Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-26
DAILY STORY

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Formerly marriages in France were
all of convenience, money and family
alone being considered. The wedding
gifts. rousseau, etc, were all marked
by the intertwined initial letters of the
contracting families.
Madame" said a young French OFF,
Ger in the summer of 1870 as he refined
in before the chateau of Nine. Blan-
Quet. ''can you accommodate General
Gignoux. commanding the Tenth di-
vision of the army?'
Mime. Banquet was striding back
and forth in great excitement. Her
sat in a wicker chair, evidently not
especially in sympathy with her moth
er's emotion.
81 regret added the lieutenant,
bowling politely, Ito find madame in
trouble. May l ask the cause?"
cause enough, monsieur My daugh-
ter was to have been married tomor-
row at noon, and this morning we re-
ceive a letter from the groom expect
ant saying that in view of the dangers
threatening France we have no bust
ness to be marrying and making merry
and that the wedding must be put off"
HAS mademoiselle no brother to re-
sent this insult?'
Il do not consider il that" replied
the lady. at is simply unfortunate.
There is bad luck in deferred we'd
ding. Besides. NJ. TeterOuge fulfills my
requirements for son-in-law. He has
hundred thousand francs"
70 no
give your daughter TO such a man after
such treatment?"
What can l do? The silver is all
marked with a IT. The table linen
is marked with a IT. My daughters
clothes are marked with IT Every
thing is marked t. and ii would be
impossible to change the letter"
HAS NJ. Teterouge a red headT'
His hair is carrot color" put in ma
demoiselle.
"Silencer' snapped her mother.
well, madame" said the lieutenant
after pause, Il am sorry for your dis
appointment, but L congratulate made
mOiselle on escaping, if she has per-
manently escaped, being united with a
man of such plebeian name. But can
you accommodate General Gignoux?"
1--WE can accommodate any OF
Frances defenders
The lieutenant rode away, giving and
receiving a glance from mademoiselle
and-soldiers are in love what they
are in war-audaciously threw n kiss.
In an hour General Gignoux rode up,
with his staff. After being received by
madame he said to her:
MY aid tells me that you were to
have wedding here tomorrow"
Yes. general"
"And that you have been badly treat
ed"
81 don't say that
'I say it. and when / say a thing
those about me are accustomed to re-
spect it. You have been insulted. The
fellow should be called TO account.
Now / would like something to eat,
if you will De so good
The next morning at 10 o'clock tie
general who was to leave after mid
day, said to his hostess:
Madame, you have treated us with
great consideration and kindness. We
owe you a return. Suppose l find a
young man on my staff Of better fam
ny ptlttI tlit =,
you have in view for your daughter |
How would that suit your
'Ah, general, there is one difficulty |
that cannot be overcome. All the silver |
plate, the table linen, my daughters |
lingerie. are marked with the initial |
letter. Some have been embroidered at |
IN expense of 100 francs each"
What is the initial letter."
ct. The groom expectants name Is |
Teterouge.'
''Teterouge. Has he red hair?'
yellow, general
Let me see,' unused the general, |
running down a list of the |
names Of his staff officers. II have 1t. |
There is a fine fellow on my staff |
whose initial letter is on your daugh- |
er's wedding outfit. He is Lieutenant |
lie la Tour. of noble family and an in |
,ome of 100000 francs
"Oh, general, NJ. Teterouge is bour-
,eois and has only that much in CAPT.
al
Hey. De la Tour!'' called the gen
raj
Eyes, general" And the aid who
lad engaged the quarters stepped In
md saluted.
"I have duty for you which can
lot order you to perform. You must
-olunteer."
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