The Springdale news., 1905-01-27
HER SOCIETY LOVER

would be aH beiress she had known Tom all her fife. and there had been q tine when she had believed that her fathers wish might come 10 pass and Tom Hadsway become her husband. but with the elegant house ln the fash iona bie square had arisen other ideas. So during one Of ber father.s. longest voyages she permitted Melton Melton who had by slow degrees become her beau ideal Of manly perfection. 10 slip sn engagement ring upon her slender finger and gave him permission to +ask papa in the most approved fashion.
 @why didn't you ask me drstf.' said the captain. That puppy. Lord lore you. What do you women see h fel- low ike that They ain't men accord ing to my reckoning. only gals .n wrong clothes. Him.
 'He adores me. papa" said Eliza beth. melting Into tears. "and I should die If you were cruel. Do you consent, papa r
 And how about Tom Hadawayy asked the captain.
 At this Lizzie curled her lip.
 Tom loves you better than his life, said the captain. i've as much as giv- &n him to understand that I'll make no objections. AS for this fellow. the only use you could make Of him in the time Of storm would be to throw him overheard to tighten the ship, and, by the Lord Harry, his weight wouldn't make much difference. Think II over. Lizzie"
 But Lizzie was firm. and she was the captains pet. and, though the old man gave his consent very reluctantly, still be gave it at last. And poor Tom Had away heard the news with sad heart and sailed away to sea again with the captain.
 This time the captains voyage was but short one He returned quite un- expecteiIy one day with something unpleasant evidently upon his mind.
 Perhaps" thought Lizzie. .'it was All about the engagement Tom was such a fayorfte-"
  nervous about mentioning the fact that Melton Melton was anxious that she should name the day but she 6id at last
 And. "the young fellow arriving al- most On the moment, the captain shook hands with him warmly enough, and they sat down together very ami- cably
 Has Miss Lizzie-ah-ah-mention- ea~ah-~tha ohtect nf-in fact. Of this eall-ah-ahe-
 i've heard that you are anxious 10 b. splIced as soon as possible, my lad. said the captain. and I've just told Lizzie that. as things stand today don't care how soon the affair Is set tied I've got 10 leave home again. and I'd rather leave her under some ones care"
 And the captain groaned.
 "Ah. your health-ah life is very ah-uneertainr said Melton Melton, with q thought of the reports of the captains will tt his heart
 My health is perfect" said the cap tain. and your Jack Is as safe at sea as on land. for that matter But, you gee. something has happened I've been precious fool. To tell the truth. plain enough for 4 marine to under stand 1t, I've been speculating without knowing what 1 was about. and I've lost every penny possessed. I'm as poor today as Jobs turkey. and naturally I'm glad to see Lizzie set ted
 Here the captain arose.
 Settle the day between you" he said. "I'l leave you together" And he rushed out of the room
 Lizzie sank upon q sofa and burst into tears. Melton Melton, Esq. stood near her. with peculiar expression upon lis face.
 Its very distressing he said. "Pon my word. l sympathize with you. T. ah--I couldn't trouble you to talk about that little matter al so distress ing moment am-T believe delieaey requires me to-ah-depart Au re- voir,"
 And Melton Melton. Esq, vanished
 In week the captain and his daugh- ter had gone back 10 the old second floor in the riyerward street and there with the painted furniture, the plaster parrots. the bunch of white coral and other belongings which had been the pride of the late Mrs Packets heart began new life.
 And thither. despite Lizzie's hopes Melton Melton. Esq, did not come to offer his fortune to the impoverished heiress.
 But thither once again Tom Hada- way came often.
 And Lizzie, separated from the throng whose glitter had blinded her. saw Tom Hadaway's worth and at last gave him her heart and hand, feeling that all her adyersties had been bless ings in disguise, having brought her to this happy end.
 On the evening Of the wedding the captain proposed walk and led them to his handsome former dwallfne