Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-12-14


the dean, "of you two students to say
that II you will give the names OF the
other young men and young women
who have been engaged In this out
rageous infraction Of college rules the
whole twelve, will be suspended for
the rest Of the academic term; If not,
both you, Mr.. Darlington. and you.
Miss Stanhope. will be expelled"
The culprits received this announce
ment in silence, which was broken BY
Dick.
at seems to ne," he said, that 1t Is
essential that Miss Stanhope and I
have an opportunity to confer upon
our answer without any one else being
present"
Certainly" replied the dean. "Go
into the adjoining room. For proprie-
tvs sake the door must be left a5ar,
but you can speak in tones not to be
overheard II you consider such course
essential"
When the two found themselves to-
gether they found that both were In
favor of suffering expulsion rather
than turning college evidence. But ex-
pulsion would be very hard on Gladys.
Something of the odor Of scandal
would 90 with her. Her father was
not living, and she had expected on
graduation to support her mother by
teaching. AS for Dick, he had inherit
ed some $4,000 from his father, the
income Of which he was given by his
guardian to put him through college.
II see but one course for US to pur-
sue," said Dick. 1--WE will suffer ex-
pulsion, and If you can be satisfied
with me Us a husband we may begin
life on an income Of $1,000 a year.
When come Of age I will receive my
fortune, but by that time ! hope It Will
not be necessary to touch the princi-
pal"
A color came into Gladys cheek.
She would have gladly accepted the
terms, but she attributed Dicks propo-
sitiOn rather to n sense Of honor than
to love. So she told him that she
thought she could weather the cloud
that would hang over her from her ex-
, pulSion without his assistance. II he
remained of the same mind he might
come again.
When the conference was ended and
the two rejoined the dean she was
much disappointed. for she had hoped
to avoid an open scandal. AS 1t was,
she felt compelled to make the punish
ment as conspicuous as possible. She
dismissed the culprits and at once en-.
| tered into conference with the pres
ident Of the university, at which 1t was
determined that the students Of both
colleges were to be assembled In the
university chapel to witness the expul
sion.
Every student was present at the
ceremony. A lecture to Darlington was
delivered, in which he was told thai
the stigma Of his dishonorable conduc,
would cling to him through his whole
life. The dean then spoke gravely tC
Miss Stanhope, holding up before bel
TOR the benefit Of the other women
students) her great loss In not being
able to finish her education. A wit
ten communication was then handed t.
both parties terminating their connec
ton with the university.
The culprits passed down the atsle
together. They were stopped at the
door Of the chapel by man who said
he wished for a brief conversation
with them.
mo, thanks" said Darlington; I'VE
don't care to 60 on the stage or into
n dime museum either
The man then handed each writer
communication. Dick opened his, reat
It, and his face lighted up as If by
electricity. He looked at Gladys, ant
she opened and read her own letter
The communications were the declara
ton Of the Earl Of Cumberwald tina
II they would marry they should in
herit together his title and estates aft
er his death.
The students were crowding around
the couple and. seeing something mo
mentous had occurred, began to clamol
FOR an explanation. When 1t came
Dick was picked up by men ant
Gladys by women students and wer'
carried out on to the campus. Then
asked If they would comply with thu
terms Of the offer, Dick shouted. Yes
Gladys hung her head, whereupon
shout arose that made the old cOlleg'
buildings ring.