The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1910-05-11

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quotation In
these words. ne DuISt yIo"' "'e
What do you
want me to do?" asked Orde after
moment Of thought.
Go away" cried Kendrick.
II cannot do that"
Hendricks face assumed a livid pal
lor, and his eyes seemed TO turn black
with excitement. Trembling in every
limb. but without hesitation, he ad-
vanced on Orde, drew a short riding
whip from beneath his coat and slash
ed the young man across the face.
Orde looked steadily at the boy. Once
again Kendrlck hit. raised his arm for
the third time. hesitated. His lips
writhed, and then, with a sob. he cast
the little whip from him and burst
from the room.
"Poor youngster" 0rde murmured.
The next day Carroll came to him
with hurried. nervous steps, her usual
ly pale cheeks mounting danger sig
nails of flaming red, her eyes swim
ming.
Orde did not attempt as yet to draw
from her the cause Of this unusual
agitation. A park bench stood be-
tween two dense bushes, screened
from all directions save one. To this
he led her.
This thing has got to quit" said he
grimly.
A carriage rolled near and discharg-
ed its single passenger on the pave
ment
It's Geraldr' cried Carroll.
The young man, catching sight Of
them. picked his way dalntily and
leisurely toward them.
Il have brought" said he, "a car
riage, and | wish you would both do
me the favor to accompany me on
short excursion"
The three-Carroll and Orde some
what bewlldered - took their seats.
After an interval the carriage drew
up opposite q brownstone dwelling.
The three were ushered by a discreet
and elderly maid into a little square
reception room.
Il have brought you here. among
other purposes, to hear from me lit
tie brief wisdom drawn from expert
ence and the observation Of life" Ger
aid began. addressing his expectant
and curious guests. THAT wisdom
Is briefly this: There comes a time in
ha ap Pot - hn1tgnhaI1 no a
man must assert himself as the ruler
In all the details he may depend on
the woman's judgment. experience and
knowledge, but when IL comes to the
big crises. where life Is detected into
pne channel or the other, then, unless
the man does the deciding, he is lost
forever and his happiness and the
happiness Of those who depend on
him This is abstruse, but | come to
the particular application shortly"
This may be all very true. Gerald"
said Orde, but fall to see why you
have brought US to this strange house
TO tell It,"
"In moment" replied Gerald.
Have patience. Believing that thor
oughly. have come in the last twen-
ty-fOur hours to a decision"
He produced a paper and n package
from his inside pocket.
~ have here" he went on suddenly.
marriage papers duly made out. In
this package is a plain gold ring. In
the next room IS waiting by prear-
engagement a very good friend Of mine
In the clergy Personally am at yOur
disposal"
lie looked at them expectantly.
The very thing
"Oh. no.! cried Orde and Carroll In
unison
Ten minutes later the three passed
through the door into the back apart
ment.
They found waiting young clergy
man with two young girls At the
sight of Carroll these latter rushed for
ward and overwhelmed her with en-
dearmentS.
In fifteen minutes the little party
separated amid Il chatter Of congratu-
lutions. Mr. and Mrs. Orde drove
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