The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

anA Ralph"
Certainly not II you wish It," &C
Qaiesced Bertie.
Il want to tell them about the joke
0Jself." she explained.
wait till l sse Duffy. I'll show
him he can't kiss me eoodby" was
Bertie's belligerent speech a. hs left
the room.
Mrs. harrington. alone for q moment.
planned her campaign quickly. Ayr-
tie and Ralph must get married Mt
once. After a ceremony 1t would he
easier to treat with the doctor. His
opposition. il he learned that she own
ed racing stable. might prevent their
marriage. At least 1t would create
lot of gossip among the neishbors. u
situation she wished. to avoid. Once
her mind made up s'e 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-
thusiastc reply. taking Raiphs hand
| In hers.
"Thcn listen to me. You must be mar
ried-immedately. announced Mrs.
harrington.
"Whai" they both cried, starting
back In surprise.
"Yes. right now!" was her emphatic
response
But Henrietta" interposed Ralph.
II don't understand began Myrtle.
Mrs. harrington ncrvously attempted
an explanation. 'Now. don't get ex-
cited. You see I'm Eot-I'm just as
cool and calm rs possibly can lie! Be
sides. you we're to he married yester-
day-today--I mean tomorrow-auy
way, weren't you:" she said.
"Yc.. 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.
Darlington. And you have license:"
she asked Ralph. >,
"Got it this afternoon" Ralph an
swered.
While she helped Myrtle put on her
ton gave the young couple their instruc-
tions
"Then don't ask any questions. be-
cause can't answer them Just now.
she said. "The situation is simply this:
II you don't get married right away
I'm afraid you won't get married at
all Now you get lii Mr.. SanGerson' S
automobile and have the chauffeur
take you direct to the Rev. Mr.. Lind
say YOU know, down the Shell road
and ask him to marry you at once
| What In the world is the matter?''
demanded Ralph.
Il expected to. wear my wedding
drcss"-there were tears of disuppoint-
mcnt In Myrtle's voice.
You're losing time, children" warn
ed Mrs. Darlington. Ralph. ring the
bell for Hortense. | tell you l emit
explain anything. Ho"tcnsc send Bud
in here at once" she said to the girl
when she appeared in the doorway
But, see here" eXpostulated Ralph.
She held up her hand for silence.
With a look of deepest affection at the
young couple. she said. You know
| loyr you hnth don't yolI:"
Yes" they answered in all sin
ccrity.
Then YOU must trust me and do
what l ask. for my sake" she brsged.
I'D do anything for your sake. re-
piled Myrtle warmly.
80 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 as
he ran into the room.
Yes, Bud. l want you to do some
thing very important for NE. 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. y
OF Ralph she asked, You have mon-
cy?'
Plenty" he answered.
| Mrs. harrington continued her In
structions to Bud. LAS soon as the
Wedding is over you will get into the
automobile with the chauffeur, come
back here as fast as 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,
plea Sc" she begged.
| Ralph put his arm about Myrtle's
waist and cried. Come along. dear.
Myrtle paused to kiss her sister.
"GGodby, sister, she cried. I'm NOT
a bit nervous" was her spoken boast
Neither nm IT, laughed Ralph.
You're dear. good girl warmly
| replied Mrs. Darlington as she kissed
her again.
Leave everything to me. Goodby,
sister-' cried Bud, with great self as