The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-10-06
my youth, Instability and a few other
unworthy qualities, having In mind Mt
the same time more desirable 'partf

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the same time more desirable part
for his daughter Trouble Is daughter
is JUST obedient enough TO yield to MS
wish though there is no douht as Il
| her affection FOR me.
NOW. the point is thls---lf same per
son WHO mas some Influence with in,
old fellow. whose Judgment ne relles
upon. could suggest 10 MIN that / an
not nj MI u bad sort why .s.ne wonId
probably come around to our side. Al
least, that rs what Mollie slid when
she sent me to you
''MOllie--seDt you-to me?" The
words came slowly. John Crnythorne's
face had grown very white
Yes" Dick answered "She caid
you'd be sure TO do IT for her. you two
re such good friends"
fIiss. professor laughed shortly,
HE will be at home tonight" Dick
remarked iiis.nuatingly as Hc turned
toward the door
When he was alone again the pro
fessor turned on the electric bulb
above his mirror and pitilessly exam.
ined his own tired face BE noted
with grim smile the hard lines which
seemed TO have formed about bis
mouth. He was glad that Mollie was
not TO b, seen when he sought her
home. the sight OF her winsome
face w.ulI be more than he could bear
In his present mood
Her father welcomed him with his
usual cordially. The professor stood
with frowning brows and briefly stat.
ed his errand.
Il come at your daughters request"
he said. hopping that when you realize
her future happiness is at stake you
will not withhold your consent TO her
marriage with Richard Brandon"
Then while ho enlarged upon Dicks
few virtues and condoled his many
faults the older man listened atten-
lively
This is great disappointment 10
me-" be said at length. ''nnd you viii
pardon my bluntness. had hoped
that my daughters choice might have
fallen upon yourself"
John Craythorne sighed. 81 also
dared to hope" he said quietly.
Before we discuss the subject fur
Their" her father continued. ~ would
like to send for Mollie."
II prefer not to be present az that
discussion the professor answered
stifiiy, Then he turned suddenly to
face Molle herself After the first
startled glance he resolutely avoided
her eyes.
Professor Crnythorue has been In
terceding with me In your behalf. Mot
lie" her father said He assures me
that young Brandon viii make YOU a
good husband. though confess re-
greet your choice. Nevertheless your will
must always he mine, my daughter"
John Crnythorne waited In breath
less suspense for Mollies answer.
Professor Craythorne," asked meek
little voice twill you kindly tell me
Just why you choose TO play the part
OF John Aldenr'
He confronted her Indignantly. Dick
Brandon gave me TO understand that
such was your wish he replied.
Mollie's eyes widened. and then she
laughed-it was an aggravating little
laugh. II DID not expect you would
give Dick such good character" she
said wickedly, when you know very
Wen ne hunked iast year.
A prolonged whistle sounded down
the hal nj this moment ana NOME
puckered mp her Ups 10 answer IN
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reod aloud.
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Thy, Dickie" she said sweetly, writ
len when Bette told me that her In.