Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, January 10, 1913, Page 2

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The papa was Mr. John Forbush, who possessed a character for gen- eral pr v and a wife and daughter, the latter being named Jennie. She was twenty yvears old the day her father began to scheme, Those¢ who had known Mr. Forbush for a single year—and there were many who had know him for a dozen | or more—would have laughed at the idea of his scheming. He had money lent out, and the interest on it, to- gether with the dollars he made as a notary and other ways, kept the little family going in nice shape, There was no usury in lending the money, and if the borrower couldn’t return it on the date recorded he was granted more time, Mr. Forbush paid his debts it he made any, had a pew in church, and never wrangled with his neighbors about religion or politics. He went around very quietly, smiling at all and there wasn't a baby in the town with less guile than he, judging by his face. In his home life he was a loving father and a fond husband. One might as well look for thunder without clouds as for such a man to scheme, and against his own family at that. As Miss Jennie Forbush was by far the handsomest girl in the town she had plenty of admirers. She wasn't a girl to be won by money, but as she would get little or nothing from her father it was only natural that she should do a bit of thinking now and then. about her could have shown a hundred dollars laid by. It's nice to be in love, and it's nicer to be married. but the landlords expect their rent, and gro- cers and butchers must be paid. Mr. Forbugl could not help but know that his daughter was sought for, but he was only mildly interested. Once in awhile he and his wife talked the matter over a bit and went as far as to hope that Miss Jennle would make a good match, but they said very little to her on the subject. They did not know when or how young Gilbert Dale came into the fleld, and the daughter did not enlighten them. Gilbert Dale’'s father was ‘a re spected citizen of a town ten miles away. The son wasn't respected so much. He was twenty-three years old, and staid old members of the com- munity in which he lived held up their hands in horror when he came racing by in his auto, or they heard that he had participated in another wine supper. Nothing at all vicious about him, but just going the pace | ‘till something should happen to bring him up short. An old hen and a young man must turn around a few times before §"vy can settle down In due time young Dale got a part of what was coming to him. He was racing his auto along a country road all alone, and acting as his own chauffeur, when the machine suddenly swerved and he was thrown out to roll down the bank and into a river where the chances of a stunned man for be- ing drowned were nine out of ten Miss Jennie Forbush was no heroine She had never even scratched the kero- sene can from the hands of her moth- er as the latter was about to hurry up the fire. of heroines she had not sighed w be one. Yet, when the critical moment came she went at it as if she had played the part many seasons. She was on her wad o visit a girl friend living a couple of miles outside the town, and she was on the spot when the accident oceurred. Down the bank she went after the young man, and at some peril to herself dragged him ashore before it was too late. Miss Forbush had saved Mr. Dale's Iite. Why shouldn’t she fall in love with him? Mr. Dale was grateful and full of admiration. Why shouldn't he say as in the play: "My life belongs to thee?" At any¥ rate they met again, and agalin, and it was a cause for wonder mended his ways. Even his mother sald that the change was something beyond her to figure out. And now came the scheming. Mr. Jason Brush was a widower of the vil- lage. He had been for fifteen years, when he had a dream one night that The | he went to his minister with it. The good man hear¢ the particulars and | replied: “I can't say that | am a believer in | dreams. 1 have dreamed that the con- | gregation raised my salary and jaig it cagh down as fast as due, but noth. ing of the kind followed.” “But the voice was 80 plain,” sigheqd the caller. “Did it tell you to marry the widow Spicer?” “No sir. Why parson she i older than | be!” “Was any name mentioned " “I can’t remember.” “Just told you that you oyght to get a second wife?” “That's all. Do you think j was my dead wife talking to me from heaven?” “Hardly!" was the dry reply. “Ret. ter wait and see If you don't dream the same dream again and get 5 bame or two to guide you™ Mr. Brush went away with that yp. to him. He was back next forencon to say: , again last night, and the voice named the party I was to marry.” Scarce one of the young men ' If she had ever even read | how the young man settled down and ' derstanding, and fate was very king | “Well, 1 had the same dream over | | “That's remarkable,” replied the di vine “Ro tis i I'm cure it was my wife's volce “It must have startled you?" “Oh. 1 dunno. | was rather look- ing for it. It told me to marry John orbush’s daughter Jennie.” “Ah, I see. A young lady of about twenty?” “1 can be a father to her at the same time ™ T'he parson had nothing to say for or against it, and Mr. Brush went away to make his beginning with Mr. For bush. e had scarcely spoken tem words when a great scheme flashed threngh the brain of the man who had { never schemed before. Mr. Forbush was wealthy. He could back a father- in-luw in business.. He had political influence, and could help a father-in- law to a seat in the legislature. was getting old and liable to drop