Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-17
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CHAPTER XXXIV.

CHAF FER AAAIN.
 WY'LL tell you about it later, dear"
 was all that Peggy, pleading
 could draw from him.
 4 At midnight Mrs. Dan had re- monstrated with her You must go home, Peggy, dear" she said Tt is disgraceful for you to stay up so late. I went to bed at o'clock the night be- fore was married"
 And fell asleep at f in the morning" smiled Peggy.
 You are quite mistaken, my dear. l did not fall asleep at all. But 1 won't allow you to stop a minute longer. It puts rings under the eyes, and some times they're red the morning after,
 'Oh, you dear sweet philosopher" cried Peggy, how wise you are. Do you think need 8 beauty sleep:'
 T don't want you to be a sleepy beauty, that's all" retorted Mrs. Dan. Upon Monty's return from his trying hour with the lawyers he had been be- sieged with questions, but he was clev- erly evasive. Peggy alone was insist ent. She had curbed her curiosity until they were on the way home. and then she implored him to tell her what had happened. The misery he had endured was as nothing to this reckoning with the woman who had the right to expect fair treatment. His duty was clear, but the strain had been heavy, and It was not easy to meet it.
 Peggy, something terrible has hap pened,' he faltered, uncertain of his course.
 Tell me everything. Monty. You can trust me to be brave"
 When I asked you to marry me-" he continued gravely, ''it was with the thought that I could give you every thing tomorrow. I looked for for tune. I never meant that you should marry pauper.'
 T don't understand. You tried to test my love for you?"
 ''No, child, not that. But I was pledged not to speak of the money I expected, and I wanted you so much before it came.' -.-.=.-.-. -
 And it has failed youT she answer ed. T can't see that it changes things. I expected to marry a pauper, as you call 1t. Do you think this could make a difference?"
 But you don't understand, Peggy. I haven't a penny in the world"
 You hadn't penny when I accept ed you," she replied. T am not afraid. I believe in you. and if you love me I shall not give you up
 .Dearest,'' And the carriage was at the door before another word was ut tered. But Monty called to the coach man to drive just once around the block
 Good night, my darling" he said when they reached home. Sleep till s o'clock if you like There is nothing now in the way of having the wedding at Q instead of at 7 In fact. I have a reason for wanting my Dhole fortune to come to me then. Yrh will be all that have in the world, child, but I am the happiest man alive
 In his room the strain was rela xed, and Brewster faced the bitter reality. Without undressing be threw himself upon the lounge and wondered what the world held for him. It held Peg gy at least. he thought and she was enough. But had he been fair to her: Was he right in exacting a sacrifice: His tired brain whirled in the effort to decide. Only one thing was clear that he could not give her up. The fu- ture grew black st the very thought of it. With her he could make things 20. but alone it was another matter. He would take the plunge. and he would justify it. His mind went trav' cling back over the graceless year. and he suddenly realized that he had forfeited the confidence of men who were worth while His course in prohlgacy would not he considered the best training for business. The thought nerved him to action. He must make good. Peggy had faith in him. She came to him when everything was against him. and he would slave for her. he would starve. he would do any. thing 10 prove that she was not mis- taken in him. She al least should know him for a man.
 Looking toward the window. he saw the black, uneasy night give way to the coming day HaEcard and faint. he arose from the couch 10 watch the ap- proach Of the sun that is indifferent 70 -rssIth and Dave--v. to gavety and Ge- .ection. From far of in the gray light there came the sound of ; o'clock bell. A little later the sarieks of fac. rorv whistles were borne tO his ears. nnufHad by distance. but pregnant with the importance of a new day of toiL They were calling him. with all DOT men 70 the swearshcp and the forge n the great mill of life. The new era had begun. dawninE bright and clear to disperze the gloom in his soul Lean ing against the easement and wonder s.g where he could earn the first dollar for the Pegrv Brewster that was Peg gv Cray. he rose t0 meet il with fine minimizing fear.esszess.
 Before : O-efo k he Eas downstairs and waiting. Toe BrazdJa joined hin a bit later. followed bT Ga-ins- snd the minister The De1IIIlss appeared without an fnv-tatzo-- bat they were r1- den5ei- Mrs Dan saEelv shoos her bead when totd tsst FezET was SUI ssIeen and that the ceremony was o9 -fU Q a7rE7rE