South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-18
err WISH some or tf1= wonderful
things that happen in moving

pictures would also happen IN
real life." grumbled George
hordaunt. as he and his betrothed.
soan Ever.ngton. rose 70 leave the
picture palace at the conclusion OF a
wildly exciting love story.
They viii happen for Us. dear.
never fearr' replied the girl. cheerful
~. I'VE are both young enough TO
wait a little longer for oar wedding.
And just consider what those two
poor things suffered before It all
ended happily; they had to wait some
time"
Yes. on the screen. Well, I'm sick
OF waiting for things to turn" said
George. impatiently. as they started
walking IN the direction OF Joan's
nome. And" he continued. 'qf this
siN weeks journey for Vining & Nal
Gen. beginning tomorrow, should
enc, as far as 1 am concerned. in dIs-
appointment, I shall"
Now George" interrupted Joan.
more severely. Il will not allow Won
10 talk like this. There will be no
disappointment. and. as I said lust
now. we can afford 10 wait before we
think Of marrying. How strange
George. that those lovers should also
nave become engaged On the beach
and in the moonlight. too" she added
softly.
At last, George smiled: the evening
OF their betrothal was st.lI very
fresh in his memory.
II Is a coincidence, my dear" he
agreed. In a happy tone OF voice. u
wonder II our story Will resemble
theirs ir any other respect?" he went
on musingly- L wish il would"
IT might possibly in a few partIcu-
lars wal Joan's rather doubtful re-
9oihder But laughingly-"as this
lover was lord although nobodv
was supposed 10 know fl until tbs
end) and the girl he loved was the
daughter OF n millionaire fact nm
known 10 him when he wooed her.
And 1 am merely a commercial
traveller and you earn your LIVING a.
secretary there can go no further
points OF similarity" finished George
for her.
"oh. never mind that old drama:
let Us talk OF ourselves" realizing that
they would very soon now reach her
home. when the longest separation
which she and George had expert
ence since their engagement would
begin.
Her fance obediently changed the
subject, and Joan succeeded In bring
ing him to a much more hopeful
frame OF mind before the walk. over
which they fingered as long as posi-
bic, ended.
Your pluck encourages a fellow"
said George gratefully when, having
reached Joan's door. no bade her
goodby fOI six long weeks.
Joan missed George terribly: even
more than she anticipated. She was
secretary to lady living I'm Brook
lyn. TO whom she vent daily.
Her day wcr' over, she would
stitch away at her trousseau, weav-
ing happy dreams OF a glorious future
as she did so In this she found tre-
mendOus consolation, for each stitch
seemed to bring her nearer TO GeOrgel
Her letters from her lover were a
never-failing source OF joy, and hers
to him occupied quite a good portion
OF her evenings
So Joan was by no means unhappy
or discontinued. in spite OF the sepa-
ration. and was the sunshine OF her
widowed mothers heart and the tiny
home which they shared
One morning. a fortnight from the
time OF Georges departure, instead
OF her customary letter Joan received
Missed mail Important news fol"
lowing.-George"
Disappointed at missing his daily
budget. but hoping for good news
perhaps a rise in Georges salary-by
later post. she left her home as US.
ual for her work.
Shortly after her arrival there. the
bomSshell fell
After having written several letters
for Mrs. Freshwater. Joan was about
TO open THE American" a portion OF
which she was in the habit or reading
aloud TO her employer, when the latter
suddenly recolected that there was
Just one more note she would like TO
dictate.
Il must congratulate my niece on
her enga cement. OF which I heard this
morning" explained Mrs. Freshwater
emilingly.
Joan felt very sympathetic toward 5
this unknown girl who, like herself.
had found ner destiny and sat down
TO her desk waiting expectantly. her
pen poised ready TO begin writing.
My dear Ethel" dictated Mrs
FreshWater, "the news Of your en-
gagcment has caused me great sur.
prise as Wen as intense pleasure
Your hance's sudden acquisition OF
wealth coming simultaneously with
his promotion to a partnership IN tha,
splendid old urm. reads like a ro-
nance.
lie IL n lucky man 70 have won v7u
IN addition 20 all this good fortune,
please tell him so from me I shall
look forward 70 welcoming you both
here shortly, and before you becoms
Mrs George Mordaunt"-
AS Mrs. Freshwater uttered III,
word "MOrdaunt," JOans pen droppef
from her fingers. and she sprang VI
from her chair her face coloriess. and
her eyes wild This. then. was tn,
explanation OF the telegram she haC
received that morning.
George had suddenly becoms rich
and was 60 marry this girl. ethel. 4
letter containing this news probabl,
now awaited her at home with az
nEonizing cry she fell like a log a.
the feet OF her astOnished and star
tied employer. cor the FIRST time II
her life Joan had tainted
Much alarmed, Mrs Freshwate,
hurriedly rang a bell. dispatching tn,
servant who answered IL for restora
tives. These were 50 long IN takinl
the desired effect that she teIe
phoned for her doctor. imploring hin
70 come Immediately 10 the uncon
scious girl. After examining her. n,
shook his head gravely and insiste,
upon sending for the patients mother
20 whom. on Ter arrival Mrs. Fresh
water described the manner IN whicl