The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-21
Their First
Thanksgiving
BY CARLOS BAYARD.

k1AIl Not yet, DEAR" he ex-
~ planned. Il have consid.
cred the matter carefully
and think 1t will be best to wait"
1T won't make any difference in
our marriage?" she pleaded.
I'VE can get married tomorrow" he
declared. Il want to go to town and
get to work on my own hook"
There is nothing to prevent" A.
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. It will make such . lot
OF talk" pleaded Vance
He found when he left the girl that
he had not exaggerated. Already the
news that David Greenway had dis
owned his son had spread through the
village. and the circumstantial reports
OF the row which had terminated in
the dismissal had gained 4 wealth Of
detail in its rapid travel.
David Greenway was the richest
man In Greenvale. and Vance had al
ready made rapid advancement In the
local bank: an Advancement not alto
sether unconnected 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.
sonage OF the church. he and Carol set
out for the city where Vance would
start anew.
II was not an easy matter to ind .
position. even with the recommenda-
ton which the cashier Of the homo
bank had given him. but In time Vance
found place. and they settled down
to make home In . tiny nat whose
five rooms were scarcely larger than
the dining room OF the 0reenway 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.
Wen save the rest" she declared.
1T does seem 80 cosy here, dear. It's
our first home. We shall have much
to be thankful for next week."
That's So. agreed Vance. by
the way. I've got ~ Invitation to
Thanksgiving dinner. 20 don't lay In Z
turkey"
Vance would make no explanation
other than to say that the invitation
came from an old friend.
Not even when they arrived at the
station did he enlighten her ~ to
their destination. but the next morn.
Ing. ~ the train neared the old home
and she begun to catch glimpses Of
familiar scenes through the frost
traced car windows, the tears came
unbidden to her eyes.
A they encountered the curious
Chances OF old acquaintance. she was
glad that she had let Vance persuade
her to purchase . set Of fnrs. She
wanted to look her BEST for bis sake.
but she did not realise the attractive
picture she made - the sharp breeze
brought fresh color 70 her cheeks and
lent sparkle to the brown eyes.
Vance. sitting beside her. clasped
his hands over hers.
I'VE shall have much 10 b thank.
full for this Arst Thanksgiving" he
said tcndcrly. But most OF ~ am
thankful that you are my wife. DEAR"
She smiled her answer. too close TO
tears 10 speak. but ~ they turned In
At . driveway she found her voice.
There 10 some mistake" she cried.
Surely you are not going TO your Il.
ther's."
Surely We are" be said With hap.
py laugh. DO yoa suppose that any
other Thanksgiving dinner would
tempt mo from our own homer"
"But--you have made upf" she
asked.
I'VE never really euarreicd." be ~.
planned. Il was dissstIsncd 1t tho
bank. I wanted 70 b sure Of myself;
10 know that on my own effort could
make my way. Father and lspianncd
tho dramatic scene for the bcncnt Of
this public. I did not tell you. for
wanted him to SEQ that Il was for my.
self and not thy money that you cared
was 10 have . trial for elk months.
Tho probation ended last week.
There 10 my father waiting TO vel.
come 10 to our new home" he said.
''rhc honeymooa ends With our
Thanksglvlng. anA "a hes . new
daushter-lhe best hat ever vao-to
nAko hin thankful. w."