The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-15
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in his favor until the story went around tha. Gerald and were engaged again. Jack said that every one thought then that of course the place would go to Gerald. 70" y
 '"There was a hideous suspicion in my mind and I went upstairs and thought 1t all over. Gerald had delib- erately broken our engagement and had done 1t ir a way most humiliating to me. He had told me he no longer cared for me, and when humbled my pride and asked him to come to see me once more, he simply ignored me, He was in Hammond often, but never came to gee me or made the slightest effort toward reconciliation until after you married Edith and he want ed this appointment. When he broke our engagement he did not know of your prospective marriage. Edith was in Europe until just before the wed- ding, and aA only our most intimate friends knew of the engagement. 1t was . surprise to Gerald.
 He fdid not even wait until your honey moon was over to commence his little game. have thought, and thought, and thought, and I can only come to one conclusion. O George, it is breaking my hea-t to lose my faith AAt HuNdiQ, anu tulB way
 Her head dropped on the desk be- fore her. The governor rose and walk cd the floor for several moments. Then he came and stood beside her.
 My poor child, 1t is . bitter expe- rience and it is hard to have it cnme through those we love and trust"
 She raised her head.
 George, have told you this as my brother, now I want your help as the governor"
 "Well?"
 "I want you to give Gerald this ap. pointment."
 "Gracel"
 Yes, George, I do. I want you to give 1t to him at once, and shall tell him why he got it and shall never again even speak to him."
 But Grace. the scamp ought to
 "oh. George. can't you see--won't you"
 The governor was silent for a mo- ment. Then he spoke and his voice trembled.
 'Yes. dear, I see. You are a noble girl. How would you like for me to give him the attorneyship for the New Georgian Commission? It's twice as good and will make him for life"
 70, George, that to a young man can never thank you enough for it. You have frightened my burden more than I can ever tell you
 He took her in his arms and kissed the lips so like those of another.
 Dear. little sister. I'd do more than that to comfort you in this trouble"
 A few days later. the Governor and Gerald Arnold sat in the formers private office. The usual preliminary courtesles had been exchanged and the Governor proceeded to business.
 MT. Arnold. I sent for you to ask you if you will do me the favor of &C., cepting the attorneyship of the New Georgian Commission?''
 The young man was silent with as- tonishment. The Governor was watch ing him keenly.
 Governor, this is great surprise to me. I had no idea that that position could be given to so young a man. I can never express my appreciation of the honor you have done me, but am compelled to decline it, .-
 Indeed? Perhaps there is some- thing else you would rather have."'
 NO. sir. I have been appointed so- licitor for the Gordon & Storm Rail- road. It is life position"
 May l ask when the place was of- fered to you?'
 "A month ago. You are the first person have told, although as soon as I was sure of it. I persuaded Grace to renew our engagement. I was too ashamed of myself to go to her until I fUuIid cUuid atone for my misera bIe conduct of last spring. I can give her money now as well as love and I feel less like cur. Jealousy makes an awful brute of a man sometimes
 The Governor sprang to his feet and wrung Arnold's hand.
 Gerald. I congratulate you with All my heart and I am proud to have you Tor brother-in-law. Go and tell Grace I said so.'
 by Hon. W. H. Hinrichsen,