Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-01-05
AN AIDED ELOPEMENT

AH AlDEU tLUTEMENi.
II say, Hetherbridge, do you think
could earn my own living?"
Great Scott, no." l replied. Then l
added, to soften matters: There's 50
much competition nowadays. Everybody
wants to live"
well, I've got to do it." said George
sadly.
Things have been going on badly?"
inquired;
They've gone. And there's the mater,
you know"
/ pulled my cigar in silence.
ITS come so suddenly" continued
George Il must do something. The
mater can't manage on a little"
You must marry" / said with de-
cision.
II hate that idea" said George, peiu-
lantly.
But for the sake Of the MATER"
That's just it. / want to get work of
some kind, which would mean-well, just
rubbing along. She wants me to marry
old Hepburn's daughter, whom I've new
er seen. He's Il neighbor of ours, with Il
lot of money, made out of cheap boots
or something"
Where is the lady?'
ION the continent, undergoing a social
sandpapering! She'll be home in a few
days now. The old man is awfully keen
on it, 1 believe"
1T seems all right" l observed eau
tiously.
It's beastly," said George.
ANY prior attachment"
George blushed Gle is quite young.
'Weh, chap can't" he began.
Then he stopped, and left me uncertain
nc f. tha limit NJ chan
And the other LADY," / inquired, tax
ing certain facts for granted.
How could | ask her now!
But you propose to ask Miss Hep
burn?"
That's different. 1t would be an ar
ranged thing, you see. Old Hepburn has
great ideas for his daughter-and of
course we know lot Of people and go
everywhere"
George sighed deeply, and taking
pipe from his pocket began to stuff
it with tobacco. The pipe was aggres-
sively new and cheap. | watched him
sorrowfully. Then | leaned forward and
touched the atrocity.
rs it as bad as thatT ! inquired.
Il can't afford cigars
took out my case.
IF an old friend might"
Thanks, no; you see | can't return the
Besides, | must get used to
this kind of thing"
For a little time we smoked in silence.
Then George said:
What do you advise, Hetherbridge?
Do you think that | could get into a
bank?"
"a hundred a year," l exclaimed.
George shivered.
"Or take shop?' he said, with the air
OF a man nerved to some desperate deed.
| put my hand on his arm.
Much better take Miss Hepburn"
said.
1T would be awful"
Not bit You couldn't get the other
one, anyhow-not into the shop" | said,
Georges wandering thoughts.
Then what shall | doY'
| attempted to put the case judicially.
ION the one hand is work and penury;
on the other hand wealth and"
Miss Hepburn. There's a lot on my
hands just now" said George, YEARLY.
What would your-your people say
about it? Your sister would despise and
hate me. | know"
Now, | had my doubts as to whether
my sister would ever despise or hate Mas
ter George. But | eontented myself with
oh, girls are 50 silly about these
things"
George reese and began 20 walk up and
down like Gagged lion.
Il can't do it. | won't! She would
hate mc,'
The other one?" l inquired.
"Ycs"
l left my scat and joined him, drawing
his arm through mine.
That would surely be for the best"
said. Now, you asked for my advice.
say, marry Miss Hepburn. You're IL
drone in the hive; that's the fault of your
early training. You'll make her a good
husband, | know, and she'll be happy.
The mater will be comfortable, and YOU II
settle down and enjoy life with plenty of
money to grease the wheels"
George did not reply, but walked mood
lily at my side.
Think it over" l continued. II must
hurry away now, as l want to catch a
train home this afternoon. Come. don't
look so mournful; surely | drew para
disc"
But George refused to be comforted.
You left out Eve" he said bitterly
The world looked very beautiful that
afternoon us | walked from the little
country station. bright with flowers. ia
the old house perched ON the white chalk
cliffs. where my ancestors had dwelt for
many centuries. | have always supposed
that they came over with the ConQueror
and being tired of the voyage. built n
house where they landed and stopped
there. 1t would be just like n Hether.
hridgc--to he tired. l came over the vast
eNpanse of green by the path which cut il
with thin, white line. through the old
gray gates and into the garden. There
found my sister Isabel. She was looking
out over the sea, her book lying unnoticeJ
In her lap, and made Il pretty picture in
frame of green. | found myself won.
dering what Miss Hepburn WIS like. ana
my pity for George increased
Rousing her from her reyerie I oro.
ceeled to tell my news.
Il saw George this morning" | said.
rs il rs bad as--as-you thought -
asked Isabel arNiouSly.
Worse; they have lost almost every
thing"
isabel said nothing.
There is only one course open" l con.
! tinucd. George must marry"
Marry, Whom"
| certain Miss Hepburn" -
Oh said Isabel. coldly.
There Is also another lady" added
Who's thatT asked Isabel. turning
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