FATHERLAND SON.

Lake County Press, Issue 2136, 20 September 1906, Page 2

FATHERLAND SON.

A gentleman of the “old school.” who lives in 15—, called his son into the library the other evening, locked the door, ami had a few words with the youth. “William,” began the father in a grieved tone, “I hear a story abc.ut you that brings the blush of shame to my cheeks. I can scarcely bring myself to believe it. 1 have no werd against the young lady whose name has been given such unenviable prominence. though 1 do think there another young women who would make life mo“e pleasant for a husband." “1 agree with you perfectly, sir.” “Then, sir, what do yen mean by lighting over her with young .tinison Ilis engagement to her is now announced, and one of the most su---prising things to me is that he could get the better of you in such-an unworthy way of settling your rivalry” “Better of mo?” echoed the youth with Hashing eyes ; “they took him home in an ambulance, and 1 don't looked wrecked, do I ?” "It's passing strange. You trounced him find yet he gets the girl.” “Yon don't understand it. fat hot. In the zeal of rivalry we both ran after her. and took her about for so long a time that it was the manly thing for one of us to marry her and the fellow that was whipped had to make the .sacrifice.’J The “obi school ” gentleman managed to maintain his gravity till the youth was hurriedly dismissed, and then laughed till lie shed tears.