The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-28

while to relate the incident to Myrtle
and Ralph"
Certainly not IL you wish IT, ac-
quiesced BERTHE.
IL want to tell them about the Joke
myself" she explained.
wait till see Duffy. I'll show
him he can't kiss me goodby" was
Bertie's belligerent speech as he left
the room.
Mrs. harrington, alone for moment,
planned her campaign quickly. Myr-
tie and Ralph must get married ut
once. After a ceremony 1t would be
easier to treat with the doctor. His
opposition. If he learned that she own
ed racing stable might prevent their
marriage. At least 1t would create
lot Of gossip among the neighbors. a
situation she wished to avoid. Once
her mind made up STE acted quickly.
| First she borrowed the use OF Sander
sons automobile, saying she wished to
send Bud on an errand that required
speed. Calling Ralph and Myrtle into
| the room, she said to the young man:
You love Myrtle?"
Certainly" Ralph replied, with as
surance.
The same question was put to Myr-
tie. "You love Ralph?''
"Why, of course do" was her en-
thusiastic reply, taking Ralph's hand
in hers.
"Then listen to me. You must be mar
ied-immediately," announced Mrs.
harrington.
"Whatw they both cried, starting
back in surprise.
Eyes, right now" was her emphatic
response.
"But Henrietta" interposed Ralph.
81 don't understand" began Myrtle.
Mrs. harrington nervously attempted
an explanation. Now, don't get ex-
cited. You see I'm not-Tm just as
cool and calm as possibly can be! Be
sides, you were to be married yester-
day-today-I mean tomorrow-any-
way, weren't youY' she said
Yes. But Myrtle wanted to
know the reason for all this haste.
She felt that as the bride she ought
to be consulted.
Get your things" commanded Mrs.
harrington. And you have license?"
she asked Ralph.
Got 1t this afternoon" Ralph an
swered
While she helped Myrtle put on her
hat and adjust her veil, Mrs. Barring
ton gave the young couple their instruc-
tons.
Then don't ask any questions, be-
cause l can't answer them just now"
she said "The situation Is simply this:
If you don't get married right away
I'm afraid you won't get married ut
all. Now you get I'm Mr.. Sanderson's
automobile and have the chauffeur
take you direct to the Rev. Mr.. Lind
say's--you know, down the Shell road
and ask him to marry you at once"
what in the world is the matter?"
demanded Ralph.
II expected to wear my wedding
dress"-there were tears of disappoint-
ment in Myrtle's voice.
You're losing time. children" warn
bell for IIortense. | tell you | can't
explain anything Hortense. send Bud
in here at once she said to the girl
when she appeared in the doorway.
''I;ut, see here" eXpostulated Ralph.
She held up her hand for silence.
With look of deepest affection at the
young couple. she said, You know
love You both. don't you?"
Yes" they answered in all sin
cerity.
Then you must trust me and do
what ask. for my sake" she begged.
I'D do anything for your sake" re-
piled Myrtle warmly, f.
so would H. chimed In Ralph
Il shall be on pins and needles unit!
| know you are safely married." she
told them.
You want me. LADY," yelled Bud "a
he ran into the room.
Yes, Bud. | want you to do some
thing very important for me. These
young people are going to be married
at once and you are to go with them
to the minister's After the ceremony
they will take the train for New York"
OF Ralph she asked. You have mon
ey?"
Plenty" he answered.
Mrs. harrington continued her in
structions to Bud. "As soon us the
wedding is over you will get into the
automobile with the chauffeur. come
back here as fast ms gasoline will let
you and tell me all about It,"
I'm on, lady. I'm on" he assured her
Then go, all Of you. quickly. Please.
please" she begged
Ralph put his arm about Myrtle's
waist and cried. Come along. dear
Myrtle paused 10 kiss her sister.
"Goodby. sister, she cried. I'm no.
n bit nervous" was her spoken boast.
Neither am = laughed Ralph
You're II dear, good GIRL warmly
replied Mrs. harrington rs she kissed
her again.
Leave everything to me. Goodby,
sister" cried Bud, with great self as
surnnce. o.
III they don't meet the doctor every
thing will be all right" she continued
rs the young people rushed from the