The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-12-24

DONDOn1 q bOftDEAO,
Attorneys-at-Law. Washington, D. c.
Circumstances compelled Marjorie
Hollis to earn her living, and against
these circumstances her aristocratic
and artistic soul waged constant re-
'bellion. Her family and her acquaint-
'ances generally regarded her as a
spoiled child, troubled with extrava-
giant tastes and lack of practical
sense. On her side. she felt that she
was not understood nor properly ap.
preciated-until she met Carter Dill
lington.
Like herself. Mr.. Dillington was poor
and had literary aspirations, and Mar
jorie felt that in him she had at last
found a sympathetic fellow-mortal.
He accepted special invitations to
the house, but rarely called of his own
accord, appearing content to ride
home with her in the evening. He
was excessively reserved-that was
one of his peculiarities-sot that not
withstanding the increasing familiarity
of the acquaintanceship, Marjorie
knew no more of his personal affairs
at the end of nine months than she
did during the first week.
There was one other subject on
which he was equally reticent, and
that was the discussion regarding the
rhyme for Rachel" The remarkable
offer in connection with this matter
was a subject of unending curiosity
and discussion in literary circles; but
Carter ellington pointedly avoided
every allusion to it. To Marjorie. on
the contrary, it was one of alluring in
terest.
She hesitated long time before
venturing to speak to Mr.. Dillington
about 1t. His peculiar aversion to the
whole matter embarrassed her. The
mere mention Of the name Rachel"
disturbed him, and her occasional ef-
forts to lead the conversation around
to the subject were promptly frus.
trated.
Finally, however, she decided to an.
peal to him for help. Only one more
week remained, and she beheld her
dreams of wealth fading into the dun
reality of drudgery. So, as he was
about to take his departure after a
short call on Christmas eve, she said
suddenly: IF person were to find a
rhyme for Rachel it would make him
famous, wouldn't it,"
Il suppose it would" he answered
dryly.
"And n would ,oo,,o IT.,
"Oh, yes" Then In the same breath
he abruptly changed the conversation.
perhaps. Miss Hollis, it may inter.
est you to know that I expect IN the
next week or two to come into posaea.
sion Of small fortune, and / hone
then to be married." and holdinr ont
his hand he babe Marjorie good ni1ht
Good night" she responded me.
chemically; and as the door closed she
staggered into the parlor, and. throw.
ing herself upon the sofa, burst into a
torrent of passionate tears.
Suddenly her sobbings ceased sha
sat up, bewildered. startled. n the
midst Of the turmoil Of her troubled
spirit there had burst upon her
Wltnout warning, without thought
rhyme for Rachel"
Two days later Marjorie Hollis wa.
in Washington; and on the morning .s
December ~ she walked into the "a
nee Of Dunbury & Bordeau ana ouietIv
announced to those two gentlemen
that she had come to claim the 9250
900 for q rhyme for Rachel. 4. Ie.
For moment the two mon stared
ct her without uttering = sound.
Mr. Dunbury vas the hrst To fnd |
his voice. Impossible! he efacm.
lated. Thsn noticing the sudden ii,,sh
upon the girl's face he checked En-.
sell. q Pardon me. my dear younr
lady! did NOT mean e doubt your
word; but you HAYS astonishsd ID -.
yond MEASURE. Let me explain. :. ana |
70 plaessd r. chair bssids Her. (;