The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-05-23
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BY FLOYD WHITE.
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II was, then. to be a marriage Of con-
Venience. The Girl resented II from
the uttermost depths OF her nature
II have been a save for all these
years she cried with no word OF
love from parent or kindred. I have
been faithful and obedlent, and now
that l am through. l must marry
man whom never saw, with never a
chance TO know whether there is any
body else whom prefer 10 marry. II
IL wrong and cruel and / hate it-yes.
hate II, and I hate you who are con
spring TO cheat me out OF chance to
be happy"
But, Myrtle. dear. have we not all
done all we could for you and are we
not trying TO arrange II 80 you will
mako happy marrlage?" asked her
aunt In aggrioved voice.
"oh. yes, you are all wrapped up IN
my happiness" replied the girl sar-
castically. Il can see that. II un.
derstand the situation correctly my
father left ample means for my educa
ton and maintenance-yes. and
goodly dover on top OF Il all. have
not questioned your stewardship OF tn,
money and ! will not unless you try
TO make me miserable. Then | will
fght-so l will"
but you never have seen Mr.. Mon.
tague." replied her aunt, trying with
the tact for which she was famous. to
smooth over this threatened breach.
Why make your decision until you
see him. He is as handsome as a pic
ture' OF one Of the very best families.
has plenty Of money, and Is the son
OF your fathers dearest friend"
"All that is what makes me hate
him 30 cordially" exclaimed the girl.
You all seem not TO be able to under
stand that a girl may have ideals and
desires wholly Independent OF the
friendships and alliances OF the gem
Grafton before" Then she continued.
passlonately. you have shut me up
In a convent all my life. know moth
Ing OF the world its Joys. excltemdnts
and sorrowg, And now you propose 10
order all my life to come without Civ
Ing me the tiniest bit OF a chance TO
choose for myself"
Why. child. We are acting for your
good only" answered her aunt. gently
VIVA experience have you had that
would NJ you TO make choice that
would, affect all your future?"
And why not?" asked the Girl
scornfully. You have used the au-
tnorlty given you in my fathers Will
to keep mo shut up In a convent all
my life until know nothing OF the
real things OF the world. And now
that l am barely out OF prison you
want TO select a husband for me and
settle my life for all time. / toll you
II is not fair and l will not stand it,
{, But Tiiison Montague is esteemed
the hnhdsomest young man OF TIED
younger set. and is distinctly eligible,
OF good habits, old family. ample for
tune. and great favorite in society"
Is why, you little migrate" contin-
ued Aunt Eleanor. with indignation.
After all the thought given this mat
ter In order TO ind the very best man |
suitable for you-to act In that way.
II is scandalous--" and Aunt Eleanor
sought refuge In tears
Before anything could happen the
bell rang and Mr.. Tillson Montague
was announced. Aunt Eleanor rallied
at once. and said hurriedly;
Now don't. for PHYS sake. do any
thing rash that win drive him away.
AT least wait until you have a chance
TO become acquainted with him.
And so presently they swept into
the parlor to greet Mr.. Tillson Mon
tague. designed by the decree OF Myr-
ties aunt and Montague's mother TO
become the husband OF the young
heiress
Myrtle was sllenoed but not convinc-
ed-far from It. as was demonstrated