Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-06-05
"Let's have some conundrums!''

"Come on. Mr.. Hardy" said tn;
saucy girl. "Bring your friend witt
you"
Tom submitted, and we must do hin
the justice to say that he did not mani
fest the reluctance he felt.
Now" exclaimed Jenny. ''every
body must ask question, and call OF
any one they please to answer it. Let'
begin. Yon, kate, ask first
swell, I'll begin by asking you one
When your at home, how often do yol
90 out of an EVENING""
''Oh, you're going to be personal, art
you? Well, I'm will ing. Let's see! Do
you mean to party, the theater, OF
what?'
"Everything"
81 60 out every night in the week
oftener than YOU do, Ell, Mr.. Tom?"
Il should say so. hav'n't been out
of the house of an evening, except te
60 to my office, more than dozen time:
in the last five years"
'Oh. you stingy thing'' cried Miss
Jenny.
Every one present looked at the young
lady in amazement, and Tom, than
whom a more liberal fellow never lived,
flushed painfully.
Jenny saw the looks, and exclaimed,
defiantly:
Il don't care. Perhaps 1 oughtn't
to havSeaid it, but think SO, all the
same"
There was an awkward pause, when
Jenny, whose spirits nothing could sub.
due, said:
''If none of YOU have any conun.
drums ready, I'll give you one. Mr..
Tom. were you ever in love?"
YES replied the young man, I'M
blushingly.
At once there was a sensation, but
without noticing it Jenny went on:
''Whc with?"
with myself" said Tom, calmly.
Everybody laughed, but the curious
young lady was not at all disconnected.
1--WE all know that, but l mean with
a lady. Were you ever in love with a
lady?"
''Yes, with several"
There were cries of "Oh! OH" and
Toms sister Kate looked at Jenny, and
whispered: "And we never knew it. -
'Who were they?"
My mother and sisters"
There was another laugh, and Jenny
gave up the contest.
After the guests had gone Jenny said
to Kate:
II don't believe your brother has any
more heart than a stone"
"He is one of the best boys in the
world, said Kate, warmly. "You don't
unders! and him.
81 know | don't. And don't say he
isn't good. Only you can't make me
believe he has any heart.''
The next morning Jenny rose early,
and went to the library where Tom
usually read the morning paper before
breakfast. He was not there, nor did
he appear at the breakfast table. Sew
eral days passed, and she saw nothing
of him. At last she asked Kate what
had become of him.
III has gone to Washington" She
replied.
Kate said nothing, but looked very
thoughtful. Her visit terminated be-
fore the truant's return, and she was
agreeably surprised, one afternoon not
Toms card broug Their.
$50 Tom is here" she said. ''Well,
l an, glad"
Very charming she looked as she en-
tered the parlor, a slight color tinging
her cheeks, and her eyes sparkling with
pleasure. But, after the words of greet
ing had been utt red, she became
strangely silent. At last Tom sad:
81 have a few conundrums to ask
you.''
He paused for a reply, but as none
came, he proceeded:
Were you ever in love?''
Yes"
"Who with?''
"Myself."
"But 1 mean with man."
"Oh, yes"
"Who?'
"My father and brothers."
"Of course. But with no one else?"
"No."
Really"
"Realy.''
"Do you ever expect to bep''
"How can I tell?''
do you think you could if you
tried?"
Il might"
do you think you could fall in love
with me?''
with you?' in tones of intense sur
prise.
That's what said"
"What would be the use?'
"Why, you know" said Tom, with
sublime impudence, .'then might fall
in love with you''
Indeed! Well, now, honestly, don't
you think you're in love with me al
ready?''
Cant tell till I've kissed you," an
swered Tom, and he attempted to carry
out his suggestion.
"Oh, don't!" cried Jenny, throwing
up her arms. go away. You're |
horrid."
Thank you," said Tom, coolly, and |
then. as his manner had thrown her off |
her guard, he deliberately kissed her.
Then he looked straight into her eyes.
SWELL. you did, didn't you.' the
saucy mink exclaimed. .'But YOU
shan't have another
won't I?' Tom rejoined. "Well, l
rather guess 1 WILL
And he did. for few months later
they were married. Elliot Ryder.
Why lie Came Back.