Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-13

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blackness in the least. 1t Is gold that
should have been left to me uncond!-
donally, instead Of which ] am left to
the gold"
"You can refuse"
"And leave the usurper victorious?
I'll marry him. If only to make his life
miserable"
Daisy pumped into a chair and,
burying her face In her hands, indulg.
ed the tears that for several hours had
been struggling to escape. a
Cousin Anne bent over her with en-
dearing words.
II am glad you came to me. We
may think out 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:
II 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 CO.
Denver.
II wired an answer telling him to
address 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 telegram.
Daisy tore 1t open.
Will arrive at Z o'clock Wednesday
evening. Must return on midnight train
WRIGHT. SALES & CO.
"wednesday! This is Wednesday
1t is now after o'clock. oh, Anne,
what shall DOR
MARRY him."
absurd! The man is stranger to
me. I've never seen him. He is some
wheezy, toothless old friend of Uncle
Jason"
But before Anne could reply her
cousin pounced upon her in impulslve
enthusiasm.
~ have it! You shall be Daisy Morse
and Anne Wyatt this evening Mt T."
The elder woman 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 forty would be more
Of an incumbrance than girl OF
twenty. I'll wear my longest face and
plainest gown"
Good. When our caller is an
nounced you shall be Daisy Morse to
receive him."
"Alay you never be Daisy re-Morse
for the deception" flashed Anne smil
ingly.
Atprecisely7 o'clock the doorbell rang
Miss Wyatt, true to, her promise, sal.
lied forth to welcome the stranger.
He entered-a Hercules Of youthful
manhood.
II come from Wright. Sales & Co. OF
Denver" he explained. MAY see
Miss Morse?"
II am She" falsified Anne, flushing
guiltily.
The young man neither showed sur
prise nor attempted to beat hasty
retreat. Drawing number of legal
documents from his pocket, he proceed
ed at once to business.
II understand that you are willing to
accept the terms of Jason Morsc's will.
All arrangements have been made for
an immediate marriage. The reason
for such haste has been stated in u for
mer communication. The others will
be here shortly"
He paused abruptly. Daisy, vision
of radiant loneliness, had glided timid-
ly into the room. Their eyes met. 1t
was the moment of fate.
The girls heart sank with regret.
Here was no wlleezy Shylock, but the
living Prince Charming OF her glrllsh
dreams.
Anne took in the situation at IL
glance. Approaching her cousin wi,ll
a wise little smile, she whispered ro-
guishly:
Are you Miss Wyatt or Daisy re-
Morse?"
"Re-Morse," groaned Daisy under her
breath.