Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-08
Short Stories For. Evening Hours
THE CONSIDERATIONS

wife's position in the case" the Judge
said. she wants her only daughter
to marry a man with money, and you
any. So this is my plan: I'll
settle good round sum on you and
you can say It came from rich rela-
tive; then my wife will be satisfied;
you can marry Roxane and live hap
by ever after"
OH" divers face was bright
with hope, you are very good. sir"
But you mustn't tell Roxane
where you get the money" the Judge
pursued; "she couldn't keep 1t from
her mother"
"But ought not to deceive my fu-
ture wife"
The Judge banged heavy fist on
his desk. Don't be foolish, he said
sternly; Its the only way"
But" Then before oliver could
proceed with his objection a clear
voice asked, May I come in?"
"Roxane!" exclaimed the two
men.
She stood hesitating on the TIRES
hold, a slender little thing with her
fair hair pulled out under a plumed
hat.
Mother is waiting In the motor
she said, breathlessly. 1--WE are on
our way to the charity bazaar and
want some money"
The Judge kissed her. rNow IT,.
divers turn" he leased.
"Oh. father" she reproached him
with sob, you know oliver and
have had to break our engagement
because mother won't hear of IT,
And she hid her face on the judge.
shoulder. p"
The Judge glanced at oliver. "Tel
her" he commanded, and the boy be
gan a hating tale.
As he proceeded Roxane interrupt
ed, You mean that some one has lef,
YOU a fortune?"
oliver NODDED. Hf
Where did he llve?"
I'm not sure" the boy stammer
ed. NJ.
81 wouldn't inquire too closely in
to 1t, Roxane," the Judge advised
hurriedly. THE less said about tina
relative Of divers the better"
With her face shining the cir
went swiftly to her lover. "0h. DIV
er, Oliver" she said, how happy
ami"
For n moment he hesitated, theI
he gathered her into his arms. "It'
worth everything to know that 20,
are mine, Roxane," he said, huskily
Its worth everything to know tina
you are mine"
The rustic Of silk skirts in the hal
brought him out of his rhapsody.
ITS your mother" warned tn
Judge, and when the rather stou
lady In mauve entered she found tw,
solemn young people on each side o
the judges desk. That Roxane'
plumed hat was slightly over one ca
and that golden hair strayed acros
divers coat collar were detail
which escaped her.
81 thought Roxane was neve
coming down." she painted.
II found oliver here" Roxane ex
planned, "and. oh. mother, n rich rel
ative has left him a fortune"
"a fortune-0liver?" scoffed tn
stout lady. why, he hasn't a ric
relative in the world"
THE fact remains. my dear" tn
Judge asserted, blandly, that he ha
had fortune left him by distan
cousin"
What cousin" was the deniant
you needn't tell me, James"
"Tut-tut," the Judge cautioneI
don't accuse the boy of lying"
I'm not accusing anybody" Mr.
Vandiver stated; II merely asked 20
what cousin, James"
| Ahc Juubc moppcu Mo iOTcueds
The sudden arrival OF the ladies' {
his household had not given him tin
to perfect details.
I'm not sure of the name, Abbie,
he stammered; perhaps oliver ca
satisfy YOU"
But Oliver weakened. 81 thin
4 Mrg Vaudiyar Ia riubt - ha ,aid "a,
steadily. Until can offer satisfa,
tory proof Of my good fortune 1t wi
be well for me to give up Roxane,
"Ollyer!" The wall was from h
betrothed. But he went on, "Thel
may be some mistake"
"Of course" said Mrs. vandiye
with aggravating sourness; "com
on, Roxane," and she dragged h,
unwilling captive from the room.
Left alone, the conspirators stare
at each other.
Now you've done It." said Il
Judge, disgustedly; "why couldn
you BLUM II out?"
mot with Roxane's trusting ey
on me-" said Roxane's lover.
well, II you knew Roxane's mot
er as well as do" the judge grow
ed, "you would know that it's Il
only hope"
| After a depressing silence DIV
ventured: Perhaps II you approac
| - "A