The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-13

bring lack my bundles an MfchaeIg I'm goin' to stay!''
 Jerry smiled approvingIy at her. Then he said:
 s4That is just what would have eE- pected you to do; but. my dear Peg, there's no need for such a sacrifice ssSure, why not?'s cried Peg excited ly. sLet me sacrifice meself. I feel like it this minit.''
 There is no occasion ''
 He walked over to Mrs. Chichester and addressed her:
 t1 came here this morning with some very good news for you happen to be one of the directors Of Gihond's bank, and I am happy to say that 1t will shortly reopen its doors, and all the depositors' money will be available for them in little while"
 Mrs. Chichester gave a cry of joy. 'tOh, A1aricY' she exclaimed 'WE darling EtheIs''
 "A panic in American secur1EleI, in which we were heavily intsrsated, caused the suspension of business," ex- plained Jerry. ssThe panic is over. The securities are rising every day We'll soon be on easy street again" Jerry looked at Peg. She caught his eye and smiled, but 1t had a sad wist- fitness behind it.
 tsSure, they don't want me now. TG better take me cab. Good day to ye.'2 And she started quickly for the door. Jerry stopped her.
 feThere is just one more condition O MT. Kingsnorth's will that you nauEs know. Should you go through your
 
 age of twenty7one you will inherit the sum of E5.OOO year"
 When Pm twenty-one get SBsoo0 q 5ear9 gasped Peg.
 '.If you carry out certain condttions.9 "An' what are they ,"
 Satisfy the executors that you are worthy of the legacy"
 Satisfy you Y'
 aAnd Mr, Hawkes.
 Peg looked at the somewhat uncoUa= fortabIe lawyer.
 ssMr. Hawkesf Ono! IndadeF, Eh1 turned back to Jerry. '.Did ha know about the five thousand2 When I'm twenty-one7"
 eHe drew the will at MT. Kt1ss- north's dictation. replied Jerry.
 Was that why ye wanted me to be engaged to ye until was tweuty-ouefP she asked the unhappy lawyer
 Come, come, Miss O'Connell," said ] Hawkes.. What nonsense?D
 Did you propose to Miss Margaret2'' Rueried Jerry.
 We'll hesitated the embarrasssd lawyer-ssin measure-yes-
 That's what it was 2 cried Peg, with a laugh. sIt was very measured. No 1 wonder the men were crazy to kape me here an to marry me. ?
 Then Jerry spoke to the others. Nov may I have a few moment alone with my ward P;
 Peg stared at Jerry incredulousIy.
 Ward? Is that me?s'
 'eYes, Peg. am your legal guardian appointed by Mir. Kingsnorth."
 'sYou,re the director of a bank, the executor of an estate, am now ye're mo l guardian. What do ye do with yer spare timer"
 Jerry smiled and appealed to the others:
 sJust a few seconds alone"
 .fWIH you write to me?'s urged Jerry when he and Peg were alone.
 sWhat for?''
 sPeg, my dearr' He took both Of her hands in his and bent over her.
 Just for moment was Peg tempted 1 to yield to the embrace.
 Had she done so the two lives would have changed in that moment But l the old rebellious spirit came upper most, and she looked at him deaantiy | and cried:
 ..Are you goin' to propose to mo too7"
 That was the one mistake that sep | arated those two hearts Sir Gerald l drew back from her-hurt-
 Jarvis came quietly in:
 ssMr. Hawkes. says, miss, lf yCu ara going to catch the train''-
 .sI'n catch it. said Peg 4n1paeientlys and Jarvis went out Peg looked at Jerry's back turned eIoquently toward her as though in rebuke.
 ssWhy in the wurrld did ! say thas to him?', she muttered- sTt's me Irish tongue" She went to the deor and opened it noisHy. rattling the handle l loudly, hoping he would look around 1 Under her breath she murmureds
 ssGoodby, Misther Jerry, an God bless ye. an thank ye for bsin' so nice to me" And she passed out
 In the hall Peg found Ethel and Hawkes. waiting for her, They put her between them in the cab, anqs with Michael in her arms, she ur@ e through the gates of Regal Villa ntv- CT to return.