Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-19

the W9ESI QaTE 6E 6tfS rug WttfCh III turn hid frem the prejRdiced gaze the worn places in the floor. Bright geraniHms, muslin curtains and the window coat whose shortcomings were manifested only to these whe sat on it. completed a nest attractive apart Rent.
 its very pretty,S said Peggy, and hemelike; SC Is the whole house and garden. Moreover, I did it every bit myself which proves l am the wife of a poor man.
 ''It is bad enough, goodness knows. when I got back from school. Poer mother was SC i'll fer years before she died she couldn't do a thing, and father. of course. was man." which seemed to her argument enough to prove his uselessness in all finer matters
 She arese to inspect herself in the mirror.
 My dress doesn't look home made" Though at most times a modest young woman. today she was being. much as possible, perfectly unprejudiced." 1 do think I would not be a disgrace to rich man and I'd like a looking glass that didn't bulge you all out where 1t shouldn't and he has an au- tomoble."
 All of this sounds disconnected un- til it is explained that Miss Margaret was earnestly trying to decide wheth- CT to marry Roland Clark. rich. or Jack Wentworth, poor. both very es- timable fellows each desiring the homer of her hand.
 Do love Jack or do love Roland? I must guess. It must be Jack. He is good looking and clever The girls are all crazy about him.
 No one could love Roland. any way. He's homely and stupid, though I must say l like his being so polite to everyone even Delia and he's very kind. If I marry him it will be the automobile that did it. that tele- phone? It's always ringing just when l want to think"
 Hello! Hello!"
 "Oh, hello. Roland"
 "Yesl"
 This afternoon at P" All right"
 There l am all a-QuiveF at his ask ing me to go. 1 knew 1t was the auto and poor darling Jack shan't be left because he's only clerk. I'll tell Roland this afternoon"
 Promptly at ? Peggy was ready, ar rayed In a fetching veil and other garments which looked very good to the man in the machine.
 The day was lovely; the car ran perfectly; Roland, at no time voluble, talked not at all. leaving her free to enjoy the scenery and the dreams al ways clamoring at the back of the brain on a beautiful day in spring.
 Which would be very nice" quoth Peggy mentally; If I didn't suspect him of not being able to think of any thing else to say"
 They stopped at the farm house for milk The children all rushed out clamoring over Roland to demand an other story from him. They do seem to like him" thought Peggy. Then they were off again. the auto skim ming along the road, purring like some enormous cat.
 Miss Peggy abruptly began Ro-
 Dear me, it's coming" cried Peggy mentally. She was in a panic.
 Miss Peggy, l wish you'd marry me. you know. I'd do everything in my power to make you happy. I'd just give my whole life to it. You know I haven't anyone else. so I'd have all my time for it. Don't you think perhaps I could?" The tone was so wistful that Peggy had to steel her heart against it.
 I'm sorry. Roland, but I don't love you in the least. not in the least. al though you are rich; and love with out-I mean marriage without love is a crime against er-well, anyway, Roland, I don't love you so that's all
 She ended her carefully planned speech lamely, feeling so virtuous she failed completely to realize she had been at all cruel.
 Its Wentworth, I suppose" said INOAdIlu I1l4SSEdOly to nlulSEily anu lHE ride ended in silence.
 ''Good-by. Miss Peggy. I'm off on trip tomorrow, so probably shan't see you again. he said as he left her.
 In her own room at last, Peggy threw herself on the bed in a storm of tears
 %, he looked so unhappy I've broken his heart and he's so gaad. They say the poor people of this town couldn't get along without him and the children simply adore him. He's going away so that I'll never see him again. I wouldn't marry him just be- cause he's rich. l see it now"
 ring at the doOTbeu caused her to dry her tears and lean over the banister to see who was there. As it proved to be Jack. she descended with great dignity to greet him.
 Jack, l don't want you to bring me any more candy, and I have plenty of flowers growing in the garden. You mustn't be so foolish"
 Its all right, Peggy I have enough for one; for two, in fact. You know we could manage; we could live here, keeping Della just the same, and eY- erything would be fine and dandy. Please marry me, Peg%
 Jack, I told you once before that didn't intend to marry anyone"
 Its Clark, l suppose No one else stands a ghost of a show with that idiot around. Trust any girl to jump a cash instead of real man"
 Peggy's eyes flashed fire. Jack go home You are insulting not only MT Clark but me as well. and I won't stand it. T." but the door slammed before she could say more.
 Once more Peggy retired to her chamber in tears Was ever a mortal so illbred. Poor Jack!
 Its just as I said.' she wept Even Jack can see it. It is the money that makes me think I want Roland. o, dear, o, dear
 T won't cry another tear. hate all nlen-they're just alike-beasts: I'll be an old maid with a cat, tea and things and then they'll be sorry" she ended rather vaguely.
 Peggy went to the top of the stairs and called to Della. No answer.
 "Deliai" A tangible silence.
 "Deel1ai" yelled Peggy forgetting to be elegant.
 Lord, Miss Peggy, whatever is the matter, and me down cellar trying to get the grease outer your petticoat after that otterna obfie"
 Never mind, Delia," sighed Peggy, T just wanted you to run out in the garden and gather me few flowers to wear, Since you're So busy, I'll go myself"
 Flowers, is it." grunted Della, who. aderlhg Peggy and the soul of good