The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-29
THEY MADE
1T REAL


and she had heard many stories Of
gentIemsnly looking persons who
murdered men and women for their
valuables
But this clerical looking man in the
seat across from her did not appear
to be dangerous, and she settled her
self to the book. II was less than
two hours to Graham Towers. Surely
nothing much could happen.
Then there came the noise Of doors
being shut and a porter In leather
waistcoat held the door Of her com
Partment invitingly open. Another
porter threw in a kitbag, the door
was shut and the train started. Tom
Hadley sprang in the carriage.
When he saw Marjorie he turned
to leave again, but the door was now
locked and the train was slowly
pulling through the yards. Tom went
over to the other side OF the com
partmont leaving a wide seat be-
tween them, and became immersed
IN the morning paper.
NY young friend, did you ever
contemplate matrimony"
Mariories book fell TO the floor
with a crash. The clerical gentle
man was staring at her from across
the narrow passage with cleaning
eyes.
What IL more beautiful to Oon-
template" he went on, than the
union Of two loving heaTts?"
Toms paper was flung into the
opposite seat and he moved over be-
side Marjorie.
you are annoying this young lady"
he said, savagely. "Sit back in your
seat and be quiet"
The clerical person regarded him
with a sorrowful air. my dear young
friend" he said, shaking his head
sadly. Not for the world would
cause this fair daughter annoyance,
but l cannot see her sit sorrowing
when It is in my power to bring her
great joy. For it is written that it
is not good for man to be alone. You
are married?"
Il don't see what that has to do
with It," said Tom
you are destined to be the
of this BRIDE" explained the otnel.
Behold. she sits weeping. l saw the
tears in her eyes. They are for her
sorrowing single state. Here and now
we may make her happy. My chill
dren take each others hands"
Tom looked up in search of the
emergency call, but Marjorie caught
him by the arm. Don't" she whis-
pered. ut would make such scene
We must humor him until we come to
a station"
Time passes" reminded the mad
man, mildly you delay the serRs.
ice, my children"
I'VE have decided to wait until
we reach the next station" began
Tom. pleasantly IF you win wait
until we arrive there you may marry
us in the waiting-room."
The mild blue eyes blazed and the
placid features were contorted by
anger. With a snarl the clergyman
precipitated himself upon Tom.
The attack was so sudden that
Hadley was taken unaware and his
arms we're kept at his sides while
the long, slender fingers closed about
his throat
Marjorie could not pass the two
men to reach the bell cord and for a
moment she covered In her seat,
then she shook the clergyman by the
shoulder
I'VE do want to get married now"
she said please let him go so that
the ceremony may be performed at
once. Please. please stop"
The light OF madness faded from
the watery eyes anj the suave. pro
fessional manner returned as he sank
into the seat opposite and drew out
well-worn prayer book and opened
II al the marriage service.
Once he began the words OF the
ritual his entire manner changed.
Fills face gained q new dignity and
he read the beautiful words OF the
ceremony as Marjorie had never be-
fore heard It read
She loved Tom. Only foolish
pride was keeping her from confess
ing her fault and granting forgive
that It affected her strangely
The mailman closed the book and
beamed upon them.
you will kiss the BRIDE" he said.
mildly.
For a moment Hadley hesitated.
but Marjorie raised her full red lips
to his and his arms went about her
at their touch. One arm remained
around her as he raised his head.
and the clergyman regarded them
approvinsly.
That is better" he announced.
1T makes my one thousand Ave hun
dred and fftieth marriage We were
just in time" he added. AS the train
began TO slow down for a station.
Men in uniform appeared at either
door OF the carriage aud one OF them
sprang inside 10 grapple with the mad
man. There was sharp tussle, and