The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-01

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have 1t over with"
my dear wife," said Haldane
while Of course such an alliance 10
not to be thought of. yet Mr.. Gormly.
80 far ~ 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 . proposition - that
should be disposed Of at once. and I
repeat l am sorry that the man hest
tated, for whatever reason l can't i'm
agine. 30 that the affair might have
been c~onclusively settled"
II am not at all sure, mother" an
swered Miss Haldane. that 1t would
have been conclusively settled in tho
way at least you seem to think the
only way possible. II he had asked me
to be his WIFE"
Eleanor, you could not possibly
love this mani"
Il could do SO; but l certainly do
not love him now. I certainly respect
and admire him, l think he Is the lead
ing citizen OF New York today. II he
wins this election and goes on as he
should. there is no reason why ho
should not be president Of the United
States. I believe it would be easier
to be elected to that Office than to be
come y And while / do not feel
toward him as l should toward the
man l will some day marry, yet there
are many other things in the pros
pect that allure"
But you are a Haldane, you are a
S~tuyvesant, you ARE
II know, mother, all that my an
cestors were. AS for myself, l am just
an American girl, who likes Ameri.
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 tina,
oAouiA bes GShCu 11dluduC.
TIC show him the door"
II hardly think" returned her hus
band, that I should be guilty Of that
discourtesy."
There is no use," interposed hel
daughter. ito discuss the matter any
further; for he hasn't asked me.
haven't accepted him. l don't know
whether he ever will ask me or not
and until he does why trouble about
it,"
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. 1T seems te
me a rather remarkable ours for 9
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 l
vas proper to tell me this now"
Something impending?"
Some sort Of disclosure. I inferred.
answered the girl. that might aYec'
him or possibly me-"
Haldane started.
Well" he said, II do not quit,
agree with your mother. There is M
insult in the honest affection Of an,
honest man. But II he approaches 20,
upon the subject. l wish that yol
would refer him to me-"
"Father!"
"Beekman!" exclaimed the olde,
woman. greatly surprised. you dom
mean"
Nov, l don't mean anything, ex
cept just what l say" answered Hal
dane decisively. 1T is proper tina
such a proposition should be made tt
me: and in short l very greatly desir,
to be allowed to discuss the matter. l
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 wouls
be consulted, father" she said firmly
but SO far as the disposition OF m!
. hand goes. that is a matter that con
Germs my heart, and it is one which!
although I should be very glad Of you
counsel and your approval, l shall
have to decide myself"
: Quite SO, quite &c." said Haldane
II have no other idea"
. Father" he said abruptly, II wan
to see you alone for a moment or tw'
please!"
What has happened!' began Hal
? dane, rising.
why, Mr.. Gormly- But I woult
rather see you alone
, Has he made a proposition to yo'
for your sisters hand?' questioned
Mrs. Haldane.
What" exclaimed her son.
Eleanor" explained his mother
has Just stated that Mr.. GOrmly tool
advantage OF your kindness to him thu
other night. after that d~isgraceful cpl
sodc in the city hall. to make love t.
I her in the tonneau Of the car"