The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-09-03

1t secmcth to me. but if given require
the use of the tracba. Alive done did
what you done tole ME. boss"'
, What do you mean"
/ Carson stood before Craighead with
clinched fists. furious at Craighend's
scandnlous use OF Virginin's lame in
public.
Strike in due time" said Craighend.
''but hear! You told me to do for YOU
! what I'd want done in your place.
/ You said Virginia loved you
~ said believed it," answered Car
son. grooming. "Oh, Craighead. Craig
head. you've ruined me"'
! Ruined your granny-that is. Of
course. | disagree with you entirely
Faint heart never won the money
tell you the wedding bells are now
ringing. Go to. sirrah-go to her.
Give her the rush. Lay it on me.
Throw a fit on the rug. rip and tear,
snort. weep. fight, fast, tear myself,
drink up eisel. eat crocodile. take
her in your arms. and incidentally
mention the fact that the things
matter of record and will be in all the
papers. It'll work. Why, blast your
picture. it's got to work. If it doesn't
I'm stuck for SIS for fees and corrup-
ton money"
Carson walked back and forth. torn
| with rage. embarrassment and anxiety
for the result with Virginia. thrilled
(. with growing realization of what it
might mean to him.
I'm going in to tell her." said he
"And if fail shall come out and kill
you, Craighendw
! Il shall make no will" said Craig
head. why. if she were Caroline and
YOU
Carson walked into the apartment OF
Virginia The serving girl withdrew
and left them alone.
"VirSinia." said he. I'm going to
take yon with me"
She flushed rosily. but. woman-like.
refused to take his meaning.
Il can't go back. unkie,' said She
"You failed In your exams. You are
marked away. away down rs an uncle.
1ul We IoIRlNeu you.
Don't let's talk Of that" said he
II shnn't oven apologize. I'm glad
deceived you! Glad. do you hear?
And now you're going hack-Psyche-
as my wife Don't struggle and try to
escape. Don't you love me? Don't
you love me? Don't you love me|'
She was past the struggle now. and
in the new print gown Of the servant
maid she lay in his arms. quite surren-
dered. The time passed much more
rapidly for them than for Mr.. Craig
head. His voice grew hoarse. the rocO.
co periods grew shorter. and at last
he raped on the door and called
"Timc!"
The audience had entered upon the
phase OF Impotence characterized by
stamping in unison.
"HNhnt do they want2' asked Wiz.
ginia
Us" said Carson. LET us go out"
"Out?" quericd Virginia. "Out
there"
"virsinia." said Carson, did not
say was taking you away with me-
uow?"
ooh" gasped Virginia. shrinking
back. You don't mean for me to I'm.
derstand"-
THE minister is outside-to marry
us-darling! Gomez"
ooh. Theodorc!" she gasped.
The door opened. Craighead's voice
came through in inquiry.
"All ready?" he asked loudly. "Then
let the cortege move! After these nup-
tials we shall have the full music Of
the grand sweet song. Like Prince
Agib Of Gilbertian story
I'VE will diligently pay
| On the Zoetrope all day
And blowthe loud pantechinicon all night!
Forward. march,
The wedding march from "Lohen-
grin" tinkled feelingly forth from the
piano. The minister stood in the mar
row cirque left open by the crowd.
Craighead. like new ducked usher.
IN, lot han