The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-12-21

Then ne did the promising. said Bea-
tfice. II wonder 10 whom2 Oh, j. must
be Observation-Disclosures you know
himg'
NO. said John shortly.
.Wen. he is really a very nice kind Of
man. Now. don't look blue. 7 remember
that uncle has asked him % dinner sew
eral times this season, and at such times
he was always particular 70 ten me %
look my best But ! never thought-and
don't believe Mr.. ulmer thought either
'Oh. yes. he did you may be sure he
did. They have talked il over" said John
disconsolately.
Now let Us attend to the play. That
me for whispering, but Il she knew the
trouble 1 was in-but never fear. It VIII
an come right John Of the rueful coun-
tenanee, only do not fan 70 make in
quiries about the Tremper concern and
woman in front has looked daggers az
send me word at once"
John did not forget his letter came
next day. and In addition 70 the silly
things young men IN his c0pdition write
70 their sweethearts, IL contained certain
commonplace information which proved
eminenfly satisfactory to Beatrice. Wit
The letter tucked away n her corsage.
and gaining courage from It until she
looked more like the Huyder Zee than the
quieter features Of a Holland scene,
Beatrice walked into her unc.e's library
that night and bearded him In these bold
terms.
Il mean THAT you shan give me your
consent IN writing to my marriage 70
Never" said Mr.. Tremper turning
pale.
Then I VIII bring suit for an account
ing returned Beatrice.
Now, are you sure he is the right man
TOT YOU began her uncle in temporiz-
ing way you know we do not meet his
iriends-we have never heard OF his fam
llyn
"But care for him" said Beatrice.
and mean what / say-you must either
give me your written consent or / will
consult my lawyer"
Who is your lawyer, may I askg said
Air. Treinper tartiy
John Denton" was Beatrice's prompt
reply.
After considerable argument Beatrice
obtained the document she craved. and
when she gave Il into Johns keeping the
next day she said.
Don't let us be too sure Of this John
dear, There was a look IN my uncle's
eve when be signed Il that Indicated
mischief believe he means 10 outwit
me-but how? He yielded too quickly
ana he never mentioned Mr. Ulmer's
name"
Beatrice looked reflective for a moment.
20 you think there can be any doubt
as % the date of my birth2"
John did not think SOL and ne listened
with amused surprise % various slrmisea
BIZ Beatrice thought nt 10 make. She
feared trouble. but he did not share hei
apprehension.
Preparations Tor the wedding went on
apace and Uncle Trempcr showed that
having Withdrawn his opposition be did
not mean 20 DO things bv halves He put
the wedding or one day IN order that
Beatrice might celebrate that event and
her birthday simultaneously To thi-
change On her plan the young woman as
sented with 4 curious smile
Then her uncIe made Preparations for "a
large wedding breakfast inviting pe0-
ole whom Beatrice scarcely knew. be-
cause. he said an Old bachelor IKE him
stii rarely had an occasion % marry On
a daughter. as DO now called bis niece
and be wished 70 improve this one 60 the
very best ~ hts ability over a hundred
guests accordingly were hidden TO the
ceremony 20 De held at noon on the 10th
~ November iu the oid-fashioned pariors
of the Trempcr family Not in "a single
instance did Beatrice eaiueav her uucic'e
wishes, she even permitted him 20 select
her bridesmaids. ana ne chose the daugh-
ters 0f men in Wall street, some of whom
she had va only once or twice
% assure yoa. John. sonethlrg is iu the
wind. rut n can't ~ thcre is IN error
in the record OF mr birth heclusr / have
consulted the church register where n q
kont. and should know 10 fneio 1rea-
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.pe4r ~ ana rersrnher.' began the
rector ln aritatad arerrfs
san ID las come. saId Beatrice cool I
iv. what ia nT
''rhisr said her inclc snttchine a lets
ter from che clarTynan's hand and I
handing Il 20 Beatrice. She read.
Reverend Sir. ! hear YOU are about % I
marry Rtatrice 'rrsmnsr and John Den
ton. You must not 90 it , forbid o.. and /