The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-05-04

THAT'S JUST WHAT I DO FEEL, COLONEL
HARTWELL--A SPECIAL Prediction.
ticnts and Florcnce's copies of old mas
tCrS, he did not feel that either atlirma-
ton or denial was called for.
And ut eighteen they had all decid-
ed definitely what they wanted to make
of themselves, while Polly Murray
UartwcIl. when I asked Polly this
morning if she had even the vaguest
sort Of IN inclination toward any oc-
cupation in the world, what do you sup
pose she said? She told me that she
hoped some day TO he the mother of as
many charming daughters as | had,
and if they were half as much worry
as mine were she thought she would
have occupation enough. Murray, are
you laughing at me-
The colonel leaned his head back and
laughed heartily in spite of the accus-
eyeglasses.
It's just like Polly to say that" he
explained. And, by Jovc, | believe
she means it too. If | We're a little
youn@er-say thirty yearS-Id have Il
try myself and encourage her in her
chosen career By Jove, l would in
deed, Cousin Sarah, pollys Il mighty
pretty, leyel headed little girl, and I'll
be bound she's good cook
IF it were Jacks career that was at
stake YOU wouldn't turn 4 serious prob
lem of this kind into a joke. What if
his only ambition in life We're 10 be
marriedE"
The cOionels face sObcred suddenly
at the thought. Jack-debonair, twenty
two-year-old Jack-married!
But its absurd, Sarah. Jacks
man. It's different. One expects such
IDEAS i'll Il girls head. the same as
taste for ice cream or rose color or
matinPeS But Jack is ambitious and
talented and we'll started in his profes-
sion now. BY Jove, I'm proud Of the
boy-I am indeed. He's Il fine fellow
Takes after his dad. But married."
The colonel leaned back his head and
took another laugh.
why, If the young rascal even Sug-
gested such thing I'd fire him back to
college or send him down to the mines
to work off an attack of romance on
the brain"
And Yet you censure me for desiring
something better for Polly than mere
marriage" Mrs. Allan's tone was ag-
grieved. Il thought surely that YOU
would understand and sympathiZe with
me, Murray. and your influence might
possibly direct Polly into making some
sort of a choice"
''Wait a minute" The colonel rose
from his deep chair near the fire There
was the slam Of the front door and the
sound of quick, light steps in the hall.
"Come and get warm before you go
home Jack" called voice There's Il
fire here in the study"
The long, dark green portieres parted.
and Polly stood in the doorway, tall.
blithely youthful and pink as a rosebud
where the wind had leased the color to
her face. There were snowhakes cling
ing TO her big brown hat and to her
furs, but she was merry eyed and hap
ply, suspiciously happy, the two in the
study thought
Hello, dad" Jacks face looked over
her shoulder. Awful glad you're here
We've been for a trot along the drive,
Polly and l."
Il thought that You were upstairs
studying with Bess, Polly" said Mrs
Allan, but as long as you are here you
may come in. The colonel and | have
been talking Of your career"
Polly drew off her long brown fur
stole and trailed it meditatively along
the edge of the rug at her feet. The
colonel coughed and realized that he