The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17
Anucn w,Lros's RESOLVE.

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Wihelniina Fallam sat on tic We
randa thinking deeply, and bl,tcr
thoush,s they were. Why didn't he
como? This was twice that he had dis
appointed her when there was abso-
lutely nothing to detain him. either.
But I'll nix hm" she cried aloud.
| angrily tossing back the long brown
curl that fell over her shoulder. and
rising lightly she giidci down tho
long avenue to tho wide entrance. She
seemingly several years her senior.
walked busily up the street and
paused before her. Raising his can
politely. he said:
EXCUSE me. but is Captain Fallam
in?"
Yes. believe papa is In his study.
DO YOU Wish to see him?''
"Will sou be so kind az TO tell him
Kenneth Morris, Jr. wishes To scs
him moment. II he isn't husy. i've
n message from my father" he saih
by way OF explanation.
Certainly replied Wilholmina.
won't you have scat on the va
randa Til he comes down.
II believe ! will" he said sinking
down In the easy chair Indicated by
wave OF her hand.
lie watched Wilhclmina's graceful
figure disappearing through the wids
vestibule.
by George" was his inward
thought. shes a sumner all right"
Wilhclnlna was gone only a few
moments.
Papa says TO go right un TO nj,
study Come, I'll show you the Way"
And together they went up the wide
| stairway.
Captain Faliam met them AZ the
door Come In. both Of you." he said.
az Wilhcimina started away. Here
take this easy chair. WilheImina, this
is Kenneth Morris. Kenneth. nv
daughter. wilhclmina"
pleased to meet YOU" said ken
| meth heartily, as ne held her hand In
tight clasp.
"Thank YOU" and wilhelnlna's tone
Implied that she. too. WAS pleased.
When Kenneth had delivered his
message Captsin Talism took M his
! coat and hat
II eue.s had Better go and SEQ the
colonel al once" he SAID you two
| can do as you please about staying
here or going down on the veranda."
And giving his daughter q harty kiss,
nc left the room.
Half an hour later A maid stepped
10 the door Miss wilhelmina. ar
! Bruce wilton ia on the vcranda."
wilhcimna's brow pucknrel, TELL
him I'M ndikpoEed," ale began. Then.
Never mind I'm going down."
Turning TO kehnetlu she said; ok
cusc me for few moments. pleaae,"
I and was gone.
"Hollo. WHY" "a familiar re, name
OF his for herr. here at lastN'
81 acc YOU arc" she said ioily.
he said. pulling at one Of the long
| gold brown tresses.
Wiiheimina drew back There was
absolutely nothing 10 dctaln you" she
answered coldly. and az II was the
! truth. his eyes fell. but he still held
, 80. long brown curl. stroking 1t.
Alter a long silence he LOOKED up.
81 didn't mean anything by 1t. WHY;
| como. lot uB take our walk"
But she shook her head Thank
you. Bruce, but I've promised some
| ono ruBc'
"promised some ono else, who
is ~" said Bruce. IN an alarmed voice.
why Kenneth Morris, Colonel Nor
ris's son."
Rruce bit his lip. "rrhat pert little
upstar,?'' he said.
He's not pert little ups,art,
either Wihelmina replied holly.
Bnt Know THIS much: he's lotH nicer
than YOU. I'm going 10 bring him
| down and introduce you" and she
swept up the wide stairway
For long time he sat with his head
| In his hands. At last he exclaimed
half aloud: ~ shall win back WHY
Fallam's Affection and with this re-
solve In view. when Wilheimlna and
Kenneth appeared he shook hands
quite cordially with his rival.
ITO Re contlnmcd)
WILLIE r.. CHADWICK.
Caro- william Chadwick National
Soldiers Home. Hampton. Va