The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-12
Our Daily Sport Story

once mentioned as his favorite. There was a momentary silence after the last note had died away Phil. too moved to continue rprosaic talk on trusts. rose quickly and announced his departure.
 Somethink like pain in the deep in- tensity of his earnest eyes as he took her hand and thanked her for the song when bidding her goodnight. stirred her young heart, She looked up wtst- fully into his face. and then the some thing she read therein brought the color again in flashes to her face. Confused and annoyed. she withdrew her hand and abruptly said good-night. She lay awake long that night, think ever before troubled her happy. care- less life.
 After breakfast the next morning, she followed her father to his study. Papa" she said gravely. I've been thinking a great deal about--what you --and--Phil Lawton said" Her father laid down his paper quickly. and looked up with eager att tention.
 After all you see. love no one else. and do like him--and may come to care. And I know he cares--and--it will make the parting easier for you"
 Her father put his arms about her.
 My dear little girl, the last conaid- eration does not enter into the matter. but know Phil will make you happy and that you will never regret thestep. Let me send for him now."
 For the general was a man of ae- tion. and feared change of mood in his impuIsive daughter.
 Eloise paled a little, but she an- swered bravely:
 "very well. papa. You tell him. will youT'
 Her father laughed indulgently.
 with pleasure"
 An hour later, EIoise sat with palpi- tating heart in the library waiting for Phil to come to her. She did not look up as he entered and she returned his morning greeting.
 "Ellose." he said. his voice vibrating with intensity, your father has told me. I know that 1t is for his sake you accept me. and, believe me, will not bore you with protestations of afeec- ton. I will show you every care and devotion outwardly, but you shall give me nothing until you come to care for me as hope you wiIl.".
 She looked up then shyiy and grate- fully, but quickly turned away again.
 The next three days were full of preparation for the quiet little we'd
  EIoise spent every moment available with her father. Phil, when he came treated her with a profound respect, but with marked reserve. while her de- meanor was shy and, as he imagined. cold.
 'Tts going to be a long. weary wait before can win her love. if ever do," he thought with a sigh, on his wedding morn. but my love is strong enough af@t0
 They were to be married at 10 o'clock and take their departure at il. the general leaving at noon. Like a dream Eloise passed through the events of the morning. murmuring the re- sponse of her marriage ceremony with out realizing their import. She s7was still in a dream when they drove to the station and she bade her father q last goodbye and he hurried from their ear.
 For the first time since her engage ment Eloise looked squarely into the strong. earnest face of her husband. Then she awoke. She looked out of the car window, Her father stood on the platform of the station. Almost be- fore Phil was aware of her actions she had rushed from the car and was at her fathers side. her arms about him for a final embrace. When she hurried back to Phifs side, the train had pulled out of the station.
 "EIoise," he asked entreatingly, may I ask what you said to your father that brought such an expression of joy to his eyes?'
 She did not answer at ance, and he turned tn look at her Her eyes were full of a new light and they did not as usual turn from him.
 '1 told him." she said softly, 'that loved you"