Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-01

had made with young men tbe day be
lore the evening spent with the Sey-
mours
The word bankruptcy is usually con
sidered TO pertain to financia, matters.
Nevertheless there are ,.reat many
kinds OF bankruptcy. There ia SOCIAL
bankruptcy, where one is swamned
with invitations; there is bankruptcy
IN one having assumed 1.ore dnties
than he can attend 20. Miss Dudlev's
bankruptcy was that she had permit.
ted TOO many young men TO believe
that there was possibility for each
or winning her. IL occurred to her
that the 6rst resolution she should
make was to apply for n discharge in
the court OF love. After such discharge
she might make her resolutions not 90
become further involved
Suddenly an idea occurred 10 her.
She would simply fail" She had
heard Of merchants failing. which she
understood to mean that thev siulplv
lay down and let the throug Of cred
itors pour over them. She would cut
all her engagements-eyery one OF
them.
But how escape them7 Flight oc-
CURED 70 her-ignominlous disht But
digit alone was repugnant to her ma.
ture. Then she considered keeping
her appointment with one Of her suit
ors. No; that wouldn't do at all Next
came an idea Of making a brand new
engagement. She lay for some time
turning this last proposition over IN
her mind. then made one fundamental
resolution upon which a superstructure
OF good intent should be based
Ii was l. O'Clock noon on New Years
day. Edward Corgin. lawyer. had
been spending the morning inh his room
at home over an intricate case that ne
was obliged 10 work out snd was
thinking about luncheon wien there
came q ring at the telephone.
Mr.. Corwin?" came a woman's
voice.
Yes. am Corwin. Who IS TIP
Bells Dudley"
"Ob. Miss Dudley! Hapy New
Year,"
Same TO you."
There was q brief pause. after
which Miss Dudley proceeds: This
IS q fine, sunshiny day. 1 suppose you
are free on a holiday It seems pity
to stay in the house with nothing TO
do. I wish they would revive calling"
Il am disengased for the afternoon"
How would you like 10 dive me in
the runaboutf
Very much. But I am surprised
that you have no engagement for the
day"
IF I told you that I have a lot OF
them and propose 10 break them al
for you you wouldn't believe me-"
And II you told me you had had
no opportunity to make them
wouldn't believe YOU"
True. Therefore never mind my
engagements. Come at 3 o'clock ana
wen have a spin
"I'Il be with you. most asssrediy."
zone moment, please
A dozen, II you like
Il would prefer TO dine somewhere.
Suppose we go to Summerstt and dine
at the Antiers. That would suit me
II it viii not be too cold FOG you com
ing back at night. summeEet is thir-
~ miles, you know"
IN stand the cold"
'very we'll Summerset II is. with
dinner at the Antlers. 3 O'Clock. Wen
go round by Turuersyille."
THAT viii be Gue. Goodly."
"Coodby."
Bella" said B1r. Dudley on the
morning OF the I'd Of January. didn't
you find it cold riding last bightF
I'VE had plenty Of robes
"What time did you get home"
About 10 o'clock"
Several young men called in the
afternoon" said Mrs. Dudley. 'and
two ia the evening They an seemed
disappointed IN not finding you"
Did they, mamma. Please pourmy
coffee"
when the family rose from the
breakfast table Bella told her father
that she had something TO say 70 bin
and, taking bis hand. affectonately
led him into the library.
Papa" she said. eve reformed"
How long viii the reformation
lastT
Always I'm engaged"
"Eugagedf'
Yes. engaged"
For how lougF'
Forever"
ITO wh0m?"
"Mr. Corwin."
The father embraced her
do you believe the engagement VIII
stick asked Bella.
Yes said the father
"Why this man more than the oih'
ersT"
"The others were Tom. Dick and
Harry. This IS Mr. Corwin But no"
did You figure f. out So quickly. s"e'''
heartE"
''I concluded TO 60 into bankrutcy ID
the court Of love But, realizing inal
wouid get IN the same fix again eou.
Guided 90 marry the man ! really want
and remove temptation
However that had the same resn't -
bankruptcy. for marriage gives ,'e1'
gnce for an outstanding love deoils'
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