Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-04-18

slowing up. On their right was the
little grove Of cypress trees and the
gate.
Here they arep Mary exclaimed.
why. just look at Geraldr'
The two young people came down
the cypress grove. arm in arm. Gerald
was walking with much of his old
| swagger. Once more his head was
thrown back once more there was all
the Joy Of wild spirits in tie abandon
Of his enthusiastic greeting. MYRTLE
on the other hand. seemed qaieter than
usual.
Gerald, what have you been up tor
his father demanded.
Gerald laughed.
Listen to that. dad" he said. "aad
see II you can't guess"
The bell from the little white church
was tinkllng away crafty Gerald
passed his arm around MYRTLE
"She's terrified TO death" he de.
clared. "Please every one tell her thai
they're glad"
Myrtle was easily persuaded Her
'atherin-law dlspossessed Gerald as
they turned towards the house. Mary
walked on the other side.
You have now arrived in time for
the celebrations" Gerald continued
THE feasting tenantry are in view on
the far side Of the house. You win
presently have the opportunity of hear
ing me make a little speech in my most
perfect French which have just
enrnt by heart"
so you are really married." Mary
exclaimed incredulously. Gerald
! Myrtlle-how wonderful II all seems 4"
Amazing" Gerald agreed. "Matrl.
mony was evidently my predestined
Mecca. l am no longer III. l have
never been 50 happy in my life was
| blowing for four hours yesterday, and
practicing approach shots over the
road to get rid Of a little supernuods
energy after tea What | really coyet
Is the Job OF Pierre. the head man,
but MYRTLE won't listen to It. She
says I don't understand the soil"
AS they reached the house. the old
cure came shutting out, beaming with
smiles, delighted 10 find that every one
spoke his own language and thar he
could talk 10 them about MYRTLE
Luncheon was spread out on the YER
anda, and Marie and a young friend
from the village, with great punches
Of white carnations fastened to their
frocks. were waiting 10 serve. Gerald
himself uncorked the wine.
Il propose to make a Speech" Lord
tlinterleys announced, holding out his
foaming glass.
at must be a short one" Gerald In.
sisted The omelette won't wait"
Then. ms an omelette is my favorits
dish and that one appears to be a chef
d'oeuvre. drop the speech" his father
assented. II will only say. Gerald
that you have made Mary and me very
happy, and that no bride In the world
was ever more welcome than MYRTLE
TO our home and lives"
Every one began TO talk at once.
BY and by, that curious sense Of un.
reality. the feeling that the whole thing
was scene out Of an old-fashioned
comedy, passed away Gerald. who
was shameIessly holding Myrtile's hand
under the tablecloth. raised his glass
and looked into her eyes.
1T wns l. after ALL" he whispered.
"who had no idea what lay AT the end
of the road You were the wise lady
and the fool"
All through the afternoon the VII
layers came and went. and the young
people danced In the field nj the back
II the farm. Many toasts were ex-
changed. Every one was extraord.
narlly happy. Then the time came for
i Christopher, who was on HIS way back
TO England TO leave Mary. who was
spending the night with her father at
/ Cannes, walked with him TO the road
/ They paused for moment ut the gate.
and Il was really here thar Won
found Myrtile2' Mary remarked. lonk-
/ Ing around her with interest.
I'VE found her on This very spot"
! Christopher answered. gazing along
the road to the hills All her life she
i t4Aff WttiUPFttA Ntidt INV On the otHeF
sIle Many 81 MS never find on. I
think thst Gerald has been very for.
unate
al SIN glad thar you are happy about
H." shs said. with quiet but tactfu.
significance.
~ Is because | am harry about H."
Christopher reiolncd. turning towards
her. that am going to venture-that.
Maxwell think feel little Ike
the man w,.o walked FOR a few minutes
~ his life in the moonlight and fan
cled that It wss day. honestly
thought that was IN love with MYRTLE.
know now that there is no one I ever
really cared for but you Mary
She raised her head and looked AZ
BIN Welding uareSistingiy to the arm
which was drawn around her.
Il nm quite SURE" she murmured.
"fba, this is m enchanted land"
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