The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-10-20

in his wake; and | found myself shaking .
hands with tall, pleasant-lo young
man, whose bright laughing eyes were full
of mischief and intelligence, and whose man
ners were charming. regretted the white
piqne more than ever.
by the way" said Doctor Fred, punging
into the depths of his oyercoat pocket, Il
brought the mail with me, but it is all for
Miss Rosa"
My heart gave a great jump, and was
quite breathess with expectation My letter
Of course; and opened tin Imagination
and read:
DEAR MADAM: Your very interesting story was
most thankfully received, Pray accept the encloS-
cal one hundred dollars as most Inadequate re-
turn, and let hear from you often rs possible
Very respectfully, etc.
When had perused this imaginary doctl-
mcnt. caught sight OF an awkward looking
packet (very like the one | had despatched) !,
and, with a bow, it was deposited in my lap
| could have cried with veXation. but invol-
unfairly [ glanced atIthe gentleman, and saw,
from his eye, that he knew exactly what it
was. My modification was complete.
felt my cheeks ber', and was rather glad
when Susie said laughingly:
That is q formidable looking package.
hope he hasn't been and gone and returned
all your letters and keepsakes, has he 81
Nothing half so important," | replied
with IN effort; ''ths is really not worth hay
ing" and stuffed it into my pocket.
That hateful doctor To think of his
knowing, at the outset, that | was 4 rejected
author And that still more hateful editor
Not even an apology for his unfeeling con-
duet; nothing but the words "too long"
scrawled on one corner of my manuscript
AS soon after tea as conveniently could |
slipped off to the library, where I should be
alone for an hour at least; and getting be
hind the window curtain, | enjoyed the lux
ury Of 4 good cry. 1t was quite an infantile
sort Of boo-hoo-ing, and found it q decided
relief
After while | heard a sigh that made me
start guiltily
81 quite understand your feelings, Miss
Rose said the doctor, coming forward: Il
have been through it all myself"
"You ~ | exclaimed in surprise, as | sud
denly called to mind the reiterated praises of
Freds exceeding cleyerness that had been
how he wrote "lovely poetry" and had ed
tied paper, and knew not what all
Yes he continued as quietly as though
we had known each other all our lives, 81
tried a story once and asked the editor to
criticise it. His reply to my contiding re-
Ill. Ia ,,,rota .,-a,,r aI,a,aota., ava tl;o
creations of a lunatic. vour style that of an
idiot. and your PRESUMPTION worthy of a
king | showed the letter and story to a
friend. NV friend simply said. sHe doesn't
it, / thouoht this was a very
mild way of speakinp.
'sWhat did Won do 2~ I asked with q great
deal of interest.
t.Sent tha article IA another editor who
did appreciate It. and cot twenty-five dollars
for it. | should like to see your story.
Il couldn't think Of it. said Il Flushing
behind the shield of the curtains.
II think YOU could" was the auiet reply.
suppose We appojnt a meetina Here for
Mouday morniuG. and review the story
with i cricket's eve from beginning to end.
There are more editors ia the world than
one"
He spoke as though it We're such 4 matter
of course that l could not refuse; and feel
ing that he was very kind, FASTENED back
to the parlor, while the doctor proceeded to
search for a book which he said he had come
in quest of when arrested by my sobs. |
ielt quite ashamed OF mysen ana wondered
IL ne were nol oesplSmS me all lhe liihe
r mere h,tNe Sou peeh thtS eA'l''i,iio'',
ou are 'he most uhSo|!aple 'Ie".',rc;
Ahu fted says you remind MN ol liei'' VI
oiyIie 'il;'' NE mas IN MS room
| was Just going TO ask how many heads
this fabulous female was supposed to have
indulged in, when Fred sauntered IN with an
indifferent air.
"Many of our forms of speech are absurd"
said he, smiling. AN old lady OF my ac-
quantance is always saying that l have a
fine eye, but | stoutly insist upon having
two"
So he knew that | knew that he thought
me Ike Clvtie; truly, was likely to feel at
ease with him
1t was u very pleasant evening, however,
in spite Of my disappointment ana when he
Susie, who shared my apartment,
said II am so glad that YOU liked Fred
Il did not say that liked him." replied
sNo, but you acted it and am sure that
Fred likes YOU. He's splendid fellow,
Rose
Susie said much more on the subject. and
l became quite indignant that her brother
and could not enjoy q little friendly inter-
course without having it commented upon
as something very particular.
Wa a;1 ho1a oa,,.al ,f two j., +bo Eh,.,
rv and T actnall, .''1', raad NV storv to thn doc
TO- Ha listened nravcly to the end and
ibn1 declared if bsd some very fine noints
an1 some verv se;ous f,nts He did oot
tb;nl, for instance that nv heroinc,s calm
mass in tbe midst of on ;nfrriated moh was
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