The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
GUYS AWAKENING. ,

Guy Leverit was the son of John
Leverit, the millionaire banker Of
Brattleboro, Ind, and thus far his en-
1 tire life bad been one OF care-free lux
Il uriousness. Always with plenty OF
money at his command, he seemed to
4 lack the ambition which so becomes
aman. At the point where my story
4 opens he was very much devoted to
Miss Mabel Sutro, O. sweet, earnest
i woman who was the reigning belle OF
the town. He had met her inlme-
diately on his return from protract-
4 ed tour through Europe and from
the first had been her devoted follow
er.
Z Mabel liked him, as in fact all who
met him did, he being such q jovial,
good-natured fellow, but the follow
ing will show her opinion OF him:
She was seated at the breakfast
table at a late hour one morning, as
the previous night she had attend
ed a ball with Guy. Her aunt, with
whom she lived, was the only one
present, and they were talking over
the events OF the party while slipping
their chocolate.
''Mable what do you intend to do
with that admirer of yours? I am
sure he intends to declare his love for
you very soon, judging from appear
ances, and if he should, what will you
say, my dear?"
cob! Auntie, do you think he cares
for me. I hope he does not. I like
him very much, but | should never be
contented to wed man who leads
such an idle, aimless life as Guy does.
He has the patent energy and
ability to make q true man of
himself, instead of the dandy he is at
present. I wish could awaken him
and make him realize that he is vast
ing his God-given talents"
"You can awaken him, my dear. if
any one can" slyly remarked her
aunt. From this the conversation
turned upon the toilets, supper, etc.,
but you will see that Guy stood in
danger OF q refusal.
That afternoon while Mabel and her
aunt were seated in her private
boudoir card was sent up, bearing
Guys name, and on the back of it was
q request for q few minutes private
conversation in the parlor. AS Mabel
stepped to the mirror to smooth her
6 hair and fasten a rose in her cOrsage,
she tossed the card in the lap of her
aunt. Upon reading the request her
aunt looked at her with quizzical
glance that made Mabel feel some
what concious.
AS Mabel opened the door of the
parlor Guy sprang forward with a
smile to meet her. After talking few
minutes he Immediately broached the
subject which was uppermost in his
thoughts and Mabel found it was as
she had feared, he loved her with
his whole soul and strength. AS
she looked on him so handsome,
at that moment so earnest, she
4 felt that she cared more for him than
for any one she had ever met, but
she knew she never would be satisfied
as the wife OF q man who was possess.
ed Of as little ambition as Guy therefore
she kindly but firmly refused him,
stating at the same Time her reason
for 50 doing.
Can you give me no hope, Mabel?''
said Guy with trembling lips. Il love
give you up,'
''Guy, if could see you living the
life OF a true noble man, could love
you as dearly as you would wish, but
dear friend, it grieves ma to see yor
so listless and regardless of the reali
,>f1 l. -, ,.1l 4 L
heroic and full OF courage; willing tc
brave the battles Of life instead O
merely passing throug h life protected
by the exerJiOns of Others H.
.'.That is to say, Mabel, you wish
me to be heroic like the chevaliers o
old, suppose" said Guy, with c
slight tinge of sarcasm.
Now, Guy, you do not understand
me. / want you to awaken and be {
true man instead of dandy, with ne
aim in life but to eat. sleep and dress,
said Mabel with great earnestness
~ Guy, seeing that at present there wa!
Z no hope for him, soon took his de
parture. not, however, without
promising that he would try to b,
what Mabel desired.
Several days passed by before h,
called again, and Mabel was beginnin,
10 think he was offended with her
He called, however, one evening for {
few minutes, and upon her upbraidinl
him for staying away SO long he plead
ed lack of time. ~ am busy nov
from Z a. m. to 6 p. m. and am try
ing to break myself Of my old listles'
IS habits" At these words he was greet
III ed with such a bright, loving glanc'
from Mabel that he felt he was some
what rewarded already.
am sure, Guy, that you will fini
just as much enjoyment now az vol
aid when you had no aim whatsoeve'