The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-01-28
Marrying
DebOra
How She Fooled Them
By AGNES G BROGAN

1T Is the most ridiculous thing |
ever heard" said Debora. mo one but
aunt could have conceived such an
idiotic idea"
why. don't know" mother an
swered musingly people who leave
their money to be disposed Of after
death miss the pleasure Of seeing 9th
ers enjoy it. When your Aunt Debora
makes a present of $4,000 to the niece
first satisfactorily married she will not
only be sure that her money has been
wisely placed. but will furnish. at the
same time. an incentive to early mar
rage among her young relatives"
"If aunt Is so keen about early mar
riages." Debora spitefully remarked.
"she should have made one herself
1t is my private opinion, mother. that
this unique proposal Is made especial
ly for my benefit"
Mother looked troubled
| "You must confess. DEAR" she said.
that you are rather difficult where
men are concerned. I'm sure l don't
know what is to become of you I'm
less you give up some of your high
ideals. Men are not perfect, you
know" Mother sighed deeply. THE
provoking part Of it is" she continued
that your, cousin. Lucretia. already
has constant admirer"
"She may keep him. mother" Deb
ora interjected cheerfully. while Broth
er Jack laughed.
But it is such pity to let all that
money go out of the family" mother
complained. when we might just as
well have it, if you would be more
reasonable. Debora."
The family finally determined to
send Debora away. There was
vague possibility that Love-" travel
ing abroad might meet the contrary
one unaware. and Cousin Lucret1a' 8
young man had now reached the flower
and candy stage. 1t was decided that
Debora should visit no less person
than her wealthy eccentric aunt
1.-THE very thing" the girl exclaimed
joyously. "Perhaps Aunt Debora will
like me so well that she will make me
present of the money without-a man
attachment"
"Rosemere is settlement of million,
aires" mother said Importantly "You
ought to meet a number of eligibles
there. Debora."
Judging from her first epistle. Deb
ora had evidently dismissed the vex
Ing man problem from her versatile
mind
She told enthusiastically of learning
to run a tremendous horsepower auto
mobile. and from then on her letters
became a confused repetition of car
bureters, spark plugs and other terms
Of automobile mechanism.
While. to add to the annoyance and
chagrin, Lucretia's mother called tt
say that Lucretias young man had pro
posed.
I'VE shall notify Aunt Debora as
soon as possible" Lucretia's mother
triumphantly concluded.
The mother of Debora broke the sac
news to her assembled family thai
evening. Father smiled slyly as he
drew a telegram from his pocket
Read that" he said, and. snatchins
1t, Jack read aloud:
Am bringing Larry home to see you
We have been engaged for two weeks.
DEBORA
Immediately there was the clatter o
high heels down the hall. and then
there in the doorway. appeared thu
winsome face of Debora herself. Talk
ing in a delighted incoherent chorus
the family fell upon her
Engaged" cried little sister.
"Two weeks before Lucretia." addet
mother exultantly.
"You gave US SO little information
dearie." grandmother complained, ant
the radiantly transformed Debora
seating herself, beamed upon them all
What is his business or profession
and-has he any money! asked he
father
Debora shook her head
"Not a penny" she answered re
gretfully. HE has no business or pro
fession, either. Larry just sort o.
knocked around before he met me. IL
had no incentive to do better, bu
now
"Debora," mother asked deliberately
where did you meet-this paragon
Was he introduced to you by YOU
t .untY'
: The girls sunny smile returned.
5 HE wasn't introduced at ALL" she
i said pleasantly ~ met him in Mrs
!. vandyke's garage"
5 The family exchanged glances Of
t shocked incredulity.
"A garageY Jack repeated
, 81 said So" Debora answered petu
e Iantly. Mrs Vandyke lives next dool
r to aunt They have been lifelong
friends. Aunt's pet spaniel got
through gap in the hedge one day
. and | chased him into the Vandyke
t garage"
4 The old lady peered over her spec
! tacles
e Granddaughter" she asked wonder.
: ingly. what was this Mr. Mcclure do
: ing in Mrs Vandyke's garage?"
! Debora smiled again why. didn't
] tell your" she said HE runs ME-.
I vsndykes carr
y "Do YOU mean to tell me- father