FRANK MERRILL AT THE ALTAR
he demanded, recovering himself with an effort.
She did not reply.
The taxicab was halfway to its destination before the girl spoke again:
"Are you serious when you say you will forbid the marriage?"
"Quite serious," he replied; "so much so that I shall bring in a policeman to witness my act."
The girl was nearly in tears.
"It is monstrous of you! Uncle would n't—"
"Had you not better see your uncle?" he asked.
Something told her that he would keep his word. She had a horror of scenes, and, worst of all, she feared the meeting of the two men under these circumstances. Suddenly she leaned forward and tapped the window, and the taxi slowed down.
"Tell him to go back and call at the nearest telegraph office. I want to send a wire."
"If it is to Mr. Frank Merrill," said Jasper
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