The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-04-03

VIII do that. shall certainly do every
tning can to keep the matter out of
court. II your bosom friend does not
shrink from publicity do. There is
no need for the lady to expose her lac
Grated feelings to a lawyer. Let. her
tell you what Is the damage done, and
VIII pay
Could this be my brother Ralph,
whom had always regarded the soul Of
honor7 My astonishment was as great
"a at learning that Kate Devereaux,
who, It had appeared to me, possessed
the soul Of true woman, should make
money demand as compensation for
having been trihed with. But Kate
had justice as a motive Ralph SO far
90 could see had no ground whatever
to stand on.
Ralph" said. this is the most aw-
full thing that has ever happened to
me. What can do to stop itT'
@What can you do, Puss ?v-Puss was
his pet name for me-'syou can get
your friends terms / will pay and
that will end the matter"
But are you content to remain in
such position? Think how it viii in
jure you. Kate showed NE your let
tiers, they are full OF ardent love-"
AShe win not show them to any one
else
How do you knowfv
Because she is not that kind Of a
girl"
This gave me ray of hope. Ralph
thus far had spoken no word Of blame
for Kate, and 1t was evident that he
respected her. And his letters to her
showed plainly that he had loved her.
what brought about your change Of
feeling for her?' / asked.
That would be telling. / am quite
willing that you should pick out wife
for me, but after bringing about COM
plication l am not willing to be cate
chised By you as to my action or my
feelings in the matter. But for any
wrongdoing, I am willing to pay"
There was much more talk upon the
matter between Ralph and me, but /
got no more out Of him than / have
given here. There seemed nothing else
for me to do but see Kate again and
endeavor to placate her In some way
and persuade her that 1t was not her
duty TO take the drastic measure she
intended. She lived not more than
fifty miles from me, and left Ralph
to take my car and run over for an
other conference.
She received me apparently with no
great concern. She did not act like
woman whose heart had been broken
or one who desired revenge. As to
making money out of my brother,
knew that was absurd. / attributed
her action merely to principle, to con-
scientiOus motives, the protection of
her sex against unjust treatment from
man. Since had come back to her so
soon, she evidently expected that / had
something to tell her, and she waited
chatting upon pnimportant matters
for me to do so. -a
Kate" said, Il have had a long
talk with Ralph and have received no
explanation Of his treatment Of you.
The only thing can get out Of him is
that he is ready to pay any reasonable
amount within his capabilities that you
may name. But I cannot conceive of
your accepting a money consideration
for such an injury"
81 can give the amount to charity"
said Kate. 1t seemed to me rather Sc
verely.
Are You sure" said, "that there is
nothing vindictive In your action?"
Nothing of the kind. / simply wish
20 teach one man that he cannot treat
one woman with impunity. What 9th |
or women do under similar circum-
stances is their affair, not mine"
well. then, suppose nothing re-
mains but for you to name the sum
you claim and for me to name the
amount to Ralph
Kate made no reply to this at once,
but at last said:
II think the matter can be settled
between the principals better than
through third party"
caught at this at once and asked If |
should say to Ralph that she would
consent to conference with him. She
consented to this with apparent reluc-
lance. It occurred to me that / could |
as well communicate this over the tel |
ephone and. going to the instrument, |
called Ralph.
Kate thinks that it would be best |
for her to give you her terms Of settle |
ment personally. Come over and see
her"
II haven't time" And / heard a |
click that knew shut me off.
When Informed Kate of this she |
looked troubled After some delibera |
ton she went to the telephone herself. |
There was no booth inclosing it, and |
could not help hearing what she said. |
though of course I heard no replies |
What seemed of greatest Importance
was:
II didn't give that rose to Mr.. Hatha- |
way. He took it without my permits |
sion"
Eyes, admit that it must have seem
ed very wrong to you for me to givel
away rose that you had given me-
Then you'll be over for luncheon?''
For heavens sakep' l exclaimed |
when Kate rejoined me. HAS all this |
racket been about SO small matter?"
1T wasn't small matter at all. |
Ralph gave me rose. Another man
took 1t, and Ralph saw him wearing it. |
Ralph, instead Of coming to me for an |
explanation, treated me shamefully.'' |
didn't wait for Ralph's coming. The |
lovers had no further use for me.
wish 1t distinctly understood that |
I do not claim to have made this |
match. Indeed, was as far from it |
as one could possibly be. Both Ralph |
and Kate fooled me completely. just |
think Of these two. who happened to
fall in love with each other and were |
both desperately caught, talking about |
q monetary consideration for wounded |
affection! And the cause could any |
thing be more ridiculous?