Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-07-14

"Mr. Hawkes.! Oh.ol Indade!'' sh,
turned back to Jerry. did he know
about the I've thousand2 When In
twenty one?"
HE drew the will at Mr.. Kings
north's dictation," replied Jerry.
was that why ye wanted me to bt
engaged to ye until was twenty 2
she asked the unhappy lawyer.
"Come. come, Miss O'Connell," SAID
Hawkes.. "What nonsense?"
did you propose to Miss Margaret2'
Queried Jerry.
"Well," hesitated the embarrassed
lawyer-"in measure-yes.''
that's what 1t was," cried Peg, with
laugh. 1T was very measured. Nc
wonder the men were crazy to kape
me here an to marry me.''
Then Jerry spoke to the others, "Now
may l have few moment alone with
my wardY'
Peg stared at Jerry incredulously.
"Ward? Is that me?"
"Yes, Peg. am your legal guardian
appointed by Mr.. Kingsnorth."
"You're the director of a bank. the
executor Of an estate. an now ye're me
guardian. What do ye 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 dearv' 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 rebelllous spirit came upper.
most, and she looked at him def]antly
and cried:
Are you goin' to propose to me
too?"
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
"l'll catch it." said Peg impatiently.
and Jarvis went out.
Peg looked at Jerry's back turned
eloquently toward her as though in
rebuke.
why in the wurrld did l say that
to him2" she muttered. "1t's 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 murmured:
"Goodby, Misther Jerry, an God
bless ye, an thank ye for bein' SO nice
to me-" And she passed out.
In the hall Peg found Ethel and
Hawkes. 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.
the depositors' money will be available
for them in little WHILE"
Mrs. Chichester gave 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.
Well soon be on easy street again."
Jerry looked at Peg. She caught his
eye and smiled, but it had a sad visit
fitness 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 60 through your
course of training satisfactorily to the
age OF twenty-one you will inherit the
sum of $4,000 year."
when I'm twenty-one- get $4,000
year?" gasped l'eg.
''lf you carry out certain conditions"
AN what are they?'
Satisfy the executors that you are
worthy Of the legacy"
satisfy your
"And Mr.. Hawkes."
Peg looked at the somewhat uncom.
forta bic lawyer
Ito be continued)