Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1909-12-23

library door. hat in hand. ready TO
render service.
1T is indeed singular responded
the girl. Il can't understand IT, Bac
since you are kind enough to offer as
sistanee and as you have been the
chief victim an explanation is due you,
which shall be glad to give.
while 1 was at school last year my
sister. Stella Weston. was the guest Of
an aunt N New Jersey. There she be-
came attached to young man of the
name of y. II. Singleton. He was only
n poor writer, and my aunt. who is
wealthy and had higher ambitions for
her handsome niece. opposed the
match. My father through her influ-
ence refused his consent in language
which aroused my sisters high strung
nature. She deiied them both, ran
away and was married to her writer
lover. Father refused TO forgive them
until three days ago, when we receiv-
ed telegram from this place announe-
ing the arrival of grandson who was
TO be given his name. This immedi-
ately brought about reconciliation.
1 know comparatively nothing of my
brother-in-law, SO 1 hope you will for
give my mistake"
Just at this moment there was a
sharp ring at the door, and at once
the servant ushered in q young man
whom Mr.. Singleton instantly recog-
nized as one Of the telegraph clerks.
There have been some mistakes
made in the office" he began. Ger
tain dispatches delivered to you were
meant for another L. II. Singleton. He
lives on farm four miles out of the
city. and, being q newcomer. none of
us knew him. L have come to ask you
TO be kind enough to overlook the
blunder if you can"
= Certainly. But how did you discov-
er the mistake finally?"
This other Mr.. Singleton is at the
Office now waiting for replies that
have been delivered to you"
IAN right This lady and I will ac-
company you back and see if we all
together cannot bring order out Of
chaos
Elma found her sisters husband at
the station. and full explanations and
introductions followed. She was driv-
en- to the fine old farm, which he had
recently inherited from deceased I'M
Gle. Stella was delighted at the unex-
pected arrival OF Elma- The wonder
full baby, who had been the uDcon-
scions cause of no little embarrass-
ment to his lovely "aunfy," was
speedily forgiven, and petted and ca
ressed to the satisfaction of all con-
cerned.
Although it has been impossible up
to date for the two Singletons to prove
themselves kinsmeD, they are great
friends. The business one in the city
frequently drives out to the farm. os-
tensibly to discuss the others double
interests, agriculture and literature.
But his real object is to place himself
as often as possible in the company Of
sweet Elma Weston, who cannot make
up her mind to leave that remarkable
baby.
"Elma," he pleaded one evening
after their acquaintance had continued
for several weeks, "can't you guess
my secret?"
4 never was good at guessing, MT.
Singleton" she Fetaliaied. al don't
believe in secrets anyway. Did you
ever know a woman who did:' with
an arch smile.
81 don't think 1 ever did" he admit
ted. taking her hand, "and neither do
], 50 III keep this no longer. love
You very dearly, Elma. Do you like
my secret?'
"I-I-think I do she replied, with
dropping eyes.
~Then, darling. you viii be my
wife:"
The answer was spoken very low,
but IL must have been perfectly salts
factory to this F. n. Singleton judg-
ing from the promptness with which
he ciasped her in his arms.
o. r. M