The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-08-02
CAPERs OF CUPID
BY AGNES c. BRENNAN


| free chatter that punctuated the sol
strains Of the orchestra gave evidenc
, to the fact that many of the summe
colonists would carry away very pleas
ant memories of one night at least.
Seated In dark corner Of the vel
anda were Marion Harvey and Waite
Morrison, seemingly obliviOus Of tn
gayety within. Walter was speaking
very earnestly and with a trace o
haste.
i II am very sorry, Marion, that thi
had to happen, but, you see, there Il
no other course open to me to follow
(, When l asked you to marry me, wa:
(, poor man, and In my moderate cir
cumstances you would have made me
an ideal wife. But now that my uncle
has written that he wishes me to come
/ to New York as his assistant, why
everything has changed, and / must
consider my future. 1t is quite pos
: sible that when he dies I shall sue
coed him.
Walter paused, and, as Marion said
nothing, continued "While you are
indeed well fitted to hold your own in
E, the society Of Clarendon Cliffs, you
would be hopelessly lost in New York.
So. am afraid that our plans for the
future were trife-er-too prema-
ture."
AS Walter finished, Marion drew off
her engagement ring and held it out to
him. Taking the ring, he said: "Tve
been thinking how unpleasant 1t may
be for you to explain matters to your
friends, so won't mind If you care to
say that you broke the engagement
yourself. 1t will not cause me any an
noyance, because I leave for the city
in few days-as soon as can ex-
plain things to the new manager at
the garage. And that reminds me,
promised to introduce him to some Of
the people at the dance tonight, as he
Is a stranger. so If you have no objec-
tions let's go back to the hail."
Marion reused herself as If shaking
of chill.
There he is, by the second window"
AS Marion looked, she saw young
man who seemed very much at loss.
He was scanning the hall for someone
who might possess the key to the eve
ning's pleasure. "You don't mind II
Introduce you, then you can present
him to some Of your girl friends"
Taking her silence for assent, Walter
piloted Marion toward the stranger.
Ed Condor acknowledged the intro
duction with look Of relief, and turn
ing to Morrison said: II was afraid
you had forgotten me, but" smiling at
Marion, my wait has been more than
by the pleasure Of meet
Ing Miss Harvey
After Z few minutes conversation,
Walter said: II must go back to town.
but I'll return to take you
home"
As he turned away. Marion replied.
Better spend the evening planning
your future, Mr.. Morrison."
At the door he looked back to see
them chatting cordially. and continued
,ut Into the darkness
After Ed Condor took charge of the
garage he became q frequent visitor at
he little cottage where Marion lived
With her aunt. During the long fall
ind winter months, when the town
Ieemed closed within itself, Marion and
Ed spent much time together, and
when summer smiled on this little sea-
hore resort they were inseparable.
The second summer since Morrison
,assed out Of Marion's life was draw
ng to close, and the glorious days
When the sun kissed sparkles from the
'lue Atlantic, coupled with soft nights
+ mellow moonlight beside the whis-
'ering waves, wove spell about Ma
hat he should ask her to be MS wife.
At the last dance Of the season, Ma
lon looked radiant, and Eds heart
kipped beat or two as he thought
( the possibility of her answer being
One dance for formallty,
nd then he led her to the veranda.
before giving her answer she told him
Morrison and asked II he, too. might (
e overlooking her future.
Marion" he replied. II want you
lore than ever, rich or poor, now and
Or all time; so won't you please say
Year" 80
"A Mrs. Edward Condor to see you.
IT," announced the Office boy. Morri- I
On hesitated. Then, VERY well, show
er In"
As the door opened Morrison imme-
lately recognized his caller.
"Why, Marion! 1t Is indeed sur
rise to see you"
Marion cut him short. II believe you
ave met my husband, Mr.. Condon.'
Enusively, Walter offered them
hairs.
Marion continued. you are quite
nsy, 80 we will stay but minute" I
"Oh, l am never too busy to welcome
d friends" answered Morrison. my \
ncle retired because of poor health,
, am administering the estates that
le late Mr.. Gregory left In trust for
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