The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-02-04

In persuading himself that he was
In love with her. AS for Madelina-if
there was room In her heart for any
one save herself 1t was occupied by
Teddy BIancton If one judged by ap-
pearances. From sheer jealousy and
doggedness Jeffry had sworn that he
would win Madeline for his wife, but
now-somehow he didn't care.
He realized that to marry meant
something more than CARRYING of the
seasons beauty but he had hnen dag
Eled by her Here was little sylvia.
He looked down at her charming face
and promptly forgot all about Made
line.
The way homeward was taken more
leisurely, for Jetfry wanted to talk to
Sylvia. They became quite good
friends during the afternoon. and when
Jehry Lett her at the door Of the Crit
DIN home IT was his determination to
see her often
Ere his car left the curb trim maid
ran down the steps aud legged him to
come within, as Mrs Griffin wanted to
speak to him.
| Jeffry found her in the library pale
and anxious looking.
What is the matter. Mrs. Grifin?"
he asked. Has anything happened9"
Il don't know what to do, Jerry"
she said, with agitation Madeline
has not been home"
well, that Is not very unusual, is
It?' he asked, with a reassuring smile
Perhaps she is with Cleo Delphi orr
Mrs. Griffin shook her head. Il can
not find any trace OF her. Jeffry.
have telephoned to Cleo as we'll as to
several other girls-in fact. to every
place where she might have been-but
she has not been seen today. 1t is very
strange" Her voice quavered
THAT is strange agreed Jeffry. wor-
rted in his turn. Shall ! go out and
try to get some trace of her where
abouts? You know I'm something Of
a sleuth, and anyway I'm sure she'll
be back by dinner time"
ooh, do go and look for her. Jerry;
there's a dear! Norah says Madeline
wore her motor wraps, but she saw
her walking down the avenue. That's
all know about it."
"Have patience. dear Mrs Griffin.
I'll telephone you the instant l learn
she's safe" He hurried out, meeting
Sylvia in the doorway. your aunt
needs you" he whispered and de-
parted.
crl,,.o and AFrs Or;f1an .ra,+ ~ ~
ious evening. Hour after hour passed
without word from Jeffry Vincent.
when all at once the desk telephone
bell rang sharply.
Mrs Griffin had been sitting before
it all the time. She drew 1t toward
her and spoke huskily.
"Yes?' she called.
Mrs Griffin, this is Jerry Vincent.
She is all right I'm Coming up to tell
you at once. Goodbye And before
she could frame a question he had left
bis end of the wire.
The two watchers in the library wait
ed his coming eagerly.
When his firm step sounded In the
hall Sylvia's heart few up into her
throat and then sank heavily, for she
suddenly recollected that Jeffry was
MAdeline's lover and she must stifie
her own growing interest in him.
He looked grave when he came In
and took Mrs. Griffin's hands In his.
Dear Mrs. Griffin, be prepared for a
SURPRISE" he said quietly. Madeline
Is safe and well, but she was married
to Teddy Blancton this afternoon, and
they are on their honeymoon trip now
In Blancton's motor
Married. shrieked Mrs. Griffin 10
horror. Then. suddenly recollecting
that Teddy Blancton was as good a
match as Jeffry Vincent. although the
poor boy was dreadfuily homely Of
face and not at all ''Madeline's STYLE"
she found room In her heart to pity
Jeffry.
MY poor, poor boy. what shall you
do?" she cried
Jeffry did not appear to hear her,
although his lips were smiling. He was
looking down over her shoulder at Syl-
Was lovely flushed face. Brown eyes
met gray once more, and In this glance
each read the blissful fate In store for
them.
OF course Jerry would have to marry
hvlvia NOW inafnad NJ Madalfna