The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10

Julia, Just - ssnsis,s aad ssssoa
this thing out with ma. Lsoa VIZ
son. astfids chair sassd ever fDa1r
I'd arms at the GIRL "You want -
follow . career and hAvsat Z -
sire In the world 70 marry and nsvsr
win have. Why not 90 through ~
marriage ceremony with NET CoAs
-be sensible" Ss
1T was perfectly dstsstabls thing
to do-to make such WILL Jana
was on the verge Of tears. "Unch
Harry might have known would fol-
low my art without his money!"
That's Just It," sxpostulated Lsoa.
The old man hated careers and -
knew that you couldn't study without
monsy-and you can't Julia. You cant
20 abroad and study under good mas
ters and all that sort Of thing without
money and II you are not married ~
the end Of next week you are penniisM
and / get all the money. It psfs
me in mighty mean positiou-ssps-
cially whom We are such good pals.
II know-but-ws don't love saeh
other-that way" cried julia
That's the 10Y Of the whole arrange
mont" Leon jumped sxcitsdly from
his chair. IF No ara. It would ~
goodby to career. soodby to mp "Trip
around the world and goodby to thA
freedom We both love-"
You are putting It rather ssnsibly..
admitted Julia. "But-you may ian
In love some day and thsn--"
Never! Living all my life with 70
perfect specimen has made me indif-
ferent from the ordinary woman" He
turned frank, serious eyes toward her.
Uncle did mo the greatest turn Of NJ
life when he picked little walt oat
of the snow and gave her to me tor
. sister. Do you, think am going
to let an old mans foiblss stand n
the way Of your desiref II you were
In love with some one and think1e8
Of marrying In time TO save tho NO.
~ It would be all right. but you ~
pot-are your Il
NO." laughed Julia.
Good! We can be married immo1l
ately az the will demands and ths0--
we can drop each other at the Arst
lamp post" he added lightly.
ut Ii good idea." admitted Juiia.
but still feel that am stspping
between you and happiness"
ROT" Icons tone satisfied her. IN
another minute I would sell this bsaa.
tiful old Wilson Manor and give ths
money to home for stray mice. Just
because Uncle Harry was Tilted b. .
girl who chose . career instead d
him and family see no reason why
be should seek to cut you on"
Perhaps he expected that clause in
the will to make me settle down with
husband and family Julia
laughed.
Uncle was mistaken" Leon said.
Then it's settled! Julia. you arc .
trump"
80 are you," echoed Julia
Settle the bargainl"
He leaned over and they kisssd each
Others kiss void Of tremof.
clipping would save lot Of embar-
rassmsnt." Leon suggested. I'VE can
send tn, certificate back to the law
yer. and he will AZ you up with the
money
Half Of IT," corrected Julia. "But
didn't know you were coming with
me-"
He raised his surprised eyebrows.
my dear Julia! Do you waat all
the villagers to know the conditions
OF our maFriage7 Certainly will es-
cort you to Paris-I suppose that's
your destination--snd from there
win start on my Joyous trip. We are
both sick Of this placs-the conditions
of the will are really . blessing to
each Of VI. II the break haAn't come
this way We might have hung On at
the old place for another decade"
Yes. and We couldn't have lived IN
this house together. anyway" laugh
cd Julia. land wouldn't the place seem
terrible-with one Of rs gomez"
1T could be. Our marriage II doub-
ly sensible" Leon gaxsd reminiscent
~ about the old-fashioned sitting room.
I'VE will leave old Nanny Jane in
charge while We are away" He turn
cd and faced Julia There IL q full
moon-ars you game to elope tomor.
row night? We can sail Saturday and
i am sure you would rather get .
trousseau in Paris than in Wilson
Vile" tt 1926
you forEet--l don't need q trous-
seau."
Leon looked uncomprehendingIy at
her, and . slow blush mounted her
cheeks. sI
That's So" he laughed. quickly.
We'll. must be OF to get the rings.
They are to be thick and broad 30
that none Of those French guys will
try to fiirt with my wife"
The word sounded strange in Julia's
ears and she would have called him
back. but he was gone
Tho following evening they slipped
on and were quietly married. A trip