The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-02-17
Bu Martha Young

she already longs to be, indeed, one Of
US
Mercy upon u.s. The general. bold
leader that he was, was nigh ready to
call a retreat
Yes, dear grandpapa, Edith laid
a persuasive hand on the old mans
arm, and now the widow Lamont de
clares that only your sanction is need
ed for her jOyOusly 10 put aside all
mourning weeds and appear before the
world as-Mistress JOscelyn Pelham!"
lust heaveni" The bold brigadier,
who had never quailed before the
iercest onslaught OF the foe, blanched
now before such unconditional surren-
der.
Tell nc. Edith the general plead
ed nervously. does she greatly show
her age? Or" mastering all his met
tie, is she wellpreserved, and The
good general tried over his shoulder to
take a view in the long parlor mirror
Of the still excellent contour Of his
erect back.
"Oh, grandpapa! Grandpapal How
you do make me Taught"
Who could blame the unintentional
thOughtlessness OF youth?
Dear grandpapa,~ Edith eIasped her
hands about his arm and paced the
rug with him. she has no age to
speak Of"
HOWE" with horror. She not
young?'
There must be no fmmolation Of
youth, beautiful youth.
She was married only at the death
bed OF Mr. Lamont. at his earnest
pIeadings. She is none other than my
old playmate. Do not start 50 vio-
lently, dear Srandpapai Lulu Carree
She learned something OF the mort
cages on our old home and she de-
teTmined TO help MS, If permitted. with
her surplus wealth. And Just ten
chance brought about renewal of old
acquaintance; she met brother JOsce-
lyn, his company being encamped near
the city Of her residence. A childish
fancy reawakened and grew into love.
l have learned ali this from herself
just a half hour ago, and-the widow
Lamont has now become Mistress JOS
celyn Pelham, Juniori''
Junior! Ah-h-hi Do I understand
you 10 say-Junior?~
Yes, dear srandpapa-what else
could she be? Wife Of our Capt. Josce-
Ign Pelham, Jr.-and the once always
your sanctum sanctOrum, is to be
yours still The old hOme-the grave"
she whispered; she had never men
toned it 10 him before, and he had
thought these young people. with the
usual unconceTn of youth, had never
noticed how often. how always. his
eyes strayed there All, dear grand
papa. will remain yours, ours, IN.
changed
My dear childi'
Then lie stopped midway the hearth
rug and faced her sternly. But can
you tell me that to do all this there
has been no cOnsidering-of expedient
adjustment-faughi Miserable words!"
None. None. Each loved the other
in childhood They met, they renewed
their love before Joscelyn knew Of
Prairie Lodges mortgages, and
grandpapa, here they come from their
walk about the Cape Jessamine Circle.
And, srandpapa, she wishes. she says.
10 be yOuT-yOu know what day this Is
your yalentinei"
Bless my soul, A valentine? And
at my age." cried the general, and
with unctuOus relief he reached out
his old arms to greet with unmarried
Observation-Disclosures Joscelyn Pei
ham, Jr-
Later, when the talk was the gayest
and the laughter vas merriest, Gen.
Pelham slipped out, unseen he hatter-
ed himself. (somewhat OF insensfbility
belongs to and becomes YOUTH, TO the
grave where the thin grass and the
bluets grew. for a tender goodnight
thought for the gOlden-haired lassie OF
forty years agO--NeE York Times.