The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-17
AN1NNocENr FALL.

 well known Arkansaw lawyer, %but for a little mishap. My father was deeply im- pressed with the idea that should be a preacher, and was consequently sent to theological institution of learning. I was firm in my faith, of course believing that my father knew best, and studied with an earnestness rarely employed even by the most devout students. studied pulpit ofatoy and confidently looked forward to the time when l would be as- signed to the feeding ofa flock. graduated with honors, and can never forget the glow on my fathers face as he grasped my hand and blessed me. 1 went home, amid the scenes of my youth, scenes now that was fairly started on the road of life, deeply impressed me. One day while roaming around through the woods met young lady, a beautiful woman. She was newcomer in the neighborhood, as her father had recently moved from an adjoining county. Our acquaintance, romantically begun, did not grow dull and commonplace, but continued to grow in interest until my hopes were fairly interwoven with her hopes: my life linked with her life. soon discovered that had rival. A young doctor, fool, of course, eonsid- cred him, was constant visitor at the house. and it grieved me to see the young lady listen with seeming interest to his senseless conversation.
 Eleanor. one day remarked, why do you allow that young man to visit you: A lady so intelligent as yourself. so pure, SO refined, should look much higher!'
 eff you think that l am so lofty, you are indeed aspiring when you seek my society," she replied.
 ".You should not treat me in that way You know that l-that love you, and want you to go in the best society,"
 "'Dr. Wexman is ember of an ex- cellent family and you should not cas; reflections upon him. am sure he has always treated you politely although he always
 Always what:' I almost demanded
 ..sl don't like to say
 "'Oh, but you must
 Well. he always made fun of you. because you are young preacher He is SO awful funny and says that young preachers always remind him of half feathered snipe. don't see how you can help liking him. l think he's splen- did
 '-'l was so angered, that despite my re- ligieus convictions almost meditated revenge. wanted to whip him, to hit him in the mouth, but he was more than a match for me. l brooded over the matter until was finally resolved to ask the gentleman his intentions concerning the young lady. met him one day and requesting few moments conversation, drew him to one side, and trembling with Jealous rage, exclaimed:
 "'What are your intentions, sir?'
 intention, about wi,ai?'
 "fl want to know why you so persist entity meet me at Eleanor's house 7
 Easily explained
 ".How?'
 "'Bceause you meet me there. If you | did rn yr,n ,e sume that would not meet you. Studied logic, haven't you :!
 "'Ncver mind what have studied. I love the young lady and
 "'So do love her.
 "'You are unsuited to her
 "A matter for her to decide
 "'No, sir; matter for me to decide. l hear that you have been seen in state of intoyication. What would the world think if that dear girl, should marry "a man who has been seen drunkF'
 "' You have never been drunk. sup poser he asked.
 q" No, sir, nor never VIII.
 "' You ought to try it onee. You can't preach unless you know something of the worlds wickedness. understand that you are soon to take charge of congre- gation. Before you enter upon the im- portant duties of the position, come around and I'll fill you up with warm drinksSand convivial mixtures. Nothing like experience. Now there was Jonah. Before he took up quarters in the whale he did not know anything of the punish ment incident to disregard of divine command. You will take your pulpit and speak of the evils of intemperance withou, really knowing anything relative to its practical vices. You won't. as it were, understand the inside workings of the affair."