The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1893-11-03
CRGSUS' DAUGHTER.


| She advanced toward him with that
proud and assured bearing which we
look for in a titled lady of the old
world or in the daughter of an Amer
lean millionaire. She had been accus-
toned to receive the homage of peo-
pie whose rank in life was less exalted
than her own, and she had no doubt
that the country doctor would be suit
ably impI essed, however much he
might have cultivated a ohtempt for
those who lowered above hi m socially
But she was doomed to qisappoint-
ment DIR. Wardoirs bearing
although simple, was not less assured
than her own. She could mot detect
that either she or the sumptuous sur
roundings to which he was unaccus-
toned disturbed his equanipity in the
least He was no more sdlicitous to
appear at ease or to please than if he
had been talking to the mistress of a
humble cottage. He seemed to be one
whose demeanor would be the same
whether he were in the presence OF
the rich or the poor, the powerful Or
tho weak. He possessed ia remark
able individuality, which Quietly, un-
obtrusively influenced all who became
acquainted With him to regard him
witt respect He neither VI worshipped
she great nor treated the ignbrant with
cOndescension. He was simply a
thorough man and philosd pher.
1t was natural that the Q proud Miss
Chaworth should feel piqued because
he did not behave according to her
desire and yet she could not help ad-
miring him. Physically he WAS fine
specimen. He was thick S et broad
shouldered and athletic. Rhddy, and
rugged in countenance possessing
bold and striking features he was
vigorously masculine. At the same
time he had refined and Ghivalrous
air. His clothes were respectable but
plain, and the work OF a country
tailor was too evident in tn EN-. The
critical observation of Miss Chaworth
satisfied her that the young man was
unused to society, and yet although he
was ignorant of the minutiR OF
etiquette it was evident that so fine
was his intelligence and so true his
taste that he had intuitively mastered
the theory of good manners. and only
needed practice in polished social
circles to.become a finished gentleman
After conversing with the doctor on
various subjects for a few minutes
Helen felt mischievous desire to say
something that might discomfort him.
Doctor she remarked with sud-
den frankness. Pm going to be bold
enough to ask you question that you
hn
brother has told me that you despise
people who are fashionable and who
love luxury, and that you have come
to his ome principally for the sake
of studying that which you condemn.
Will you acknowledge that what he
has told me is true?'
The doctor was imperturbable. He
did not shrink from the challenge.
Smiling a little. he said:
Il must acknowledge that what he
has told you is true although. lest you
should judge me TOO harshly l prefer
to make an explanation. like to
take broad view of any topic that is
opened for discussion and if you care
to listen to me l will give my opinions
as intelligently as l can"
By this time Miss Chaworth had be-
come convinced that she was in the
presence of no common man, and she
eagerly gave the doctor encourage
ment to proceed.
Seeing that you do not shrink from
hearing something which will probably
not please one in your station o. life
l will speak frankly" said the young
man. You know that much is said
concerning our boasted civilization.
1t is truly maintained that never
previous to this century was there a
time when people were so well housed
fed and clothed as at present in this
country. never were all classes SO well
provided with opportunities so favor
able for making and spending money
never before could al of the comforts
and luxuries be SO freely enjoyed.
Americans especially those who are
very rich feel proud of the comfortable
period in which they live. They thii@.
that the pleasant things by which they
are surrounded are productive only of
good. On the contrary, | shall startle
you by saying that all of the we'll to-
do classes especially those who are
most wealthy, are to a great extent in
condition OF advanced savagery
The primitive savage was insufficient
ly clothed went cold and hungry, was
covered with filth and was ex-
ceedingly rude in his manners.
His abode was a W gwam and when
family entertained guests, all pres
ent ate out of the same dish. The
modern savage IS far more whole
some and pleasant being to contem-
plate He dresses we'll often elegant
ly. hisshouse is fine one, his table is
spread with tempting viands his man
ners are polished; yes, it must be ad-
mitted that he is far above the COM