Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-04-24

as clear as light to me. Those houses
shall be built as fast as money can do
It. and the other cabins shall be torn
down and new ones put up In their
places"
"How about that hall dedicated to
the interests of labor?" asked Eric,
smiling.
up 1t goes as soon as we can get
at it. don't like the idea of calling
1t hall for labor interests. l tell you,
Eric, the rich need preaching to more
than the poor. They need to be taught
their duties and privileges. The hall
will be built, but it shall be called the
Hall Of Humanity. 1t shall be dedi-
Gated to the entire community, and
whatever is said or preached or sung
in it shall be for the union of men,
for their good as members of the hui
man family. Every unselfish, Christ
like word and deed we can think of
shall be given place within its walls.
Oh, I've done some thinking since |
began to get well! But first to the
house building. Rhena, you can help
us in the details of this important
work"
Stuart never spoke truer word.
Rhena entered into the plans for the
building with all her enthusiasm. She
outlined the most satisfactory and SEN
sible arrangement for the structure of
the new houses, and during the next
few weeks she was the life of the
project, her great common sense and
practical knowledge of the needs Of the
occasion assisting Eric and Andrew
wonderfully rs the entire work grew
under their hands.
Two days after this conference in
Eric's cottage Stuart was able to go
home. The evening of the day he re-
turned was the scene of n conversation
between him and Aunt Royal and
Louise that is necessary to relate.
Both his aunt and Louise had been
several times to see him while he was
ut Eric's. 1t was clear to Stuart that
no course he could take on the lines
now laid out by his new definition Of
life could possibly meet with the APP
proval of these women.
The conversation started with
statement Stuart made concerning his
coming marriage.
eve shall be married as soon as Miss
Dwight can get ready" Stuart had
reference to her Salvation Army du-
ties and the work necessary to the
building of the houses.
II suppose she is ordering her trous-
seau from Paris? should love to see
Salvation Army gown made after
the latest European style" said Louise,
with a sneer.
do you expect to be married in the
army hall?" asked Aunt Royal, with
frigid look at her nephew.
'My wife," said Stuart, With a dis
tinctness that ignored all this, but
made one point very plain, will be
the undisputed mistress of this house.
She is the peer of any woman living
In education, accomplishment and
grace, and she is the superior of most
Of them in her spiritual refinement and
self sacrifice"
Are you going to bring her here?"
asked Louise, with curious look.
where else should bring the wo-
man l marry7" asked Stuart, turning
to Louise.
Il didn't know but that Miss Dwight
would prefer to live in humber fash.
Ion after all her talks and prayers
about giving up this and that and the
other. But Of course IL she decides to
enjoy the sinful luxuries of life after
her roughing 1t In army halls you
know what shall dor
Stuart did not answer. Aunt Royal
watched him closely.
II shall simply leave. that ID ALL"
continued Louise. Il don't live puder
the same roof with Rhena DWIGHT az
dictator over me-"
Stuart vas about to say something.
but Louise interrupted him. az shall
be able to care, for myself. You
needn't plan for anything different, for
have made up my mind. Aunt Royal
will let me stay with her until am
married. shall be glad to go to New
York, anyway. I'm getting tired of
the winter UP here, with all this gloom
and sacrifice and suffering SO promi-
aent. So don't put off the happy we'd
ding day on my account, Stuart"
Louise. want to speak to you alone
few minutes. Aunt" continued
Stuart, politely, but plainly, Twill you
kindly excuse me II I take Louise into
the llbraryr
'.Oh, by all MEANS" replied Aunt
Royal, who was outwardiy cool and
placid, but inwardly raging fire.
So Louise went with Stuart, al
though she said at first she would not
go. She was under his dominion when
he exerted his will
"Louiser-Stuart stood facing the
pretty countenance. and a.look Of pity
and love crept over his own-'I cannot
bear to think that we are going to
have this misunderstanding to sep
srata US. Cannot you and Miss
Dwight be friendsr
"No. It Is out Of the question" re-
piled Louise shortly. She was think,
ing Of the lie she told Rhena, and she
knew that. no matter IL Rhena was
ready. to forgive 1t. now that she was
going to be Stuart's wife, there was
. guilt Of difference between them. !.
and. besides. she was out of sympa-
thy with all Of stuart's present plans
Of life.
'Then 10 that is out of the question,
Louise, there Is another matter must
speak of again. refer to your prom
ise to marry yasplaire. Be patient
With me when, I tell you. Louise dear,
that, out OF the love have for you,
! would almost rather SEQ you dead
than married to that
"Is this what you called me in here
forT cried Louise furiously. raising
her voice. II will not listen to 1t.
You are coward to attack him 20.
behind his back"
Louise" interrupted Stuart, who
wac deathly pale, ut is out of love for
you that speak. ! forgive your mis-
understanding of nv motive" he add