The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-03-25
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

ever. I have interviewed Mrs Pull
sifer on the subjec, of coming here
and closing up the house for me
IN case have 10 so 10 New York
suddenly. So that's thar. think Ill
have 10 so there soon. In he u
lot harder for YOU. Mary. than for
me. inst now yon ought 10 have
everything.
"Peoh.." said Mary. "Wai, Till
you see me suffer. Honestly. Moth
er. | can't realize II. We've never
had la speak 81 money like This be-
fore. Nay, we've always had IT, :
Yen always have" Mrs. John
sion answered. hut Mere was a
time when had rone"
Mary was amazed You never
told me that. You must. but net
now. Wen just have "a be prac,i-
cal. Mother What can we sell. and
how shall We 60 shout IL" she
considered: for long moment.
while Ter mother watched her
Bring out you- ieweiry. Mother.
and I'll bring gu, mine Rent must
be paid. you know. We can do
wi!hou, servants"
Mrs. Johnston put her hand on
her daughters arm as Mary rose
from The floor. Don't. dear.
can GO 10 New York aud borrow
money ON tie land. I'm sure was
making UP my mind 10 thar when
YOU came in.
Mary turned away and looked
down. All The excitement had
gone oct az her face II WAS pale
when she turned hack 10 her
mother.
Mother You were going 70
Loren Ranseiey' Promise NE you
went
Mary Johnston :"
Don't yen think | know: I've
known right along thar that pale
cold b!oodleS~-yes. know he's
great banker bur he looks like
i noney-lender know lie wants
io marry you oh. Mother, II you
e. 10 him he'll ask YOU. and II YOU
do. jus, 10 be comfortable. I'll never
forgive you I'd rather WORK for
you myself. all the DAYS Of ny
life =
Mary" Mrs. Johnston sat up
against her pillows aid regarded
her daughter as though she were
a stranger. Il didn't know YOU
felt 80 strongly. Or that Mig.
kangel-ys motives We're 80 e1-
dent. Don't worry When he hears
I'm practically Ienniless. | won't
Seem so desirable in his eyes. Mary.
stop crying. ! never knew anything
500 A.ily"
III isn't silly. not so very" Mary
shifted. trying 10 regain her self
control. I've hated him good and
hard for long time. and just
loathe seeing him with you
Her mother pat.ed Mary's Shout
der. Il only thought Of hiu-for
your sake
'ioull lose me-" Mary fold her
firmly. I'D go and work any
where fir>t-even IN Dahbs' gro
Gerry store
Her mother started. There won't
be ANY question OF that. Bother,
there's lie car. Send that boy
away. Mary"
"Moaidn', II do you good 10 60
OUT
No. II wouldn't. Leave me
alone with III! thoughts and my
want 10 ~ over every
Thing by myself, calmly. Wen
tackle Tie jewel problem tonight,
after I've had my Think
Then ! nigh, as we'll motor"
said Mary.
Mrs Johnston frowned.
! don't like il. But 90 and ride
with Your !dealized grocer's clerk.
x YOU want 10. Remember. always,
HAT Mothers wary eye will be
upon you when you return. Id for
bid YOU. Of course. IL didn't know
you'd do II anyway. and never tell
eariie interesting details"
They smiled the ,Pmile OF perfect
lnderst anding. E
And Of course ira Johnston
nobly. Il want to know
rfei. tuiHS. LOU cIedl lie OF
single thrill. Mary
Mary kissed her. Mrs. Johnston
raised herself on a firm white el-
bow and called 10 Mary's back:
Ride on the rear seat. Mary, and
1On't forget that you're poor now,
very poor. indeed
Mary could visualize the impish
smile on her mothers face that ac-
this remark.
She had fully intended at least
the drive on the rear
seat. but after that. and hoping her
mother was at the window to see. !
she climbed 10 the seat beside Ned.
Mothers not coming. and you're
10 please take me 4 different route
today" -
Mrs. Johnston was not at the
window. Her face was set and
hard as she tried to make up her
mind whether she would let this
grocery shop situation develop he
fore she bOlted to New York. or
bolt now. 1t was puzzling. but to
90 now might solve Mary's problem
and her own. The solution. how
ever. WAS very difficult, through
Jack Of available funds.
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