Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-10-06

sues would probably Be strengthened
instead Of diminished.
I'VE well know your stand on those
matters" Mr.. Graham had said. ''and
II we had not desired an editor who
stood for reforms we would not have
asked You to assume charge of the
newspaper
Ned Rowlands had been given the
position of city reporter at the request
Of Mr.. Graham. At the time Of his
selection for the position Reginald did
not know the young man. but he soon
learned that he was an old friend Of
Bud McCrea's, and he was not quite
satisfied with his work as city report
er. He seemed to gather only com.
monplace news. and the vital reports
Of the city's actual happenings on
street and in factories became fewer
and fewer. Mr.. Graham. however, in.
sisted that Ned be retained as report
er, and the young editor began to feel
the limitations Of his position.
isn't it just fine to see how Regi.
nald Nelson is pushing his way to the
front7" Vivian Derwent spoke these
words to Joy Graham one day at Joys
home.
Eyes," answered Joy enthusiastical-
". "You know it was through papa
that he was given the editorship.
Papa is quite interested in the man.
agement of the Courier himself now,
and I am glad of it, for I was afraid
he would feel so bad about being left
of the board of trustees of our
church."
II was sorry to see your father re-
fuse to become a member" said Wv
ian.
Reginald Nelson, and Vivian said shy.
ly. III tell you something will you
keep it secret?'
II surely WILL" promised Joy.
II believe I am in love with Regi-
maid Nelson" said Vivian bashfully.
HE is just such dandy fellow"
do you think he cares anything for
your" asked Joy.
He is always pleasant to me-" re-
sponded the other. but he has never
said anything to me about love. You
know Englfshmen are very reserved
How about George Caldwell, for ex.
ample?" responded Joy Graham.
"Well." said Vivian. looking serious
George Is always protesting his love
to me, and he wants me to become en-.
gagged. think l might like George all
right II had not met Reginald"
"Oh. leave Reginald alonev' respond
ed Joy brusquely. George is just
dying of love for you. thought you
were engaged once"
"Oh, that was long ago when I was
just a child!' replied Vivian. tossing
her head. He tried to keep me tc
that engagement the other day. but
told him it was woman's privilege t.
change her mind. You never changed
your mind, did you. Joy:" she contin
ued. "You and Roland have been en-
gagged for long time When is your
wedding?''
Vivian noticed the utter lack of en-
thusfasm shown by her friend as Joy
answered, THE day has been set 70,
October the 20th.'
| "Why, what's the matter?'
| Joy Graham did not answer further
in regard to her wedding. The subject
Of her marriage to Roland Gregor,
was becoming one Of anxiety to Jol
Graham. She began to doubt If sh,
really felt toward the young manufac
turer as a wife ought to feel toward 6
husband. She had mentioned be-
doubts one day to her father. but ht
had treated her rather severely.
1T Is too late now, Joy, to changt
your mind. The engagement has beer
announced, and have made som,
business engagements with Roland OF
the strength Of your marriage to him.
"But people break engagements" tn,
daughter had urged.
"Of course they d." her father an
swered with some heat, "and peopl,
break their marriage VOWS. and people
break the laws of God and man, but
thought Christianity taught people t.
keep pledges"
This conversation made Joy Graham
decide to abide by her former pledg.
to Roland Gregory that she would b'
his wife, but as time passed and hi:
habits became more dissipated she fell
estranged from him more and more.