The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-15

| sAeAA IAC AOdu IL OO Us SOOu, 81 yOu u
better support i'm. I seed the bars
down a minute ago, an 1 didn't have
no time to consult you. I'd "a told
a bigger lie AN that to clinch this
thing"
Abner Daniel joined them, smiling
broadly, his eyes twinkling joyously.
The old jester stroked his face and
swung his long body back and forth in
the wind of his content. eve always
argued" said he. that what is to be
will be, an it will be sight sooner n
most Of us count on eff We'll Jest keep
our sperits up
The others moved on, leaving Adele
and Miller together.
"Oh, just look at mamma and papa"
she said in the round, full voice indica-
tive of deep emotion. ''They are so glad
they are about to cry"
"What dear, dear girl you are!"
said Miller softly. 'There is nothing
to separate US now, is there?"
For a moment they met in full look
into each others eyes. Adele's voice
shook when she replied, II believe I'm
the happiest, proudest girl in all the
world"
'"Then you love me?''
II believe I've loved you from the
| very minute met you in Atlanta last
| summer
Alan saw Dolly looking IT him and
waving her handkerchief, her face
warm and flushed. He was tempted to
go to her, but she still sat by her father
| and mother, and that fact checked him.
Mrs. Barclay caught his eye and, ris-
ing suddenly, came through the crowd
| to him. She extended her gloved hand
"You and Dolly must stop your fool
ishness," she said. eve been thinking
of a plan to help So. two out If 1
were you I wouldn't say a word to her
now, but next Sunday night come and
take her to church just like you used
to. I'll attend to Colonel Barclay He
is just tickled to death over this thing,
and he won't make any fuss. He is as
stubborn as mule, though, and when
he has to give in it's better not to let
him think you are gloating over him.
He won't bother you any more. I'll see
to that
Alan thanked her. He was so full of
happiness that he was afraid to trust
his voice to utterance. AS Mrs. Bar
clay was going back to her husband
and daughter Pole Baker passed. Alan
grasped him by the hand
"Say, Pole" he said, his voice full
and quavering, Il want TO tell you that
l think more of you than l do Of any
man alive"
"Well, Alan," said Pole awkwardly,
yet with an eye that did not waiver, Il
kin shore return the compliment Eff it
hadn't been fer you an yore advice, I'd
"a been in hell long ago, an us it is
| feel more like Twin a straight, honest
life than ever 1 did. You never aXed
me but one thing that didn't grant,
an that was to give up whisky. l don't
know whether I ever will be able to do
1t or not, but by the great God above
I'm goin' to keep on tryin', fer I know
you want it jest fer my good. I don't
want dram today, fer wonder, an
maybe in time I'll git over my thirst"
AS Alan was about to get into his
buggy with his uncle, the colonel and
his wife and daughter passed. With a
| sheeplsh look on his face the old man
bowed to the two men, but Dolly
stopped before Alan and held out her
hand.
"You were going away without even
speaking to me-" she said, catch in
her voice. "Think of it, today Of all
days to be treated like that!'
| But your mother told me-
| "Dldn't tell you she couldn't be re-
lied on?' broke in Dolly. with smile
L have more influence With papa than
she has. know what she told YOU. I
made her confess it just now. Are you
going to town today?"
YES" he Informed her; 1--WE shall
complete the arrangements there"
| Then come right down to see me as
soon as you possibly can," Dolly said.
I'm dying to see you, to talk with you.
on. Alan, I'm $3.50 happy!'
$50 am l." he told her as he pressed
her hand tenderly. Then I shall see
you again today"
! yes, today sure.' she said. and she
moved on.
'She's all right" said Abner Daniel
as Alan climbed in the buggy beside
him. She's all wool an yard wide"
Il reckon you are satisfied with the
way it come out, Uncle Alb" said his
nephew, flushing over the compliment
to Dolly.
| Jest want one thing MORE" said the
old man, AN can't make out whether
IT'S a sin or not I want to face Per-
klns an Abe Tompkins. I'd give my
right arm to meet 'em an watch Their
faces when they heer about the rail-
road an the price yore pas land
fetched.''