The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-08

T Dogwood since Cookery edited the Picka. "Yes," continued the ex-statesman, there's room enongh-"
 At the top" Len smilingly suggested.
 Yes, Gansett, at the top, an emi- nencn which we will both occupy in peace and harmony We can help each other mentally and physically. We must run fearless papers, Gansett. The ginger cake and cider business won't pay. Then let us speak out An, my dear boy, somebody will find his jacket warmed before long
 Are you going to warm old man Mason's jacket?" Len asked.
 "Gansett, that man is beneath my notice You remember once how l re strained myself when he insulted you '
 The time he kicked you, eh?" Len suggested
 ." Let me see believe he did say something about kicking me, but be that as it may he<is beneath my notice. My first number is not as we'll printed as could wish but I've got the circulation. 1 had my choice, go to congress or run a newspaper. Then came a struggle l knew that could accomplish much by going to congress, and I carefully con sidered the subject, but then my love for printers ink came up within my breast and-well, l had to start paper"
 One evening while Ned Hobdy was pursuing her way homeward Cookery overlook her.
 "Why, good evening Miss Hobdy You seem to be in hurry"
 No, I am not in very much of a hurry, that is, no more than usual. My father is always so anxious to see me that 1 am always anxious to get home. quite commendable. How is the old gentleman's health?"
 /" Not very good"
 Sorry to hear it. By the way, they tell me that you have become quite q scholar
 "They have overrated me, she re- piled
 "Oh, no; they simply do you justice. Are you fond of the business?
 Yes"
 Quite commendable, I assure you. Don't walk quite so fast have propo- sition to make
 She looked at him quickly but did not slacken her pace.
 You have learned about all you can in the Picket office, said Dockery
 We never learn all we can no mat ter where we are located she replied.
 An, some truth in that, but it is not the whole truth. Our surroundings have much to do with our ability to 1 learn If we associate with scholars, our minds are more apt to bear schol- arly fruit. Does Gansett pay you well?"
 Better than I deserve
 Oh, no, no, no; quite impossible; but be that as it may there is something else to take into consideration. You are now on the road to accomplishment, and l think that can finish the good work which Gansett begun. In short, Miss Hobdy, offer you situation in my office"
 Ned almost screamed with laughter.
 "Oh, I'm in earnest Miss Hobdy."
 "I have no desire to leave the PtckG office, Mir. Cookery"
 Not for greater advantages?'
 Again the girl laughed What ad- vantages can you otfer?" she asked You work in mud when the weather is wet, and in dust when it is dry You hint, and rather broadly, too, at your superior education. There is no more comparison between you and Mir. Gan sett than there is between star and lightning bug. He is cultivated and original; you are superficial and a pla- giarist; and, sir, don't thank you-'
 "Oh, now, here, Miss Hobdy, 1 fear that Gansett has prejudiced you against me"
 What cause could he have? assure you that he does not discuss you, at least in my presence"
 An, silence begotten of envy Cookery replied.
 Envy, the girl contemptuously re- peated. We never envy those who are below us. Good evening"
 Wait one moment 1 would not only offer you place in my office; l. listen, please-I would give you home. wont you wait? We'll, you are run | ming away from good fortune Rut if is