The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-15

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see YOU
Chandler walked away. perhaps bet
ter pleased with bis visit than n b,
had seen the lady he had called ON
Mrs Athertou's secretary was not onll
attractive in appearance. but had del
icate sense Of what was not proper FOL
her 10 say In such conversation
Chandler was u bit dissatisfied with
himself for having implied that she
had been an eavesdropper. He wishel
for an opportunity TO remove any un.
/ pleasant impression that his mistake
might have occasioned.
When he called again he did not ac-
| knowledge TO himself that he would
! like TO have another tete-a tete with
| the secretary He was re we'd by her
| with u message from Mrs Atherton
| that she was indlsposed ana begged
| lilm 10 excuse ner.
Mrs. Atherton has especially charged
me to say TO you she added. that
you are not to regard adversely her not
seeing you today and that she hopes
you will come again soon. She expects
to be presentable within few days"
Chandler did not hurry away, He
called at o'clock, and at q lie was still
occupied with Mrs. AthertUn's secre-
tary, Then the butler came in with
an invitation for him TO remain for
dinner. Mrs. Atherton herself could
not be present. but her secretary would
do the honors for her Chandler ac-
cepted the invitation with ulaerity. He
did not leave the house until II O'Clock
that night.
Fate seemed to be against Chandler
meeting the widow. The next time he
called she had again gone to the city,
ana the next after that she had had
fall that had necesstated her remain.
ing IN bed for few days, Chandler
was enjoying so well his visits with
the secretary that he didn't care If the
mistress remained bedridden for the
rest of her days. Then one day when
he called he received message from
the lady through her secretary that
gbe had been considering the matter Of
joining the estates by their marriage
and had come to the conclusion that
the difference in their ages would be
too great an objection.
On receipt Of this communication
Chandler stood looking very disconso-
late.
Il am sorry for your disappoint-
ment," said the secretary.
1T isn't that" replied Chandler dole
fully.
Not thatY Then what is it?"
"Why, have no excuse 10 come here |
any more"
And why should you come when |
he object of your coming has ceased |
o exist
Flow am going TO get on without
seeing youy"
70 this the only reply was drop
Ding Of The girls eyes TO the floor.
Il haze plan" said Chandler
Since | can't marry the mistress I'll
make proposition TO the secretary,
[ is not to unite two estates. but two
lcalts,'
She looked up at him with charm
ne expression.
sit down" she said, "and III tell
,ou a story. Your uncle and Mrs. Ath
Tt0n were very anxious to unite these
states. as you know. Neither of them
al any idea of Il marriage between
GU and her And now have a con
csSicn to make. am more Than Mrs
.thenons secretary; am her daugh
en- Your uncle suggested TO mother ,
bat the property be united by mar
iage bctH cen you and NE. But such
ropOsals usually miscarty Their plan
ias TO bring you and me together, you
linking that you were opening nego
ati0ns to marry mother. They were
bilged to let me into the secret. ]
greed to carry out their plan-tha is
well. provided liked you"
And you do, don't your" said Chan
Ter In pleasing tone.
well. $685." was the answer.
Then the plan Is to he carried Out?"
what plan?'
why. the one you have just refer.
I'd to-"
"Oh. ! meant the plan OF making
gu think you were opening negotia-
ons to marry mother" I
"Ohr' /
That's all | had to do with It."
81 think you had a great deal more
, do with It,"
II don't see what"
We'll while you have been receiving /
e In place OF your mother you have
II me used 10 being with you. Be
des. think how advantageous 1t will
: to unite the estates" !
Il care nothing about the estates" Z
"Or mei' !
81 didn't say that. but ! shall not /
AIRY for the purpose OF uniting two I
'opertes." !
Then will you marry for the pur- 7
,se OF uniting two hearts, I
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