The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-19
Continued from Page 80

IN INC twinkllng OF an eyc--mOrc or
lcss-hc came. She was waiting for
him in a secluded portion of the YER
anda. She came to the point at once
Allan" she said, you know that I'm
going TO marry Warrington Trevor as
soon as he gets his divorce
Il know it," said Fordycc though
do not know why"
Geraldine glanced into the vistas and
gently sighed. Il know Why, She ex-
claimed, softly Warrington Trevor
and We're made for each other. That's
enough for me-
is quite different; as see it, YOU we're
made for me and not for him. I've al
ways figured out his wife was made
for him."
His wife," cried Geraldine. Poor
Warrington-his great mistake"
! What do you want Of me-" asked
cieraldines brow cloudcd at once.
Allan" she said. among the few poo
pie who knew that l loved Warrington
Trevor was my Aunt Cornclia."
Dead, rest her soul" said Eortlyce
Geraldine drew n little slip OF paper
from the folds Of her dress and passed
it to Fordycc. AUNT Corncia didn't
quite approve" she said and this is
the result"
Whats this?" qucried Fordyce
Geraldine frowncd. The third clause
OF her WILL" she answered
Fordycc read it and rc-read il. He
could not forbcar an inward ciuclile as
he did so.
When did she dic?" he qucried.
ne first OF last October" responded
Geraldine.
md the dear old soul" unused For
dycc, has left you a hundred thousand
dollars ul,on condition that you marry
in year after her death"
"ot course" said Geraldine, she knew
ts-nc fnr
She didn't want me to marry him and
She figured out that would have to
marry someone else"
"And You" said Fordycc. ARE spiling
the dear old lady's cannon. Trevor is
getting his divorce and will have it
before the year is up
That" returned Geraldine. "is where
you are wrong. He will not have it
until long after the year is up
~, Tordyce gave vent t, t, lon7 drawn
called me in. What for?"
Milan she said. I've been advised
by Warrington and I've been advised
by Mr.. Icverdsc, his lawyer and they
both advise me TO the same end There's
one thing l don't seem to understand.
I don't care anything about Aunt Cor
nelia's hundred thousand"
You don't" gaspcd Fordycc
She shook her head dcfiantly. Il care
for nothing in the world, save Warriny-
ton Trevor" she said.
Well went on Tordycc, maybe
Trevor cares about the hundred thou
sand"
Geraldine started as though shot. II
never thought of that" she said
But you must think Of it," he pro
cecded in a matter Of fact tone. He
has q right to think of Your fortune
no matter how much he likes you for
yourself, he must be considered i'm this
matter-his wishes should be your la
think. if were you, Geraldine he
went on, that l would take advice
upon this subject. think a hundred
thousand dollars is worth saving I
think you'd better marry"
She nodded. Il had almost con
clndcd," she said, that it was the only
thing. to do. l SUPPOSE could marry
somebody just as 4 matter of form and
then divorce him, don't you think 500"
Il am no lawyer" responded For
dycc. but don't see what's To hinder"
What would YOU do?" said Cieral-
dine. DO like that girl did the other
day. advertise for somebody. + sup
pose it makes no difference whom I
marry"