Arizona weekly citizen., 1889-08-24
HE WAS NEAR sIeHrED.
Anncyances of a Gentleman Who Tried ts
 Atone for a Blunder.

Anncyances of a Gentleman Who Tried ts
 Atone for Blunder. Many are the social drawbacks attend ant on near sightedness. There is prob ably no person thus afflicted who has not at some time cut his best friends and killed possible cquaintanceship by fail ing to recognize some one to whom he has been recently introduced.
 A very nervous and sensitive gentle nan, who can literally see little more than ''sl inch before bis nose," says he has far less to regret from his failures to salute acquaintances than from bis at- tempts at atonement after inevitable mistakes. The history of one mornings blunders may suffice to show the disabl- ities under which he struggles.
 On the way down town he met his sister, who at once stopped him, exclaim- ing, "Why, Henry Gilbert, how could you fail to recognize Mrs. Miles? You have just passed her, and suppose she didn't bow because there wasn't even a gleam of recognition on your face"
 ''Dear, dearl have I actually made such a blunder" said poor Henry. "And am particularly anxious to be on good terms with her husband. But they're new corners in town, how could be ex- pected to know her, when I've only seen her twice?"
 ''On the other hand, she can't be ex- pected to make allowances for you, not knowing you are near sighted" said his sister, severely. ''Now, Henry, do keep lookout for people, and try not to make any more mistakes fol twenty-four hours"
 Henry went on his way with heavy heart, but when he entered horse car that noon, it was with thrill of elation that he saw Mrs. Miles established in one corner. To gain a seat beside her, and begin ingratiating overtures, was the work of an instant.
 Good morning." said the repentant one, taking off his hat with more than ordinary deference. "What a lovely dayl I'm sure you've been shopping"
 The lady only looked at him, but her silence hardly surprised her companion, so absorbed was he in jealous effort.
 Ladies are such privileged beings" nc went on. Think how charming 1t Is to go about buying silks and ribbons, instead of sitting all day in stuffy office like us humdrum men,"
 The lady moved as far from him as convenience would admit, but still she did not speak.
 ''I saw your husband this morning." volunteered Mir. Gilbert.
 'I have no husband" she announced, coldly.
 He looked her full in the face.
 "Bless mer' gasped he, "I believe you are not Mrs. Miles after allr'
 ''I certainly am not"
 Mir. Gilbert apologized, and left thecar at the next corner. There, face to face, he met a lady who looked so familiar that, in pure despair, he took off his hat to her, only to be requited by a surprised and distant bow.
 ''That was a mistake, too, groaned he. Evidently didn't know her, and she thinks I meant to be impertiDent."
 He rushed on to seek the shelter of his own walls, and as he entered the gate, lady passed by on the other side of the street.
 'I declare, Henry, this is too badr' called his sister, before he reached the piazza where she was sitting, "you have cut Mrs. Miles againl There she goes down the street, and you had all the chance in the world to bow, or even run over to her and apologize"
 ''Susan," said Mir. Gilbert, transfxing her with desperate glance, "never dare to mention Mrs. Miles name to me againr Youths Companion.