New-York tribune., 1922-07-09
SUZY'S HASTY
MARRIAGE
Translated by William l.. Mepa
BY FREDERIC BOUTrT

n arriving after dinner, had eu.s
three salons and the gallery ~ ~ ''
had been musicale lasting an how.
that, dancing. '''sf
Genevleve, having escaped from a,
factory partner, wished to rest l;,s,.
entered the small salon in the re.s
dark compiexioned, she was pdi.,n..s, ~
beautiful Her simple black gown
over her shoulders, was highly becor,;.. :, :"
wore no jewels, having none which
thought presentable enough. Rut =.
consoled by the many adrniring u,.
which came her way.
A stout lady tanning herself in III. 49,.
saw her coming and clucked with tend...
My dear Genevieve, / " glad amt.
you' Sit down; give n'e ten minutes, :.
your husband, NJ. Bourbon, how is be,p
Very we'll He is playing bride. c.
he doesn't dance"
"Yes, yes He has always been ss,o,.
ieiieiii"oA "HeH you married him. sa;d ;,
your poor mamma; He is a serious-miri.,
man; he will make her happy He had in.
come as an engineer to the CerviIle work, !,
is solid house. These people have h..
millionaires, from father 10 son. witb s...
factories. Besides, the way they live sbov,
it. Look at these furnishings. They ars sv
dence. enough Of a huge fortune, well invested
But one can do without great fortune. 70,
are happy without one. You are reasopaas
But, tell me, hope they have given your bn,.
band a good position?'
"Oh, yes. We are satisfied. Paul's salsr
has been raised. II. and Nine. Gervile au
very kind. They invite US often to their re.
ceptions. Their son, CASTOR, who is nov
director with his father, has great confidence
in Paul. l danced with him Just row. and b
spoke of Paul very fatteringly.'
And also paid you a few compliments
probably. No; my dear Geneyieye, don't look
offended; l was only joking. know that you
are the most single-minded Of wives. But
haven't asked you about your sister-in-law Is
she here"
Yes, the Gervilles have always had the
politeness to invite her. too-poor little Sa-
zanne7
But tell me, then, aren't there any pros
pects?"
Genevieve's face frightened
q have hopes, Nothing very definite yst
however. There is an employee at the factory
a very nice fellow, whom friend OF PauIs
brought to our house. believe that he tdck
a fancy to Suzanne. Evidently he is not vel
off But. what of that? She isn't eithsr
Think of it. She has 10000 francs fer
dowry. That is all. That doesn't count
much"
Mon Lieu, she herself doesn't count for
much, especially alongside Of YOU
Don't say that. The poor girl is pretty,
too, assure you. In another way. Sic Is
not so striking, but her hair is a charming
chestnut shade and she has very beautiful
eyes. And she is SO good ard so simple shf
tells me always: I don't care at all to NARY
Don't give yourself so much trouble TO hHSi
husband for me. / prefer TO stay with@
But l know that that is not sincere, aaa
want her to be happy, to have a house d aa
own, husband who loves her, and chidrsh
You are really good, my little Genevle's
said the stout lady, feelingly
No. | am no better than any one else
But when this poor little Suzanne cane %
live with US three years ago, after ae'
mothers death, swore to myself to do M
duty by her. First, wished to do it for ny
husbands sake, for he is the best OF MEL
Then have done it for Suzanne herself Sns
has very winning personality. would iiss
SO much to see her happy. If this man 9
whom | spoke just now marries her my npf
band and | will make all the sacrifices hesss
sary to keep the new family going.
She continued for some moments to e
forth her generous plans, with an ehios''.
which made her still more beautiful ih't7
she returned to the dancing room. She sa'
at distance, among the couples, her slsss'
in-law on the arm of NJ CASTOR Gervii.e, sAs
was pleased TO note that Suzanne was nol :
ing neglected. She took supper, danced ass'T
and when it was time to go looked up -
husband, whom she found in the smah sass
He had Just left NJ. CASTOR Gervliie ~
10 NJ