The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-22
LEN GAuSETT.
BY OPIE P. READ.
CHAPTER XIV.

The young men of Dogwood were much excited over the arrival of n young woman Miss Pauline Chackern, grad uate of well known college. She needed the moncy-for her parents, of course were we'll otl-hut because she wanted to be of use in the world. Miss Pauline spoke with cultivated lisp. She dressed bccomingly and we'll under stood the art of arranging her hair SD that her high, narrow forehead might find some relief The young men, who, with high-heeled boots and ruiiied shirt bosoms, visited her, declared her n per son of wonderful intelligence, and although the young lady could not help feeling contempt for her surroundings always seeming to have trouble with her skirts lest they should touch some thing-yet she talked freely with the humble villagers generously showing that she was not averSe to assisting in an amelioration of their condition, Miss Pauline soon became acquainted with Len Gansett; indeed she went to the Pickct office and introduced herself to him. She had done much literary work, had been brought up with pen in her hand, and would occasionally write short stories for the PickH
 She had written for the UartriY .naqa- sue, and although the editor did not pay her, yet he gave her great cncour- agement. She would rather write for home publications, for she wanted to see the immediate impress of her mind upon friends with whom she was daily associated She intended to make a special feature of composition and to aid her classes she would read to them her own writings
 Len published the first story which she submitted It was pedantic com position but was not wholly without merit Her visits to the office became frequent She paid but little attention to Ned, and in speaking to her. assumed n superiority which Ned, when the authoress was gone, would mimic to the great delight of old Collins.
 One day when Len and Collins were out, Miss Pauline called with another story.
 "Where is Mir. Gansett?" she asked, seating herself and throwing her parasol upon table. "Oh, dear she continued without giving Ned time to reply, how this insalubriously warm weather does effect me. Did you say that Mir Gan sett is out?
 Il did not say anything" Ned replied, but he is out
 Can you approximate the time of his return Miss-what is your name, again?"
 Il have always had the same name and consequently have not been named again. Ned Hobdy, is my name"
 Ned, did you say?"
 "Yes" Ned replied, reaching after a capital letter
 l don't think it is a pretty name"
 Neither do l.
 Did you tell me when Mir Gansett would be likely to return?"
 No, for have no idea"
 How long have you known Mir Gan- sett2 Since you were schoolgirl, suppose?"
 I am nothing but schoolgirl now This is my school"
 Miss Pauline drowned slightly. and replied: Not very complete school, Iimagine."
 No, it is not perfect in all its branches, yet it makes a special feature of composition. l learn great deal from the original stories which I set up,"
 Miss Pauline cast quick glance at the type-setter, but detecting on the girls face no expression of sarcasm, re- marked: "Yes, but it is like eating the fruit which some one else has grown"
 But it is not necessary to plant the tree in order to enjoy the fruit"
 Miss Hobdy." said the authoress, it is pity that you had not been sent to