The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-10-06

| the same time n more desirable 'paru
| for his daughter Trouble IL daughter
is just obedient enough TO yield to his
wish. though there is no doubt as to
her affection for me.
NOW. the point IL ihls--lt some per
son VINO has some influence with The
old fellow. whose Judgment ne relies
upon. could suggest 10 MIN that am
not at ali u bad sort. why.sne wolild
| probably come around TO our side. AT
least, that II what Mobile s,lld when
she sent me to you"
"Mollie-sent you-to meT" The
words came slowly, John Craythorne's
face had grown very white
Yes" Dick answered "Shp raid
YOU'D be sure 10 do II for her. you two
re such good friends"
>fifssS. professor laughed shortly.
lie viii be at home tonight" Dick
remarked insinuatingly us hn 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 have formed about his
mouth He was glad that Mollie WINS
not to b, seen when he sought her
home the sight OF her winsome
face wvulI be more than he could bear
In his pres ent mood
Her father welcomed him with his
usual cordially. The professor stood
with frownlng brows and briefly stat.
ed his errand.
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 Dicks
few virtues and condoled his many
faults the older man listened ntten-
lively.
This is great disappointment to
me-" he said at length. "nnd you will
pardon my bluntness. had hoped
that my daughters choice might have
fallen upon yourself"
John Oraythorne sighed. II also
dared to hope" he said quietly.
Before we discuss the subject fur
ther.n her father continued, Il would
like to send for Moilie."
~ prefer not 10 be present at that
discussion" the professor answered
stifiiy. Then he turned suddenly to
face Noble herself, After the first
startled glance he resoutely avoided
her eyes.
Professor Craythorne has been In
terceding with me In your behalf. Mol
lle." her father said. HE assures me
that young Brandon will make you a
good husband. though | confess ! re-
greet your choice. Nevertheless your will
must always be mine, my daughter"
John Craythorne waited In breath
less suspense for Moliie's answer.
professor Craythorne, asked meek
little voice. twill you kindly tell me
Just why you choose to play the pnrt
OF John AldenT'
He confronted her Indignantly Dick
Bandon gave me to understand that
such was your WISH" he replied.
Mollies eyes widened, and then she
laughed-it was an aggravatlng little
laugh. II did not expect you would
give Dick such good character" she
said wickedly. "when you know very
well he nunked last year"
A prolonged whistle sounded down
the hall az this moment. and MoIlie
puckered MP her lips TO answer. In
stant'y the object of the conference
burst into the room.
Hello. Mollier he called. That
laundering man Just gave me your card.
and rushed over What's the newsY
Mollie extended her hand "Dickie.'
she said. will you let me see that
cardf / left two OF them NJ the uni
versity today, one for Professor Cray
thorne and ono 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 for you" Then she
read aloud:
Il shall expect you ut 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 fa-
Their had refused his consent to your
marriage"
John Craythorne took one hasty step
In her direction. then hesitated as Mol
lies father spoke sharply win you
plense tell me what this all meansT
he asked.
Mollie's eyes were dancing.
BEETLES 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
suitor However"-she laughed over
her shoulder-"I think have man
aged 1t for you. Dick. You had better
go over and see
.Mollle," John Craythorne cried
eagerly, but she chung to her father for
a moment, Ignoring the call. while the
old mans face beamed with satisfac-
ton; then she pushed him gently from
her
Daddy" she limited broadly. must
you really go2''