Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-16

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But he said he intended to do So"
81 wish he would do K then. and
have it over with
MY dear wife," said Haldane,
while of course such an alliance is
| not to be thought of. yet Mr.. Gormly.
| so far as I know, has done no dis
honor to Eleanor by his remark,
and
Have you taken leave of your
senses, Beekman Haldane?" cried his
wife. Such a proposition as that
should be disposed of at once, and
repeat 1 am sorry that the man nesi
tated. for whatever reason l can't i'm
agine, so that the affair might have
been conclusively settled"
Il am not at all sure, mother" an
swered Miss Haldane, that it would
have been conclusively settled in the
| way at least you seem to think the
only way possible, If he had asked me
| to be his wife,
| Eleanor. you could not possibly
love this mani"
It could do so; but ! certainly do
| not love him now. / certainly respect
and admire him, 1 think he is the lead
ing citizen of New York today. If he
| wins this election and goes on as he
should, there is no reason why he
should not be president of the United
States 1 believe it would be easier
to be elected to that office than to be
come mayor. And. while do not feel
toward him / should toward the
man will some day marry. yet there
are many other things in the pros
pect that allure
But you are a Ha1dane. you are a
StuyVeSant, you are
II know. mother, all that my an
cestors were. AS for myself, am just
an American girl, who likes Ameri
can men and American institutions
and who is glad to see people dc
things
) Il presume" said Haldane, who had
said little but had thought deeply.
that such a proposition, If definitely
made. would be made to me-
We'll then, of course" said his wife
you will give but one answer"
And what would you suggest that
should beg" asked Haldane.
ITO show him the door,"
II hardly think" returned her hus
band that / should be guilty of tina,
discourtesy."
There is no use,'' 1nterposed heI
daughter, ito discuss the matter any
further; for he hasn't asked me,
haven't accepted him. 1 don't know
whether he ever will ask me or not
and until he does why trouble abou
ft?"
We'll, what does he mean then BY
telling you that he loves you? Loves!
sneered the older woman disdain
fully.
YES" said her father, cit seems t,
me rather remarkable course for
man to address a woman in that way
and yet not complete his proposition.
He said that something was i'm
pending which made him feel that i
was proper to tell me this now"
Something impending?"
Some sort of disclosure, inferred,
answered the girl. that might affec
him or possibly me-
Haldane started.
Well" he said, ct do not quit
| agree with your mother. There is NJ
| insult in the honest affection of an,
honest man. But if he approaches yo1
| upon the subject, I wish that yo'
l would refer him to me-
"Fatheri"
"Beekman!" exclaimed the olde
woman, greatly surprised. You don
mean
Now, 1 don't mean anything. ez
cept just what 1 say" answered Hal
dane decisively. 1T is proper tina
| such proposition should be made t
me; and in short 1 very greatly desir
to be allowed to discuss the matter,
it goes any further. with Mr.. Gorml
personally"
Haldane spoke sternly, and his wifi
at once subsidized, as she invariabl
did when he assumed that mood
Eleanor, however, was not SO easil
silenced-
"Of course, in any event you woul
be consulted, father" she said firmly
"but so far as the disposition of m
. hand goes, that is a matter that cor
= Germs my heart, and it is one which
- although should be very glad of you
counsel and your approval. shal
+ have to decide myself
- quite so, quite so,' said Haldane
'T have no other idea
Father" he said abruptly, ct wan
u to see you alone for a moment or tw
pleased"
What has happened?" began Ha
e dane. rising
e why, Mr. Gormly- But I woul
rather see you alone"
'e HAS he made a proposition to 20
= for your sisters hand?" QUESTION:
Mrs. Haldane.
n What" exclaimed her SON.
"a Eleanor" explained his mother
c. has just stated that Mr. Gormly too
E. odyopfaCa of vol1r Kindness to him tn