The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-08-14

train slowed up for West Philadelphia,
anu A boy in blue and brass came
through the car calling her name. She
held out her hand for the telegram.
Father says to wait here" She
| smiled rs she read it through. Dorval
| fishei out IL bill and handed it to the
boy. together with the message.
/ "You could not find the lady. under
stand?"
I'm WISE" agreed the boy. "Mebbe
the lady didn't hear me-"
He passed out. and just as the train
began to move Meg saw him going
leisurely across the platform. the en-
velope' still in his hand.
1.-The old guy was a drummer" ex-
| planned the brakeman. returning with
a young and very nervous person with
a flushed face. HE says he's a min
ister."
Il have just begun my %pastorate."
explained the nervous man. but am a
regularly ordained clergyman. I leave
the train shortly. If you a satisfy
me that there is no legal impeachment,
I should advise CELEBRITY"
Rapidly Dorval explained the situation.
The dra awning rooms were all engaged.
but there was a cafe car on the train,
and the tiny pantry was empty. The
porter mounted guard to keep out the
curious; the simple ceremony was con-
cluded and a certificate made out long
before the minister reached his stop
ping place.
1T was my first marriage" he said
nervously as his slender fingers closed
over the yellow backed bill. II am
sure that I wish you all happiness"
He pecked Meg's cheek much as a
bachelor kisses a baby and returned to
his own car to hide his confusion.
The passenger in the seat adjoining
D~orval's, who had been impressed as a
witness, expressed an overwhelming
desire for a smoke and went forward
that the young couple might not be
separated.
Are you sorry now that it's over,
dear?" he asked as he leaned forward
and placed his hand over hers.
Il shall never be sorry" she said
bravely. IL was only afraid that you
would not be able to rescue me from
the duke"
Il bet he drops his eyeglass when
we tell him." said Jimmy with a wick.
ed smile. He'll drop his eyeglass and
say, My word!' See If he doesn't"
"1'm thinking Of what father will
say" she answered. trying to smile.
1T will be a great disappointment to
him"
Then he shouldn't sell his daugh-
ter" explained Jimmy. II guess that's
him now"
He pointed out Of the window as an
other train went rushing by. On the
platform of the rear car, made into
an observation balcony, they could see
the duke.
The special had been sent through
on another track. and Mr.. Cadmus'
temper was not improved by a half
hour wait in the Jersey City station
for the slower train with Margaret
aboard. The entire party were lined
up at the gate as the passengers Of
the regular train poured through.
II made a mistake" explained Meg
as she held up her face to be kissed.
$50 the gateman said," her father
returned. ut vas very good Of Mr..
Dorval to take ARE of you. We will
relieve him Of any further response
btlity."
II say" broke in Jimmy, "you can't
very we'll do that. I've arranged to
take care Of Meg for the rest of her
life. We were married on the train
coming over"
The ducal jaw dropped and the ducal
eyebrows raised while the monocle
dropped from the ducal eye.
my word!" said his grace. "How
very extraordinary, you know"
II told you So" said Jimmy, break
Ing a tense situation with a laugh.