Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-31

my youth. instability and few Other
unworthy qualities. having in mind al
the same time more desira BILE 'parti
for his daughter. Trouble is daughter
is just obedIent enough TO yield TO his
wish. though there is no doubt as tC
her affection for me.
Nov. the point is this--if some per
son who has some influence with the
old fellow. whose judgment he relies
upon. could suggest 10 him that l am
/ not at all a bad sort. why. he would
| probably come around to our side. A,
least, that rs what Mollie said when
she sent me TO you"
"Mollie--sent Sou-to mp?" The
words came slowly. John Craythorne's
face had grown very white.
Yes" Dick answered "She said
| you'd be sure TO do il for her, you two
are such good friends"
The professor laughed shortly.
"He will be at home tonight" Dick
remarked insinuatingly as he turned
toward the door.
When he was alone again the pro-
fessor turned on the electric bulb
above his mirror and pitiessly exam
ined his own tired face he noted
with grim smile the hard lines which
seemed to nave formed about his
mouth. He was glad that Mollie was
not To be seen when he sought her
home. for the sight Of her winsome
face would be more than he could bear
in his present mood
Her father welcomed him with his
usual cordiality. The professor stood
with frowning brows and briefly stat
ed his Grand
II come at your daughters request"
he said. hoping that when you realize
her future happiness is at stake you
will not withhold your consent to her
marriage with Richard Brandon"
Then while he enlarged upon Dick s
few virtues and condoed his many
faults the older man listened atten-
lively
This is a great disappointment to
me- he said at length. land you will
pardon my bIuntness. | had hoped
that my daughters choice might have
fallen upon yourself"
John Craythorne sighed II also
dared TO hope ne said quietly.
Before we discuss the subject fur
ther," her father continued, Il would
ike to send TOR Molne'
Il prefer not 90 be present ut that
discussion the professor answered
sdtly. Then ne turned Suddenly to
tace Nollip herself After the first
startled glance ne resolurely avoided
her eyes.
Professor Craythorne has been IN
tercediBg with me in your behalf. Mol
lie" her father said. He assures me-
that young Brandon will make you a
good husband. though / confess | re
gret your choice. Nevertheless your will
must always he nine. my daughter.
John Craythorne waited IN breath
less suspense tor Mollies answer.
professor Craythoru" asked meek
little voice. will you sindly tell me
just why you choose TO play the part
OF Jonn Aldent
He confronted her Indignantly. Dick
Brandon gave me TO understand that
such was your wish. he replied.
Molie's eyes widened. and then she
lauGhed--it was an aggravating little
laugh IL did not expect you would
give Dick such Il good character" she
said wickedly. when you know very
well he tiunked last year
A prolonged whistle sounded down
the hail at this moment. and Mollie
puckered MP her lips TO answer. In
stantly the object of the conference
burst into the room.
Hello. Molie" he called. THAT
laundering man just gave me your card.
and | rushed over What's the news"
Mollie extended her hand "Dickie."
she said. will you lei me see that
card? left two Of them at the uni
versity today, one for Professor Cray
thorne and one for you. | am begin
ming to suspect that | put them into
the wrong envelopes. Yes" she SAID.
smiling over at the professor, this
one was intended tor you" Then she
read aloud:
Il shall expect you at g this evening.
Do not disappoint me"
Yours was just word Of sympa
thy. Dickie. she said sweetly. writ
ten when Bette told me that her IA
Their had refused his consent TO your
marriage"
John Craythorne took one hasty step
in her direction. then hesitated as Moi
lies father spoke sharply will you
please tell me what this all meansY
he asked
Mollie's eyes were dancing.
"Bettie's father thinks very highly
Of Professor Craythorne's opinion, and
that is why | suggested that he might
persuade the obstinate old man to
withdraw his objections to Dick as p
sutton However"-she laughed over
her shoulder think l have man
aged II for you. Dick. You had better /
go over and see
"Mollie." John Craythorne cried |
noparIv INIT cha pliInu RI nor fothar for |