The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-25

They took sides headed by father and mother In
fathers camp were the boys. while the girls sup
ported mother
Mary the youngest child in a family of seven.
She had just come home from college and her future
was before her Father and the boys wished to have
her go abroad, mother and the girls held out for
society.
she needs quieting down. Ethelinda said. II
saw her Yesterday rompng on the tennis court with
Mason, Jr.. matched her with the statement That's
head Mary Is beauty and she ought to do the
family credit when she marries."
There was a chorus of 'ohs.' as they all turned
to look at her She wore a white linen suit and q
ribbon and little three-oornered hat was set jauntiy
WHO'S going to get married." she asked as she
They began to talk of other things hurredly. Is
would never do for Mary to know they discuss
ing her. But in spite of themselves the CONVERSE
ton drifted back gradually to the original topic
stopped
Before her father could answer her mother inter-
posed: Il don't like the idea of travelling
wouldn't You rather stay here and see something OF
society,"
Father and the boys smiled Then you viii go
abroad" they demanded breathiessiy
A cloud came over Marys countenance. Il
want to do anything" she said but stay right here
The family exchanged gances. That exactly
what they did not want Mary to do. The tow-headed
evidence. And they had ambitions for Mary.
IT seems such UGH pity mother said said when MARI
body"
E,helinda and the other sisters
beautiful and whose matrimonial chances were lin
tied nodded eager assent They were alt fond OF
Mary and they all wanted her to do we'll what was
the use of having beauty In the family II she did
not live to her social opportunities?
Meantime. Mary again playing tennis with the
tow-headed young man. She liked him very much.
He had kind eyes and a pleasant manner. Mary
not whether she loved him but she thought
would not be hard to do SO. Anyhow. she did not
go abroad into society, for II seemed to
her that these things might separate her from the
tow-headed young man. She was sure that ne was
having things. Mary's own family always talked OF
income Mary often wished that there were more lamb
shops and less silver plate. She had healthy appe-
tite which demanded plenty of bread and butter ana
Therefore she was pleased. when. after exciting
take tea at an adjacent Inn The tea at tnat ina
always meant plenty OF French pastries and Mary
had little girls love for sweets
While they drank their tea. the w-headed young
asked Mary to marry him. and Mary said Yes
she herself again. but she knew that was not
the only she cared Some deeper instinct told
her that she had found her mate
That night she told her family that she was going
to marry the tow-headed young man. They stared at
her in dismay.
But you are going abroad said father; and the
''ss want you to see something Of society" mother
walled. girls chorused Society after her.
no oe the ane
mother and the girls agreed either going abroad
or going into society would Mary.
At last Mary. very white and still. said Il love him.
You want me TO marry rich man. But l shall be
They looked her. the beloved of all their hearts
And suddenly father melted. He held out his arms
to Mary and she ran to him hid face against
his shoulder Then mother gave In and after mother.
the boys and the girls
she shall marry whom she peases" they SAID an
Mary sobbed. Wasn't Mary the youngest OF the FAM
ily and hadn't they always let her have her own
little later their reward The tow-headed
young man called and received none too cordially.
They wanted Mary to be happy but the, tow headed
When he had stated his love for Mary ne gave
Tim WITH ne
"Spend-where?" they asked in bewiidered
chorus.
place in England: he had chateau In France. q
castle in Spain and cottage at Newport In other
mobiles and airship. and Mary took all this as
matter Of course
Isn't he lovely?' she asked the family when ne
Lovely" they said and looked at each other. Tnen
they laughed and Rugged Mary.
Husband Was Wanted
tourist from Philadelphia who has Just returned
from visit through the south. relates this con-
versation TO the Times OF that city, which he
heard between farmers wife and negro alleged 70
BE there any work around here. missus?" asked
we'll we do need man." replied the woman.
do you want WORK.
.wei, 1 am looking for q man to do the chores
and never be impudent"
niEsus?" asked the negro
yes. Why do you ask?"
well, IT pears to me that hired man amt what
you want. You mant husband. "-Exchange.
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