Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-15

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of her sex and not a spark OF nom
sense. There's woman that can
give man sympathetic friendship
and not sue him for breach of prom
ise the next season"
I'm so glad you get on well to-
gether," Evelyn replied, softly. ''Roy's
pleased, too. He has accepted the
canal appointment. and we want to
be married by the end of the month
so as to sail on the 9Th"
Leave it entirely to me, child"
urged the judge, kindly. Il will pre-
pare her for the shock. and fix things
so there shall not be the slightest
unpleasantaess. She looks like a
woman you can reason with. wom-
an of sense. by CAD"
So the two went quietly ahead with
the wedding preparations. and the
! Judge kept to his part of the bargain.
He showed Miss lie Moyne the city
assiduously. He took her to the
| theaters and to concerts He mo-
tored with her to ali points of in
terest.
What delightful old cavalier he
is" Diane told Roy 1T is fortunate
his being able to take me around, or
know should have been lonely.
with you so very busy, Roy. dear"
Roy's conscience gave an annoy
ing twinge. He had spent every
spare moment with Evelyn.
Aunt Diane. do you believe in
lover" he asked awkwardly, leaning
over her chair, and stroking the
beautiful gray hair.
why boy dear, you may as well
ask If believe in life or truth"
But you've never loved, have you.
l mean SO everything else just slipped
back into perspective and left only
yourself and one other?"
Not exactly" said Miss lie Moyne.
gently.
SO the whole world would look
dark if you knew you'd never see
them again?" persisted Roy.
rs it that way with your" She
turned her head up to him, her clear
eyes searching his own. Roy bent
his head and kissed her cheek.
~You've been awfully good to me,
! Aunt Diane"
Have l. boy? Maybe have been
selfish, too
That was all she said, and Roy let
it drop The wedding was only a
week off now. That evening the Judge
was to be host They motored out
along the shore to beach hotel. The
F, balcony where dinner was served
seemed to oyerhang the rocks and
beating waves. A youthful moon
cleaned in the south. silver bright
against a green.gold sky. Roy and
Evelyn leaned over the balcony rail-
ing after dinner. so as to give the
Judge his chance tor a confidential
tete-a-tete. 1t was to be surely settled
tonight, he had promised them. Once
or twice they looked cautiously back
at the couple. Diane was listening in
silence. her fingers trifiing with the
rose petals on the t;lblecloth before
her The Judge seemed to be talking
very earnestly, very forcibly. Once
he even reached over and covered the
trifiing fngertips with his own hands
and she did not withdraw them.
He's such an old brick to do all
this for us" whispered Roy, slipping
one arm tenderly around Evelyn.
Wen never forget it, will We, sweet
hearth"
Il think they'll be good friends,
too. even after she finds out that it
was a sort of put up affair. She's so
sensible, and broadminded.
IT'S over, hush." warned Roy, as
the two rose slowly. and strolled to-
wards them. Brace yourself for the
inevitable. grille"
They waited The judge looked
very well satisfied with himself. Miss
Diane was smiling slightly. her face
raised towards that young silver of a
moon.
children" began the Judge, hap
PLY. III is with the deepest feelings
of happiness and pride that 1 am
able to announce to you Miss DANES
consent"
"Oh, you darling exclaimed Eve
Ign, the tears springing to her blue
eyes. And you won't mind Roy's
marrying me bit, even If he is SO
you1g?"
"Roy's marrying!" exclaimed Diane.
sudden light leaping to her eyes.
She turned anG looked up at the
| Judge.
! God bless my heart" he gasped
Il forgot all about you, Roy!
asked for myself Diane and are
to be married as soon as my fair lady
says"
Cant you come down to Perez for
the honeymoon Uncle Otis" sug-
/ gested Evelyn mischievously. Wed
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