St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-20
PLOT FOR A NOVEL.
A Bit of Romance That Recently
Came to Light in ST. Paul.


st. Paul seems filed with romance,
and, It's said. furnishes more startling
sensations of a refined character than
any other city of its size in the Union
The very air is full of sentiment, and
promotes the growth of seeds SoWn by
Cupid that might languish and die in
other climates. The latest happy little
story brought to light is not only weirdlv
romantic, but furnishes food for a
splendid novel. The story, as related
to GLOBE reporter, is as follows:
George Walbridge is the son of highly
cultivated and wealthy parents, who
live in COvingtOn. Ky. He was rather a
tall, handsome fellow, with light hair
and blue eyes, and very popular with
the crowd in which he moved. Within
a few blocks of Georges home resided a
family well known in that city and for
many miles around as one of the first
and most popular families in the coun-
try. The eldest daughter of this house.
who shall be called Mamie, for conven-
fence, held soft spot in a corner of
Georges heart. They had been
companions since childhood, and
it was conceded by all the
young folks that il would be 'shappy
match some day. George was twenty
and Mamie nineteen, just six months
ago, when George plucked up courage
enough to propose. Mamie was ready
TO accept him, but being also a blonde,
thought she would have some fun. feel
ing sure of her lover. To his great sur
prise and that of everybody. Mamie re-
jected him. For day or two he
MoPEp ABOUT Ills HOME
and then suddenly disappeared. His
best friends were unaware Of his where
aboutS, and If his parents knew they
carefully kept it to themselves. 1t
seems that sensitive George be-
Heved her i'll earnest and could
not bear her refusal. She pinned
and cried for his return, but was
too proud to reveal the true state of her
feelings, even to her best friends.
George went from Covington to Chi
cagO. where he secured a position as
clerk in bank, but firing of this, came
on to st. Paul just three months ago.
and engaged as clerk in an insurance
office. He attended strictly to business
and made no acquaintance outside of
the office. lie was morose and disa-
greeable at times, but did his work sat
lSfactorily and nothing was said. Just
about one month ago an incident oc-
Cured that made him lose his head and
concoct the scheme below related. Inthe
office worked stylish young man we'll
known in st. Paul society One day a
young friend called on him, and wien
about to leave, remarked:
.'Oh, by the way. Dick, have YOU
called at IS this weck?''
NO; why?"
why, Miss Mamie =, of Covincton.
Is visiting them, to see the carnival
She's beauty"
George almost tumbled from his stool.
but said nothing. Two days after he
asked for leave of absence for one week
and it was granted. He went to his
room to make his preparations to see
Mamie. Not having an entree into St.
Paul society, he could not call very
easily. He found an old suit OF
clothes and battered hat, which
he put on, and started to the
home that contained the visitor. Ue
went to the back door and asked if they
needed any help or could give him
A POSITION AS STABLE BOY.
driver or something of that sort. The
mistress was called, but did not neef
any one. She told him to call in
the evening and see her husband. TIc
called and the result was that he secured
position IN the stable as assistant a
the modest salary of Sc per month ali.