The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-09

will people think of us?" the old
man inquired vindictively. Its
my money I'm getting married on
and it's my wife I'll be pleasing, If
I marry her. She's fine wo-
man."
Who is she2" Clara asked
breathlessly.
She's Miss Gladys Byrd, that
new, young milliner in Mary
Webster's shop in Melrose. Fine
girl. Trifle young. She's only
thirty-five.
But she'll grow out Of that.
Clara, I wish you'd have Hannah
put out my black suit and white
shirt. I'm going into town to
see her tonight"
But you can't do that" Clara
walled. What will the WinSlows
Think"
That lot of my money is in
the Melrose National Bank and
they won't dare say what they
think. So it don't make any diff
ference"
The way Grandpaw Turnbell
carried on for the next three
months with Miss Byrd, the MILL
ner, made Melrose a stage and
everybody who lived in it and for
miles around a member OF an en-
thusiastic audience.
The town became sharply di-
vided into two camps, one cheering
Grandpaw on, the other criticizing
him because of his age. Clara be-
gan by telling Grandpaw he ought
to be ashamed of himself.
She ended by admitting she was
still his daughter and she sup
posed he knew best. She was
routed in a sharp engagement
which rose when Grandpaw an
nounced he was bringing Miss
Byrd out to dinner
Clara declared fatty that she
would not only have Miss Bynd
served but that she would not
stay in the house to receive her.
Il didn't know that you figured
on moving, Clara" Grandpaw said
mildly.
Il don't intend to move" Clara
told him defiantly.
Then" Grandpaw pointed out,
you'll receive Miss Byrd. This is
still my house. you know. And,
George. I'd like to have 'Livia here
too. Chances are Miss Byrd and
I will be married before you do
and I think 'Livia would appre-
ciate meeting her stepmother."
REFUSES INVITATIONS
George grinned. Sounds fine,
Gramp," he said. But she may
have some objections. Fact is, I
think she will refuse the invita-
ton"
And she did. She not only re-
fused the invitation but she told |
George that she had come to the
conclusion that it would be a mis-
take for them to marry.
This is kind of sudden, isn't it,
Olivia?" George asked. Mother
was kind of looking forward to
having you as daughter-in-law."
Doubtless" Olivia said drily.
But I think I would be taking a
chance in marrying into your
family, George. Seems to me
there is strain of insanity in It.
Look at the way your grand
fathers acting"
When George got home that
night with her message, he found
Gramp and Mary and his mother
on the porch. He delivered the
message faithfully and waited.
He only had to wait a moment.
The thing that surprised him was
the way his mother reacted.
Insanity" Clara said. THAT
sounds fine coming from Wins
low And even if it's true, it's bet
ter than thievery. Did Olivia ever
happen to mention her grand
father, George? Old Pete Wins
low.
He was the biggest thief in this
country. Look here, Father. I've
been thinking this thing over.
Have you decided to marry this,
this Miss Byrd"
Just about" Grandpaw said.
Then we'll have the wedding
here at home And I'd be delighted
to entertain Miss Byrd in the
meantime"
That night, George drove Mary
home in his car and pulled up at
the roadside.
Mary" he said, I've been an
awful fool. I don't know what I
was thinking of ever to even con-
slider marrying Olivia when I love
another girl. 1t wouldn't have
been fair"
Who's the other grip" Mary
asked little breathlessly.
George put his arms around |
her. ANY time you say" he said.
Which may explain the strange
action of Grandpaw Turnbell in
the millinery store the next day.
He hustled in there shortly after |
$50 in the morning.
Here you are, Miss Bynd," he
said. Five hundred dollars. It |
was very nice of you to act out |
this little piece for me. hope it |
didn't inconvenience you much.
How would you like to come to |
a wedding? My grandson's mar
rying the girl I picked out for him
when both of them were no
higher than angle worms"
I'd like to very much" said