Morris tribune., 1901-08-31
ARUNA WAYMATC
But Not the Kind Of Runaway
Usual In Such Cases.
MISREPRESENTATION

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John Asley, Jr., was a tall young
man about %, and as he gazed wrath
fully at his father the old man almost
quafled before him.
Old John Asley was of the "old
school" whatever that may mean, and
young John Asley was of the "new
school," very new, in fact, went IN
heavily for athletics, ran up big bill
at college for dad" to pay and then
skipped over to the continent, and
there, being up to date, fell IN love
with very pretty girl and Of course
wanted to marry her.
Now. old John Asley not only had no
sympathy with his sons matrimonial
schemes, but he rather regarded the
young man and all his likes and am
billions as altogether unheard Of and
therefore dangerous and to be frown-
ed on.
It was natural that he should plan
| for John to enter his Office and learn
| the ways Of business. The old man
felt sure it was rank heresy and reck-
less foolishness to let the boy marry
till he had grounded himself in bust
! ness and its methods. Now the boy
wanted to marry Miss Bennett at once
and learn the rudiments Of business
| afterward.
| This did not suit the old man. He
admitted that he would not be SO
averse to the marriage If the young
lady had any money. They discussed
| the matter some time.
Old John Asley knew that his son
had his own stubborn and unresisting
| temperament, and he changed his tao
ties. He suggested that John have his
aunt ask the girl to dinner party.
Johns aunt presided at the few enter
tainments the old man gave. This was
arranged and the invitation dispatched
to Miss Grace Bennett, Madison
avenue, New York
This was the address she had given
John and told him it was friends
| house where she should spend the WIN
ter. Her acceptance came by return
post
The evening of the dinner arrived,
and the splendid house was decorated
and ablaze. Johns eyes sparkled when
he led Miss Bennett up to introduce
her to his father.
Gather, this is Miss Bennett" he
said
He saw his father give the girl a
puzzling look and heard him stiae IN
| exclamation of surprise. Then he no.
ticed that the girl was blushing and
seemed in some way i'll at ease.
"How do you do, Miss GraceTs said
| bis father, with the easy familiarity Of
an old man. eve are very glad to see
you here" Then some one else came
up, and the girl hurried away.
Several times at dinner John saw his
father glance at the girl and then shake
with silent laughter. His hot blood de-
cided that his father was ridiculing the
girl Of his choice, and he determined to
call him to account for it.
He drove Miss Bennett to the station
10 catch the late New York train. and
when he got back he found his father
stin up. The old man became silent
and refused him any explanation. All
he would say was that if Miss Bennett
only had as much money as Alice Coop
er he would withdraw all his objections
and make John liberal allowance.
Miss Cooper was daughter OF an
ex-resident, who, dying. had left his
only child, Alice, large fortune. John
had never seen the girl and thought
then that he never wanted to.
In the middle of September young
John announced that he was going to
New York and would like some funds. |
The money was forthcoming, and the
old man even chuckled as he handed
John the notes in a way that only
made matters worse
John went to New York, taking his |
nag Midnight with him. He was too |
much attached to the horse to leave |
him behind and looked forward to
some delightful gallops with Miss Ben
nett.
For two days he hung about the ho-
tel, Tuning and trying to make up his
mind to call on Miss Bennett. One
morning he decided to take q ride In
the park before breakfast.
Midnight was handful and needed
all his attention for. some time. After
q good gallOp he quoted down and
began to act like a rational horse
again.
John was walking him along the
Bride path and came on little crowd
IF persons. including some Of the park
vorkmen and a mounted policeman.
Standing near the group was a hand
'ome Kentucky saddler, trembling all
'ver and showing unmistakable signs
II having RIM away. The sidesaddle
n him was hanging on his flank, and
lis mouth dripped blood from an In
ide cut. There was blood on the POI !
lceman's arm. His horse was quietly :
the proceedings with mild.
teady eyes. He had seen so many
tmilar accidents that It was reallyl :
ute bore to him.
John drew Midnight up and tried to J
ct q look at the person they seemed !
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