Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-12

the prettiest air in the worlu and held
out both hands. "My dear Lord Der
rington. how we'll you arc looking!
How here her astonished eyes fell
on George your said Mrs. Ward,
aghast. "Mr. Brendon, and here!'
mot Mr.. Brendon" said Darlington.
enjoying her confusion, "but my grand.
son, George Vane."
Dorothy, who had remained below to
give some instructions to the footman,
entered the room just In time to hear
this announcement. She few to her
lover. My dearest George, l am glad,
glad, so glad" and before them all she
kissed him. Mrs. Ward screamed:
Dorothy! What mannersw
very good manners" said Derr1ng-
ton coolly, seeing that they are natu-
raj. Well, Mrs. Ward, Gesrge my
grandson and heir" added the Did mar
with emphasis, has something to say
to you"
Really. 1 shall be most happy to
hear it."
George took his cue. II have to ask
you for the hand Of your daughter
Dorothy" he said.
Really" said Mrs. Ward again, Il
don't know. fancied that Walter,
you see And she cast her eyes on
the neat little man.
"Oh, scratch" said Walter, in his
elegant way. There's no fighting
against George. He has all the luck"
you call him GeorgeY
"Why shouldn't II He's my cousin,
the head of the house
when go to my long home" I'm
ished Darlington. "well, Mrg. Ward.
do you consent to the match7''
do, mother" said Dorothy implor-
ingly.
Knowing what Darlington knew and
how obstinate both lovers were, Mrs.
Ward did not see very well what else
she could do. After few signs and
having squeezed few tears she cried
to her daughter in q muhied voice ex-
pressive Of deep emotion, Dorothy,
my dear child, do yop love George7"
YES" said Dorothy simply. you
know love him"
George, do you love my childr
II do" replied George CURLY.
ut is hard" said Mrs. Ward, with
deep sigh, Ito see child leave Its
parent But you love her, you have
won her." Here she rose and, raising
Dorothy from her knees, gave her to
George. "Take her, George, and with
her take mothers blessing"
The idea Of Mrs. Wards blessing
was too much for Walter, and he went
of into a shrek Of laughter which
ended In his leaving the room. George
was quite unmoved. He thanked Mrs.
Ward and kissed Dorothy. Then he
took her to a distant seat near the
window, where they could talk sensi-
bly,. Lord Darlington was left to con-
sole the afflicted mother. This he pro-
ceeded to do Immediately.
"Egad, you did dt WE'LL" he said,
looking at the pretty woman. Il don't
believe Miss Terry or Mrs. siddons
could have done 1t better"
Mrs. Ward saw that 1t was useless
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old man any longer. "Oh, don't be
nasty" she said plaintively and rus
tied up to him. "Of course wanted
Dorothy to marry Walter, but George
does just as WELL"
"wen," said Darlington, you care
very little about Dorothy, and you
don't like George. When they are
married you must stop away as much
as is consistent with your feelings"
I'LL do what like" said Mrs. Ward.
beginning to tap her foot.
mo; don't think you will. You
threatened me in this room"
II was only playing game" pro-
tested Mrs. Ward.
well, l can play game also. Mrs
Jersey has left behind her confession
in which she details how you managed
to cheat your sister, Miss Bull. II you
don't leave that couple severely alone