The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-05-29

range for the wedding of pretty, low
able Lucy to very estimable young
man, and father and mother were
eiated at their ability to give her a
trousseau and start in married life
that would always be with her q
pleasant memory.
With the fall, too, Edgar would be-
gin his college education, but-Ah!
that "but,"'a stunning break in all
their plans. Father and mother, son
and daughter, held a serious confer
ence.
1--WE must be more attentive and
considerable than ever" suggested Mr..
Sloan, 'now that the poor old man has
lost his all, and we must try to keep
that knowledge from him."
"You don't. seem to be planning so
much for Lucy's wedding and for Mel
son going to college, remarked Uncle
Cyrus a few months later.
"Why, you see, we have somewhat
modified our original plans" explained
Robert, but in an embarrassed way.
1t was month later. Uncle Cyrus
was doing on a rustic seat in the gar
den when in the vinc-cOvercd summer
house adjoining the sound of voices
aroused him.
"Ycs, it is all settled" Nelson was
saying. II am to give up the college
scheme. Going to work in law office
and study an educational course even
ings."
Harold is very patient" said Lucy,
abiding to her 1iancc. HE has con-
scented to postpone the wedding for q
year. Meantime, l am going to teach
/ class in the seminary"
II wonder what Uncle Cyrus will
say when he learns that his money is
lost" resumed Nelson. 1T was q
great disappointment to father when
his last check was dishonored and lie
found out that the bank had failed
Most he thinks of, though, is the effect
it might have on Uncle Cyrus when
he knows the truth. Poor old man
He needn't worry, though, as to US
for father says he is welcome to 9
home with us the rest of his life, fret
and willing"
Hold on, there come back here =
vigorously shouted Uncle Cyrus
springing to his feet, as brother ant
sister moved away. Il happened t.
overhear some interesting converse
ton between you two and / want fur
tlier details. Come, out with it
What's all this gloom and myster'
about my losing al! my money!"
"We have. no right to say wor'
about it." in an embarrassed way de
clared Nelson, but Uncle Cyrus wa
persistent. Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan wer
spending few days with relativ
in another toWn, and Lucy asked Uncl
Cyrus to await their return for tn
particulars he demanded. The oil
man would not have it so, however
and bit by bit he wormed out the fact
of the case.
$50 I'm a pauper, eh?" he chucklet
"Bank busted and my ten thOusan
dollars gomez Well, my young friends
that was a special deposit and it's los
\ don't quite beggar me. In fact, tn
bulk Of my resources is in safe truste
. hands. Lucy, you send for that fin
young fellow who wants to marry yo
and tell him you don't have to pos
4 pone the wedding
':Why, Uncle Cyrus"
4 "No Why's pr wherefores with 70,
bothersdlne old relativc! Just do I
: direct and I'll pay the freight. Hin
dear Robert, dear Myra, thinking on
! of my peace of mind and glad to 81,
me a free home for life? Think l
: let such golden hearts slump?
: STREE! Nelson, make your arrang
ments to stnrt for college the day
opens, with tuition and expenses pa
e in advance for the full course. VIII
l. this discovery of genuine, unselfi'
I friends makes ME happy all overt
l. "Why. what is this, Lucy?' inquire
r. her mothers surprisedly, as, return
it home, she noted various boxes al
.e bundles on the dining-room table.
y. part of my rousseau. mamma" I
ID piled Lucy modestly.
If "And what are you UP to with
those books?" challenged Mr.. Sloa
n greeting Nelson, who sat surround
le by n great pile Of new volumes.
ID "NIy college first term curriculu
t. sir" explained Nelson.
why" began the amazed NJ
III Sloan.
,e But" Joined in the puzzled HI
8. , band.
,e Uncle Cyrus will EXPLAIN" in
to mated grateful, happy Lucy sweet
ID "And whit have you got to s
%. about it," demanded Uncle Cyrus hi
cd self, appearing on the scene. u
re going to be boss in this house ur
m Lucy is settled in her own home Q
"a Nelson is started at college. Ba
q. busted? Old man pauper! Ha!
e. It would be cheap at ten times the c
at to learn that you people are truly
ne people, and here / camp down for II
'" and everything I've got is yours"
IA
s." Blow to Tourists.