The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-02-27
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But Not the Kind Of Runaway
Usual In Such Gases.
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John Asley, Jr., was a tall young
man about %, and as he gazed wrath
fully at his father the old man almost
quailed before him.
Old John Asley was of the 'sold
school," whatever that may mean, and
young John Asley vas 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 John 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.
It was natural that he should plan
for John to enter his Office and learn
the ways of business. The old man
felt sure it was rank heresy and reck-
less foolishness to let the boy marry
till he had grounded himself in bust
ness and Its methods. Now the boy
wanted to marry Miss Bennett at once
and learn the rudiments Of business
afterward.
This did not suit the old man. He
admitted that he would not be SO
averse to the marriage If the young
lady had any money. They discussed
the matter some time.
Old John Asley knew that his son
had his, own stubborn and unresisting
temperament, and he changed his tac-
tics. He suggested that John have his
aunt ask the girl to a dinner party.
Johns aunt presided at the few enter
tainments the old mar gave. 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 d friends
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
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her to his father.
Father, this is Miss Bennett" he
said.
He saw his father give the girl q
puzzling look and heard him stife an
exclamation Of surprise. Then he no.
ticed that the girl was blushing and
seemed in some way ill at ease.
How do you do, Miss Grace?" said
his father, with the easy familiarity Of
an old man. "We are very glad to see
you here" Then some one 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-
cided that his father was %ridiculing the
girl of his choice, and he determined to
call him to account for 1t.
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 nan became silent
and refused him any explanation. All
he would say was that If Miss Bennett
only had as much money as Alice Coop
er he would withdraw all his objections
and make John a liberal allowance.
Miss Cooper was a daughter of an
'ex-resident, who, dying, had left his
only child, Alice, a large fortune. John
N had never seen the girl and thought
then that he never wanted to.
In the middle Of September young
John announced that he was going to
New York and would like some funds.
The money was Forthcoming, and the
old man even chuckled as he handed
John the notes in a way that only
made matters worse.
John went to New York, taking his
nag Midnight with him. He vas too
much attached to the horse to leave
him behind and looked forward to
some delightful gallops with Miss Ben
nett.
For two days he hung about the no
tel, 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 a handful and needed
all his attention for some time. After
a good gallop he quieted down and
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again
join was walking him along the
bride path and ame OF a little crowd
Of persons, including some of the park
workmen and a mounted policeman
Standing ear the group was a hand
some Kentucky saddler. trembling all
over 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
side cut. There was blood on the pc
liceman's arm. His horse was quietly
watching the proceedings with mild
steady eyes. He Ind seen SO many
similar accidents that 1t was really
quite a bore to him.
John drew Midnight up and tried tt
get q lock at the person they seemed