The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-01-06

papa for sending me off to this dull ol< place. I'd run off now if 1t weren't fcl an occasional filtration Do you know tried to get up filtration with Dickey but he was so dreAdfally distant and DO h,e had to give it up. There he is nov gong up stairs-hope he didn't heal what said
 Why, Nell Guarnos .' gasped. -ho~ can yoa talk SO? The idea of calling Professor Richards .Diekey.' You oer tainly must be bTaver than mos, girls te attempt filtration with him shoulc as soon think of flying to the moon." -l am rather afraid of him now, my. self. continued Nell, but we girls don' have much reverence for any of the pro fessors when out of their sight, and ws have just lots of fun about Dickey. He always wears the most immaculate oI linen and the shiniest of tall hats. and he always ties his necktie just so. But don't see why be need 6x up so, when he doesn't even look at the girls"
 The ringing of the ben put n end to all conversation and ve filed into the chapel for prayers. Professor Richards read the chapter, and as he stood there, so handsome and digni6ed. did no, wonder Nell was afraid of him..
 don't think heard much of the hymn and prayer that followed Somehow had become interested in the staid, reti- cen, professor. There was something in his tone and the glance of his eye tha, thrilled me. could no, help wondering what kind of lover he would make. He would be tender, true and constant, was sure. The man who wasted no affection in filtration must certainly have a won- drous store laid up for somebody. Then l wondered who that somebody would be. Blue eyes and golden hair she should have, because his hair and eyes were dark. But the exercises were over and we went down to recitation. Professor Richards was teacher of mathematics. and had been in his class ever since my entrance into the school, but had thought of him only as grave, dignihed man, before whom il would no, be particularly pleasant to come with poorly prepared lessons.
 On this day went into the class in a state of dreamy abstraction. from which was aroused by the professors voice. Miss Larman, you may demonstrate. if you please. Nell gave me nudge Don't you see the class are all laughing Professor has spoken to you three times. arose with crimson cheeks and blun- dered through my demonstrations, mak- ing the most ridiculous mistakes, then sat down filled with modification. The professor looked surprised but said noth- ing.
 Your cheeks were fairly bla1ing,r laughed Nell, as we came out into the hall. Il had notion to call for water to put them out
 You are the most provoking gifi 1 ever saw. wish you'd hold your tongue, Nell Guarnos." cried angnly. Just then the professor came out into the hall of course he heard me. How could have ever made that rude speech? The tears were very near my eyes as l put my things on in the cloak room. It was raining: not pouring down in hearty good nature, with tinkling drops and musical gurgling of waterspouts and riv- ulets but in sad, sulky, misty, driz1ly way. soaking the garments and chilling one 10 the heart. The trees were drip ping and the sidewalks wet and almost as slippery as if covered with ice 1 had crossed the stile and just turned the corner when my feet slipped from under me and down l came, my books flying in every direction. My case of drawing in scattered on the ground.
 Allow me. said the quiet voice of Professor Richards, as ne set me on my feet. Then he picked up my books, searched in the. mud for my compasses, etc, and having found. arranged them m their case l, was all could do 10 keep from crying before but this ridiculous downfall was too much, and the tears be- gan to flow. Are you hur!" asked the professor in a startled tone. '.No-o. sir,' sobbed, mot much"
 Il fear you are hurt more than you will admit" he said kindly. And as an going past your gate, permit me to assist you the walks are almost dangerous now" as he took my arm.
 stammered my thanks at the gate, and went into the house thinking how kind he was, and wondering what he must think of me, after all the mishaps of the day.
 Well, as VIC both lived m the same street, of course 1t was natural that the professor, coming out of the college jus, as was starting home, should walk down with me, or that sometimes he should be passing just as l opened the gate On my way to the chapel.
 So the days went by, and began 10 look forward to the time spen, in his presence as the greatest pleasure and de- light of the day.
 Towards the close of the middle term there was sociable a, Professor Wood ruff's and several of the students. includ- ing myself. were invited. All the faculty were presen, also. was the happies; of the happy, for Professor Richards had sought me ou, early in the evening, and since then had scarcely Jeff my side. His presence inspired mel was gay. nirth- fll, witty, and was soon the center of a merry group. had never before seen Professor Richards so animated, so charrning-neser had seen him ''un- bend so completely. Blu, the spell was soon to be broken. The evil genus which so ofien prompted me to do and say something awkward or disagreeable vas