Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-17
'ePlease go on. :, Whispered IIarry.

She turned toward him and said, clearly and distinctly: ..L want to know first, Harry, if you have any objection to getting married
 His head swam at these words, and he caught at the fence to keep from fall ing to the ground. She was tapping the lower step with her foot while wait ing for his answer, which after several efforts he made in these words: Moth ing could make me happier
 ''It is all right, then," she said, smil- ing. Now, my dear boy, listen to me. ''
 GO on," murmured Harry. T believe l told you once," said the lady, 'that inherited from my grand father a large farm, the old family es- tate. and a part of the fortune he willed me-"
 "I had forgotten" whispered Harry.
 Well" she continued, that farm has been worry to my trustees and to me, for the man in charge Of 1t is an ig- norant, incapable person, and it has actually been run at loss for several years. don't like to sell it, for 1t Is old family property, and I don't like to keep 1t at an expense
 "Yes," said the bewildered Harry.
 Now" said Miss Stewart, 'T de- termined some time ago to hire a new superintendent, but could not find one to suit me. When I came here I mo- t1ced that you seemed very familiar with farm work, and it occurred to me that you might be the man I wanted. I determined to satisfy myself of your fitness for the place, and 1 must say first that my investigation has had sat- isfactory results. I shall offer you the place under certain conditions"
 Madam said Harry
 Wait" she interrupted, there are certain conditions. There is a com fortable house on the farm which you must occupy, but rooms must be re- served for my husband and myself, for we shall probably spend few weeks there each summer"
 Your husband?" groaned Harry.
 tYes," said the lady. "Mr. Lansdow and l are to be married this winter, you know, and shall visit the farm next summer unless we conclude to remain abroad for another year"
 ".Oh," muttered Harry.
 
 'I spoke to MT. Lansdow about yora soon after I came here, and he ap- proved my plan, but he made sugges- tion that l think wise. He says you ought to get married. The farm will need a mistress ...-
 ''Indeed?" said the befuddled Harry.
 Yes" said the lady, and while test ing your fitness for superintendent, I have been arranging to secure you a wife. My maid, Nora Jeffries is willing to marry you and help manage the farm. l have written to her. Tleft her at home you know, for there is no room for her here. You will like her, know. She is not pretty, but she is strong, indus trious and good tempered, and not yet 30 years old. You can go to see her. of course, but that is hardly necessary. for she has consented. The reason I want you to marry her is that she knows my ways, and will be a great conven- fence to me when 1 visit thesplace in the summer"
 Harry was love sick, of course, and the destruction of loves young dream was great shock. but he was strong, ASe1ithS JSoAA6o Ahol' | AC WHOlC SlIud- tion came to him like a flash and he de- termined to meet it without betraying himself, so he asked in businesslike way and with but slight tremor in his voice:
 What salary is attached to the po- sition?" - ./
 T am paying the present incumbent $50 month," she answered, "but I shall pay you seo." .,.s.- ...,..
 You are very kind, madam, "but I cannot accept your offer" ... Y "Is that final decision?" she asked in & disappointed tone.
 Indeed it is,' he replied, "and I leave tomorrow for Montana, where shall locate permanently" <.....
 T am so sorry," she said, regretful- ly, "but must look for some one else, suppose" N ..s They went 10 the house. When she came down to breakfast in the morn ing he was gone.
 MT. and Mrs. Lansdow sometimes saw the name of Harry Moulton in the DR. pers as one of the leading men of the west but they probably never thought of him as the same young farmer who had refused to marry Nora Jeffries and manage their farm.