Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-16

been guided 10y hose Wyman's judg-
ment thus far and il would perhaps
be better 10 take counsel with her be-
fore going any further
Rose confirmed his idea that If Luz
Gina Clark had had anything to do
with the matter. should he speak TO
Bob. complications might arise. In
deed. Rose was OF the opinion that if
any woman had been the donor the sit
uation might becoine very embarras5-
ing She advised Humphrey not 10 let
the benefaction influence him in the
matter OF love III be loved Lucina he
should tell her So shuttinG his eyes to
the fact that she might have secured
for him the assistance which had ena-
bled him to obtain Il college education
If he did not love her for herself with
out this (hypotheticah favor he should
not propose 10 her on account OF it.
Humphrey left bis friend. having
gained new item of knowledge. He
had spent four years ut college and
come home 10 learn that a girl with
common school education had more
sense than he bad. He fell like saying
WIN tut llOtt. Nl-bh 4NNA7E NOAhSSs Oht
wisdom fingers
He made up his mind not TO act In
the matter without Roses sanction.
But be seriously considered offering
himself TO Lucina Clark. He believed
that there were nine chances in ten
that she was at least indirectly con-
cerned in the matter. aud il she were
the whole would make II very pretty
romance. But. not being sure of his
love for her. he concluded 10 wait. 1t
struck him. moreover. that he would
not like 10 confess 20 the practical
Rose that he was Influenced by this
supposed pretty romance" He had
come 10 dread Roses urromantic way
of looking at things. He thought that
If she had only bad little of the ideal
in her nature he might have consid-
cred her sweetheart instead Of a
friend
But Humphrey could not make up
his mind that he loved Lucina Clark
exclusive of the gratitude he felt for
her supposed favor One day he went
to Rose and told her this. He also
told her that he had borne the IN
enough and il was time he was re-
lieved of it. He also desired TO COM
mence TO make small payments return
ing the amount lie had received. To
do this he must have the name Of the
donor and he had been told that ii
would at such time be proper for him
to make inquiries to that end.
Rose considered awhile replying. then
advised him that if such was his in
tention he might with propriety ask
the cashier if I'D would reveal the Sc
he was abcUt 10 so to the bank at once
when Rose stopped him.
You have plenty of time" she said.
Il make it the rule of my life to sleep
over important decisions whenever it
is possible Go tomorrow"
Just like you. Rose" heNexclaimed-
mo impulse. no romnce. But you
make up the deficiency in mighty good
sense"
Humphrey went to the bank next
morning and asked for the name of
cashier would ask for time in which
to get the consent of his principal. In
this Humphrey was mistaken. He had
already been authorized.
"Rosalie Wyman." was the reply.
Humphrey CAPPED at the man for q
while and then without n word rushed
out of the bank and did not stop till
he found Rose.
Rose" he said. 81 would like to tor
ture you and thens burn you at the
stake. How did you do it,
Worked aud saved"
well. all have to say to you is
that If you have any use for natural
born fool there's one at your disposal"
Think over IT.: there's plenty Of
time"
Not one second
well. then. there's been long wait
for me. I'm glad TO hive 1t over"
at cured me-" or TT saved the life
of nv child" are the EXPRESSIONS Won