The Tomahawk., 1903-10-16
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Mr. FILLINGHAM measured all
lM things by money; and as young
Medway, who had had the temerity to
fall in love with the fnancier's daugh-
ter, possessed but a limited portion of
this universally coveted commodity,
though gifted with fair amount of
brains and good looks, Mr.. Filling
hams action in sternly fOrbidding ANY
more nonsense" as he unfeelingly 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.
It is not in the nature of things,
however, for two fond hearts thus
,ruthlessly rent asunder to submit un-
,questioningly to such an unreasoning
decree of fate. Within the weelsOf the
fiat going forth the two had met Not
that there was anything clandestine
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
himself, five minutes later, have seen
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-dimmad 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 utterance and
George frowned deeper in the intensity
of his emotion.
of" he replied slowly, "and that is
--" He paused and looked steadily
at Phyllis, who returned his gaze with
questioning eyes and red, parted lips.
''What?" she breathed eagerly.
ITO 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.
1.-TWO hundred pounds is all pos
sess in this world" proceeded Med
way, encouraged by these manifesto
tions; "but / have got my wits, and
with your love in the bargain, dear
est, to help me through, I shall sue
ceed." He paused, but Phyllis face
was still invisible and he proceeded in
his argument.
'aThere is a thing have on hand
which might lead to few extra hum
dreds," he declared with business
like persuasion. II 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:
ssWhy should we part" he urged,
sat the bidding of another who can
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,
darling! What is your choice? To
come with one who will love and cher
ish you till his latest breath, or"-his
voice shook-.'to say farewell for
ever?"
At this last touching appeal the lit
tie handkerchief was moved swiftly
from the face; pair of bright, trustful
eyes met his for second; then clasp
ing her arms about his neck Phyllis
did her face on his shoulder.
81 will come" she whispered.