Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-29

i inal. You are just like any other man."
 So the war of words went on, and the more Millicent held of, the farth- CT Paul came on. He began to make love to her, so she snubbed him. He her so. Then he tried the effect oi neglecting her for few days, and went away. At once Matthew reap peared and accused her of wishing to marry Paul. She denied this, and the ugly twin became more agreeable And by this time it became apparent that both loved her. which annoyed her immensely Matthew, ugly as he was, had won her heart, yet it seemed to be a sin to wed such monster Matthew, it will be remembered, al- ways dwelt in a kind of twilight, and presented rather a misty figure to Mil- licent's ina aginatfon. When he took exercise he either walked alone in the garden or strolled with her during the long summer twilights, leaning on her arm amongst the flowers. One even- ing two weeks after Paul departed they were strolling thus beside the fish pond, rather large sheet of water. trimmed with smooth, white marble. The hour was very lovely, and quiet and romantic, as AIilllcent's s heart told her. Yet Matthew chose to break the beauty of the gloaming by snapping about his handsome twin Paul writes that he is coming back, D he said harshly: T expect he will pro- pose this time"
 He had better not" she replied. q would as soon marry a butterfly"
 'Humph! A butterfly is a handsome insect"
 T don't wish to marry an insect but man.
 The monster looked at her search ingly. T don't believe you" he said roughly, you like money" Meaning that I am a fortune hunt er." she cried with flaming cheeks and withdrew her hand hurriedly from his arm. She clenched her fists and turn ed to go. He made an eager step for ward. To evade him, Millicent stepped to one side. and fell into the pond When she recovered her senses, she was lying on the dry warm turf oi the lawn. and the moon was looking astonished over the treetops at the man who was kissing her. and holding her to his breast. Millicent opened her eyes.
 "Oh," said Millicent, who looked wet as a river nymph. Paul" Was il Paul? The hump was gone-it had disappeared with the coat and waist coat.
 "oh," cried Millicent again. Paul Paul. Where is Matthew"
 Gone into he land of dream and fable" said the voice of Matthew, joy ously. Cant you understand, darl- ing?
 Millicent could not, being still be, wildered by the accident, and by thi surprising discovery. q want Mat thew" she said piteously. The mar rose from his knees and ran toward the heap of clothes on the bank. IT two minutes he returned limping or | wig. and all. and spoke in the old az. gressive manner she knew so well Well Miss Glynn. Have you beeI | taking a moonlight swim and givins Apollo the trouble of pulling you out 9 1 He knelt down beside her. "Youl have to marry Apollo now, Mis- | Glynn."
 Are you Apollo?" she asked in { daZed fashion.
 NO. I am the beast. I am Cali. ban, and you-you-my dear" he tool | her wet hand, you must forgive m! | deception. I wanted to meet a woman
 who would marry me for the soul yol i spoke of. and not because I was ricl | and passably comedy. That is why took Adderly Hall, where no one bu Mrs. Trench knew that I was botf Matthew and Paul."
 She took one step forward and | threw her arms around his neck. "YoI | silly boy" she whispered. 'T vii marry your soul. What does it mat. l ter if you are handsome Paul ol 1 hunchback Matthew? It is your sou ! that has drawn me to your arms. Thi: marriage"
 'Ts made in heaven" finished Pau | Matthew Forset, kissing her "Oh beauty, I was beast. ."-CassePs Sat urday Journal.