Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-21
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the patronizing manner justified by his
seven years seniority, would be ex-
cellent in a novel, or might even be suit
able for city clerk, but they are quite
inapplicable to u.s."
why so?" inquired the younger
brother.
Because rank and wealth have du-
ties as well as privileges" replied AL
bert. And foremost among them Is
that of making a suitable matrimonial
alliance, and not"
That's all bosh, Bertfe?' interrupted
Roy. "a suitable matrimonial alliance!
Poof! the sound of 1t makes one feel
ILL.,"
You are young, my dear Roy" said
his brother, pityingly. "Wait until you
are my age and you will look differ
emily at things"
II shah never agree with you on that
point, that's certain" answered the
younger man, ''for it's my opinion and
always will be that man who marries
a woman that he doesn't love ought to
be kicked"
There is displayed the rashness Of
youth" remarked Albert, sententiously.
"And believe me, my dear Roy"
What he was about to add will never
be known now, for at that moment
loud cry for help was heard from q
meadow on the other side of the hedge
that skirted the line down which the
brothers were walking.
Come along. B&tie," cried Roy,
there's a stile few yards higher up."
In two minutes the young men had
jumped the rails and were on the scene
of action, where a couple of tramps
were standing on either side of we'll
dressed young lady.
'You take the little one, Roy" ex-
claimed Albert, It'll tackle the other"
The taller tramp lifted the stick he
was carrying, but before he could use
it Albert's fist caught him under the
chin, and he found himself sitting In
the hedge, while a moment later Roy
knocked his companion into a bed of
nettles close by.
"How can l thank you?" observed the
girl, whom the young men now had time
to notice was uncommonly pretty. 81
had no idea that tramps were so dan
gerous."
pray don't mention It," replied Al
bert as he wiped his knuckles. at was
really nothing"
at was great deal to me 1 can as
sure you," said the girl with a merry,
rippling laugh, "for unfortunately was
carrying all my worldly wealth with
me-"
"Are you returning to Tormouth?'' p
Inquired Albert, without noticing the
latter part of her speech. Can we
have the pleasure of seeing you home p
81 shall be grateful indeed If you will
accompany me as far as the Anchor
Hotel" was the reply. and then as they
walked across the fields she further
explained that she had been ordered
down to the little seaside town by her
doctor for the recovery Of her health;
mot that there's much the matter with
me, only overwork, you know"
During the three-mile walk Albert be-
came more and more reticent, while
Roy, who at first had been quite over.
come by the unexpected vision of beau
ty, gradually thawed out under the In
auence of her smiles until when they
parted outside the hotel he had made
an appointment for the following morn
Ing to show her the famous Smuggler's
Cave.
For a few minutes Albert was silent,
and then he observed gravely, "If ysu
take my advice, Roy, you will not see
that young person again. do not con-
slider that she is desirable acquaint-
ance."
"Why notT asked Roy, astonished.
"She is evidently lady,"
"That she has been well educated |
will not deny" answered Albert, but
she works for her living, Roy. Did you
not hear her say that she was over.
worked, and that she carried all her
worldly wealth In her pocket?"
"She is a charming girl" retorted
= Roy, land am going to see her to
morrow in spite Of you or any other old
woman"
This reply hurt Albert's feelings an6
caused coolness between the brothers
but Roy kept his word. and every day
( for three weeks he accompanied Miss
Lefroy to one or other Of the many
natural beauties of the neighborhood.
AT length came the fatal day of hel
departure, and after seeing her of Roy
returned home more depressed than hi
brother had ever seen him.
$50 your fair friend has gone away
at last" said Albert at dinner time
THANK heaven that she did not en-
tangle you in matrimonial alliance
"It wasn't her fault. l can assure
you" replied Roy. "She wouldn't have
me-
''You actually proposed to herT
Yes, did, and she has put me OF
for month, as she says she does moi
believe ! know my own mind, but I've