The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-07-17
ne was near sIghted.
lanp are lhe eoclal .lrnuhacks at.end-

Many are the social drawhacks atieed-
ant on near sishiednsss. There is prob
ably no .crson thus afflicted wsS has
not at some time cut his best frisnd- and
killed possibly acquainsan .esiiip by fall
ing to recos nize some one TO whom he
has been recently introduced.
A very nervous and sensitive gentle-
man. who can literally see little more
than s.an inch before his nose" says iie
has far lie 5 to reg ct no II his failure 10
ssluie acquainiaBces than from his at
tempts at afonemeHt after inevitable mis-
takes The history Of one mornings
blunders may suffice 10 show the Gisabii-
tiles under which he struggles.
On the way down town he met his sis
ter, who at once stopped him, exclaiming,
"Why, Henry Gilbert, how could you
fail to recognize Mrs Miles? You have
just passed her, and | suppose she didn
bow because there wasn't even CLEAN OF
recognition on your face"
"Dear, dear Lave | actually made
such a blunder said poor Htny, ~and
am particularly anxious TO be on good
terms with her husband. But they're
newcomers in town, how could be ex-
pected to know her, when I've only seen
her twice?p
''On the other hand, she can't be ex-
pected to make allowonce for you, not
knowing you are near sighted" said his
sister, severely. "Now, Henry, do keep
a lookout for people, and try not to make
any more mistakes for 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 oEe
corner. To gain 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 Difference. "Whata lovely day
Pm 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
he went on. Think how charming it is
to go about buying silks and ribbons, in
stead Of sitting all day in stuffy office
like us humdium men,"
The lady moved as far from him rs
convenience would admit, hut still she
did not speak.
Il saw your husband this morning"
volunteered Mr.. Gilbert.
. have no husband she announced, /
coldIy.
He looked her full in the face.
Bless me :" gasped he, I" believe
you are not Mrs. Miles, after all !"
| certainly am not"
Mr. Gilbert apologized, and left the car
at the next corner. There, face to face,
he me, = lady who looked 50 familiar |
that, in pure despair, he took of. his hat
to her, only 10 be requitted by surpris-
ell and distant bow.
That was mistake, too" gre aned he,
Evidently didn't know her, and she }
thinks meant to be impertinent."
He rushed on to seek the shelter of his
'wn walls, and as he entered the gate,
ady passed by on the other side of the
street.
i declare, Henry, it's too bad" call
ID his sister, before hereached tt e piazza
where she wassitting, You have actually
ut Mrs. Miles again There she goes
Iown the street, and You had all the
nance in the world to bow, or even ran
ver to her and apologize"
Susan" said Mr.. Gilbert, transixing
ier with desperate glance, never dare
0 mention Mrs. Miles name to me
gain - Youths Companion.