Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-14
IkTT1 PHOTOGRAPHS FROn 5CENE5 IN The PLAY

DIG really SHenlSu very muCn upset,
but not belligerently SO. I'D never
be happy If New York should imagine
I'd been Tilted, or the subject Of a
practical joke" she began simply. my
excuse for throwing you over Is very
good one-my engagement to the earl
Of Cortland"
He bowed, too puzzled to find any
words.
After a few hours talk with Ran.
kin l became convinced that a mar
raige between you and me never would
have been happy one"
Again Broadway nodded. He could
quite agree with that.
Hence my decision to marry the
earl" She went closer to him almost
pleadingly. I've played fair with you,
jackson; now l want you to do the
same by me-"
It'll do anything you ASK" he fer
vently assured her. Anything with
in reason, Mrs. Gerard.
"All ask is that you keep my
secret"
Il will. What. is it?"
"You really don't know?"
! mo, Mrs. Gerard"
After another tiny hesitation she
held out her hand to Rankin May I
present the earl of Cortland?" she
said, leading the abashed butler for
ward.
What" Broadway was astonished
almost to the point Of physical col
lapse.
TITS true" she went on gravely.
We've had thorough understanding,
and Rankin has agreed to become an
earl"
Again Broadway's surprise was al
most more than he could quietly sup
port.
"Oh, don't be astonished! It's my
only protection. Have your solemn
promise that you'll not divulge the se-
cret?"
Il give you my word Of honor" he
said fervently.
Very we'll. Goodby!"
He earnestly shook hands with her
"Goodby, Mrs. Gerard. I hope you
will be very happy.
1T isn't question of happiness,
Jackson" she said slowly, and in a
way that somewhat worried him. 81
simply don't want to be humiliated
You understand"
"Yes; | understand, Mrs Gerard"
She turned to the earl Of Cortland.
Shake hands with Mr.. Jones, Ran.
kim"
Jackson pulled him to one side, al
most Indignantly. See here, Rankin
do you mean to tell me that you'd do
such a mean contemplate thing as
to marry a woman deliberately for her
money!"
Yes, sir" said Rankin very gravely
"and thank you, sir, for the opportu
nifty"
Come, earlie," Mrs. Gerard called
softly.
Yes, Beatrice" He dropped the
hand Of his erstwhile employer and
took the arm of his affianced wife.
We have just six minutes before
train time," she admonished him, and
turned to Broadway, who was stand
ing, dazed "Goodby!"
He had gone back to the house and
was standing leaning somewhat weak
ly against pillar of the porch, unable
even to make her presence known tc
the two girls whose laughing, low
toned gossip he could hear from be
hind the vines, when Wallace came
up with his father. He listened to
his friends remarks mechanically.
Yes" he was saying, "the entire
population of the town is about four
thousand. The plant employs about
seven hundred Then, catching sight
Of Broadway: There's Jackson now
Tell him what you just told me-"
Broadway went to meet them, glad
to have the opportunity to test life
and make sure that it was real, even
II the proof showed that the elder
Wallace was entirely hostile.
"They offered you million and q
half, didn't they?" asked Bob.
Yes. that's what they offered-e
million and half"
Mr.. JONES'" said the elder Wallace
not without enthusiasm, my son has
been telling me of the grand, single
handed fight that you are making
against this giant corporation. ad
mire your pluck, SIR"
Broadway looked 1T him with real
surprise and hearty gratitude. II
seemed that even this was comma
out all right!
"You deserve all the encouragement
! and assistance possible" said this sud
denly delightful gentleman. your
loyalty to the people of this little
town is commendable, sir You de-
serve great credit, and want to shake
your hand 1861
Thanks, Mr.. Wallace, but the credit
really belongs to Bob" The delight
which Broadway felt was plainly aud
ible in his voice.
Bob laughed. Il knew he'd say
that!"
"He has told me of your modesty,'
said the elder Wallace. II am very
proud that you have taken him into
the firm, and If advertising has any
market value we'll fight them to fin
ish. have promised my son to return
here Monday morning. I may have q
proposition to put before you. I'd
like to see him an equal partner In q
business with such promising fu
ture."
Il don't know what to say, Mr.. Wal