
moods, I'd outwit him"
Howl
The query was encouraging.
Run away with Alice" said Bob.
az can't"
why notY
Her father watches her too CLOSELY >,
That's the only reason. Is it2"
81 believe So"
''She's willing"
Presumably"
sand your"
20, Bob, you're talking nonsense,
might as we'll so back to London and
wait until Mr.. Smith changes hi,
mind"
And let some other fellow hav,
Alice. You're brave loverg
Leslie was respondent.
Il have a plan. If you're plnck,
enough to follow 1t out" suggeste,
Bob.
Leslie's face grew expectant at tn
hint
What is it?' he asked.
LISTEN
What Bob told the discouraged love
need not be repeated. The subseouen
acts of the conspirat0rs afford a sui
tHcient explanation.
1t was the next day that faithful Bo
accommodated the ground. and foun
that Farmer Smith had indeed take
due precautiOn to prevent his daughte
meeting or running away with Lesli
But Bob managed to get letter {
the fair prisoner-a letter after readiu
which secretly abe manifested her a
;xuiescence to Its contents By an Int
segent nod to the messenger.
It was the afternoon Of the day Il