The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-05-02

was denied him, that Ethel was al
ready engaged to Morse, he was like
an Infatuated mailman. He vowed he
would not give up Ethel. Her sister
was vain, worldly woman. She en-
couraged Martin and derided Ethel for
choosing poverty, where riches were
at her command. All of her argu-
ments, however, proved unavailing.
All the plottings of Martin to discredit
his successful rival fell to the ground.
And now they were married, with the
general good wishes of everybody who
knew them, except Bruce Martin.
It was true that the pessimistic,
sour-tempered sister of Ethel made all
kinds of woeful predictions, but to
: these, amid all her great happiness,
Ethel paid little heed.
Remember what tell you -
prophesied her sister, "yoq are rush
ing blindly into trouble. Here was
life and luxury all laid out for you at
your will by marrying Bruce Martin,
and you choose-a beggarl Wait and
see! Arthur Morse will be always a
drudge, barely earning living. And
you, Ethel-why, the first dark cloud
win PROSTATE you. A pair OF fools,
both of you'll"
But, like happy children with each
day sunny, the married twain went
on their way supremely content. They
started housekeeping In two rooms
and the fare was frugal, but relished.
There was no pretentious income, but
1t was a rare delight to both of them
to plan, calculate and discount the In
Vulnerable little household economies.
Morse had a position on the clerical
force of grain house. The pay was
poor and the prospects not very in
viting.
One day he was '1et out" They did
not call it a discharge. BY rare good
fortune he managed to secure a posi-
ton with rival house just starting
up, although the salary was lower. To
his CONSERVATION six months later he
was notified that his services were no
longer required.
IL bbI duSO, ne LOlQ hLucl, hlLcA
q month of idleness, ''but it seems as
though Ill luck is continually camping
on my trail Two places were offered
me yesterday. l gave my references,
with a fair prospect Of engagement,
but when l called later they seemed
to have changed their mind"
Ethel spoke some words of en-
enlargement, but her face was pale
and her lips set. At length her hus-
band was compelled to accept posi-
ton at manual labor. One evening he
remarked:
Our old friends seem to have de-
serted us, Ethel. l never hear you
speak Of your sister visiting you"
"And I think she never will again"
said Ethel Il must tell you some
thing, dear, which l am very sorry to
tell. have learned that all the blocks
put in your way, all the efforts to
make your business life failure are
due to the Vaccinations Of your cous-
In, Bruce Martin"
you amaze me-" cried Arthur, fair
ly appalled,.
1T is true. It Is more vindictive-
ness than jealousy, for he has not the
soul to care for me as he once pro-
fessed. Because my sister Is angry,
because would not marry wealth,
she has encouraged him in his unman-
ly course, really believe
It seemed incredible, all this, but
both came to realize 1t in time. Ar
thur worked on, proud and satisfied,
devotion of e true woman. He lost
his position again. He became i'll.
Crushed with a long and dangerous
fever, he lay like one passing over
the border for nearly two months.
He woke to full consciousness weak,
Frustrated, but past the crisis, to find
himself one morning amid unfamiliar
surroundings. He was in coy, com
Portable room. Outside there was the
clanking of heavy metal tools, brisk
voices, as of sturdy workers.
Ethel, where am 1? I have been
ILL"
Dangerously SO, DEAR" replied
Ethel, caressing him soothingly, you
must be very quiet. for OIL how pre-
cious your life is to me, and content
for OIL heaven be praised. all is weIl!a
Such glorious news she had to re-
veal!
This was the old barracks at Lyn
don Barrens, fixed up and by her OWE