Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-06


weeks newspapers. But | want them
al 10 know that they have not fooled
ne into marrying Karl. And you all
want me TO marry him-yOu all want
10 throw me into his arms"
Pardon me- Millar interrupted.
But she went ON unheeding:
Don't you think can see through
your TRANSPARENT schemes: But Ill
marry him just the same. II he'll have
me. DO you understand: I'll marry
him"
"Ido not think you will" Millar said
quietly.
Il tell you l am going 10 be karls
wife, Elsa cried. with emphasis.
Now that you have graced me with
your confidence" Millar said. rising
Il feel that may he quite frank with
you. This marriage cannot take place"
He pointed to the chair he had va
Gated and smiled.
"Now. you sit down. because I am
going TO set you right" he said.
Wonderingly, Elsa Obeyed. Millar
called a servant who was passing and
said:
You will find a small red leather
case In my overcoat pocket. Bring IL
here"
The servant went out, and he con-
tinued TO Elsa:
IL know the reason Of this marriage,
but you-you don't know the reason.
Or
Or WHAT
"Or you don't want to know: hence
you are about to consent"
Consent 10 what" Elsa cried.
Don't beat around the bush. That Is
what am trying TO avoid. | am about
to consent 10 become the wife OF
man who loves another woman, and.
what is more. | intend 10 go on my
honeymoon with Il man who has an.
other woman in his heart, who leaves
with this other woman everything he
should bring to his wife-love sympa.
thy, enthusiasm. everything. You see,
you did not know me"
Millar was unmoved by her vehe
ment declaration. AS the servant re
entered their room and handed him a
small red leather case he said;
Il did not think this subject could
excite you TO such a degree"
81 don't want any one laughing at
me-" Elsa protested. 81 want them all
to understand that | know quite well
the way am going and that go that
fnl nf ..
that | know everything. and yet !
consent to be his wife"
why" Millar asked, opening his
little satchel.
"Because-because-I-l love him."
the girl answered and began to sob.
Millar smiled wickedly rs he took
from the case dainty lace bandker-
chief and held it toward Elsa.
Pardon ME: l always carry this with
NE" he said. 1T is my weeping bag.
In 1t is everything woman needs for
weeping"
Elsa sobbed and dabbed at her eyes
with the handkerchief. not noticing
that the man was amused.
II love him." she declared
And take this also" Millar said
handing her little mirror, then q
powder pun and a tiny stick Of rouge
Elsa could not help smiling through
her tears at the absurdity of 1t as she
dabbed and busted her tear stained
face, looking at herself In the little
mirror. until all traces OF her weeping
were removed.
$50 this is the far famed Saucy
Elsa" Millar said as he watched her.
NO, 1t isn't" she said rebelliously
When | came here tonight / was 9
young. saucy girl. Now l am a nerv
Gus old woman. What shall | do?
whatever you do you must not be
discouraged. You must fght-attacE
! the enemy. But first Of all you mus,
bs pretty"
II shall try" Elsa said dolefully.
You must show that woman your
teeth. OF course 1t Is hard for young
girl to fight woman" Millar went on
You don't possess so many weapons
As a married woman who knows love
r already-who-may say something
3 improper"
r please do" she said, her saucines!
: returning, as she held her hands befor,
t her eyes and looked at him through bel
= fingers.
"A woman who knows all about Low.
: that you have yet to learn"
Il understand" she said.
, But don't mind that. Listen. There
Q 10 not much sentiment in me. but an
man, and tell you. little girl, YOU
J, possess the weapon that will deal tn.
deathblow to the most attractive. tn,
= most experienced woman in the world
= That weapon is purity"
u SHOULD listen to all this?" Elsa
0 asked.
"You should not" Millar repllet
promptly, "but listen just the same. 1
e may help you. And now 60 dance will
n Karl. You must conquer. But dom
try to be a woman. BE a girl DON
try to be saucy'
!, Il don't care to be saucy, but it Is 81
e original" Elsa said contritely.
j. Don't try to be original" Mlllar sait
earnestly. BE yourself. Be modest
., be ashamed Of your pure white shoul
ders. Look at Karl as If you feared h,
g is trying to steal you away from girl
l. hood land and show you the way I,
It woman's land. And If any one eve
r dares to call you saucy again tell hin
you once met gentleman whom 70,
d wanted to give piece of your min,
!. and that You left him with piece o
his mind, feeling very small indee,
Il yourself and making him feel as II b
?. were the biggest rascal in the world"
N Elisa turned and went toward tn