The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-02-03

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see streak of lght-if only. Il
Lucy hadn't thrown over ~[p
I'm glad l didn't go to 49,
herr
"a tap at the window)-whats that?-(ap is repeatedly
somebody at the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. he's well
come!-polceman perhaps-(tap repeated-goes to win
dow, leans OUT
Lucy!
Ssh!
CA pair Of arms are encrcling his neck for an
instantly
Lucy! Lucy don't go!-Lucy! She's gone-but oh
oh-oh-(comes down with note in his hand)-Reads:
my Dear Dear Old Darlng-I wonder If you be-
neve what the mater wrote you? How could you? She's
just told me-My poor, poor darlng-lm going to rush
I'm dressed when everybody will be in
their and give you one kiss-and dearest thas
is to tell you that rich poor, am yours to death
Lucy"
Now fall wals!-come earthquake! torture me!-hang
me!-what do I care?-Lucy loves me!-Lucys true to
me.-An the world may go against me- but my Lucyss
my Lucy and she's my Lucy STILL
(Knock at the door-goes to door)-Letter?
(Whistles a tune-opens letter.
Dear Sir-No hearing from you up to closing time.
venture to remind you that sent you most impor"
tant Thinking that the ettermay
tenon it and request the honor of your commands.
l am, dear sir Your obedient servant,
George Henry Honeymoon"
Well, just wait minute, Fraser, and I'll what it
is-(ooks letters table)-Oh yes, here's let
to be sure-County Bank-(opens letter..
Dear Sir-I have the honor to inform you that be-
fore leaving for Australia, Mr. Fudge of the firm Of
Messrs Fudge MCPHERSON deposited with for safe
keeping securities etc., standing in name and OF
which Messrs Fudge & Mcpherson had charge"-What!
What!-"Mr. Fudge desires to inform of this and
say that Mr.. Mcpherson being in very delicate health.
he thought WISER subject to consent to put your
affairs for the present In hands. Mr. Fudge was
obliged to leave in great haste for Sidney by yesterdays
steamer, to attend to uncle, Mr.. Mortimer Alwyn,
the great brewer'-(h'm, I've never seen him)-"whom
understand to be suffering from incurable disease
and whose heir believe We sending you
cheque book under separate and awaiting your in
structions we have the honor to be, dear sir,
"Your obedient servants,
London County Bank, Ltd.
Per G.. H. Honeyman."
Good Lord Fraser, bring me a whisky and soda-This
has been too much-and Fraser tell the I'll
call at the bank tomorrow morning and Mr.. Honey
man-bring me whisky and soda if you want to save
my life?
Ah here's from old Ryan.-old sawbones Ryan,
"opens letter.
Dear Sir-Mr Fudge wishes me to inform you be-
fore leaving to wind the affairs of uncle in Aus
tralia that have been called in by him in consultation
with Drs Clark sorrywait and that have come to
the conclusion that Mr. Mcpherson will not be able to at
tend to business for some time his memory being
severely affected that it is almost certain that he lis suf
fering from serious disease of the brain"-hm. HIM
etc., etc.
(sits down)-Lucy first (writes):
Dearest Dearest, Dearest Lucy-1t's all rght-we've
found all the money and more. My apologies to your
mother-tell her to leave everythng-I mean leave din
ner and and dine with and to bring all her guests
and not to forget YOU-more Your Alge"
(Takes another sheet of paper):
Dear Old Nunkey-It false alarm-the money Is
all here-every penny and more in sigh-bring Aunty
mere 10 dinner AT once or never speak again TO your at
fectonate nephew, Algie."
Nov for the American)
Dear Mr.. Poynter-Im sorry to have troubled YOU
it mistake-I am st in possession of my for.
tune and hear that 1t is to be shortly increased
Put off that important business engagement and iotn
yours very truly, with many apologies,
Algernon Alwyn."
IAN hour later)-Hm-So here all are again! as we
were, only little wiser No, won't be cyncal-wen
take the world as We find 1t and We'll thank God Lucy
(pours out whisky and )-Heres to Lucy (Drnks1
An there they come-(great noise heard staircase
to door-opens 1t wide)-Come up!-Come up every
one of you and welcome! Lucy!
Quick curtan.)
In Gypsy Land.