The San Francisco call., 1905-04-14

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crisp. girlish voice rang
excitedly through the house.
Cousin Anne called softly from an
upper room.
"Daisy-here, dear; second story
front
Daisy Morse flew upstairs like
whirlwind. Into her elder cousin 8
presence she rushed, scattering sew
eral letters and messages upon
table. exclaiming breathlessly
Uncle Jason is dead way out IN
Denver!''
Uncle Jason? And his money-he
left it to you, of course?'
''Of course he did nothing or the
sort. after providing for me all these
years. He has treated me cruelty.
Tut. tut. grille. He has given you
a good education, with which to earn
your way
But you don't understand. He has
left his wealth to an old, valued
friend providing said friend will take
me also. If he refuses. half OF the
money goes to the church and hall TO
me; if refuse. half goes to the
church and half to the aforesaid Ola
friend.'' -
You can refuse
And leave the usurper victorious? :?
III marry him. il only to make ms
life miserable"
Daisy pumped into a chair and
burying her face in her hands In
dulged the tears that for several
hours had been struggling to escape
Cousin Anne bent over her with en-
couraging words.
II am glad you came to me. We
may think out a plan to mend mat
ters.''
That is why came" Daisy spoke
up eagerly. You will help me, won't
you, cousin? Here are the letters;
read this one. 1t explains itself.
Anne read:
" If you are willing to abide by the
terms Of Jason Morse's will our client
will go at once. Kindly oblige him by
being ready for the ceremony upon his
arrival, as his business in the West is
pressing. 1t Will be necessary for him
to return without delay. Yours, etc.
Wright. Sales & Company, Denver.
II wired an answer telling him to ad-
dress me here" Daisy remarked.
felt that you would be able to help me
out of the difficulty"
AT that moment Jane, the maid, en-
tered with a telegram.
Daisy tore it open.
win arrive at O'Clock Wednesday
evening. Must return on midnight
train. Wright, Sales & Company.
Wednesday! This is Wednesday! 1t
is now after o'clock. oh, Annie, what
shall do?"
But before Anne could reply her
cousin pounced upon her in impulsive
enthusiasm.
II have it, You shall be Daisy Morse
and / Anne Wyatt this evening at I"
The elder women laughed amusedly.
You must do something to induce
this scheming old Shylock to refuse
me-" Daisy said.
Yes" Anne agreed. You are right;
an old maid of 40 would be more of an
incumbrance than girl of 20. I'll wear
my longest face and plainest gown.
Good. When our caller is announced
you shall be Daisy Morse to receive
him.
At precisely o'clock the doorbell
rang. Miss Wyatt. true to her promise,
sailed forth to welcome the stranger.
He entered, a Hercules of youthful
manhood.
Il come from Wright Sales & Conn
pany Of Denver" he explained. May
see Miss Morse?"
Il am She falsified Anne. flushing
guiltily.
IT understand that you are willing to
accept the terms of Jason Morse's will
All arrangements have been made for
an immediate marriage. The reason for
such haste has been stated in former
communication. The others will be here
shortly
He paused abruptly. Daisy, vision
of radiant loveIiness. had glided timidly
| irto the room. Their eyes met; 1t was
! the moment of fate.
Anne took in the situation at a
glance. Approaching her cousin with
wise little smile she whispered
roguishly:
Are you Miss Wyatt or Daisy re-
Morse?'
Re Morse groaned Daisy, under
| her breath.
Turning to their guest, the elder
| lady presented the Miss Morse men
toned in the will.'
A look of unmistakable disappoint-
ment overspread the mans face, but
before he could speak Jane ushered fr
! two gentlemen who had Just arrived.
| One was clad in clerical garb, Bible
in hand, apparently ready for chris
| tening, funeral or wedding. The
| other. gray, spectacled, wheeling
sidled into the parlCr, squirting
| through his glasses. Upon seeing the
! young man he hastened toward him
J exclaiming:
| Here you are. Sales. Have you ar
ranged everything for the midnight
train? No delays now. Where is my
/ bride?"
| Both women uttered calculations OF
astonishment. What is hep" the
younger demanded.
| Alfred Russell, my client, the ole
| friend named in your uncles will" ex.
! planned Attorney Sales.
Anne. with white lips, repeated the
name which for fifteen years had beer
| to her but a memory.
ALFRED Russell"
| Across Daisy's mind flashed the sac
romance she had heard of her cousins
love: the misunderstanding and sepa-
ration from that love many years ago
4 One look at Cousin Anne's anguishe6
face Suff1cad She Dqicv wO11Id Lot