Gaston Jouvenal, a retired banker, and his wife are anxious that their son and heir, Henry, shall marry the daughter of a favored neighbor. When Henry is consulted in the matter he refuses t... Read allGaston Jouvenal, a retired banker, and his wife are anxious that their son and heir, Henry, shall marry the daughter of a favored neighbor. When Henry is consulted in the matter he refuses to consider the proposal, but will give no reason. Mr. and Mrs. Jouvenal storm and rage but... Read allGaston Jouvenal, a retired banker, and his wife are anxious that their son and heir, Henry, shall marry the daughter of a favored neighbor. When Henry is consulted in the matter he refuses to consider the proposal, but will give no reason. Mr. and Mrs. Jouvenal storm and rage but the young man is obdurate. By a chance meeting a few days later the elder Jouvenal finds ... Read all
