The Prescott daily news., 1914-01-19

put you in an asylum, yet l know such things have been done. Your cousin must be desperate character. shall not feel safe until you belong to me saw two men hanging about MT. Phil. lips house last evening as l went . They were looking up at the windows and talking about keeping close watch on some one named Mary. One of the men was tall and slight and handsome, with dark hair and eyes; the other was Irish, and wore a coat too large for him, and rubbers. l went back later in in the evening, and the Irishman was lowering about the house."
 The girl looked up with frightened eyes and grasped the arms of her chair excitedly.
 will you go with me now to a church not far away, where friend of mine is the pastor, and be married? Then we can defy all the cousins in creation. Can't you trust me?" he pleaded
 "Oh, yes, but"
 "Is 1t that you do not love me?"
 "No," she said, and her eyes dropped shyly. Tt seems strange that l dare to say 1t to you when l have known you so little" She lifted her eyes. full of a wonderful love light, and she was glorified to him, all mean y dressed though she was. The smooth Madonna braids around the shapely head, covered by the soft felt hat. seemed more beautiful to him than all the elaborate head-dresses of modern time.
 Where is the but then. dear? Shall we go now?"
 How can go in this dress?" She looked down at her shabby shoes, rough black gown, and cheap gloves n dismay, and a soft pink stole into her face.
 You need not. Your own gown is put in the office in my suitcase l brought it with me thinking you might need it-hoping you might, l mean; near me; partly because I wanted the comfort of it, partly because l was afraid some one else might find it, and desecrate our secret with their com mon-place wondering
 It was at this moment that the ma tron of the building stepped up to the absorbed couple, resolved to do her duty. Her lips were pursed to their thinnest, and displeasure was in her face.
 The young man arose and asked in a grave tone:
 Excuse me. but can you tell me whether this lady can get room here to rest for short time, while l go out and attend to matter of busi. ness?'
 The matron noticed his refined face ana true eyes, and she accepted with a good grace the ten-dollar bill he hand. ed to her.
 We charge only fifty cents a night for room,' she said, glancing at the humble garments of the mans com panion. She thought the girl must be poor dependent or a country relative.
 That's all right said the young man. Just let the change help the good work along"
 That made a distinct change in the ! atmosphere. The matron smiled, and retired to snub the girl with the dis contented upper lip. Then she sent the elevator boy to carry the girl s suitcase. As the matron came back to the office, baggy man with cush- toned tires hustled out of the open door into the street. having first cast back keen, furtive glance that searched every corner of the place. Now" said Durham reassuringly as the matron disappeared, you can | go up to your room and get ready, and | l will look after few little matters l called on my friend, the minister this morning, and have looked up the legal part of this affair l can see that i everything is all right in a few min utes. Is there anything you would like me to do for you?"
 No" she answered, looking up half frightened; but I am afraid l ought not to let you do this. You scarcely know me"
 Now. dear, no more of that. We have no time to lose. How long will 1t take you to get dressed? Will half an hour do? It is getting late"
 Oh. it will not take long" She caught her breath with gladness Her companions voice was so strong and comforting, his face so filled with a wonderful love, that she felt dazed with the sudden joy of 1t all.
 The elevator boy appeared ia the doorway with the familiar suit-case.