New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-07
ROWENY IN BOSTON.
XVIII.
ON LOVE

,eem to him that he was thinking anything; he
was only feeling. But he was man of the world
enough to be able to offer a sane front TO people
whom he met
He had to go back to Boston on the third day
after his arrival in Middle Village. He was now
capable of the bravado of calling upon his cousin
yanessa. She was not alone. There was with her
@ gentleman of imposing appearance and large
clean-shaven face. He was introduced as Pro-
fessor Vacci, the great hypnotst tie seemed
hardly to see Mr.. Bradford. save in the general
comprehensive view which took him In as
speck in the field of vision. Incidentally, there
was present also Madame Vacci. the PROFESSOR 8
wife, and she appeared to be still smaller specK
in the outlook taken by her husband
The two guests were standing and apparently
about TO 90. Miss Phillips was greatly inter
ested in what had been said. Her face was vivldiy
animated.
When her guests had departed she turned to
her cousin rh.
Professor was superb. You should have seen the
sudden and wonderfully complete way In winch
he gained control of his WIFE
aOb. l can believe that easily enough"
apon't scott. do hate to have any one soon
IN the presence Of science.
at came not here to scoff," said the young
man sitting down and taking up book never
theless. I would challenge that man to hypnouze
me or you" /.
Miss Phillips was walking back ana 1oren L,
the room. She was absorbed. MT. or"uio'N
presently looked at his watch.
He had an hour to spare before he neeo 90 AZ, "
his rooms preparatory to returning 10 Miuu10
Village that afternoon.
He laid down his book.
II am going to wait here sixty minutes
vanessa.p he said. IF you come to oeiore 'io
and of than time / shall be very glad.
He crossed his legs. His attitude was Ve'y
caIm Nevertheless there was life ana e&ci.e-
rnsnt in mis- face that made it possible that he
might say some very strange things
Miss Phillips continued TO walk.
"You know I've never really looked into thls'
il is vast subject This and telepathy appear
m me kindred have an idea-put cannon give
the thing real attention until after the theosopny
session. You know Mrs. Besant Is coming
am going to preside at one of the meetings.
want to make little speech. I want that boh
spirit to be welcomed properly. We Boston
women owe her a great deal You heard her III
London. didn't you. Keats? 7"
"Yes."
Miss Phillips casually looked at her cousin as
she asked this question. The casual look was ar
rested and changed from vagueness TO keenness'
She stood still in front Of him.
.Where have you been? What has happened
to you Pr she asked imperatively.
$50 glad you have come to- SAID braoIoro'
He rose also He stood up before her. lie
was smiling absently.
She took him by the arm and turned him more
toward the light, scrutinizing him in silence.
Does any one of your sciences tell what has
happened to me ?" he inquired.
II know you rather well, Keats. she said, stall
keeping her hand on his arm, and her eyes upon
him. u think, yes, am almost POSITIVE tnat
YOU are in love. Are youP" Now looking at
him in a wondering way, as if he We're under the
dominion of some miraculous power which she
had not vet thoroughly studied and classified.
The man moved suddenly away. and in his turn
began walking back and forth.
Il want you TO do me great FAVOR, Vanessa'
he said earnestly.
Haven't always been willing to do you
favors?"
"Yes. YES. 1 don't think you'll find this very
difficult
Still he hesitated. He could not quite define
the expression in his cousins face.
II waiting"
do you think Miss Tuttle ought to live in
that Hudson-st. place ?" suddenly asked Bradford
Miss Tuttle? OIL"
ton that the young man Redeemed slightly.
II cannot prevent her living there" remarked
Miss Phillips "She is proud girl. l cannot
saw to her Let me support you In some more
fitting locality"
There was an accuracy about this utterance
that almost made it sound cold.
Il don't expect you to say that said the man
81 only wanted suggest that you invite her here
for visit l dislike to think of her on Hudson
IT. She is coming back. She is going to keep
on with her work until summer You will not
leave here at present-you said"
Here that indefnable something in the woman's
face became so marked that Bradford stopped
abruptly.
1t will be pleasanter for you to visit Mis-:
futile here, you Think" Miss Phillips said.
"Pleasanter for me?" l was not thinking OF
myself / can stand Hudson-st. Pardon me
Vanessa- / ought not TO ask so much of you
suppose you have wecovered from what fancy you
had for Miss futile. Perhaps the fancy is trans
fered TO PwofeSsOr Vacci. is awaiting the
pwesence of Mrs. Besant l only hope Mis-:
futile will not be TOO much wounded. She loves
you"
There was something in the speakers voice as
he pronounced those last words, or in the words
themselves. that made Miss Phillipps's face tremu
lOuS lOf al li1oudHO' Cut Oulucu away LINUS Ie
moved from her companions eyes she asked quite
yteadily:
Does she love you?"
IL don't know
Bradford made movement toward the door II
spite of all his knowledge of his cousin, he wa.
now puzzled and indignant.
Il will ask her here. / will write 70 her 10
day"
Miss Phillips came forward now TO her cousins
side. She held out her hand.
1t is too early to congratulate you" she sale
cordially.
you are WEAKLY kind, Vanessa," exclaimed
Bradford eagerly. But don't do this If il inter
ieres with any plans. Yon see, was hoping yoI
IT'LL cared for her. Oh. don't hurt her by cold
ness when you see herr"