The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-09-23
letter, of course; and had opened it-in

"DEAR MADAM; Your very interesting stor
was most thankfully received. Pray accept Il
enclosed one hundred dollars as most mad,
quaie return, and let Us hear from you - oite
as possible. 1E u
Very respectfully, etc.
When I had peruscd this imaginar
document, caught sight of an awkward
looking packet (very like tho one ha
dispatched, and. with q bow. It was dc
posted in my lap. could have erie
with vexation. but involuntarily I glance
Mt the gentleman. and saw from his eye
that he knew exactly what it was. NJ.
notification was complete. 1 felt m
cheeks burn, and was rather glad whel
Susie said, laughingly, F
THAT Is formidable looking package
hope he hasn't been and gone and re
turned all your letters and keepsakes. ha
he p
Nothing half so. important,'I reptile,
with an effort this Is really not wortl
having;' and I stuffed Il into my pocket
That hateful doctor To think of hi
knowing, Mt the outset, that was a 70
jected author And that still more hate
ful editor Not even an apology for hi
unfceling conduct nothing but the word
''too long" scrawled In one corner of m,
manuscript.
As soon after tea as I convenient,
could. l slipped or to the library. wher'
I knew should be alone for an hour n
least; and getting behind the window
curtain, enjoyed the luxury of goot
cry. 1t was quite an infantile sort o
boo-hoo.iing. and l found il decided re
lief.
After while ] heard sigh that made
me start quite guiltily. .. .-
Il quite understand your feelings, Mis-.
Rose, said the doctor, coming forward
Il have been through 1t all myself"
Your I exclaimed in surprise, as
had suddenly called to mind the reiterated
praises of Fred's exceeding cleverness tha
had been sounded In my ears by all the
family in turn-how he wrote "lovely
poetry" and had edited paper, and
knew not what all.
Yes. he continued, rs quietly rs though
we had known each other all our lives, q
tried story once, and asked the editor tc
criticise it. His reply to my coniiding re
quest is written with fire on my memory
Sir he wrote. your characters are tho
creations of a lunatic, your style that o.
an idiot, and your presumption worthy o.
king l showed the letter and story tC
n friend. My friend simply said. He
doesn't appreciate it. thought this wa,
a very mild way of speaking
What did you dor asked with n great
deal of interest.
Sent the article to another editor, who
did appreciate il, and got twenty-five dol.
lars for it. I should like to see your story,
Miss Rose .-...
Il couldn't think of it. said I. blushing
behind the shield of the curtains.
Il think you could was the qaietreply,
Suppose We appoint u meeting here for
Monday morning. and review the story
with u crickcts eye from beginning Ia
end. There are more editors In the world
than one.'
He spoke as though It werc such mat.
ter of course that could not refuse; and
feeling that he was very kind, FASTENED
back to the parlor. while the doctor pro-
ceeded to search for book which he said
he had come in quest Of when arrested by
my sohs. felt quite ashamed of myself,
and wondered IL he were not despising
me all the time.
Where have you been? they exclaimed,
You are the most unsociablo crcaturel
And Frcd says you remind him of a head
of Clytie that he has in his room.'
was Just asking how many heads this
fabulous female was supposed to have in
dulged in. when Fred himself sauntered
in with an indifferent air.
Many Of our forhs of speech arc ab-
surd,' said he, smiling. An old lady ol
my acquaintance is always saying that i
have n fine eye. but stoutly insist Oh hav.
ing ttco.'
So he know then that knew that he
thought me like Clytie; tr,lely. l was like
ly to feel Mt case with him!
1t was very pleasant evening, how
ever in spite Of my disappointment; and
when he retired, Susie, who shares my
apartment said, Il am so glad that you
like Fred
Il did not say that liked him, I replied,
perversely.
NO. but you acted il; and am sure
low. Rose = =
: S,,sie said mpcb moro op the ,ub;cct
and I hecan,e onite inliyn,nt that be,
I.",ha..nJ oor1j No, on;ny :, i;,,io E.;.nJ
ly inte, ,conrsc without having II com
msn'eu upon as some'n,"g l'''cuI.
We did hold a council of two in tho H.
brary, and actually read my story to Tn,
doctor. lie listened grayely 70 the end
and then declared that 1t had some vcry
fine points and some very serious faults
Ho did not think Tor instance that my
hcroincs Guinness IN the midst oil an IN
Iuriated ino1 was aitoSethcr natural, On
persuaded nm tnat IL was, althouSh th'
same woman wouid nave screamed II
mouse had run over her loot FINALLY
we concluded that the whole thing was u
be rewritten ana sent 10 the editor ot th'
Sensation Weekly, who would proba6ll,
consider II n gem OF the first water. Th'