Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-08-18

not at al bad sort. why. he would
probably come around to our side. At
least, that is what Mollie said when
she sent me to you" t4- ~
"Mollie-sent you-to me?" The
words came slowly. John Craythorne's
face had grown very white.
"Yes." Dick answered. "She said
you'd be sure to do it for her, you two
are such good friends"
The professor laughed shortly.
HE will be at home tonight" Dick
remarked insinuatingly as be turned
toward the door.
When he was alone again the pro.
lessor turned on the electric bulb
above his mirror and pitilessly exam
tned his own tired face He noted
With a grim smile the hard lines which
seemed to have formed about his
mouth. ae was glad that Mollie was
not to be seen when be 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 cordially. The professo: stood
with frowning 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 atten.
lively.
This is great disappointment to
me-" he said at length. land you will
pardon my bluntness. had hoped
that my daughters choice might have
fallen upon yourself"
John Craythorne sighed. II also
dared to hope" he said quietly.
Before we discuss the subject fur
ther," her father continued. Il would
like to send for Mollie."
II prefer not to be present at that
discussion" the professor answered
stifly. Then he turned suddenly to
face Mollie herself. After the first
startled glance he resolutely avoided
her eyes.
professor Craythorne has been In.
terceding with me In your behalf. Mol
lle," her father said. HE assures rue
that young Brandon will make you q
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 Mollie's answer.
professor Craythorne." asked a meeF
little voice. will you kindly tell me
just why you choose to play the par,
Of John Aldenr'
he confronted her Indignantly. "DtrE
. Brandon gave me to understand that
such was your WISH" he replied.
; Mollie's eyes widened. and then sht
, laughed-it was an aggravating nttl'
, laugh. II did not expect you woult
give Dick such good character" sh,
, said wickedly. when you know yer.
well he flunked last year,
A prolonged whistle sounded dow
the hall at this moment. and Molli,
, puckered up her lips to answer. In
stantly the object of the conference
burst into the room.
Hello, Mollie!" he called. 'aTha
laundering man just gave me your card
, and rushed over. What's the news?
; Mollie extended her hand. "Dickie.
, she said. will you let me see tina
, 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 l put them int
the wrong envelopes. Yes" she said
smiling over at the professor, "thi
one was intended for you" Then sh
, read aloud:
Il shall expert you at 8 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
ther had refused his consent to you
marriage"
Join Craythorne took one hasty stey
In her direction. then hesitated as Mol
lies father spoke sharply. Twill vol
please tell me what this all means
, 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 tc
withdraw his objections to Dick as q
sutton. However"-she laughed over
her shoulder-"l think l have man.
aged it for you. Dick. You had better
60 over and see."
"Moilie," 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 goT'
And long time after, while the pro-
fessor and Mollie still fingered in the
library. she raised her glowing face to
look up at her lover reproachfully.
"You do not deserve such happiness"
she said. "You would have married
me of to another man."
Dear" John Craythorne answered
tenderly. "how dared l hope that you
cared for this solemn old student,
while Dick possessed those admirable
Qualities-youth and good looksY'
The girl touched the little crease