The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-03-18
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marry. This was very disappointing
! b his father, who had heaped up mil
lions and whose hobby was to estab-
rsh a family. He resolved that his
snly son should marry or be disinherit-
I'd. But being polite man he enlist
q! the services of Mrs. Gushing, a
shrcwl woman Of the world. Mrs.
Gushing proposed to entice the son
with her niece, Miss Sherwood
shes but Il child" said Mr.. Broom
Lead senior.
Seventeen. Your son is getting to
1n age when he prefers youth"
She's a sinipletOn."
"NEcn are not attracted by attributes
similar to those they themselves pos
sess."
Il admit she is pretty. She looks at
one out Of her soft eyes with all the ID
n0cence Of a babe"
"All except the innocence
Every well. l leave the whole matter
to you. What ncXt!"
Tell your son that you wish him to
marry Miss Sherwood. If Miss Sher-
wood declines the alliance. you vii! not
insist on his marriage. II she consents
then he must complete his part or lose
his inheritance"
Paul BroOmhead. when Informed of
what was expected Of him, was per
picked. He was resolved on celibacy.
had told everybody that he would new
er marry, but he wanted his fathers
fortune 10 carry out some gigantic de-
signs he had in view for the church.
lie resolved to win Miss Sherwood to
tn interest In his work; thus she, by
refusing to marry him, could save 10
him his fathers millions. He asked
permission 10 call on the young lady.
and III evening was appointed. Miss
| Sherwood lived with her aunt and
that lady superintendent the costume
her niece wore on the occasion. No
ticing that II tiny pimple married the
pink and white skin just beneath the
girls lips, she covered it with bit Of
court plaster.
When the rector Called he found
Miss Sherwood sitting dcmurely in the
corner Of sofa in the drawing room.
As lie advanced she rose and stood
with her eyes bent on the floor, a pic
tuIc of maidcnly mOdcsty. Then the
two sat down on the sofa side by side.
Mr.. Broomhead was accustomed to
putting delicate eases, aud he acluit-
ted himself well in this instance. He
began by mentioning his fathers wish
with regard to their marriage. Mar
riaGe WAS highly honorable institu
ton indeed. Il part Of the church It.
self. The young lady was attractive.
He must admit that she was beautiful
lie thought he could love her devoted
ly. Indeed. the possession Of the deli
cate flower would in Il way make his
life Il paradise. lie could conceive Of
10 greater blessing Of Providence than
to secure such wife.
Miss Sherwood listened to this pre-
lude with dOwncast eyes, absantly
smoothing ont the folds OF her dress,
till he came to the last sentence. the
last word. wife" Then she looked up
ut him out of Il pair Of eyes That cx-
pressed the most ineifable tenderness.
The clergyman proceeded, blt the re-
maindcr of his discourse did not run
quite so smoothly as his firstly
lie pictured higher life--higher even
than holy matrlmony-a life devoted to
the cause OF their Master. Think of
the great good to be achieved with his
fathers fortune in leading countless
millions to the church, The splendid
ettilices that might be built, the homes
for the church orders, both men and
women. Think OF that noblcr friend
ship that would exist between the two,
he working day and night in the chan
Gel, i'll the mission house. in the slums;
she devoted TO the same cause as d
member of sisterhood. Il ask you.
beloved he concluded. would you
not prefer this noblcr life preparatory
10 the higher existence to-
He stopped short. Miss Sherwood
had burst into flood OF tears and YVES
weeping on his shoulder.
Dear little girl, calm yourself. Per
haps have asked too much of yon.
We will think it over. There, try and
cease this conyulsive sobbing."
Ills arm was around her waist, his
hand was smoothing the beautiful
wlirlpools of hair that had been set
whlrling under Mrs. Cushing's especial
guidance. Then there was silence.
During the evening several people.
members Of young Broomheads flock. |
called on Mrs. Gushing. Evidence is
not forthcoming whether they came by
invitation or merely happened ill.,
About IL O'Clock these people were sit
ting IN a room directly opposite the
drawing room when Mr.. Broomhead |
emerged, looking very much tlustered.
followed by Miss Sherwood, as COM
posed and innocent lookin. rs a blue
violet. All We're surprised to see their
rector In the house, inasmuch ms his
presence there had not been mentioned
Mr.. Broomhead advanced with cmbar-
rassment to meet them. aud there was
Il DIT OF small talk. Then one of thu.
iauies began to litter. She whispered
10 one of the others. who
began to litter also. AT last the whole
party We're laughing, and laughing at
the clergyman.
Mr.. Rroomhead," remarked Mrs.
lnshins seriously. II was not aware
That mon MORA hao,,t,