The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-09-02

her mind from the hateful picture and
the more hateful things that 1t had
brought.
There are plenty Of men," she
unused in half-conscious way, as she
turned and walked back to the sofa.
Just then her eye CHANGED to fall on
the picture Of Jack that had hung in
the place of extreme prominence over
her mantle for over two years. He
was so good looking and had such an
elegant expression that anyone would
have liked him. She was sure of
that. Their love had been a rather
peculiar one. He was very poor and
she was very rich and pride had them
waiting for him to make a little
money before they married. Her pa
rents had never objected in the least
and in fact they were In favor of the
match. Until three days ago they had
been getting along so smoothly, and
just as they had about determined not
to wait any longer the crash came,
and all about little picture. How
she hated that picture After satisfy
ing herself that she had done the
right thing, she bundled up all Of his
notes and the picture over the mantle
and addressed them to Jack Croyles-
ton-being careful in the little note
she inclosed to be as sarcastic as she
could. Then she began crying again.
Jack Croyleston was sitting in his
office when the messenger boy handed
him note. He sat for a moment
when he read 1t and then began pac-
Ing the floor George Coles found
him still pacing up and down. half an
hour later.
Hello, what's the trouble, Jack!
Clients not coming fast enough to suit
your"
"No-worse than that. Read that"
as he showed the note across the Ia
BILE to George.
well. OF all the fools. Don't you
know you can't boss a woman. At
least not until you marry her."
Yes. l know 1t now"
Wiley was very busy the next morn
ing when there was a knock on the
door and Maud Clark walked in.
Mr.. Wiley" she began. and Wiley
might have expected a proposal from
the blush which accompanied it,
have you the negative you took of
Mr.-Croyleston and me the other
day."
Yes. Miss Clark, think It is here"
Gould | get it, please. I want to
break it,"
I'll have it for you in minute"
said the kind photographer,
A moment later there was another
rap at the door and Jack Croyleston
walked in.
I beg pardon" he stammered.
Certainly" was the cool reply.
Wiley was gone longer than Maud
had expected. She was having hard
time trying to keep her eyes off of
Jack. He was seated in the far end
Of the room and was pretending to be
very deeply interested in his morning
paper.
oh, wish he would hurry up with
it." Maud was finally forced to say.
With what?" was Jacks response.
"The-er hing-the-nothing.
mean the negative"
rs that what you came for, too?"
Jack asked in a cool tone.
''Why-yes- believe it was.
$50 did l." Jack said as he looked
her full in the eyes,
What were you going to do with
it," she asked, letting her eyes drop.
Break it-What eIse?"
ooh, how could you, Jack-Mr.
Croyleston"
How could I what?"
"Why-break it." And Jack could
stand 1t no longer.
Maud, let's not break it at all. I'm
sorry"
mo, Jack. I was foolish" And Jack
had crossed the room and she was in
his arms. They heard Wiley coming
and both were very much interested
in some new photos when he entered
i am sorry kept you waiting. Miss
Clark. l had hard time finding it,
but here 1t is. You can break if you
want to, but think it very pretty"
Never mind the watt" Maud start
ed, but Jack interrupted her.
You can Ak me up two dozen-and
have you a proof?"
Wiley looked a bit puzzled and
handed him proof.
Il want to show this to your par
ents." he said to Maud as they closed
the door. Wiley is a clever man.
Two dozen? Why, we will send that
many to George and the others after
we are married"
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