The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-05-02

into mis- face with questioning eyes.
You are nearly seventeen, Jessie, and
are now woman, he continued after
a pause. You belong to a good fam
lily; and, God willing. you will inherit
a modest fortune. You are very beau
tiful, my pet, and it is natural you
should have admirers.
Il will explain to you frankly what
has happened. | received call yes
terday from Mr.. Randolph Morris. In
a casual way Mr. Morris spoke of you
and sent his compliments. He ex-
pressed regret that his family had
failed in an attempt to make your
visit to the country more enjoyable.
OF course this greatly surprised me,
and when | pressed him for particu-
lars he said he knew nothing, except
that Arthur had called and that you
had refused to see him." Gen. Car
den paused.
Il don't wish to see him, papa
said Jessie, with much spirit. He
annoys me. He said he would call
Saturday and take me out riding, and
never so much as asked me if cared
to go or not. So | went to visit Cou-
sin Edith, and when he called the
maid told him was out =
Gen. Garden looked greatly reliev-
ed. Il am glad that Arthur has given
you no more serious cause for dis
pleasure he said. You know little of
business affairs, but you must know
that Randolph Morris is powerful; a
good business friend, and foe to be
feared. At the present moment |
dread to incur his displeasure. Your
slight of his son might be of vast con
sequence in determining Randolph
Morris decision in matter most
vital to our welfare, Jessie, my dar-
ling. 1t might even" Gen. Garden
checked himself. His face was drawn
with a distress which Jessie was
quick to perceive, though not to com
prehend.
Il do understand, papa, dear"
said Jessie. Il will write and ask Mr..
Morris to call, and will treat him just
as if nothing had happened. But |
know can never like him, and don't
have to try, do |, papa?"
Certainly not my pet" said Gen.
Garden. He kissed his daughter affec-
tionately, and seemed greatly pleased.
On Sunday Jessie wrote a note to Ar
| thur Morris. Two days later he called
and Jessie received him in the old
| fashioned parlor. Both ignored the
| incident of the preceding week, and
chatted gaily for an hour or more
| Jessie accepted his invitation to re-
| ception in the Morris mansion for Sat
urday evening, and went under her
| fathers escort.
Two weeks passed, during which the
| rich New Yorker was frequent visit
or at the Bishop farmhouse. One even
ing John called when Arthur Morris
was present, and Jessie introduced
them. Arthur treated him with that
airy tolerance which success grants to
it's vanquished.
by the way, Mr. Burt" said Ar.
thur Morris, as he carelessly rolled a
| cigarette, Miss Garden has accepted
my. invitation to attend tomorrow
clambake near Cohasset. | must &C.
company a party Of New York friends
who will spend the night on my yacht
and attend the bake. We must start
early, so | can't offer to escort Miss
Garden. If | may presume on your
acquaintance with her, | shall ask
you to drive her to the grove, where
| will meet you with my friends"
Il shall be more than pleased II
Miss Garden will accept my escort,
said John.
Certainly, | will" laughed Jessie
Arthur Morris remained few min
utes longer then he gaiy bade Jessie
adieu, shook hands with John Burt
and rode away.