The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1914-01-22

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It might be said in passing that
his was what the twain called "The
Ways and Means Committee" in full
session. You see it was this way:
The lad and the girl with all the
ardor and folly of youth desired only
one thing-each other. They talked
oy day and dreamed by night Ct 4
love-lit cottage where they could re-
main always hand in hand encCrl-
passed by all the joys of love. They
were likely pair too, high-bred, " >.l
assorted, full of life and vigor and
hope and courage.
But, alas, there was the inevitabNa
stern parent-in this case the uncIa
and guardian of the girl, Doctor Kirk.
And Ethel was only seventeen. And
she and Archie simply could not wait
four years.
So it was that the ways and means
committee sat in frequent session.
'Hurrah,' he cried. 'I've got it. He
shall ask me to marry you"
Shall I ring for the KEEPER" re-
sponded the girl cor have you only
been drinking?"
Look here" replied Archie "Ain't
the doctor shining around mother all
the time? Hasn't he got his greedy
eyes on mas quarter of million?
Well, I guess"
But
mo butts now," he broke in. IT
must get it off my mind or I'll bust"
He marched bravely into the house
followed by Ethel and storm of pro-
test.
Doctor Kirk" he said solemnly, aft
er he had invaded that worthy's library
and seated himself under the ques-
tloning hostility of the shaggy brows.
Il have observed for long time your
attentions to my mother"
The doctor grew purple, but the
boy went on unconcernedIy: "And
will say frankly I have observed it
with pleasure for I always respected
and esteemed you SIR
''Well, sir"
This abrupt interjection nearly
f1oored the young man, but he never
flinched.
well, SIR he replied. "There is a
H1rcnm Wy I
should know before the affair goes
any further. According to the terms
of my fathers will, if my mother
marries before am of age, or am
myself, the entire property, !
her share as we'll as my own reverts
to me. And thought you should know
1t. Not that I want to throw a straw
IN your way. Quite the reverse, I as
sure you. But as I arm the only man of |
the family and as these property mat
tiers should always be understood be-
tween gentlemen I thought it only
right to speak to you. I am not, of |
course, her confidant in such matters.
but am aware she respects you high
ly and-and I was afraid-wen I
thought it better to set things right
now''
You young rascal" sroared the doc
tor, pok1ng Archie with his cane. ssYou
see too much. You don't mean to saw
your mother is becoming interested in
me-"
Il fear SO, sir" replied Archie
gravely.
The doctor swelled up like a huge
turkey cock and chuckled:
"Lookee here" he said. turning sud.
denly on Archie, you've been shin
ing about my Ethel ever since
can remember Why don't you bring
Ehlngs to head? Great Scott. Young
man, when l was young we used to
marry early and get good start"
I'm afraid she wouldn't have me-"
replied the conspirator shamelessly.
Tush, ~tush,'' rejoined the doctor
Faint heart ne'er won fair, lady sir
I'll bet she'd jump at the chance
You've got a pretty fortune coming
md you're well-favored young
puck"
feared also that you would Cd
'ose her marriage so young" remarked
Archie meekly.
Not at all, not at ALL" replied the
ioctor. Ridiculous, this talk against
'outhful marriages. It's the time to
marry"
Within an hour Archie led the
FLUSHING and still unbelieving Ethel
nto the dreaded lions den and thew
melt to receive the blessing of her
guardian.