Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-01-07

A0 1ull COnO1C1OuS 6n0 Ill necessary In"
formation are contained in the foregoing
announcement. the undersigned must de-
slime to consider any inquiries for further
explanation.
DUNDURY 4 BoRDEAU.
Attornsys-at-Law, Washington. D. G.
Circumstances compelled Marjorie
Hollis to earn her living, and against
these circumstances her aristocratic
and artistic soul waged constant re-
bellion. Her family and her acquaint-
ances generally regarded her as
spoiled child, troubled with extrava-
CANT tastes and a lack of practical
sense. On her side, she felt that she
was not understood nor properly ap-
preciated-until she met Carter Dill
lington.
Like herself, Mr.. ellington was poor
md had literary aspirations, and Mar
Iorie felt that in him she had at last
sound sympathetic fellow-mortal.
He accepted special invitations to
the house, but rarely called of his own
accord, appearing content to ride
home with her in the evening. He
was excessively reserved-that was
one Of his peculiarities- that not
outstanding the increasing familiarity
81 the acquaintanceship. Marjorie
knew no more Of his personal affairs
ut the end of nine months than she
did during tho first week.
There was one other subject on
which he was equally reticent, and
that was the discussion regarding the
rhyme for Rachel" The remarkable
offer in connection with this matter
was subject Of unending curiosity
and discussion in literary circles; but
Carter Dillington pointedly avoided
every allusion to it. To Marjorie, on
the contrary, it was one of alluring in
terest.
she hesitated a long time before
venturing to speak to Mr.. ellington
about it. His peculiar aversion to the
whole matter embarrassed her. The
mere mention Of the name Rachel"
disturbed him, and her occasional ef-
forts to lead the conversation around
to the subject were promptly frus-
krated.
Finally, however, she decided to ap-
peal to him for help. Only one more
week remained, and she beheld her
dreams Of wealth. fading into the dull
reality Of drudgery. So, as he was
about, to take his departure after a
short call on Christmas eve. she said
suddenly: III person were to find a
rhyme for Rachel it would make him
famous, wouldn't it,"
II suppose It would" he answered
dryiy.
"And It would make him rich?"
"Oh, yes" Then In the same breath
be abruptly changed the conversation.
"Perhaps, Miss Hollis, it may inter-
est you to know that I expect in the
next week or two to come into possess
sion Of small fortune, and I hone
then to be married." and holding out
his hand he babe Marjorie good night.
"Good night" she responded me-
chemically; and as the door closed she
staggered into the parlor, and, throw
ing herself upon the sofa, burst into a
torrent Of passionate tears.
Suddenly her sobbings ceased. She
sat up, bewildered, startled In the
midst of the turmoil of her troubled
spirit there had burst upon her
without warning, without thought
rhyme for "Rache1!"
Two days later Marjorie Hollis was
In Washington; and on the morning of
December ~ she walked into the of.
nee Of Dunbury & Bordeau and quietly
announced to those two gentlemen
that she had come to claim the $3.50.
900 for a rhyme for Rachel"
For = moment the TIVE men atared
Il hef withents atterins sound. -,
Mr. Dunburys was the arst tomb
hi voice. ~: ~ apossibls! "@@::hez eiacl-
lated. <Tlsn noticing the sudden fliish
upon the girls face no checked him.
self. :'.PArdop me. my dear yong:
lady! = "a hot mean 10 doubt your:
word; hpt you have astonished I'D be-
yond measure. Let me explain.r and
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