The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-08
Our Daily Sport Story

I Dorothy looked at him through shining l eyes.
 NO, Johnr she said gently, but Firmly. Tt is a temptation to me- on their account, but I am as proud as father. I couldn't marry you just to help us. and then perhaps sacrifice you life" But. Dorothy" he pleaded, If I am more than anxious to take the risk"
 But Dorothy remained obdurate. As John was taking his depature. Mfr. and Mrs. Emwald returned, their faces happy and joyous. "oh, Dorothyl Such a lovely thing has happened" cried Mrs. Emwald. |. You tell her. Walterm T just met some surveyors down here, and the new interurban road Is to go right through our south mead ow. The price they'll pay will keep our home and things for us"
 "Oh, father" and Dorothy was in her fathers arms. In a moment she heard John say in an add voice:
 Let me congratulate you. Mir. Elm wald. I am very glad you can keep your home. think I must say good bye now"
 When Dorothy saw his face, a lit- tie cloud came over her new happi- ness. She knew John had read the eath-blow to his hopes in this good fortune of theirs When she was alone with her father she told him of Johns proposal.
 T don't want to lose my little daughter" he said. but If I had to lose her there is no one would rath- CT give her to than John Palmerton. He is honest, brave and manly"
 Those words rang thereafter in Dorothy's ears. It had been an event. full day for her, and she could not sleep that night from excitement, and yet Johns proposal and her rejection were uppermost In her thoughts. and as the days went by she did not for get him.
 She grew quiet and distrait, and found herself wishing to see him again. Her observant father made an errand to Johns farm,
 "John." he said when the business was transacted, Dorothy told me what you asked her and her answer"
 John winced at the mere mention of her name.
 John, don't you know how start ling 1t must have been to a young girl to receive proposal from a man who had never courted herr"
 T could never get courage to court her. MT. Emwald. She is So beauti- ful-so-"
 Mir. Emwald laughed
 Well, John, a man In love Is at a disadvantage. I don't want to raise false hopes. but before you proposed to Dorothy you had never been in her thoughts. Now you are, so there's step gained. If you'll try again and woo her persistently, but patient ly, you may win"
 A look of determination flashed in the brown eyes,
 T will May ride home with you now?"
 ''No." laughed the older man. Dor othys keen. She would suspect. I won't tell her l have seen you"
 In the afternoon John drove over to the Emwald farm. This time Dor othy was shy. and ne was apparently at ease
 Dorothy" he said casually as be was leaving, "are you going to Jessie Lovell's birthday party?"
 Why. yes. had thought of It."
 Will you go with mo?
 Yes. thank you, John."
 Why don't you stay to supper and start from here?" suggested Mrs. En1- wald.
 John accepted the invitation, and they enjoyed a cosy, comfortable sup per hour. during which an animated conversation was carried on by John and Mir. Emwald.
 How much more he knows than the other farmers" thought Dorothy admiringly. Father was right. He is brave. manly and honest. but with a little sigh-"I don't think he cares for me now"
 When they started on their moon- light drive and John for tho second time in his life was alone with his sweetheart, he was again tongue tied
 Suddenly Dorothy said impulsive- ly:
 "T am glad you came over today, was afraid you weren't going to be friends because said that"
 He forgot her fathers caution to be patient.
 "Dorothy, we will always be friends and I am going to make you care for mew
 Her heart beat quickly, but she made no reply and the rest of the ride was in silence. During the eve- ming someone proposed the old-fash- toned game of forfeits. and Dorothy'R fate was to kiss the one she loved best.
 She went straight up to John
 You are SO tall, Johnr'
 AS in a dream John stoped to rev erently meet the lovely face uplifted to his