The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-11-02

J Nevertheless the music lessons
began. But somehow they were not
great success. Catherine struggled
on bravely, but pupils we're few and
far between, and at the end Of the
first year there had been an amaz-
ing shrinkage Of the slender legacy
that had come to her at her fathers
sudden death.
Another six months, and so little
was left that Catherine was genu-
timely alarmed. It was then that
Cayerly heard the news one day
that Catherine was to marry Fred
erick Brewster, her fathers part
ner. The rumor stirred him 10 ae-
ton, and with no waste Of time he
hurried to her house. He found the
girl in the little library where he
had seen her last.
II was a rather tired Catherine
who greeted him, thin and pitiful
Catherine. with big eyes and an air
Of WEAKNESS that reused his Utmost
being "a anger.
Look here he said with his
usual candors you look just about
played Out"
well. am" she said. almost de-
Family.
~And what's all this hear about
your marrying Brewster" he de-
manded.
The truth" she said YEARLY.
Caverly began pulling at the fin
gers Of his gloves. His brows were
drawn together, and his eyes refus-
ed to meet her own. Plainly there
was something he wanted to say.
Gathering knew the symptoms Of
old She waited patiently.
What are you marrying him
for 2" he blurted out at length.
Money! said Catherine through
tight lips.
There was another period Of ST.
lenee.
~He hasn't got as much money
as have, said he.
The girl was silent.
"Why didn't you marry me ?" he |
said sharply. aid have given you
more money than he can. I'd have
been better to you, too, IN warrant |
you. / know Brewster. / can't
bear the thought Of your marrying |
him. You know me. You know
I'll at least be decent to You III
not trouble you. III keep out Of
your way as much as You ask. Why |
don't you marry me"
Il can't, " she said.
~Why not ?" he demanded.
"Because-because-oh, it's diff
ferentl can't marry You just for
money, Jim. / can't can'tp
@Why not?" be repeated inexora-
bly,.
@Don't you know2" the girl ask
ed, her face turned away.
'sNo," said he.
~Well. i can marry Mr. Brewster
for his money because / don't care
for him, and you
Caverly sat up. The blood rush.
ed TO his face, then receded, leaving
it very white.
Catherine, Catherine, he cried,
you don't mean-you can't mean
good LordP'
Il mean that I do care about you,
Jim, and so"-
did You think / offered to
marry you just because You we're
eft alone in the world and practi-
ally penniless ?" said he. ibid you !
hink / didn't care about you :
lidn't love youS Good heavens,
catherine, where are your eyes,
We loved you since You were q Z
hid. Pve-I've-what's the sense Z
4 my trying to tell you how much z
loved your / can't. / didn't sup &
ose you ever cared two cents for :
le-not with my face and my gen. Z
raj stupidity
Il should never have told YOU" :
aid she, "but now things are all :
sttled with Mr.. Brewster somehow =
somehow "a
They're not settled until after 3
We seen him." Caverly declared. .
And what's settled will be quickly =
nsettled. You thought / wanted g
marry you just to take care Of =
'u-because / thought it was my
uty, Ell? Well, just watch me-"
He caught her in his arms. Even
upid men have moments Of some
ing approaching brilliancy. I
He Proved Il. 4
Down Fresno way lived q man ::