The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

am coming, father. cominu," quaked
Rodney.
his father again. and tried to muster
up his courage to the sticking point.
well, as a matter Of fact. l did
want he began, clearing his throat.
"Oh, now we're getting to it." Mar
tin retorted. well. what is it:'
II wanted to have a talk with YOU
an important talk
Curious! That's just what wanted
to have with you. I've wanted it all
day, and now We'll have 1t. Miss Gray
SOM" he called to Mary.
Yes. sir" said Mary meekly.
Get Quit"
She went without glance at Rodney,
who stood looking after her dejectedly,
not knowing that his loves intention
was to give him moral support by lis
tening in the hall.
Now, what do you mean by over
drawing your allowance again. she
heard MIR. Martin say when the door
was closed.
"Why," innocently answered Rodney.
sit simply proves that was right
when told you my allowance was too
small"
WHAT" calculated his father. quite
evidently aghast
And If my allowance is too small
for one it's mnch too small for two"
the boy continued ingeniously.
For two:'
Father, has it ever occurred to you
that I might marry?" inquired Rodney.
"Of course 1t has. You're fool enough
for anything" growled his father.
II don't consider a man a fool be-
cause he's married." said Rodney.
THAT'S because you've never tried it.
II intend to try it, just the same. "
said Rodney.
"Oh, you do, do you? Who is the
girl?"
'The girl?" repeated his son nerv-
ously.
"Yes, girl. You're not going to mar
~ an automobile, or polo pony. or IN
aeroplane, or any other of your idiotic
amusements, are you? You're going to
marry a girl. aren't you? Some blue
eyed. doll faced, gurgling. duttering
little fool. Oh, why doesn't God give
young men some sense about women p
Il object very strongly to your speak
ing in that way Of Miss Grayson,
spoke up Rodney angrily.
'Miss Grayson? Miss Grayson-
you're not going to marry a type
writery'
Yes. SIR"
Does she know it?'
Yes, SIR"
"Oh. Of course she knows a good
thing like you when she sees it,
II won't listen to you talk of Miss
Grayson in that way
you've got to listen. I won't per-
NIT any such absurd. ridiculous mar
riage. Thank heaven you had sense
enough not to elope!"
II wanted to, but she wouldn't. She
insisted on your being told. So you
see what an Injustice
"Injustice! Can't you see she want
cd me to know so that If disapproved
and cut you of she'd not be stuck with
you on her hands?'
please. father pleaded Rodney
and then dropped his hands at his
sides and turned to 60. adding. Its
quite useless"
"No, my boy; wait minute" said
Mr.. Martin. Remember I'm your
friend. even II am your father. Don't
you believe It? It's only your money
she wants."
II know it isn't" replied Rodney
proudly.
I'm prove it is" said his father
pushing an enameled electric bell that
stood near him on the table.
what are you going to dor cried
Rodney nervously.
Send for Miss Grayson," said his ia
Their grimly. "I'll tell that schemine
secretary that If you persist in this
marriage I'll disinherit you, and Their
you watch her throw you over" be
amplif1ed for Rodney's benefit.
Even IL you are my father yor
shan't insult the girl love-" protest
ed Rodney hotly.
"Poppycock! You're afraid to put
LICK ~ lAC IC0A. Aou " sue wal
chuck you," retorted his father.
r But Rodney answered quietly: "l'n
not afraid. father. You're mistaken"
johnson appeared meanwhile In an
swer to the bell and in a surprisingly
short time and with queer look or
his usually imperturbable face, II they
had only noticed it, returned witt
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