The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-09-15


UNEXPECTED PERSONAL INTERVIEW.
Abel Mitchell call d to his typev ritter
"You may go, Miss Mo ris," he said.
He did not lOUk up from the papers be-
fore him.
'Che young woman turled to the clock
with a little start of surprise. 1t was
only 30 But abe quietly put on her
hat, and with q murmured goodnight
left the room.
Abel listened to the departing rustic Of
her skirts with thoughtful expression.
There was a sensible girl. A giIl who
never grated on his feelings. A girl who
asked no useless questions. She bad
reached an age of discretion. IL Jim was
determined to marry poor girl why
couldn't he have taken one like Emma
morris?
Abel opened heavy envelope and
drew forth folded paper.
Jim never WAS confidential with me, "
he grumbled. perhaps L didn't invite
his confidence. L don't know. Now he
has disobeyed my direct command. That
can't be overlooked. When he told me
about this CIV said wait. ''How ing ?"
he asked. until you reach years of dis
CretioD," / cried and turned away. Jim
10 "a. Twenty-four. And | married at
II. Yes, and ran away, too. But it was
WIFI me- MY IAbubE nAu
TO give me. l was quite independent.
He was glad TO have the shift for myself
Jim's father Is rich man. Jim's father
has given him dollars where my father
heRrudged me pennies. Jim owes me
tilial obedience. He has disobeyed me to
his bitter cost"
He unfolded the paper that he had tax.
en- from the envelope and ran his keen
eye down the closely written lines.
"He has given up his father for pretty
face" he murmured. LET him stand by
the consequences. Who is she? What
Is she2 II matters not. No doubt they
trapped him into this marriage. "A rich
mans son,' thew chuckled.i But they'll
find they're fot i d. Father he said, Il
am to be married tomorrow night. Win
you come with me to the weddiDGr l
turned on my heel. Then locked back.
You know the price you payp / cried.
Yes, father he said, with his head high
up. Il know. Good-by and God bless
you.' He asked blessing on me Hs,
ha, ha, that's too richi But he'll get evil
for good this time. l II cut him of with
dollar. Let him sup on herbs for
while. That'll take the veneer from
loves young dream. ri draw up new
will at home tonight and have IL witness
ed before sleep. And to let him know
what his foolish fancy has cost him I'll
write him a letter-a letter be can show
to his new relatives. That's the thing
q letter."
re bent down with his head upon his
hand and his eyes upon the paper. A
rustic of skirts in the doorway drew his
attention. He hid not look up. 1t was a
way he had.
Sab, Miss Morris" he said shack
againY'' He had forgotten that he had
sent her home.
The young girl In the doorway did
not answer. Her bright eyes were fixed
npon the old man. She expected him to
BOX up Ii he had done so he would
have seen charming vision. She was q
very pretty girl--daInty and neat from
the tip of her new hat to the tips Of her
new shoes. But he did not look up.
oJust In time,o he added. 81 want to |
dictate letter before you go.r
He paused and the young girl, as IL |
seizsd with sudden fancy, quietly step. |
ped into the room and seated herself al |
the typewriter.
"You have been with as 30 l1pg, Mics
Morris" the / Id man continued, ''tbar
we view you IS a confidential agent. Be-
sIdes, this will be public property very
soon. am going to write TO my sor
Last night he married an unknown g'r'l
against my wishes. lam going to tell
him that waph my hsnds Of him and his !;
that tonight change nv will, cutting \
him OF with solitary dollar. Are you
ready"
The girl at the typewriter gave the in
strument preliminary click or two.
''James Mitchell" began the old man,
ssas you have seen &c to disobey me, to
cast INV fatherlv wiehes 10 my teeth, 1 L
deaire You TO know th@t have no Wish
70 hold communication with you. While
/ cheriah the impression that You were
1uypd Into this unhappy marriage
The typewriter stopped,
ssUnhappy marriage" he old man re-
peated, and the clicking recommended !;
ssyeE cannot accept this &c any excuse
FOR your uDdufisul conduct. Tonight Il
rhAbge my will, and you may r1st as-