The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-01-26

I Mrs. Gray. "His wife was = distant
relative Of Martha. and before Mrs
| Graves died Martha used to visit there
frequently"
The suggestion was hailed with a
clamor OF satisfaction. Judge Graves
was an occasional caller at THE Oe'
tagon:" he was an old-time friend OF
Mr.. Gray. and Miss Fairlie had at one
time studied In his law office.
To the delight OF the girls. he called
that evening. Miss Holbrook did not
appear. and the other i've showered
the bewildered judge with questions.
-oh. yes. he knew Miss Holbrook
WELL had known her since she was a
small girl She was fourth cousin
OF the hate Mrs. Graves
Asked II Miss Holbrook had any low.
ers before she came 10 Boston. the
judge pondered deeply. Surely. she
had There was Charlie Wood-he
married Annie Sanders And John
Ashby-he died o."
'-oh. Judge Graves cried Kathleen.
impatiently. I'VE don't mean anything
Ike that-we mean someone she might
marry now
ladies said the judge solemnly.
TO the best OF my knowledge aud be
lief. Martha H0lhrook came 10 Boston 1
heart whole and fancy free IL must
be someone here
mo. that cannot be- said one; mo
one calls On her-she has no CORE
spondents-its the most mysterious
thing"
But don't you know anyone who
knows her and speaks 10 herr asked
the persistent Kathleen.
"Yss. l do" cried the Judge. as II
with sudden remembrance. Il know
person who talks OF little else"
That's the one. them" an eager girl
exclaimed.
'Who is IT." questioned another.
My 4-year-old daughter Muriel. who
is In Miss Holbrook's kindergarten"
What he might have said further
was lost In a babel OF protests from
the girls.
You're sure 1t isn't a hoarY' sug-
gested the judge.
Il can answer for that" said Mrs.
Gray. entering at that instant. -for y
have just come from her room. She a
has asked me TO engage the caterer
and to attend 10 the decoration OF the Z
rooms"
-And didn't she tell you whom she I,
s TO marry7" the judge asked anxious !,
y.
mo. she said Wen all know when q
he event takes place She will per- ii
onally invite her friends. II really Ia D
most mysterious"
For the next three weeks THE Oc- M
agon" was In a state OF hurry and A
onfuslon. The "bacheiors' were In
onstant consultation with dressmnk. n
rs. and the men who called were bid. al
EN- TO make a short stay. or given the o.
old shoulder.
Judge Graves did not call again. e,
nd some OF the more thoughtful girls
Tere anxious lest he had become OF.
snded by their curiosity concerning N
ne who was. In a manner. connected
18th his family. They had ceased TO ~
uestion Martha. OF
On the eyentful night tho few
nests were seated In the artlssically "
scorated parior. and from Miss stu.
IT'S skllful fingers came the sweet
rains OF the wedding march. A allen. fs
n. white-robed figure came slowly
,wn the stairs and entered the room Al
%
Little Muriel Graves slipped from nf
r fathers restraining hand. aud ran
rward to meet her Rdored teacher. IN
The aged rector stood waiting. no
rained silence fell upon the room. 70
IL was but an instant. for Judge on
-aves rose. flushed. proud and happy.
ok Martha's hand In his. and togc,h. 81
they stepped before the waiting nh
.rgyman. and then the words were err
oxen that made the little kindergart tol
r the wife OF one OF the most hon.
d judges in the great common. fos
,alth.
Tell me Just one thing" Kathleen gar
Iispered. as the Judge was making sec
stately adieu. "how did you do your arm
irtingT' 4
BY letter." replied the Judge softly. fen
ncing cautiously around. "and Mu slof
was the postman: but don't let my G
e know that I've given It awayr'- Chi
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