off any time, and the wife would get all he left. Great thing! Big thing! “While I am something over forty, I am no antediluvian,” observed Mr. Irush “Far from it.” “I am still fond of pinics and dane- ing.” ‘Of course.” And ready to run down to Roston for a week any time.” lennle would be delighted.” She could have a colt-skin coat when winter comes:” {1 musn't forget to tell her that” ! shan’t be jealous of her. She can | she wants to.” I shall tell her everything and re- | port to you.” I Mizs Jennie received her SOrions about it. When Mr. Brush called in person he received the same pfreatment. He was not insulted nor made indignant, but his vows and pro- tes s were received as humorous ren There were calls on the parson, but he would not mix in. - There were con- fulie with. Mr. Forbush, but he could give the vietim no sure hope. There were trequent calls and pleadings, but ! they zained nothing. Things stood in | this way when Mr. Forbush one day | took Mr. Brush off to a grove half a mile from any house, and sat down and looked all around for eaves- [ droppers, and then whispered: | The time has come.” ! “What! Has she consented?" | We must try heroic measures, She must be won in another way.” i "But how?" 2 i "I've got a scheme that's sure to | work.” “Good'" i Then Mr. Forbush put his lips close to Mr. Brush’s ear and whispered soft whispers for a long minute, and the old man scrambled up to explain: “sSure’s you live! When can come off?" Jennie goes out there tomorrow afternoon.” Then we'll put the thing through. Forbush, you are a schemer and an {old fox in the bushes! [I'll have you in the legislature within two years.” At about two o'c'ock next afternoon Miss Jennie Forbush might have been seen, and as a matter of fact was seen, walking along the same highway, and bound to the same house as be- fore. At a certzin rather lonely spot an auto containing her father, Mr. Brush and a driver came out of a blind road. The father and aged lover seized her and placed her in the | vehicle. No screaming! No struggling! They st; d off at a gait of 30 miles an hour. No questions asked or an- swered. Atter dusting along for ten miles they stopped at the house of a country preacher, and Mr. Brush took the girl's arm and led her in, followed by the smiling tather, “It's a wedding.” said Mr. Brush to the preacher “Rut isn't it very soon after the fun. eral?” asked the good man “Who's funeral?” | “Why 1 married her several weeks ago to a Gilbert Dale, and 1 think he has just driven up to the gate in his | auto! Papa doesn’'t scheme any more, but Mr. Brush is still swearing with great vigor for an old man who lives to at- tend picinics. (Copyright, 1912, by the MeClure Newse paper Syndicate,) { Old Landmark to Go. Built in 1752, and handed down from father to son through four genera- : tions, and now doomed for destruction, is the Old Absinthe house, one of the most unique landmarks of the south, known to tourists from all quarters of . the world who have visited New Or leans. The edict of the United States | government in shutting off the impor- tation of absinthe sounds the knell of this quaint remnant of Bohemian life in the Crescent City. It is situated in the darkest, dirtiest, noisiest section of the Latin quarter, and despite its age remains in a good state of preser. vation. Its beginning is said to mark the opening of the first saloon in New Orleans. In past years it has housed mauy notables from the old world, and almost every celebrated man and | woman who has visited New Orleans | has made at least a brief stop at this | secluded cafe to enjoy the sight of its interesting habitues and to listen to the medley of foreign tongues, wag- ging cheerily under the influence of abeinthe frappe and other kindreq i drinks created from the seductive fluid. In Mardi Gras festivals the big ! arre cafe becomes the rendezvous for the younger set intent on a frolie, - Both at Once. “A candle is the combination of ex- tremes.” “How 80?” “It is at once a light matter and g cereous affair. He ! g0 to prayer-meeting alcne any time\ father's | | news with laughter, and refused to be | him | it Neckruff of Ostrich I | 1 ! | | i | i The neckruff of ostrich is an as- sured favorite for the fall and winter ! season. It is worn to best advantage when the hat is trimmed to match. Some very handson . trimmed with long bou- One end falls from the ¢ back and is thrown ur | With a world of ostrich fancy feath-| A tiny bow, or u ers. plumes and bands of all descrip- | jeweled pin fastens | tions, it is not difficult to select a |shoulder. ' trimming suited to almost any kind of hat. These ostrich neckruffs are made of long-fibred stock, generally, and set close up about the neck. A hat to match, with a drooping brim, or a shape which sets dewn on the head. merges at some points into the ruff and it is this that makes the effect 80 good when the hat trimming is like the ruff. AAAAAAAAAAA Nearly all ruffs ar loops and ends of velv times these are long | this is not usual. Shor | are just as egcod. Nur: I 'bons in rosettes and ends, or narrow satin r quality make . ings, all depending on wearer. JULIA BCTTOMLEY, A~ rans) | SMOKE i | INMAN’S | 5¢. CIGAR The best Union' Made cigar ir v r. ‘ They have stood the test. Sebring, Florida! The Town of Beautiful Locaticn The Town of Progress The Town of Opportunity Inquire About It At Room 1, Raymondo Bldg., Lakeland, Florids C. D. M'CAIN, MANAGER. Telephone 309. [ WHITE STAR MARKET GUY W. TOPH PROPRIETOR G. P. CLEMMOXNS MANAGER Phone 279 Corner Florida & Main - The Sanitary Market Florida and Western Meats of All Kinds Fresh Vegetables 4 Mother’s Bread 3§ A -