The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-09


bin and his wife separated. Tw
months later, decree of divorce wa
granted. They babe each other
formal goodbye. The beautiful BROW
eyes of Mrs. Bobbin were just a it'll
more sympathetic than usual. 81 hop
never to see you again." she said, g
wish you every success
"You are not likely to see me again
I hope you will prosper.
Having no business to "wind up
and having about four hundred dol
lars, Bobbin started out on an object
less trail" In distant town he Sc
cured work on newspaper. He en-
tered upon the discharge of his duties
with an interest he had never felt be-
fore. He had changed his name and
was now known as William Lagson.
Never satisfied with an effort, he was
constantly striving to do better. Val
liable books became his constant COM
panions. He wrote sketches that at
tanned widespread popularity. The
proprietors found that he was increas-
ing the circulation of their journal,
and, in due recognition of his worth,
they promoted him to the position of
editor. His mind, though. turned to
literature instead of politics. In this
position he remained nearly ten years.
One day he received a letter that de-
lighted him. 1t was from the pub
fishers of a magazine, and it ran as
follows: ''The stories, sketches and
reviews which you have written for
our magazine have proved to be most
profitable to us. You seem to under
stand the literature of the day better
than any man we know, and as maya
zines, like newspapers, are in need of
modern blood, we take pleasure in
offering you the editorship of our pub
lication."
He was not a moment in deciding
what course to pursue, for such a po-
sition had become the dream, the hope
of his life. Resigning the next day,
he Immediately set out for the publ
cation city of the magazine. Arriving.
he was installed with as little ceremo-
ny, and with far less apprehension
than he experienced when he first Sc
cured the situation. One day, about
two weeks after he had taken his
"seat," he and the business manager
were consulting each other in the edi-
torial room, when Lagson caught sight
Of woman who passed the door, down
the hall
"Who is that lady?" asked the ed
itor, rather nervously, for he knew
that she was his former wife.
"By the way haven't you met her
Of our most valued contributors. EN-
oloys the pen-name of 'Sullarura.
''Is that SOP Why, she's brilliant"
eyes, she is a great success. Here
The comes. I'll introduce you to her,
'ut mind or you'll lose your heart"
"Oh, l think not" replied the ed
tor.
Mrs. Bobbin, allow me to present
1r. Lagson, our new editor-or rather
'ur new editor, Mr.. Lagson, this is
1rs. Bobbin, our most famed contrib
ltor. Well, l must go down. Excuse
ne, please"
'This is indeed a SURPRISE" said
he editor.
'Not an unpleasant one hope, sir.
trust that our new relationship may
rove agreeable. l should dislike to
my work for publication
WulCu nave DecOIuc SO muCQ at |
ached."
"Please be seated. No need of any
isagreeable forebodings, assure you. =
We doubtless understand the relation
hip of editor and contributor better
nan we did the duties of husband and
life"
You have changed your name, 1 :
,ep"
Eyes, and never before was 1 so !
ell satisfied with the change. To be )
allied by my real name now would be :
EMBARRASSING to us both" :
Yet" she replied, 'if you had con- :
nued to go by your real name, we :
ould not have met again."
Come, let us not refer to some
ling that is forever settled" !
Excuse me for even so slight -;
ference. shall not mention it again. 7
ell, l am happy to know that you :
e so successful. Everything you :
rite is so charming" }
ga compliment which 1 appreciate, .
+ who is more beautiful writer than a a
allarura?' -
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