Putnam patriot., 1914-12-11

gan. And i saould like to help you if l could But if you're thief. why
 An Cut that out. I haven't held out a nickers worth in this house. and you all know it That's why I'm asking you 10 wipe the slate clean and make a new sta~"
 But you tried to steaIr' put in pr. Wiloughby.
 T hope you are not really a thief. Mr, poosan.> said Joan coming to him and smiling. hank you. miss replied Do0gan. "Go as far as you like. If I only had you to deal with-bleSs your innocent heart-Id t>en out of this snarl long ago.
 I'm sure you would said Joan warmly Then addressing Wirough- by. she continued; Doctor. can't you settle all this without sending Mir Doc gan and Nellie to prispns Can't youg'
 They've stalen your trunk. remem Der. replied nr Wneughhy. You are interested in this, too you see"
 Jaen retertel.
 T think you are very cruel and un kind, Dr Wi,louGbhy. My trunk is right there in front of me. aud only have Ia get somebody te carry it back to my room
 Mir Speiain had been listening to all that had been said without appearing to pay any attention ue came for. ward now and. addressing Doaaan be nevoleutly. observed n his Lest pulps voice.
 One moment Did you say you were to be married today =
 That's right I've got a license right here"
 Jack Doosan began to feel in his pockets. whiie tile minister asked him:
 Who was going to marry you9"
 Her" replied Doogan holding and smiling at Neil. while he still fumbled in his pockets.
 T didn't mean that" explained Mir. Spelain. also smiling. T was pretty certain l knew the intended bride. Who is the minister that you intended to perform the ceremony"
 "Oh I seer cried Doogan, fumhling harder than ever for his license. T didn't get you at first. Where did l put that paperf' Nell stepped up to Jack Doogan and whispered something in his ear. to which he responded with chuckle and said
 By Mike I'd forgotten. I planted the license on the doctor so the cops couldn't take it away from me. Doe tor, will you feel in your pockets?" Well. of all the internal impudencew muttered Willoughby. What next will that fellow be doing?" He felt in his coat pocket and drag ged out an official looking paper. which he handed to Doogan. Thanks, doe said Doogan, taking It. But there are two licenses here. One of them is your own. Here you are''
 Dr Wiloughby smiled rather foolish | ly. and Joan Carr, who had been ob- serving the proceedings from the other end of the room. turned away for fear Wiloughby should see her looking at him
 You haven't told me yet what min ister you intend to marry you,' Mir. 1 Spelain reminded Doogan, as the latter | read over the words of his license with a softer expression than generally was l on his face. "Oh. haven't I g'' said Doogan, looking | thoughtfully at Mr. Spelain. Well, that's so. You see. l hadn't engaged minister yet. and l had some notion that might have to get an alderman { to dc it. But. as you're here, perhaps ' you'd splice us. Would youE' Nell looked modestly at the minister | to see how he would receive this ex- traordinary suggestion, and her heart lightened as he smiled and nodded as sent
 Now. Nell. are you ready" chuck led Doogan. "or dc you want to go somewhere and put oh your fancy duds l for the wedding:'