San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-10
Romantic Young Lady
BY GEORGE GRANT.

listen at Miss Kingsley's the other e
ing were almost a revelation to me.
They confirmed at least the opinion |
had begun to have, that outside of what
the world calls fashionable circles there
is a class of people who, like your
self, find their happiness in intellectual
aims and pleasures. So much interested
was | by what | heard then that | have
decided, after some hesitation on the
score of troubling you, to offer myself as
a student of your system of moderation.
1t may be-" | added, speaking hurriedly
in my desire to put the matter clearly
before linn, and yet not to be prolix,
lyon do not care for the cooperation of
persons so little advanced as |; for | tell
you honestly that though tolerably pro-
icient in what are known as accom-
plishments, | am ignorant of all nat ap-
pertains to serious knowledge. But be-
lieve me when | say that | am thorough
Iy in earnest, and will devote myself to
the cause with all my heart, in case you
think me able to be of assistance"
Mr.. Spence heard me to the end with
ont interruption. | had looked straight
before me, intent alone upon presenting
my case in such a light that while he
knew the worst, he would not reject my
request to become n of his pupils. Nor
did he reply at once | glanced at him,
and saw that he was blushing; but he
mastered his confusion, and said quietly:
Miss Harlan, | have received few
rnrnT1i,nanfC in n " Il 20 p,nra ocnapta bla
han that comprised in what you have
just said to me. 1t is precisely to such
alert and reflective minds as yours that
| wish to make my theories interesting.
| am devoting the sum of my energies
to the propagation of what | regard rs a
truth vital to the well being of human
ity. You know the leading features Of
my system already. | will not disguise
from you that a advocacy of them will
expose you to publicity, it may be to
ridicule. Our converts are as yet few,
and in order to be of service, those who
devote themselves to the work must be
enthusiastic. | do not say this because
| doubt your sincerity or steadfastness;
probably you have considered these
things already. But it is right that you
should be fully informed regarding the
character of the cause you propose to
adopt"
"But l may decide not to adopt it in
the end, Mr.. Spence" | said, not wish
ing to commit myself irrevocably. II
am very much interested in your ideas,
but | should prefer to be accepted mere
ly as a student until | am more familiar
with them. As | have said, I am very
ignorant of all such matters, and need
instruction. | have spoken toyou rather
to ask your advice as to whom to select
as a teacher than to offer myself as an
active convert. The rest will come in
time, | have no doubt, for | am greatly
attracted by what | have heard already"
Il see. You are right" said he. Pre-
cipitatiOn is directly opposed to the spirit
of my theories. should have said you
were already qualified to become an act
i've worker, but you are the best judge,
and, as you have mentioned, you will be
able to become familiar with the system
at your leisure"
He paused and seemed to be absorbed
in thought, as though he were debating
with himself.
"Do you know of any good teacher"
inquired.
Il am rejecting"
Il should expect to pay any competent
person literally"
He flushed IA little, and after an instant
said:
Il thought at first that | might see my
way to offering myself as IN instructor,
but on reflection l find it would be diff
cult for me to find time. | know of no
better persons to suggest than n of our
friends of the other evening-Mr. Fleisch
or Miss Kingsley. Either of them is adj
mirably well informed and intelligent"
"Oh, but if you could arrange it so, l
should much prefer you, Mr.. Spence" |
exclaimed, with genuine eagerness. II
did not dare to imagine that such an ar
rangement was possible. But now that
you have suggested it yourself, | can
not give up the idea without emo
STRANGE"
looked at him beseechingly, and he
blushed again in a manner to aus me
self consciousness. He hesitated, and
then in a decided tone, as if he were re-
sisting a temptation, said:
1T is out of the question, Miss Har-
Ian. | have not time. Mr.. Fleisch is
an excellent instructor"
Very we'll; Mr.. Fleisch them" | an
swered, a little upset by his confusion.
will you speak to him about it and ar
range the terms?"
He assented, and the awkward pause
that followed was relieved by the en-
trance at the same moment of Aunt
HaIen and Mr. Barr. thOuph not in COM