The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-15

read like q nursery tale, Don't men
and women sell their souls for itf"
Her head went up, and she waited
with a waist suspended dramatically
above the gasoline. as II challengiT
some unseen auditor TO contradict hel
statement.
II don't blame him q bitr' were hel
next words, by which the reader will
CLEAN that she had made u long stride
In tolerance. I'D do the same thing
myself, I'm going TO, In fact. Old Mr.
Masham's heart and money are mine
for the taking. and I'll write him this
very morning, What glorious times
mamma and viii have when I'm nils,
tress OF that fortune only wish the
poor old man would
ut doesn't make any difference. !
hate poverty, and I'll never marry o
poor man. Never..'
Such was her absorption that she
failed to notice a tall youth who was
coming across the lawn toward her
Seeing that he was unobserved. he
came up behind her softly. just In time
to catch her vehement declaration. His
face redeemed, and the surprise that he
planned seemed suddenly unadvisable
Nobody asked you to, miss. he said"
was his mocking retort And Louise
turned toward him with a start. ''odd
habit Of yours-taiking to yourself" be
added, somewhat sourly.
ut lightens ones domestic duties"
was the lofty rejolnder. why didn't
Miss Seymour run over with your
she continued sweetly. 1T would have
given her chance to see how the
other half lives you knowr'
Hang Miss SEYMOUR" Grossly.
From the way you've been dancing
attendance upon her.
Lifted brows and a shrug completed
the sentence. but IL was apparent that
Miss Rainor was highly scandalized.
Then she became serious and sisteriy.
Really. Jack. you ought to think
about the future about posterity. you
know. Think how important money
Is and what golden opportunity you
haver
As she spoke his face became more
and more gloomy. Strangely enough,
her spirits seemed to rise as his sank.
"Hang posterityw he growled.
Mercy, what q vision you call up!
Nothing but gibbets and dangling az.
ures as far as the eye can seel" she |
laughed merrily. but, seriously. you
ought to think Of my advice. Money 10
q very important thing"
There was a brief silence, during
which he glared at her In moody indig.
nation.
Has old Masham spokenr be asked
at last with biting sarcasm. "oh, I
have sense enough to see that I'm not
wanted here" he continued without
waiting for u reply II came to tell
you something. but II scarcely seems
worth while. was answered before
had chance 10 ask"
He jumped up and started on across
the lawn with great strides. The girl
watched him with wicked. exultant de-
light. Suddenly a swift change came
over her face, and she called softly.
"Jackr
He turned and regarded her uncer.
talnly. while she looked hurt and
Then he slowly retraced his
steps.
Il fancied you had something to tell
ne" she observed lnnocently.
1T wouldn't be worth while. You
see, am poor man."
She clasped her hands behind her
md looked him over speculatively, then
The shook her head.
mo. don't call you poor man.
You're big and strong and rather nice.
Besides, you have the kind Of blue eyes
hat like
She stopped for moment and then
The finished softly:
"old Mr.. Masham Is my Idea OF
Door man"