The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-23
Two Rivals in
Love
By DOROTHY WHITcoMR

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whats the trouble, Lesterr
cure" "oH
You'd find 1t an infallible medicine
you think|
Il know it," declared Lester Martin
ana proceeded on his way grumpy and
dolorous. ""'
Neal Dorman glanced almost pity.
mgly after his friend. In a wav thew
were rivals in love. That is, both via.
, IL. weekly the same young lady, Miss
viola Morse, though on different eve.
mngs' Young Dorman was thrifty
ana steady, and he sometimes fancied
tnat Viola rather admired those quail.
tles' On the contrary Martin was Al.
ways in debt, always grumbling at bis,
nara tate and always living beyond
his means.
"A wonderful stroke Of good luck"
as ne termed 1t, came to him that very
afternoon. As he was passing the ono
once building Of the town a figure at
an upper window hailed him, II wa.
Mr.. Snow, the lawyer.
"sit down, Mr.. Martini" Invited Mr.
snow " have heard from Your grand.
FATHER" continued the attorney. "A,
you know, in your behalf | have triad
to Interest him as a relative and At
least start you in some small bu.i. |
ness" 'N"'
Yes, yes" commented Martin ran. |
laly, his eyes glowing with eagernes,
as ne noticed a fluttering check pinned
10 the document In the lawyers hand.
He sends you one thousand dollars.
he says he started in business on one.
nall that amount. He does not en-.
courage meto believe that he will do
anything further for you, but, I pre.
sumo your success or failure would DO
a test as to that"
80 the mean old hunks has 1oosened
up at last, hos he?" rallied Lester
I'm going to do things up brown"
ne secretly Wanted. 'T'll give Viola
the time Of her life. Old Morse has
neat plum Of fortune and she's 4
stake worth playing for"
The foolish young man did what
many a callow youth similarly clrcum. |!
'tanced had done before him. Their,
we're new suits Of clothes, some gor.
'eous neckties, a diamond pin and . /
emoval from, his former modest liv.
ng quarters to suite in the. principal |
lotel Of the place.
A note came for Viola one morning II
INVITING her to drive over to theater Il
arty at a nearby city In my new L
port car" and Martin alluded to the
Ign social standing Of some Of the Il
tners who would make up the party.
Martin was very much put out to
ecelve a courteous but. definite reply
the effect that Viola had q preyioua
Engagement.
That evening Viola did indeed keen
engasement-a village musicale.
I'd Neal Dorman saw her home and \
$ excellent company somewhat :
;oned for what Viola had missed, :,
For a week Martin sulked and did : =
y come near the Morse home. One Z
ternoon be drove up to the place In :
s elegant car. 1t was one he had I
ased for a month, but he did not tell
at. Z
1t was q pleasant enough drive, al.
ough Martin rather Disguised her 8
tn his Boosting of all the money he Z
IS spending. Just as they were pass. 3
bridge the car turned over. Z
oh, dear-take care warned Viola 3
Martin leaped free Of the vehicle. :
rs upset, spilling Viola to the Z
'und. A cry Of pain came from :
BIAS lips.
'HurtY' inquired Martin. 3
! FEAR my ankle is sprained. Oh. Z
!. Martin, feel 80 faint! won't you 3
TO get me home to mother7" Z
why, Miss Morse!" cried an anx. .
8 voice and running q wheelbarroW <.