The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-23

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And why should they not be pleased?
Is there not always great joy in a
suitable" marriage, marriage
which increases her wealth and
which reflects added glory on the
family itself.
But the suitably married Polly is
not the only girl in the French
household. There is a younger
daughter, Julia, who was twelve
years old when Polly married. And
now the family ambitions settled on
Judy" She was trained to marry
rich man, preferably one in the
Newport colony. Much money was
spent on her education. She was
taught French, the modern dances.
how to be a gracious hostess and
other necessary things. She had
her tutors and her own maid. her
valuable dogs and her horses. In
every way she was being trained to
hold high position socially. Aunt
Elsie promised to do as much for her
as she had for Polly. Unluckily,
Aunt Elsie had been forced to- d.
vorce Uncle Alfred, and thus Judy
could not have house parties at
Camp Sycamore, nor a big ball at
Oakland Farm. But she could have
everything else, including a London
season with Lady Cheylesthore.
And now we come to the third act.
Judy is barely eighteen when before
her dazzled eyes are dangled all the
joys that wealth can bestow. She
Is told that to uphold the family po-
sition and tickle her fathers pride
she must marry in accordance with
her family's wishes.
And what does Judy do? Poor,
foolish Judy followed the dictates Of
her heart and ran away with Jack
Geraghty, an honest young working
man of Newport. Oh. how the
pride Of her parents was shattered!
Grandmother lie Roy, a proud and
naughty matron, who felt that her
daughter had married beneath her
in marrying Amos Tuck French, al
most died Of shame and chagrin
when her granddaughter married
the hack drivers son. Grandmother
French, eager to have Judy's mar
riage equal Aunt Elsie's and Sister
Polly's, was mortified, angry, cruelty
hurt.
Mr.. French was angry with Judy
and even more angry with his wife
whom he blamed for the whole af-
fair. His pride as a father was out
ragged, his pride In his social import
ance was tumbled in the dust, his
proud confidence In his family's fu-
ture was shattered. He blamed his
wife for not having more carefully
protected Judy. Mrs. French, whose
pride was equally lacerated. replied
that he, as father, was equally
responsible for the elopement which
they called tragedy"
Mr.. French was not In Newport
when the elopement occurred. He
was having very gay and festive
time in his handsome Tuxedo home
His virtuous daughter, the wise and
provident Polly. and husband, were
with him. They had been entertain
Mr.. French had just completed elabo-
rate plans for Judy. She was to be
sent to England the next week to
spend a few months with Lady
Cheylesmore, and perhaps to be pre-
scented at court. All arrangements
were finished, and Mr.. French sat
down to dinner at the Tuxedo Club
with the Wagstaffs, extremely we'll
satisfied with himself and his plans
for his family.
While explaining 60 his guests his
delight ut being able to send Judy to
England. q servant whispered in Mrs
Wagstaff's ear that she was wanted
at the telephone. She left the table
all smiles and composure. She re-
turned shaking like leaf and hardly
able to speak. Judy has run away
with that Geraghty," SHE gasped
With these words al Mr.. French s
rosy castles in air collapsed, and the
curtain fell on another act Of this
real life drama, just in time to pre-.
vent our seeing the lengths to which
proud society fathers despair and
rage could carry him.
Then came days Of frantic anxiety
Mrs. Vanderbilt herself led the pur-
suing party which started hard or
the heels Of the fleeing clippers. They
were in high power motor car. and
so woe Mrs. Vanderbilt But the
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