The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1910-06-30

'Oh, | see. MISS w nltCNeau, having
such an opinion, prefers to let It be
known through another. I'm inclined
to think she went away on purpose to
enable me TO get 1t through you"
You're right sir. The story about
her aunt was made up"
"Well, upon my word! You're very
frank about 1t. But. while Miss White
head, you say, favors settlement by
marriage. 1t doesn't mean that she
would settle 1t In that way without
seeing me. and If she sees me she
might decide that no such settlement
is possible"
81 think that part of 1t would be all
right, sir"
"Why SOP"
"Well, Miss Whitehead is very
sensible and very practical woman.
She is also peculiar and has some
strange notions. She thinks that love
often blinds us to our best interests.
She went away resolved that If this
settlement by marriage be agreed to
by you her consent would depend en-
tirely on my report CT you"
THE dickens she did! That beats
anything of the kind | ever heard of
as coming from woman"
Miss Whitehead, as told you, is
very peculiar"
II should think she is, leaving the
question of her acceptance of life
partner to her maid"
But, under the circumstances don't
you think, sir, that 1t shows certain
depth of wisdom|
II don't know but it does"
well, sir, since my mistress has left
her part in the matter to me 1t is set
tied. Now, what shall l say to her as
to your part"
You can say that l am so astonish-
ed at this remarkable method Of bring
ing about settlement that | don't
know what to say. It's my opinion
that you have furnished the brains to
concoct such plan. If you were
making the proposition on Your own
behalf | would say, It's a go AS it
Is must see Miss Whitehead before
giving an answer"
Very well, sir; will telegraph her
to come at once"
How long will she be coming%
"She will be here for dinner"
With that the maid arose, remarked
that the periodicals on the table were
of the latest issue and left him. In
stead of reading them he got up and
walked about the grounds. He saw
nothing, however. his mind being en-
tirely taken up with this remarkable
turn III his affairs. The maid had
doubtless been instructed to say that
Miss Whitehead was older than she
was and plain looking. 1t would not
do for her az her mistress spokesman
to say that she was young and beauti-
full. He was very impatient to see
this practical aud peculiar lady and
sincerely hoped that he would find her
prepossessing since much depended
to marry her But he could not divest
himself of admiration at the way her
maid had acquitted herself Of so deli
cate a mission. Indeed. he was re-
markably pleased at both the plan and
the manner In which 1t had been car
ried out. But the as yet unseen Miss
Whitehead-woud her appearance cor
respond with her talent for diplomacy
or her maids diplomacy?
Every ten or fifteen minutes he took
out his watch to note the time, which
dragged heavily. Between 5 and 6
o'clock he went to the house and asked
servant what time dinner would be
served. He was informed that Mrs.
Whitehead usually dined at Z. Then
he inquired If Miss Whitehead had re-
turned. There was no need for him to
ask this question, for he had been
watching all the afternoon to see her
drive up. When he received a negative
reply he sent for the maid-secretary
and asked her If she were sure her
mistress would return in time for din.
ner.
"She will surely be here, SIR" was
the reply. 81 think 1t is time for you
to dress for dinner, sir. Miss White
head always expects her guests to
wear evening dress for dinner"
With that Mr.. Jurnegan went up to
his room. 1t was in the rear Of the
house, so that he could not see Miss
Whitehead's arrival, but since her
maid had so definitely informed him
that she would come In time for dinner
he dismissed the matter from his mind
At half past he heard carriage wheels
grinding on gravel. His heart throb-
bed. She had come.
A few minutes before Z Mr. Jurne-
gan went downstairs. At 7 punctually
the butler announced dinner.
But where is Miss Whitehead"
asked the guest
you will find her In the dining
room"
Thinking the lady had naturally put
off their meeting till the last moment
from motives Of delicacy, Mr.. Jurne-
gan went into the dining room. A
Y ung lady in evening dress advanced
to meet him. He stopped and looked
upon her. surprised. He saw the maid.
secretary in the costume of her mis-
tress.
Your mistress has not arrived after
all. suppose. and you are to take her
place"
"Are you disap; 'in'cdY
''Disappointcd' fu delighted"
II will not deceive you any longer.
am Miss whitehead"
Jurnegan stared At her In mute as
tonishment for few moments. then
when he found his tongue said:
"Your proposition Is accepted"
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