The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-19

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III Andre. She resolved 10 carry
out the part she had assumed
TO the end.
Il think that Andre is free" she as
sured JacQueline. There can be no
possible impeachment TO your imme-
date marriage. Yet me have the
pleasure Of bringing you together.
Give me your hand" she said TO JAG
queline.
Lucy Takes Sweet Revenge.
Confidingly Jacqueline stretched
forth her right hand and grasped
Lucys left Lucy turned TO Andre,
holding out her other hand.
Now, Andre. give me yours, she
ordered g
Andre thrust his determinedly in his
pocket and strobe across the room.
Jacqueline looked at him In wonder
and reproach and ne came back, re-
luctantly surrendering his hand.
There" Lucy said. triumphantly
uniting them.
"Oh, Andre" Jaqueline explained
delightedly II was the first time
since she had declared her love that
their hands had touched. How kind
YOU are madame" she said 10 Lucy.
How can | ever thank YOU
by becoming my best friend; can't
she, ANDRE"
Quite swept of his feet by this final
stroke, Andres reply was inarticu'
late.
1t will be delightful" Lucy con-
tinued, enjoying every thrust at An
Dire with spiteful relish. As soon as
| return I'll come to see you. m
leaving in a few days for Scotland
Andre was surprised at the informa-
ton that Lucy was going away. AS
matter OF fact. she had only at that
~loment decided to accept an invita-
ton from a friend in the north.
II can't be present at your wed
ding" she went on gaily. but III be
there In the spirit"
German entered at that moment 10
announce that her carriage was walt
ing She swept out, followed by JAG
aueline's earnest thanks, and Andre s
look OF hopelessness.
ITS extraordinary" Andre said, as
Jacqueline came back 20 him from the
door. All, Jacqueline, my little JAG
queline"
It's decided" Jacqueline cried tri
unphantly. We're engaged"
We're engaged Andre repeated
gloomily.
And I'm so happy because sou
are" Jacqueline said impulsively.
A Strange Betrothal Vow.
I'm 50 happy-because | am :"
said Andre.
You're going TO be my husband,
l.Jacqueline said delightedly. Then she
added. with q touch OF regret in her
tone:
All, what a good friend | shall
lose"
: Andre could not resist the charm
and delight OF her varying moods and
/ their ingenious expression. He went
To her and cried gaily.
Then let him kiss you for the last
/ time
How Lucy Decided.
And the first" Jacqueline cried
standing ON tip toe TO kiss her future
husband. oh. I'd forgotten uncle.
she said. almost interrupting the kiss
Il must tell him"
I'D forgotten aunt: must tell her,
said Andre with some apprehension.
Jacqueline promptly took charge o.
the situation.
You run OF 10 the tennis court anC
tell your aunt" she said, pushing hin
out. I'll sit down and write tele
gram here 10 uncle. Then I'll joir
you"
Quick" urged Andre.
Quicker than that" Jacquelin,
said. giving him another kiss.
Andre laughed and WAS running on
when Jacqueline halted him. and witt
al expression OF the utmost gravity
SAID.
Promise me something. Promise
! me never to fall OF horse before any
other woman
Il swear it," Andre said
Jacqueline sat down to the table a
he went out and wrote the following
telegram