The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-03-03
apartments and finding seat in an al- cove sat down together.

SloefinR now Ncaltnv aHi, anu ho" have always had my o~n way. l really don't think I'm such dumb fellow, nat urally but. however that may be. you know that in station and wealth am match for any one. and, as such things seem, all that society bellies care about in these days. why have never felt Tn any way backward about paying my ad- dresses to those whom thought liked :; and may say to you that the reason am not married is no! owing 10 the fact that l could find no one vii ing to accept me
 ..l believe you, said his friend, smil- ing.
 Having had so much attention paid me has made sweetness rather ins pid, and have lately only paid attention to those young ladies who do not seem to care about them. Miss Hayward, l think, cares very little for me in any way. ye, she IS so handsome and fascinating that always have desire to make love to her; Mss Lawrence. however. merely value IS friend, and to her l do not have any tendency to make love. sometimes think have cared for the former as we'll as it may ever be my lot to care for any ono. But on more in- innate acquaintance, have found her so naughty and contradictory 1t times, and so selfish Tn following out her own fool ish whims. that fear we would never pull veil in the same boat lack, / am an easy going fellow, while sheis beau tiful woman. who has devil of tenn per. which. when aiou ed, she doesn't know how to control. 7h<ys, should not have said that, for, tomorrow, must 20 round and see her. But know how mum you always arc as 10 what tell you.'
 All right. old fellow. Should Miss Nora become Mrs. Campbell. despite her temper. she shall never be aroused by what you have told me But since you are m the critical mood. what have you to say as To her blonde sister. Ianey Law renee. whom you are about going to visit :"
 Well" said Roland. "she and 1 are great friends. think, with the excep- uon ot some little oddities of character. that she is altogether attractive. She Is d real American. Who. among your friends. can go to the theatre in the even ing half d zen times during the sea son with the same gentleman. without any Chaperonc. beside riding and div ing many times beside. and yet avoid be- Ing talked about! Keeping up. ,t the same tune, constant round oi walks rides, drlvcs. theatres, chess. cards and boating parties with other gentlemen. Who ean have the reputation of being one of the most tun-lovins girls, of talk ing the fullest enjoyment ,u of life and having the best of times in company and yet even in the free mouths of society men. who arc always ready ,o pick d flaw in any ones character. have the best reputation for prudence and propriey: :: Who-
 Now, Roland. this will not do at all. Why here you are growing positively el- oquent over the young lady. and yet so- oie,y reports you still engaged 10 the other. Wha, would Miss Hayward say 10 this =
 ''Wait minute: have nc; finished yet. said Roland. Il was going to add here Is girl, who. amid 2ll ,h,s society. IS studying for the Harvard examinations, and has well formed opinions on mos, topics ot the day to whom money Is an object. and yet with all my riches (and l don't think I'm such bad friend of hers). feel sure she would reject my hand tonight were 1 10 offer il. and many A better fellow would be the same in my place. She is young lady whom fcl- low care visit. drive With, walk with, and take the rest of llfe's amusemcnts with. and yet not feel tha, she is awaiting an offer oi your heart and hand
 "oh, my boy. my boy said la, k. this IS terrible. Pity, they say, is akin to loVe. hu, friendship. such as this, IS rarer by far.
 In this respect. continued Roland. you cannot md her like. We have spent many pleasant hours together. think. found pleasure in each others so- clety. but feel oonhdcn, ,ha, she cares nothing at all for me. beyond ,ay f,icnd- ship. and think am the same as re- sards her, And now have been talk ing you to death, and II Is eight o'clock, and must keep my engagement with her for the chess tournament
 .i.nd borrowing some fire fir his segar. which had gone out during his eulogium, Roland lett the club house to meet his uend.'
 Well. said Jack. T would noi give much for Miss iiaywarl's chances now. lie says he k only friend ot Miss Law. cnce. and yet Ii l know anything abou, 'CCa matters, he h. ar vii be. more m ese wsth her, than he has ever been With ,ry one yet. .Asd all he ssys abou, her , true. believe would almost love ger myself ;f had ;.ve ,housandsa . >er: | had ten thousand know l shculd. Roland could nai do better. She has iappy disposition. and the grace and .b,iiIes ,o preside over wealthy csiab- Ishmcnt There ate many young ladies ,ho ~ould do as well as she in humble tation oi life. but ie~ who could equal Ter in higher one. She has the looks, he grace of manner. and the liking for it which would make her A success. But he has, in addition, that true. woman's leaTt which would keep Roland more 'te ady and bring forth the true manhood which is in him. HeIgho since he has ,ene ie Mss Lawrence. there siil be rec held and no favor al Miss Hayward : md HI just step round there.