The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-26

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II hope the two young men don't
collide and have duel. or anything
Of that kind" observed Mr.. walworth.
Wilfred Grey bad been ordained In
a church career only recently. He was
mild. sensible man, and not likely TO
lose his temper nor his dignity over
departing rival. Grimes missed
something amid his snoring insensi-
bility thnt might have surprised him.
For this estlmable Mr.. Grey mp
preached the lovers with smiling
face. He shook hands with Irene, who
shrnnk from him. and very heartily
with Adrian, who seemed glad and
eager to meet him.
"Why" murmured Irene, In a puz-
zled way. "do you know one nnotherT'
"Oh, yes; we met last week." ex-
planned Grey, peculiar smile on his
face. perhaps. Mr.. Bolton" he pro-
ceeded, 1--WE had better enlighten Miss
Walworth."
What had happened without ii
knowledge Of Irene was this Mr.. Grey
had amazed Adrian by visiting him n
few days previous to announce that,
feeling that he stood In the way of the
happiness Of two devoted lovers, he
wished to make suggestion.
And now he had come to carry II
out. Grimes, half awaking. caught the
low hum Of three voices engaged In
conversation In the little summer
house. There were quite forceful In
donations, which marked decidedly
brotherly advice given by Grey. There
were fluttering, hesitating accents,
proceeding from the sweet lips Of
Irene. There was the earnest plead
ing voice OF Adrian.
Then there was lull and then SOL
emn, vibrating tones, and Grimes sat
up startled. and wondered II he were
dreaming, for he had made a fearful
discovery Neglectful of his pledged
guardianship, he rushed for the house.
He fairly danced on both feet as he
confronted the startled Mr.. and Mrs.
Walworth.
They're marrledw he fairly yelled.
"They-who-what-" gasped pater.
famlllas.
"Marrled2' echoed Mrs. walworth In
n shrill shrek.
"Yes'm. That mamie was to cut
ln-the minister, Grey. | saw 'em. |
heard him. Man and his Wife were
his very words"
"A plot-we are trlcked" screamed
Mrs. Walworth, and her bulky form de-
scribed an ungruceful dash across the
garden, her husband following. half
guessing that climax was culmlnat-
Ing. Halfway to the summer house
they were confronted. calm and smil-
Ing, by Grey. lie paraded in advance
of two happy creatures, hand In hand,
confident Of manner and beamlng OF
face.
Mr.. Grey put up his hand in true pa
ternal manner to halt father and
mother.
"A new son-ln-law," he observed,
most pleasantly-'my first marriage
function. Now, dear people, be reason
able-they are so very happy"
"See here" stormed Walworth.
you mean" faltered his wife.
"That have married those two, as
per agreement with Mr.. Bolton few
days since"
''But you who were to marry Irene"
began Mrs. Walworth.
Sorry, for she is charming, but
have been secretly married for a year.
There will be another explosion when
my mother arrives, suppose, for she
does not as yet know of IT,"
The guilty pair looked so innocent
and helpless. that Mr.. Walworth
grinned and gave up opposition. His
wife rallied some, fumed. threatened.
had Mysteries, was supported In the
arms Of the new son-in-law, who
kissed her meekly as she recovered,
and all was forgiven.