The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-07-20
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/, els that necessary" asked Mr.. Gray
son. with a slight 'sneer.' IF she asked
your advice, for example, couldn't you
tell her Of many things that make ex-
cellent substitutes for that schoolgirl
sentiment"
Mrs. Martin flushed with hot and Bit
ter resentment. for she knew the sheer
was directed against her own ill-starred
and sentimental union, which had
brought her nothing but misery and q
half-dozen children, who were wholly
dependent upon their uncle. Philip
Grayson, for support.
perhaps I could, Philip" she said,
looking him steadily in the face. And
yet you must have some lingering be-
lief in the. same'schoolgirl sentiment
as you call 1t, or why do you wish to
marry Clarice Mowbray? She is poor
as a church mouse, and she has neither
the prestige Of good family or social po-
sition to bring you as a DOVER"
"Ah, that't another thing!" exclaimed
Mr.. Grayson, his dark face lighting up
with youthful enthusiasm. II o v her.
Of course. but 1t is with the passion Of
a strong mans heart, not with the
f1imsy sentiment Of a school girls fam
cy."
"Ah, Philip, beware of that school
girls fancy!" exclaimed Mrs. Martin.
as she caught her brothers hand with
in both her own; and, looking earnest
ly into his face, she continued, with a
touch Of such genuine feeling as almost
startled him: 1.-THE strength Of such
fancies depends on the heart where
they have birth; and. in Clare's case,
b. sure the fancy will be eternal. Her
hero's brow Is crowned with the halo of
death; If he had faults, she will never
learMs them: and she will"love Shirley
Austin, or her memory OF him. to the
warned you, Philipv ;
"And forewarned IL forearmed. as
you knew. Kate" returned Mr. Gray
son. with more lightness than his feel
last day Of her life. Remember, I have
ings warranted. ~
With proud gayety, he continued:
IT am a fair rival for the ghosts Of
several dead men, my dear sister: and
II I can but gain this girl for my wife
young, lovely, and scarcely yet alive
to the true feelings OF her W heart-1
will undertake to win her love for a liv-
ing husband, eve against the memory
of a dead lover"
"tAst the deaf adder that stoppeth her
cart" exclaimed Kate Martin, passion
ately. I might have known 1t. Show
me a man in.love, and I will look upon
an idiot, I care not what his general IN
telligence may be. But there's another
point, Philip. Have you ever thought
Of IT. It has not been absolutely
proved that Shirley Austin is dead.
Suppose he turns up after you have
married Clarice?"
."1 should prefer to have him reap
pear after I nave married Clarice rath.
er than before!" laughed Mr.. Grayson,
with easy indifference.
why, Philip, he would kill you!"
Mr.. Grayson pressed the tips OF MS
slender white fingers together. glanced
with q m%editative smile down at his
polished boots, SO small and well-ftting.
and then said:
sI'll take the risk, my dear Kate"
Mrs. Martin began to lose her tenn
per.
"And that other risk Of marrying q
girl in love with "a rival who Is not
dead-aref, you ready to take that risk,
also, brother Philip" she asked, angri-,
ly. #g@ 5
"Quite ready, Sister Kate" and q
dark flush glowed in Mr.. Grayson's
cheek. ''Philip Grayson will know how
to take care of his wife, be his rival
living or dead"
1T see 1t is useless to talk furtner on
this subject. then"
"'Quite useless" returned MI. Gray
son also rising, Railways promising that
Clarice will marry me, and I am going
to learn my fate this morning. And
now. let us talk Of something else-how
is Roberto"
"As crazy as ever on, the one subject.
though sane enough in ordinary ways,
but a great care to me always. Philip"
"Poor old fellow!-our only. brother,
Kate, and once almost a father to us.
It is very sad. And, as you say, Kate.
he must be a great care to you. But I
am always willing to do my part to.
ward sharing that care"
AS he spoke, Mr.. Grayson took from
his pocket a folded check, which he
placed in his sisters hand.
Mrs, Martin opened 1t at once, and an
exclamation Of pleasure escaped her,
for It was a munificent sum.
give thousand dollars, Philip! And
this IL extra, beyond the usual allow
ance?" Y
.Certainly, dear"
"You.are. indeed generous, Philip,
And, for the moment, Mrs. Martin
was really grateful. She said 80. with
;axdegree4 OF warmth that touched. her
brother, who loved hsr, In his way, p
remembered her as the fair-haired. Inn
.,perious., beautiful child-sister. oftener