Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-11-04
AWiSe Mother
BY Ex.cOEGRESShAB
WIN, 4. HINRIcHSEN
Soopyright, 1905, By DAILY story Pub. Coz

n ERTRUDE LANSING had been
III carefully reared by a sensible
mother, and, in spite Of the fact that
she was naturally romantic, the sue
cess of her training was shown In her
acceptance of the proposal OF mar
rage made her by Horace Gaylord at
the end Of her second social season.
True, sentiment had caused her to de-
cline several good offers during the
seasons. or until she became convinced
that Albert Winturn, whom she
thought she loved, would never sug-
gest marriage, though he was profuse
in his expressions Of devotion.
Albert wal poor, though OF good
family, and Gertrude, n Of several
daughters. could not expect from her
father. who was only rich and not OF
the rich rich, more than a moderate
dover or inheritance. Albert was
handsome and his manner were per-
feet. and. being wise in his genera
ton. saw the necessity of marrying
wealth, although, as he told himself,
it was a great sacrifice to give up the
beautiful Gertrude.
The situation became apparent to
both Of them during her second sea
son. and SO she accepted Mr. Gaylord
the head of the great banking house
of Gaylord & Co., and they were mar
ried after an engagement of the usual
length. Horace Gaylord was IS and
Gertrude 20, but he was very rich
belonged to her set and was q present
able man of whom no wife need b
ashamed. Yet Mrs. Gaylord tried t
think Of herself as a martyr to cir
cumstances and strove to thrust aside
the happiness which her husband
fairly forced upon her.
Albert still remained her friend an'
was one Of the most frequent caller
at the Gaylord residence. and, Will
hts devotion to her was marked, 1t dtt
not reach that point where seanda
could use 1t.
It was 8 year after their marriag
that Mrs. Gaylord noticed that he
husband appeared to be growing YER
fond Of Mr.. Winturn. This please
her and fattered Albert. The friend
shin of a leading man in the bushes
world was valuable to a young ma
with his fortune to make. and. bein
wise. he carefully cultivated this
friendship.
81 think l shall offer young Wintur
q position IN our bank" said Mr.. GAY
lord to his wife. There is a vacanC
that is being sought by the son {
some of the best names on the stree
but / think | shall offer It to AlbeI
before considering other applications
sYou are very good" said Mrs. Ga!
lord. and she began unconsciously
like and respect her husband, who We
powerful enough and kind enough
be Of use to her friend.
Winturn gladly accepted the pro
fered position, for it was one not on
TO aid him In securing a rich wife. b
20 render his footing in the soci
world o substantial and to identli
him with the leading business gror
OF the city. The duties Of the pOsitiC
were light, the salary good and all col
cerned reemed well pleased with Il
progress Of events.
It was only q month later that N
Gaylord called Albert into his priva
room at the bank. and asked him to
seated. my young friend" he sal
"your services in this house up to th
time have been q test only. and ! q
now ready to announce that the tri
has been satisfactory"
THANK you, SIR" said Albert.
The banker continued: you kno
that Smith, my confidential seeretar
has been given charge Of our bran'
business in San Francisco and has d
parted to assume his new duties"
The young man bowed. his hea
beating.
IT have determined, said Mr.. Ca.
lord, to offer you the position vacat'
BY Mr.. Smith"
Albert could hardly conceal his 10
The position Of confidential secretai
TO the head Of this great establishmeI
was one Of which any man, young
old. might be proud. He murmurl
bis thanks and said: The duties
the position are strange to me. s.
but / hope TO please you."
sWell." said the banker. "yo'
duties viii be fairly easy TO lear
They viii consist mainly Of your 8
tendance at the bank. the entertail