The Irish standard., 1915-04-10

sc like. viii some one ask Jarvis to
bring back my bundles an Michael?
I'm goin' to stay!'
Jerry smiled approvingly at her
Then he said:
THAT is just what would have ex-
pected you to do; but. my dear Peg
there's no need for such sacrifice"
sure. why not?" cried Peg excited
". Let me sacrifice meself. I feel
like it this mint
There is no OCCASION"
He walked over to Mrs. Chichester
and addressed her:
II came here this morning with some
very good news for you. | happen to
be one Of the directors of Gifford's
bank. and | am happy to say that 1t
will shortly reopen its doors. and oil
the deposito1s' money will be available
for them in little while"
Mrs. Chichester gave a cry Of joy.
"Oh. Alaric!" she exclaimed. "My
darling Ethel"
"a panic In American securities. in
which we were heavily interested,
caused the suspension Of business" ex.
planned Jerry. 1.-THE panic is over.
The securities are rising every day
Wen soon be on easy street again."
Jerry looked Mt Peg. She caught his
eye and smiled. but 1t had sad visit.
fulness behind it
"Sure. they don't want me now. I'd
better take me cab. Good day to ye."
And she started quickly for the door.
Jerry stopped her.
'There is just one more condition of
Mr.. Kingsnorth's will that you must
know. Should you go through your
course Of training satisfactorily to the
age Of twenty one you will inherit the
sum of $4,000 a year."
"When I'm twenty-one ! get $4,000
year?" gasped Peg.
If you carry out certain conditions"
IAN what IRE they?"
Satisfy the executors that you are
worthy Of the legacy"
satisfy you?"
And Mr.. Hawkes."
Peg looked Mt the somewhat uncom.
Portable lawyer.
"Mr. Hawkes.! Ohio! 1ndade" She
turned back to Jerry. Did be know
about the five thousand? When I'm
twenty -one?"
He drew the will at MIR. Kings,
north's dictntion." replied Jerry.
"Was that why ye wanted me to be
engaged to We until l was twenty -one?"
she asked the unhappy lawyer.
Come. come. Miss O'ConEell." said
Hawkes.. What nonsense?"
did you propose to Miss Margaret?"
Queried Jerry.
WELL" hesitated the embarrassed
Iawyer-''in n measure-yes."
"That's what 1t was," cried Peg. with
n laugh. ut was very measured. No
wonder the men were crazy to kape
me here an to marry me-"
Then Jerry spoke to the others, snow
may have q few moment alone with
my wardY'
Peg stared at Jerry incredulously.
Ward? Is that me?"
ayes, Peg. am your legal guardian
appointed by Mr.. Kingsnorth."
you're the director of bank. the
executor of an estate. an now ye're the
guardian. What do We do with yer
spare timer"
Jerry smiled and appealed to the
others:
"Just few seconds-alone."
"Will you write to me?" urged Jerry
when he and Peg were alone
"What fOr?"
Peg. my dear!' He took both OF
her hands In his and bent over her.
Just for moment was Peg tempted
to yield to the embrace.
Had she done so the two lives would
have changed in that moment. But
the old rcbellious spirit came upper.
most, and she looked ut him defiantly
and cried:
"Are you goin' to propose to me
t00?"
That was the one mistake that sep.
arated those two hearts. Sir Gerald
drew back from her-hurt.
jarvis came quietly in:
'Mr. Hawkes. says. miss. If you are
going to catch the train
I'LL catch It," said Peg impaticntIy
and jarvis went out
Peg looked at Jerry's back turned
eloquently toward her us though in
rebuke
"Why in the wurrld did l sny that
to him?' she muttercd. Its me Irish
tongue" She went to the door and
opened it noisily. rafting the handle
loudly, hoping he would look around.
Under her breath she murnured:
"Goodby. Misther Jerry. an God
bless We. an thank ye for bein' SO nice
to me-" And she passed out.
In the hall Peg found Ethel and
Hnwkes waiting for her. They put
her between them in the cab. and.
with Michael in her arms, she drove
through the gates Of Regal villa new
er to return.