Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-12-09

on the arm of his chair and gradually
the furrow on his brow cleared and he
smiled. "Unexceptional credentials;
but as I am In peril Of becoming a
very much interested third party,
can not refrain from asking II you are
II, a position to render such financial
comfort TO this young lady and to her
family as l believe Il has reason to ex-
poet from her original betrothed.'
~ am not buying Andrea" said IRE
vor quickly. millions for herself II
she needs them; not cent OF tribute
for the family. Not to waste your time
further" he continued, 81 wish to say
that consider you entitled to the
thousand pounds reward offered for
her discovery alive and am prepared
TO hand you the sum In gold ut once.
IL you have any scruples as to taking
il personally. there is surely no reason
why you should not accept II for your
mission. In return You win marry n
Immediately by the rites Of your
church, which you doubtless know will
be accepted as legally binding In my
own country.
"If you refuse" said Trevor grim
ly, "you and your companions will be
detained. forcibly IL necessary, as
witnesses to ceremony performed in
accordance with native custom"
"Whatr' exclaimed the bishop,
aghast.
This isn't an argument" said Ire
vor dryly: ats a proposition. quite
fair and above-board. You take II or
leave it--inside Of FIVE minutes"
The bishop turned to Andrea.
would you" he stammered and
stopped.
II am quite Indifferent as to
method" said Andrea quietly. mo Ger.
emory can add TO the pledge that I
have made In my heart. He has my
love. He can have my body and soul
for the asking"
The bishop was silent for . moment,
his eyes fixed on the sudden glow that
illuminated Trevor's face; then he
said, "Well. my dear. that settles it
settles 1t finally, In fact, that I can't
help but perceive that you are both
equally in haste to repent at leisure"
He arose with a resigned sigh. Five
minutes are soon up" he said TO Ire
vor. "Will you agree to take time out
while talk to my associatesi'
"Mest certainly answered Trevor
graveiy and opened the door for his
lordship.
In ten minutes the associates were
persuaded; in half an hour, with the
assistance Of the diamond magnates
engagement ring. Andrea and Trevor
were made man and wife according to
the ancient usage Of the Church Of
England; and just five minutes after
that, Bathtub announced dinner. It
was high time, for in spite Of the toast
that she had had with her tea. Andrea
was faint and pale with hunger. Moth
ing short of the stimulus in the ex-
citement Of being married for the very
first time In her life could have saved
her from collapse.
That was a great and merry dinner.
The toasts that were drunk to the
bride were many. some hearty. some
witty; but the one that stood out
above all others was that In which she
pledged herself. She stood. glass In
hand, and looked down at the kindly.
encouraging faces Of the four men.
'This, the swan-scng Of the Honor
able Andrea Pellor," she said in voice
that started a bit gaspingly but soon
steadied to 4 clear flow, "who wor-
SHIPPED false gods flippantly during
twenty-five years Of her life, who tray
eled blindfolded through q beautiful
world to the feet Of Calf of Gold and
mercifu!ly died on a certain beach at
four o'clock Of morning She drinks
with you to Andrea Robert Goldman
Trevor. the happiest woman--the hap
piest wo-the~
Trevor leaped to his feet, put bis
arm around her and patted her on the
shoulder. There, there" he soothed
desperately, his face flushed with en-
barrassment.
kiss her. you duf3err' roared the
three divines In one voice.
(To Be Continued)