Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-01-27

Miss Potts lifted a slightly blushing
cheek, and, as Marmaduke accepted the
invitation 1t struck him as a curious
coincidence that he had never been
tempted to kiss those pretty, pouting
lips before. He real .zed then what false
hearted Ncave he mao Deer. Clemcn-
tinas tremJlous kiss sent a thrill to las
heart, which swept over the pants of
conscience. For a moment nc was in
paradise, ard when he returned TO eartl
Clementina had gone
Then he called himself all the names
he could think of. He was brute, a sor-
did wretch, paltry fortune lohter, and
deserved little short of hal ging. Gle
mentina had found out in time he was
only marrying her for her money, and
had gone without reproach-unless it
was her kiss-on her lips. And nothing
could be done. She despised him, of
course, and perhaps she suffered. too!
Poor little Clementina! How pretty she
had looked and how generous she had
been
Marmaduke flung the clothes brush at
his wig and gown to express his disgust
at the barrister who owned them, and,
putting on his hat and coat, strobe mood
lily home
Arriving there, he took fiendish de-
light in acquainting his venerable pa
rent of the collapse of his cherished
scheme, but, at the conclusion of his
story of Clementinas flight, he found
the establishment was solely to be on
his side.
I'm glad to hear it. Very glad said
his father. Not that | was afraid you
would be mad enough to stick by the
engagement my boy"
What on earth are you talking
about" said Marmaduke.
You haven't heard, then" said Mr..
Egmont. The little mink didn't tell
you that her father has just been made
bankrupt Well, | never!"
"Tina's father bankrupt"
YES" went on Mr. Egmont. testify.
Il thought they would come a cropper
the rate they were living-balls, parties,
theaters galore. to say nothing of dia-
monds and Paris millinery. The only
thing | have to be thankful for is the
girls honesty. Her father would have
insisted on the marriage if it hadn't
been for her.
For a few minutes Marmaduke sat as
If he was stunned Then his face cleared
in a remarkable way. He pulled his hat
and coat on again with feverish haste,
and wi ,hout returning any answer to his
fathers questions. ran out of the house.
He took a cab to the hotel where Mr..
Potts and his daughter had been stay
ing, and found out the boat they were
going by and the time it started. and
found he had only an hour to achieve his
purpose. Taking another cab. he prom
Used the driver countless wealth if he
arrived in time
Goodness me. Tina, if that isn't that
young flame of yours coming along the
quay said Mr.. Potts, looking over the
side of the vessel that was to take them
back TO their native land Pears as
though he's looking for something"
Clementina looked up with a deep
flush on her cheek and a lid throbbiug
at her heart. What had he come Tor
now?
In q few minutes he was beside her.
Tina" he whispered. Il know all.
My own brave little girl! Have found
too late that it was you wanted-you,
and not your wretched money!"
Il guess that's the sweetest bit of
music I've ever heard" said Tina. look
ing up with the tears shining in her
eyes. But this boat starts in about two
minutes"
Tina, cannot let you CO. cried Mar
maduke, desperately. I'm so poor
I've only got about 81, 1000 year coming
in, and haven't had as much as briei
| yet, but if you only loved me enough
To-"
You really want to marry me, now
pops poor" burst out Clementina, in a
/ tremor of excitement.
| Yes, yes"
well, guess, pop, you'll have to &c
: this trip by yourself, said Clementina
= promptly. Duke, take my luggage up
Here's your ticket pop, and take care
, of your blessed self. Write as soon az
3 you can, and don't forget to address the
letter To-"
/ Mrs. Egmont!" screamed Marina
9 duke, as they ran up the gangway.
r There was a farewell shrek from tht
e engines, a despairing throbbing, anC
e poor Mr.. Potts was left cliuging to thu
y rail of the Seagull, in a state bordering
= on collapse, one.-ChicagO Tribune.
o GERMANS GOOD FIGHTERS