The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-12-21

, to that mans office he said to himself, Il
| thought l had forgotten. She has, but
there has never been any one else for
| either of u.s.
The lawyer, Ronald Morgan. proceeded
at once to give his employer the details
of the proposed purchase. To Carts sur
| prise he found that it was Rachel's old
| nome that was offered for sale. Her
brother-in-law held a mortgage upon it,
and he was urging her to sign it over
to him. Rachel had for years been sub
| ject to the tyranny of her sisters family.
In a fit of desperation she had sought Mr..
Morgan, asking if he could not find a pur-
chaser for her.
Carl Steward stood up, a frown wrink-
ling his brow. II remember the place,
and am sure it will suit me. Offer all it
is worth"
Tine next day Carl Steward went about
among the villagers. Many remembered
him, and many more had heard of the sue
cess that he had Won in the outside world.
There were several interviews with RAJ
chel. She spoke with reluctance of her
self. II suppose / am foolish. but I do
not dare let Jerry and Hester know what
| am doing" she said, a soft crimson
flush ~coloring her cheeks.
What will You do when you leave the
old homey" Mr.. Steward asked.
The flush faded, leaving her very pale.
II shall go away from Pennington, and
try to find work"
Two days later Pennington was %electri-
fed. Carl Steward had issued invitations
for a Christmas dinner party to be given
at the hotel. Preparations were made on
a more lavish scale than the village had
ever seen.
The Carpenters and Miss West We're in
vited. Rachels sister said, Coarse you
won't go, Rachel. 1t wouldn't look we'll,
after what happened 'twixt you an Stew
ard years ago. You amt got nothin' to
wear, neither. sides, | want you to stay
| with the Children
Rachel made no reply. She settled the
matter by going away early Christmas
morning and not returning. Mrs. Carpen-
ter did not again see her sister until they
were both in the hotel parlor. The room
was a bower of evergreens and holly. Mrs.
Carpenter gave a gasp. and clutched her
husbands arm. Fol lands sake, Jerry.
do look at Rachel !"
Miss Vests slender figure was outlined
against the screen of green boughs. She
wore a soft gray silk, the full skirt trail
ing behind her.
THE dress she was to have been mar
ried to Carl Steward in :" Mrs. Carpenter
gasped. mo, l amt mistaken. / guess
| know it, for Rachel an l have quarreled
bout it more'n a dozen times. Where'd
she git the lace? 1t cost a mint o money.
Jerry. I'm goin' to find out bout this"
Mrs. Carpenter did find out. Before
she could reach Rachel Mr.. Steward had
led her forward to where the minister was
standing.
why they're bein' married-really
married." Hester exclaimed. Well, 1
~never!"
Jerry was the first to recover from the
surprise. He soon found an opportunity
to say to Rachel, you'd better sign the
place over to me in the morning. Rachel.
You'll be goin' of; West an forgittin' it,"
1t was Rachel's husband who replied,
Morgan will pay you the money on the
mortgage any time you wish. | am going
to rebuild the house for Rachel a summer
home. Nothing that money or love can
procure is too good for my wife.'-Farm
and Fireside.