The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-02-21
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hood, who would hayecut on his hand
to serve her who promised to be 4
bachelor all his life for her sake. She
could net believe III and vet there he I
sat--her Jack talking quite amiably
about her marrying 4 detestable man.
I.whilstShe consoled himself with another
girl. q, It was like horrible dream, It
couldn't be true. sb gsa Il. syfWIe .Tf.gI
She was convinced Of the painfuli
reality Of things by Jack pleading for
her congratulations. .@sN N53@5s
/ II want you to be such friends, Moi.
~" he said. '.That ID, lie Mrs Staines
will condescend to be acquainted with
Mrs. Marriott p @
t "Don't!' said Molly, hurriediy. Then
she recovered herself with forced
laugh That Is this wonderful divin-
ity like, Jack? - ID. JILL. aa@...l-
"Like?'' said Jack. 80, you've no
idea. 1t isn't that she's beautiful, al
though she 10 very, but she's such
dear, and SO good. o, Molly, you've no
idea how love her" ...@
you have an accommodating heart"
said, Molly, bitterly. "You said the
same to me six months ago." ',...: ..,
!. ,"Ah, but this is 30 different" said
Jack. you see she loves me, and that
Is everything. Why, she might pick
and choose among a dozen, some Of
! them rich, too, but she prefers me
with $1,000 year and little prospect
Isn't 1t gloriousY" - u: .-ss. ~. &c.
It's extraordinary, at any rate"
said Molly, tartly. But there's no &C.
counting for tastes. And now please
: row me back and put me ON shore. |
7 am tired"
II have wearied You talking about
my happiness" said Jack. "Poor old
t Molly! expect you are dying to tell
: me all about Stalnes." -..-...
Don't talk nonsense" said Molly
:. sharply. II make no confdants and
never have. Please turn back"
+ Jack did SO obediently, and appeared
, to be surprised at Molly's change Of
: manner. Her eyes were clouded, hel
lips compressed, and her cheeks decid
eddy paler than usual. Jack watched
her furtiyely, and when they at length
reached the bank he held out his hand
to help her across with desperate
courage.
Molly" he whispered. won't yol
give me one kiss for the sake Of OH
times"
Molly looked up shocked, surprised
and indignant.
mo, l WON'T" she said. "How dar
you?" 49,,
For the last time" he urged
please, Molly, just one"
20, how can your cried Molly. &C
Jack, no! Please let me 60"
For at the first sign. of waverin
Jack had caught her in his arms.
MOLLY! Molly! My own!' he whil
pered, and Mol1y-the future Mr.
Staines-clung to him with little sob
- of self-pity and love. But only for
Is moment. With sudden return {
Il, memory she disengaged herself an
er drew back from him quietly.
I'd 20! l had forgotten her." she e.
claimed, covering her face with ht
le hands 20, Jack, how can you? Ho
Il dare you when you love some OF
II. else?"
is "she wouldn't mind" said JAG
Id coolly.
of wouldn't mind" echoed Molly. ~
tx Jack!'
If mo, she wouldn't, really. She's
al good, sensible sort, and would unde
,r- stand" urged Jack. Molly's face su
as denly famed.
G. You are mean, faithless, despic
n BILE fellow" she said, trembling wi
passion. "And wish Miss What-s-he
do name good of her bargain. o, JAG
X, I'm so disappointed in you. l thong
* you were gentleman. thought
ire loved you, but 1 don't! Let me pass
"a mo, you DON'T" said Jack, griml
gu you've got to hear me out first. w
you be disappointed in me II tell y
IRE that the girl l love now is the saI
Ice girl 1 loved six months ago, with Il
difference: that l thought her merce
his ary when she wasn't, and that s
mt loves me now when she didn't befor
on Her name is Molly-the dearest, swe
Of est, prettiest, and most forgiving G
nd in the whole world. Molly darling! Y
:. do forgive me, don't your
ed Who could withstand Jack? ia
to with his lovable, handsome face, a
dv sparkling triumphant eyes? Certain
all not Molly, for with one little cry
I surprise and relief and another of hi
piness, she ran straight into his ar
again
"Why. my future Mrs. Staine
mt cried Jack. "What are you doing
ter my arms and what will his nibs say
ND 20, Jack" said Molly, looking
an with q blush and a smile. Il never
We'd his money bit. l should be II
lin, cradle as Mrs. Staines.
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49, Too Many Women Smokers.
49, The stationmaster at the Richmo