El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24
ARUNAWAY MATCH
!, But Not the Kin Of Runaway :
Usual In Such Gases.


man about 30, and as he gazed wrath
fully at his father the old man almost
Quailed before him.
Old John Asley was of the cold
school, whatever that may mean, and
young John Asley was of the new
school," very new, in fact, went in
heavily for athletics, ran up a big bill
at college for dad to pay and then
skipped over to the continent, and
there, being up to date, fell in love
with a very pretty girl and of course
wanted TO marry her.
Now, old join Asley not only had no
sympathy with his sons matrimonial
schemes, but he rather regarded the
young man and all his likes and am
billions as altogether unheard of and
therefore dangerous and to be frown-
ed on.
1t was natural that he should plan
for John to enter his office and earn
the ways OF business. The old man
felt sure it was ran heresy and reck-
less foolishness to let the boy marry
till he had grounded himself in bust
ness and its methods. Now the boy
IL W al Ia LII at oiiNC
and learn the rudiments of business
afterward.
This did II % suit the old man. He
admitted that he would not be so
averse to the marriage if the young
lady had II n They discussed
the matter some time.
Old John Asley knew that his son
had his own stubborn and unresisting
temperament. and he changed his tao
tics. He suggested that John have his
aunt ask the girl to Il dinner party.
Johns aunt presided at tie few el.ter-
tainments the old man CAV This was
arranged and the invitation dispatched
to Miss Grace Bennett, Madison
avenue, New York"
This was the address she had given
John and told him it was i friend'S
house where she should spend the Win
ter. Her acceptance came by return
post.
The evening of the dinner arrived,
and the splendid house was decorated
and ablaZe. Johns eyes sparkled when
he led Miss ennett up to introduce
her to his father.
Father. this is Miss Bennett he
said.
He saw his father give the girl a
puZZling look and heard him stife an
exclamation of surprise. Then he no.
ticed that the girl "a blushing and
seemed in some way i'll at ease.
How do o do, Miss Grace?" said
his father, with the Easy familiarity of
an old man. W are very glad to see
o here" Then some II else came
up, and the girl hurried away.
Several times at dinner John saw his
father glance at the girl and then shake
with silent laughter. His hot blood de-
ided that his father was ridiculing the
girl Of his choice, and he determined to
call him to account for it.
He drove Miss Bennett to the station
to catch the late New York train, and
when he got back he found his father
still up. The old man became silent
and refused him any explanation. All
he would say was that if Miss II q
only had as much honey as Alice Coop
er he would withdraw all his objections
and make John a liberal allowance.
Miss Cooper was n daughter of an
e~x-resident, who, dying, had left his
only child, Alice, a large fortune. job
had seen the girl and thought
then hat he never wanted to.
In the middle of September young
announced that he was going to
New York and would like some funds.
The money was forthcoming, and the
old man wen chuckIed as he banded
the notes in a way that only
made matters worse.
John went to New York, taking his !
nag Midnight with him. He was too
much attached to the horse to leave ,
him behind and looked forward to
delightful Gallops with Miss Ben
nett. |
For two days lie hung about the no. |
Tuning and trying to make up his
mind to call on Miss Bennett One !
morning he decided to take a ride in
the park before breakfast. !
Midnight was n handful and needed ,
all his attention for some time. After !
a good gallop he quieted down and
began to act like a rational horse
again. J
JOIN was walking him along the
bride path and came on n little crowd
Of persons including some of the park
and n mounted policeman.
Standing neal the group was a hand
Kentucky saddler, trembling all /,
and showing unmistakable signs |
Of having run away. The sidesaddle /
on him was hanging on his flank, and
his mouth dripped blood from an In
aide Ont There was blood on the Do