The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-09
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M r, F1LLINGHAM measured all
M things by money; and IS young
Midway. who had had the temerity to
fall in love with the %financier's daugh-
ter. possessed but a limited portion OF
this universally coveted commodity,
though gifted with a fair amount of
brains and good looks, Mr.. Filling
hams action in sternly forbidding ANY
moro nonsense rs he unfeciingiy put
it. between Phyllis and the young man
was perhaps justified.
The blow had fallen with brutal sud-
denness, for Mr.. Fillingham was not
the kind of individual who was likely
to adopt half measures out of mere
consideration for the feelings of 9TH
ers. The tender affair was to cease
right away. All further intercourse
was promptly forbidden.
1t is not in the nature of things,
however. for two fond hearts thus
ruthlessly rent asunder to submit IN
questioningly to such an ~unreasoning
decree OF fate. Within the week of the
fiat going forth the two had met. Not
e~S - "oo oiythAho NlohuColIllC
in it. That was not young Medway's
style. Walking boldly up to the for
hidden Fillingham mansion one likely
afternoon he had asked for the finan-
cier's daughter and had been received.
For the moment parental obedience
had yielded TO Cupid's more resistless
claims. And could Mr.. Fillingham
NJ ~ Golf Ave r,t,,&,r# Jn41.
the lovely tear-stained face which
looked ~appealingly into young Med
ways he might, perhaps, have realized
the utter hopelessness of attempting
to change the course of true love.
What can we do?" wept Phyllis
with tear-dimmed eyes. whose beauty
was still unimpaired by their grief.
Must we part for ever? Cannot you
think of something, George? Surely
there must be some way Of The
tears choked further G~tterance and
George frowned deeper in the intensity
of his emotion.
There is only one way l can think
of" he replied slowly, and that is
He paused and looked steadily
ut Phyllis. who returned his gaze with
questioning eyes and red, parted lips,
What" she breathed eagerly.
sTo elope," declared George, calmly.
The beautiful eyes grew wider still
In their startled gaze; then, dropping
them. Phyllis hid her face in her hand
kerchief.
Two hundred pounds is all / pos
in this world proceeded Med
way. encouraged by these manifesto
items; but | have got my wits, and
with your love in the bargain, dear
est, to help me through, / shall sue
coed" He paused. but Phyllis face
was still invisible and he proceeded in
argument.
There is a thing | have on hand
which might lead to a few extra hun.
he declared with business
like persuasion. 81 have known of
thousands made out OF a poorer
chance. An option to purchase some
property. dearest; though, of course,
you don't understand these things
Once more he paused, but presently
proceeded:
Why should we part he urged,
lat the bidding of another who a n
not appreciate our love?! Why, even
though it be at your fathers word,
should we sacrifice that which can
alone make life dear to us? Speak,
darlingl What is your choice? TO
come with one who will love and cher
lsh you till his latest breath, or'-his
voice shookto say farewell for
ever2
AT this last touching appeal the lit
tie handkerchief was moved swiftly
from the face a pair OF bright, trustful
eyes his for i second: then clasp
Ing her arms about his neck Phyllis
hid her face on his shoulder.
will come, she whispered.
The little had been arranged
with businesslike dispatch. A few Of
NC. FIliinEham's friends from the city
swaTetto dine with him the following
day Most Of them were known is
MedWay, keen business men who dab
bied in house property land and the
Notation Of compaaies with Is rest and
sharpness only e those who
eaaa cpme in@eontaet With them