Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-03-03
CHAPTER xIV-Contlnued.
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means that Alfred's true blue" she re-
piled soberly. HE has the loyalty OF
a dog. 1t was awful Of me to do 1t,
though. / don't know what you'll
think of me, Hall. But you haven't
told him. yet, Alfred. Go onl And do
hurry, pleased"
We'll. she asked me to 60 down to
the city hall with her, for to get mar
rage license. This afternoon, 1t was,
and you know what ! thought Well,
we went up to the desk and we got
Application-a printed paper It was
tellin' all about what we was and how
old. like. and we sat down to table
and Miss Fisher. hero. she took q pen
and ink"
Hurry, Alfred. hurry cried Flodie
impatiently.
well she went to work and wrote
yesses and noes on the lines. And
then she signed her name, Miss Fisher
did. and she handed me the PEN" Sud
denly Alfred turned his head, and
busted himself for a moment with his
handkerchief. He returned to his mar
rative almost choking. II was just
a-goin' to sign Alfred J. Smallish;
that's my name and what always sign
It, when she says to me, Miss Fisher
did. You write down this here name
what l tell you: Hall Cutler Boni-
stelle' she says. You asked me to ask
you to do something hard for me, for
to prove your love for mel she says.
and indeed l did, Mr. Bonistelle-and
SO l signed the paper. and we had 1t
swore to-"
We'll. give me the paper, Alfred!
Do hurry" Flodie cried anxiously.
Alfred drew from his pocket the
document. and handed 1t over to Hall.
Flodie bent over 1t. you see, AL
fred had to pretend he was you, that's
all. He's the same color you know"
Hall looked up at Alfred, and smiled.
well. l mean he's white" Flodie
explained anxiously.
Yes, he certainly is rather white"
Hall remarked and turned again to
look at the document.
"Of course we did have to lie little,
that is, Alfred did-about your father
and mother, you know. l didn't know
what their names we're, so we had to
call them John and Mary-you don't
mind, do your"
mot at ALL"
And you haven't any former wives
have you, living or dead?"
mot onel" Hall was emphatic.
Then It's a perfectly good license,
and 1t fits you and there's your name
and everything, and mine, too. You
don't mind. do you, Hall, dear?" Flodie
began to blush violently, and was very
confused. you see, / kind Of thought
you were going to ask me, sort Of felt
1t coming, and / knew you'd be too
stupid to get one YOURSELF"
"Flodie-Fisher-B he ex-
claimed, and threw up his hands, you
certainly are business womanl
don't see what chance I'll have after
we're married. But I'm perfectly will
ling to let you manage me, Flo.
certainly have botched things when
ever I've tried to run them myself"
He turned to Alfred, who stood,
looking at his shoes. And you com
mitted perjury. Alfred, just for my
sake?"
Alfred drew himself up proudly.
mot at all, Mr.. Bonistelle. 1t was for
Miss Fisher / done i'll"
"Then you did 1t for me. BY love,
Alfred, let me shake your hand. A
man can't be thanked for a service like
that. and he can't be rewarded; but If
there's anything l can do for you. you
name it,"
There's only the one thing want
now, Mr.. Bonistelle. Would you leave
me be your best man at the weddin'?
There was once when l hoped | could
be bridegroom myself, Mr.. Bonistelle,
but see now that was foolish. But 1t
would be satisfaction to see the last
of Miss Fisher. If you don't mind"
Hall, laughing. slapped him on the
back. Sure. Alfred You can be the
chief mourner, Alfred-that is, if this
license is all right. Let's call in Mr.
Doremus; he'll tell u.s." He started
for the door, but Flodie had already
came in with her.
wen, we're going TO have a cere-
mony, after all" said Hall Pm going
to take you at your word and let you
marry me-"
Flodie interrupted his reply. What
is the shortest possible way you can
do it, and have it legal, Mr.. Doremus ?"
she asked, nudging him anxiously.
"Oh, I'll tx that" said the lawyer.
TT won't take two minutes"
What's goin' on?" came a harsh
voice at the door. Jonas Hassingbury
was looking in.
Come in, Jonas, come in and be
among those present It's my merry
marriage mornl" cried Hall gayly.
Flodie whispered to Alfred. Run,
Alfred, bring everybody in. quick!"
Alfred disappeared into the Office
and could be heard announcing the In
vitation.
Jonas, however, had begun to bristle.
He strobe up to his cousin belligerent.
ly. why, 1t amt no use to git mar
ried now Hall Won know thati Don't