The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-07-14

son VINO mas some influence with the
old fellow. whose Judgment he relies
upon. could suggest to him that l am
not at all bad sort, why, he would
probably come around to our side. At
least. that Is what Mollie said when
she sent me to you"
"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 1t for her. you two
are such good friends"
The professor laughed shortly.
HE will be at home tonight" Dick
remarked insinuatingly as he 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. He noted
with grim smile the hard lines which
seemed to have formed about his
mouth. He was glad that Mollie was
not to be seen when he 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 professor 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 a 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. II would
like to send for Mollie."
II prefer not to be present at that
otSIu5SiOut Nho PtotSspot AhSWttSN
stiflly. Then he turned suddenly to
face Molie herself. After the first
startled glance he resolutely avoided
her eyes.
Professor Craythorne has been In
terceding with me In your behalf, Mol
lie." her father said. HE assures me
that young Brandon will make you
good husband, though | confess re-
gret your choice. Nevertheless your will
must always be mine. my daughter"
John Craythorne waited In breath
less suspense for Mobiles answer.
Professor Craythorne," asked meek
little voice. will you kindly tell me
just why you choose to play the part
of John AldenY
He confronted her Indignantly. "Dicls
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. 81 did not expect you would
| give Dick such a good character" she
said wickedly. when you know very
well he flunked last year."
| prolonged whistle sounded down
the hall ut this moment, and Mollie
puckered up her lips to answer. In
stantly tho object OF the conference
burst into the room.
Hello, MollieP' he called. '"rhat
laundering man Just gave me your card
md rushed over What's the newsr
Mollie extended her hand. "Dickie.'
she said. Twill you let me see that
card? 1 left two OF them at the uni.
versity today. one for Professor Gray
thorne and one for you. l 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:
II shall expect you at O 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
Their had refused his consent to your
marriage"
John Craythorne took one hasty step
| in her direction. then neSltated as Mol
lies father spoke sharply. "Will you
please tell me what this all meansr'
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 to
withdraw his objections to Dick as n
suitor. However laughed over
her shoulder-"l think | have man.
aged 1t for you. Dick. You had better
| go over and see.'
Mobile" John CraythorDe cried
eagerly, but she chung to her father for
| Al moment, Ignoring the call, while the
| old mans face beamed with satisfnc'
ton; then she pushed him gently from
her.
Daddy" she limited broadly. must
\ you really goY
| And a long time after. while the pro
fessor and Mollie still fingered In thu
library. she raised her glowing face II
hook up at her lover reproachfully
You do not deserve such happiness
,she said "You world have married
me Off to another man"
DEAR" John Craythorne answere,
renderiy, "how dared | hope that yo'
cared for this solemn old student
while Dick possessed those admirabl
qualities youth ana good looksT'
Ihe girl touched the little creas
upon his forehead cnressingly "Yoi
nave qualities which DIrkie will neve
possrss.' she said: then her laugh rip
pied merrily ANY one but a stupi'
professor would see that do not nee,
I -vnufh or pood looixa" amid MoIlia