Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
FOR FATHERS SAKE

think 1t out. She had heard of fail- ures, how people had spent money heedlessly and suddenly became poor -but that 1t should como to her father!-and he was spending for her!
 He must do 1t no more. Money had always been given her without stint and she never thought where 1t came from, or that there could come a time when they might be in need of saving. The thought made her shudder. Elene went to her own room and thought 1t out by herself Even Carl mustn't know. She must save her father one best.
 Taking pen and paper she wrote notes countermanding every order that had been sent out The gowns were not to be sent home. Every thing planned must be changed-and he mustn't know it was for him.
 "Tve changed my mind about the wedding, Carl" she said an hour later.
 mean?" he cried. with alarm in his
 'sWouldn.t you marry me just the same in white muslin as in satin ?'' she laughed.
 "oh: is that allT' was his relieved cry. "Yes. I'd marry you in calico. and be happy; but whats the trouble l-what's up?'
 "oh. it's just my notion; I think I'll have quiet wedding. Carl-just you and me and papa I'd like it better. We won't send the invitations" l Not send the invitations!" he ex- everybody to come. They'll be disap- pointed"
 Not much, I imagine" she smiled; 'dt1l be more cosey just to be alone you know. We can invite them some time later. perhaps. but not now, Twill save a great deal of time and l troubie-and money. l Save moneyi" he said; when did you ever think of saving money be- 1 fore?"
 aNeverl" she confessed, "but I'm going to begin now"
 "What a strange ideal What's
 T think it's time for me to begin to be a little sensible, like other peo- ple''
 When Carl handed EIene her wed. ding gift she looked at the face oi the check and her heart save q leaE [-$100o!
 sIs it all mine?' she cried.
 "Why, yes, most assuredly, love he laughed, lone would think you'C never been used to having checks"
 But assure you this one is mos welcome at this time" she beamed May I do just what I want to witt tit%'
 'sOf course, puss," he told her, "it'l yours. do what you like with it.
 And you're sure you won't be an gry with me?
 "Angry with you-neveri" he cried "Use it as you wish and I shall asl no questions"
 You mustn't mind, papa darling Elene began, as she nestled down be. side her father, the wresses wer' just lovely-but-I've sent them back and the laces."
 Sent them backi-why, child r
 i've decided to have just a simple wedding. nobody, here but you ant cousin Kate, and Carl's mother-lt1 be so sweet, and I'll like 1t so mucl lbetter-and there'll be nothing t pay out-and I told Della this morn ing shouldn't need her after thi week. We keep too many maids Tn going to help. now, and itn do m' good"
 An involuntary sigh of relief burs from her fathers lips, but he ob jected, You mustn't work, child, it'l
 be too much for you-what's got int tyou?'
 Nonsense, papai" she laughed | works just what need. I've beer | nothing but a burden too long; Tn going to try to be a help after this Don't think I haven't seen, paper, now you are troubled. I've been selfish | but I've found out about the bushes: I troubles and you're not going tC spend anything more for me-and papa, you'll let me give you a wed ding present--Carl and mel can dt just what I want with it and itl make me happiest to give it to you no, you mustn't refuse if you want tt make me happy"
 | She covered his mouth with hel hand and held out the check sToI won't deny me the pleasure, know, she pleaded; twill make me st much happier that way-you've beer spending too much for me. para dar' lirg, and you've lost mony. but iti going to be better now"
 'Its true my child" he admitted T have been losing money, but 'twai | for you I grieved. You've saved m | from ruin. didn't know how wa going to meet it all. but couldn' bear to disappoint you" 'But you see I'm not one bit dis appointed,' she laughed, it'll be jus ideal and we' have the 1olliest wed | ding that ever wasi"