The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-08
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BY KITTY PARSONS.
Copyright. 1918, by the Mcclure Nswspa-
per Syndicate.)
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ICopyright, 1913, py tne McSA4iS A&~"SP"-
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The strains Of the Mendelssohn wed
ding march pealed out majestically as
the bride and bridegroom came slowly
down the aisle.
Eleanor had always declared that
she would not race out of the church,
the way some couples did, and she
smiled happily at the many friends
who were so eagerly watching the
bridal procession.
"You were beautiful, my dear, per-
fectly beautiful! ~ declared one OF the
guests at the reception, little later.
"Asd the bridegroom in his uniform Is
quite the handsomest thing have ever
seen. 1 don't wonder you married him.
Has he a long leave?'
"a whole week." returned Eleanor,
sand we've planned such wonderful
trip!'>.
The happiness Of the newly married
couple seemed to be shared By every
one else. and the entire bridal party
sat down to the wedding breakfast
amid much laughter and msran eat.
The best man was just proposing
toast to the bride and grosm when
someone handed the captain tale
gram.
aBad news, dearr' asksd Ms&asr
apprehendvsly.
'-Ths worst possible. They want nae
to report ut headquarters TODAY. ssMs-
thing important has esns as. SUPP
pose"
ooh. Allen. how eru&i Right n tke
middle of our wedding, toe! YsaA
/ have TO hurry, too" she added. RkAag
: to the occasion like a true soadier's
wife. There's q train that leaves at
one-thirty and it's after one s'sisok
now. Come on and I'll drive ysa 10
the station"
"You are the most wonderful sin In
the world" Allen told her for the theu-
sandth time on the way to the sta
, ton.
cit won't be for ljng. dariing-it jsst
can't be-" she choked, as for mao
ment she chung to him helplessiy.
But 1t was not until the last gzsst
had gone that Eleanor threw herself
ION her bed and sobbed bitterly. It
had been 80 sudden and unexpected,
and they planned everything 40 care
fully. Her trunk had gone and Allen
had paid for their rooms at the little
mountain inn, where they were going.
Suddenly Eleanor sat up on her bed,
with an inspiration.
"I'll 60 just the same" she declared,
"just to see what it Is like. Every
things ready and can come back to-
morrow If I want to. 1t may be queer
to go off on a wedding trip alone, but
it's lot nicer than staying here and
having all the neighbors condole with
me. I'll do i'll"
In few moments Eleanor appeared
before her mother dressed for her
journey, and the astounded lady looked
at her in amazement. But Mrs. Os-
good was a sensible woman and not
easily disturbed, so she made little OBJ
lection to her daughters plans.
eff any word comes from Allen be-
fore [ get back, please wire at once,
uIOtIleI uGdu. L IL DS d SOOO gin. ~
don't worry. GoOd-by."
On the thirty-miIe train ride Eleanor
allowed herself little time for thought,
but knitted frantically all. the way.
The inn was some distance from the
station, and the drive in the crisp win
ter air was delightful. There We're
few guests, and the kindly little old
lady who kept the house did not bother
her with useless questions, but took
her to a cheerful sitting room where
great wood fire lay blazing on the
hearth.
''Drink this tea, my dear, and rest
yourself a bit It's five now, so you'll
not want dinner till seven. If you
want anything, ring"
ST don't wonder he loved it here, !"
= thought Eleanor, and her eyes filed
with sudden tears.
After while her tired lids dropped
and she fell asleep.
It was almost seven o'clock when
Eleanor was awakened by a sound in
the room.
''It must be Mrs. Green, to tell me
| supper is ready" she considered drow-
| silly, and sat up on the couch. Then
| her eyes almost popped out Of her
| head, for sitting in big chair by the
| fire was her husband.
"Allen!" she cried, 'sam I dreaming
| again.
''Not bit Of it," he assured her,
| taking her In his arms. "It was all q
| mistake-the telegram was supposed
! to read: Report at headquarters in a
| week from today Stupid. but 1t
| might have been worse. telephoned
| you at once and your mother told me-
| you had come here, so I took the next
| train after you-are you glad to see
| me?"
| "Gladf Why, can't believe my
eyes or ears, It's so simply wonderful
| don't honestly believe ever appre-
| cfated you before. But I do now, and
| I'm too happy for words"
| Allen kissed her tenderIy and they