III.—WAS THE PRICE TOO HIGH?
Percy, the millionaire’s son and heir. He falls in love with Rebecca, daughter of a multi-millionaire. Percy’s father had once been in love with Rebecca’s mother. Percy’s mother had several times been in love with Rebecca’s father. Nobody knew this except the Press.
Percy tells his father of his love-affair. Father is furious. He sends for his lawyer, his will, his banker, and his tobacconist. He tells Percy that if he marries Rebecca, all his money shall go to the Home for Diseased and Incurable Kimonos. Percy asks to be allowed to think it over.
Percy tells Rebecca. Her father declares that when she marries Percy he will give him as a wedding present twenty million dollars. Percy thinks it over. He goes to his father. He makes the grand refusal. “Father, I love her. I will pay your price.” His father accordingly alters his will.
(Solution in next week’s local paper.)