Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-26

HrNNyD1 NOI Sti, utdl, Ht y
w planned. Il have consid-
cred the matter carefully
and think it will be best to wait.
1T won't make any difference IN
our MARRIAGE" she pleaded.
we can get married tomorrow. h"
declared Il want to go to town and
get to work on MY own hook.
There is nothing to prevent. as
scented the girl 1T is not as though
| had a lot Of relatives to consult.
Then let's be married and get out
OF The way. 1t will make such lot
OF talk" pleaded Vance.
He found when he left the girl thar
he had not exaggerated. Already the
news that David Grc"nway had dis
owned his son had spread through the
village. and III" circumS'antial reports
of the row which had terminated IN
the dismissal had gained i wealth or
detail in it's rapid travel.
TaNid Grepnway WAS the rlch'St
man in Grccnvalc. and Vance had al
ready made rapid advancement in the
local banE: an advancement not alto
.rt,.Cr nncOnneCtei with his fathers
influence as the largest stakeholder.
He had resigned his position that
morning and the following day. after
a quiet wedding ceremony in the par
snnaGe of the church. he and Carol set
out for the city where Vance would
start anew.
1t was not an easy matter to find a
position. even with the recommends
ton which the cashier of the home
bank had given him. but in time Vance
fcrnd A place. ard they settled down
TO make a home in a tiny fiat whose
five rooms were scarcely larger than
the dining room of the Grecnway man
sion.
The months sped by all too fast.
and even when Vance had earned
raise in salary. and had been advanced
to more responsible position, she
would not move.
"W"'n save the rest" she declared.
1T does seem so coy here. dear It's
our first home. We shall have much
to BE- thankful for next week.
That's Sc" agreed Vance. by
the way. I've got an invitation 10
Thanksgiving dinner, so don't lay in
turkey
Carols face fell. She had been
planning TO make their first Thanks
giving a notable one but she tried TO
sHiic her satisfaction at Nancc's an
ECInC2Tcnt.
Vance would max" no explanation
other than to say that the invitation
cane froa. an cd friend. and the even
Ing before tho holiday ne came home
ea:!v and helped her pack her pref
Jest things in d suit case.
Net even vixen they arrived at the
staten did he enIighten her as to
their destination, but the next mora
ing. AZ the train ncar"d the old home
and she began to catch g!impscs OF
familiar scores through the frost
unh,dd@n 10 her eyes.
As they encountered the curious
glances Of old acHuaiDtanccs. she was
glad that she had let Vance persuade
her to purchase a set Of fT:s. She
wanted 20 look her best for his sake.
bu; she Gi,i not realize the attractive
Dic.urc she made as the sharp breeze
brought fresh color to her checks and
!rnt m added sparkle to the brown
eyes
Vance. sitting beside her, clasped
his hauGG over hers.
We shall have much 10 be thank
ful for this first Thanksgiving. he
.said :erIc-Iy "But most Of all I am
thankful that you are my wife. dear"
She smiled hcr answer. too close TO
tears TO speak. but as they turned in
4: drive way she found her voice.
There is some mistake" she cried.
Surely you are not going TO your "a
Tiers"
Surely We are" he said with a hap
ny laugh. 20 you suppos" that any
other Thanksgiving dinner would
tempt mc from our owr bomc?"
"Bu'-you have made up" she
asked.
We never really quarreied." he e1-
pIsincd. Il was dissatisfied at tho
bank. ! wanted 10 bc sure Of myself:
20 know that on my own effort could
make my way. Father and planned
tho dramatic scene for the bcr eft Of
the public. I did M: tell you for
wanted him 10 SC that Il was for my
self and not my money nat you cared.
I was 20 have trial for six months.
The probation ended las; week"
Md you are coming back home 10
live she asked Vance nodded.
There s. ny father waiting 10 vel
come US 20 oGT new home" he said.
The hcncy neon eads with our
Thanksgiving. sad dad has nov
ssugh;eT-ihc ho~i that ever ~as-5