Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-06
"A mediator-is one necessary?' she


said.
"We are hoping so. You see, Dennis
has told NE everything, poor boy! How
he fell very much in love with you be-
fore he went out to the war;
Ibid he tell you that?" she said,
quietly.
Eyes. And, by the way, he gave me
very accurate description of you," l
continued, with a glance at her. HE
said you were charming, refined, tai
ented young actress playing comedy
parts in highly artistic manner"
"His present attitude would seem to
suggest that he has changed his mind"
explained the sacrifice he was max
Ing, pleaded eloquently in his Defense
drew touching picture Of his aged
parents, to whom this marriage meant
so much. She listened silently, with
her face turned away from me.
"And the American girl-does 10
love herr" she asked, in subdued
voice, at the conclusion.
Hell marry her, be good to her, but
he can never love her! 1t is just the
usual vulgar exchange Of dollars for
title, brutal but necessary, and vital to
the honor Of the Southbrook name.
There, I've put the whole case before
YOU He has had to make his sacrifice.
| ask you to be generous, make one
yourself, give him back his letters, let
him OFF,
"But it was a very good chance for
me-" she said, doubtfully.
20, you will have others; you simply
can't help otv' 1 said, eagerly.
''You think so?'' she said, with lit
tie blush. She looked perfectly raw
ishing, and for the moment l forgot
myself.
"Why, to convince you," l cried,
Pill"
just saved myself in time. She was
utterly charming, and Of course, my
lost divinity, and I was as much in
love with her as ever; but, still, I
hadn't quite accustomed myself to tho
breach-of- promise idea.
"Well, to convince me, whatw she
asked with smile.
hedged.
80, that before many years pass you
will have one," said vaguely. "Come,
what do you say-will you be gener.
GUS and let him OFF,
She gave little laugh and held GU.
her hand every well, promise--hz
shall BEG ute free as far as l am con.
cerned."
Her cool, firm little hand pressed
mine, and felt a thrill go through me.
l drew up just in time again. You
see, l had been looking into ner eyes.
and, as I had told Mrs Ventry, they
were wonderful. But again the breach.
of-promise scheme loomed up before
me.
"Well, now you have found US, you
will come again, say, tomorrow, for
tea? Mother does so want to thank
you"
I tore myself away and walked back
to my rooms. had plenty of food fos
reflection on the way.
"After ALL a divinity is DIVING
whether she threatens to bring breych
of-promise actions or not" 1 solllo<
quized. "And she didn't really mean
it. Directly pointed out the nature
of the case she was generosity itself.
It was perfectly natural, too, her being
angry. Any girl would have done the
same-yes, any grip l repeated, reas-
suringly.
reached my rooms and found tel
kir,rr T tow
was from Dennis.
For heavens sake, don't go; In furry
gave you address Of American instead
of actress.-Gorison."
"Jovev' l gasped, as the whole sig
nificance Of the thing dawned on me.
.She discovered the mistake almost
Immediately, and kept it up. What
artv'
I thought hard for a few moments,
then came to a decision. hurried out,
and in few minutes was back at
Westbury Mansions.
was again shown in, and the young
person received me with her eyes twin
king with merriment.
"There has been a terrible mistake"
l began lamely, showing her Denny's
wire "You see, he was trying not to
let his mother notice him giving me
the address," I added, in explanation.
"Be mercifulv' l implored, humbly.
There was a pause. 81 wonder what
you are going to do?'
"What I'have DONE" she corrected.
II have kept my word. Directly you
left, / sent letter to him by hand. I
don't think he will call again." shf
added, meaningly.
SIS there absolutely no help ser
him?" I said, with an attempt to re-
press the CULVER Of excitement III my
tone.
mo; the actress episode has quite
decided me- And, somehow, l feel
that, as you said, shall never regret
it. / must just wait in patience until
that other man comes along" she add