Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1922-06-14
SOME TIME
BY LOUISE N. ADDISON

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g. 1922. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
Whatever misgivings other people
may have had on the subject, Molly
Hunter herself never doubted that she
would be married-some time. At
thirty she was officially dubbed old
maid. But instead OF giving way to
despair, Molly bought herself second
hope chest, the first being filed to
overfiowing. With unimpaired cOur-
age she set about the task of filling the
second hope chest, in spite of her
brothers scowl, her neighbours sneers,
and her mothers censure.
1T would be far more sensible to
sew dresses for your sisters babies"
said Mrs. Hunter, sternly. You are
too old for such nonsense as hope
chests"
HIM" commented Molly, placidly.
Maybe. And maybe not. But when
do get married I'll have more than
most girls, because I've had a longer
time to prepare"
No matter what was said she lis
tened patiently, smiled serenely, and
faith in the husband that was to be
hers-some time.
Brother Edwin, in particular, had no
patience with Molly, whom he looked
upon as good-natured, rather feeble
minded individual, forever stitching ON
what he cOntemptuously termed her
hope rags"
II don't know" he was la the habit
OF saying, with deep gloom, "how Molly
ever got into this family She's GER
tainly not like the rest of u.s."
Don't worry, please" answered
Molly, patiently 81 will get married,
maybe sooner than you think. know
| will get married-sOme time"
To which her brother grmnted runbe-
lievingly.
One evening, the rest of the family.
including the maid, being 'out. Molly
sat before the library THE, looking
thoughtfully into the Goals. Molly was
losing faith in the husband that was
to be hers-some time. The bell rang.
She sighed YEARLY. and opened the
door. gentleman stood there. with
his arm in a sling.
Il wish to see Doctor Hunter" said
he, in pleasant voice.
Hes out" said Molly please sit
down, and while you're waiting you
can talk to me. am very lonesome"
I'm lonely, too,' he said. II shall
be glad when my arm Is better and j
can return to California"
california !" exclaimed Molly, with
interest. I've been there and l just
love it!'
The stranger beamed. AT the end ,of
an hour, when the doctor interrupted.
he was still holding forth about the
glories of his native state. Molly left
her new acquaintance with regret
"What wonderful MANI she s,ritl
TO herself, with shining eyes. IL
could just love him !"
AT dinner the following evening Mol
ly was i'll at ease because her brother
stared at her in such puzzled man
uer.
Il am considerably surprised. he
told Molly, land of course gratifed
that you've met Mr. Channing-and
that-that he seems so taken with
you-"
What are you talking about?" asked
plain-spoken Molly. "Who is Mr..
Channing?"
mir. Charming? Mr. Channing?"
Her brother almost chOked "Mr
Claiming" he finally announced. lis
the gentleman you We're talking to last
evening. He is a millionaire business
man Of California. Last night he
seemed interested in you. and when !
saw him again this morning he said he
thought you the finest young woman
he'd ever seen. Wants to marry you.
Queerest thing l ever heard Of" Went
on Doctor Hunter, frankly amazed. ~
never thought you'd mean, he's such
catch That's him now, l imagine"
as the bell rang.
Moly's brain whirled. AS in
dream she heard her brother greet his
guest; saw, him leave the room; felt
her hand gently clasped.
I'm afraid, little girl, that I've
frightened you. know my>methods
arc CNCI LII Il NJulllOl littIl Dun 3
l know also. since last night that you
are the woman for me- VIII you marry
me, and 60 home with me next week?
Pm afraid somebody will steal you
from me if leave you here. What do
you say, little one?'
Molly forced herself to look up, and
met pair of adoring eyes. "I'm-Tm
afraid" she murmured. She was in
deed afraid-that she was dreaming.
Mr.. Charming, however misinterpret-
ed. Afraid of me?" He took her in
his arms. you will have a weeks
time in which to get acquainted with
| me-" he said, land you will never be
sorry"
AS events proved, she wasn't. But
then, she had always known it would
| be like that-sOme time.
Quaker Persuasion.