The Lamar register., 1918-11-27

mis- successful rival fell to the ground.
And now they were married, with the
general good wishes OF everybody who
knew them, except Bruce Martin.
It was true that the pessimistic.
sour-tempered sister OF Ethel made all
kinds of woeful predictions. but to
these. amid all her great happiness.
Ethel paid little heed.
Remember what tell you,"
prophesied her sister, "you are rush
ing blindly into trouble. Here was
life and luxury all laid out for you at
your will by marrying Bruce Martin.
and you choose-a beggari Wait and
see! Arthur Morse will be always q
drudge. barely earning a living. And
you. Ethel-why, the first dark cloud
will PROSTATE you. A pair of fools.
both of youl"
But, like happy children with each
day sunny. the married twain went
on their way supremely content. They
started housekeeping In two rooms
and the fare was frugal. but relished.
There was no pretentious income, but
It was rare delight to both OF them
to plan. calculate and discount the In
Vulnerable little household economies.
Morse had a position on the clerical
force OF a grain house. The pay was
poor and the prospects not very in
viting.
One day he was '1et out" They did
not call 1t a discharge. By rare good
fortune he managed to secure a posi-
tion with rival house Just starting
up. although the salary was lower. To
his CONSERVATION six months later he
was notified that his services were no
longer required.
Its strange" he told Ethel, after
q month of idleness, but 1t seems as
though Ill luck is continually camping
on my trail. Two places were offered
me yesterday. l gave my references,
with fair prospect of engagement.
but when l called later they seemed
to have changed their mind"
Ethel spoke some words of en-
couragement. but her face was pale
and her lips set. At length her hus-
band was compelled to accept a posi-
tion at manual labor. One evening he
remarked:
Our old friends seem to have de-
serted US. Ethel. never hear you
speak Of your sister visiting you
And / think she never Will again.
said Ethel. 81 must tell you some
thing. dear, which l am very sorry to
tell. have learned that all the blocks
put in your way, all the efforts to
make your business life failure are
due to the Vaccinations OF your cous
in. Bruce Martin"
You amaze me-" cried Arthur, fair.
ly appalled,.
1T is true. 1t is more vindictive-
ness than jealousy, for he has not the
soul to care for me as he once pro
fessed. Because my sister is angry,
because / would not marry wealth,
she has encouraged him in his unman-
ly course, really believe"
1t seemed incredible. all this, but
both came to realize it in time. Ar
thur worked on, proud and satisfied.
knowing that he had the loyalty and
devotion Of true woman. He lost
his position again. He became i'll.
Crushed with n long and dangerous
fever. he lay like one passing over
the border for nearly two months.
He woke to full consciousness weak,
prostrated. but past the crisis. TO find
himself one morning amid unfamiliar
surroundings. He was in a cozy. COM
Portable room. Outside there was the
clanking Of heavy metal tools. brisk
voices, as of sturdy workers.
Ethel, where am I? I have been
Ill"
Dangerously SO, dear" replied
Ethel. caressing him soothingly, you