The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-03

will, think make her a good husband
 as husbands go."
 You were unfortunate in the choice Of yours, he suggested.
 T like the young man." the woman continued, ignoring his remark. We
 have seen a good deal of him, and he has fancied Henrietta from the first.
 Ske-she loves him.
 The last is of course necessary !"
 said the girls father with light
 laugh
 For her sake I have come here" continued the woman. T do not wish Ii anything should happen to me-if I should die-that 1t could be said that l had not told her father that she was apout to be married I will give you the young mans name, and if there IS anything you know or hear about nm that you do not approve-well Henrietta is your child, do you know"
 This is very generous, Anna" the man said gently. And you are will ling to abide by my decision even if it De contrary to your Wishes-yours and the girl's?"
 Tt is nothlng,'' said the woman, fore mg herself to speak quietly "There was no one l could come to but you but her father" Then the woman went on bravely. But from the hun dred dollars month allmony it is not possible to provide an elaborate trous- seau; and Henrietta Is your only daugh ter The girl is fond of pretty things. and has not had many of them in her lire l would like to have them for her noW-for her wedding"
 "Yes?" He looked slowly. thought fully over the daintily clad figure be- lore him. Do you wish me to give her the money for them?' he asked.
 Yes do,'' she answered firmly. You are a fairly Well-It0-do man. It l IS your duty to provide well for your daughter
 Win you take check for thou sand dollars?' he asked quickly.
 Now" she inquired.
 'Yes."
 Very we'll"
 May l trouble you to wait here for it?'" He moved toward the door, but suddenly changed his mind, however, and came back. Did you never love | me, Anna?' he asked softly.
 A shadow fingered across her face and her voice trembled as she said:
 I never did. You know married you for your position."
 T know it. he said bitterly. And because you did not love me, you had | no patience with my faults. I have overcome some of them, Anna
 T was too ready to find fault. I am afraid, she said, T have grown wiser, -oo, Henry"
 Anna he said abruptly, almost tiercely, Anna, despite 1t all, I love you" She leaned heavily against the table. T shall always love you. Anna" he continued more quietly, though We have been separated fifteen years and may live 80 to the end"
 You love me sti1l?' she asked. E ooking at him with wide open eyes. After all these. years?"
 Yes, Anna" he replied bitterly. You may think me a fool, but l do."
 After all did?' she continued con- tritely, "Lsten"-as he looked at her n surprise-"I knew after our divorce T knew then that I loved you; 1 must nave loved you all the time. My pride kept me from telling you hen; besides, I had Henrietta to live for while you+you had nothing She stopped with a little catch like sob in her voice.
 You loved me, Anna?n he aked. believing what he heard.
 T have loved you for fifteen years tt least" she went on softly; "and shall, l belive, forever"
 Do you mean it, or are you triAlng with me?" he demanded quickly, She ooked up into his troubled face, and le saw something new and very ten ter in her eyes. Then, as she began weep, he took her in his arms and lissed her, Tt is growing late; Henrietta will be Xpecting me-" she said.
 Wouldn't you; rather" she asked { with tender smile-"w wouldn't you { ather come home?' When he put on his overcoat, and hey stood well garbed against the l 'intry night, he said, looking down 'ith a little laugh l T did not bring the check for Hen ietta's rousseau. I can pay the bills ! D much better as they are sent inv