The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-15


ICED emotion. You didn't come here
tax about him, I'm sure. Let us dis
ess him.
@.Weal.' he replied, Sin certain round
u.Aons way it is slightly connected with
sin. That is really my excuse for inslict-
~ the subject upon you. You are the
snly man / can speak to about tiff l
shaII not bore your
Not in the least said. L am most
u,,.erested.' As he still hesitated, l asked
hin point blank what it was.
.He appeared embarrassed. 1t is really
-.vv absurd Of me- he said, while the
ss;ntest suspicion of pink crossed his
Penalty colorle.s face; but feel I must
Az TO SOMEBODY about it. The fact is, my
iear Mac, am in love-
Capital! l cried, I'm delighted to
Ae.r it, q thought it might make q man
4 him. DO 1 know the lady?'
az am inclined to think you must have
E~eu her. ne replied; she was with me on
Inc pier at Yarmouth that evening you
Inc, me-
a.Not 'Lizap exclaimed.
4 "sThat was she,' he answered; Miss
sizabeth Muggins.' He dwelt lovingly
Hlpon the name.
-. But / said, you seemed-I really
kould not help noticing, it was so pro-
bounced-you seemed to positively dislike
her. Indeed. gathered from your remark
70 friend that her society was distinctly
Xdis,asteful to you.
"aro smith.' be corrected me. What
kiudge woald that howiing little black
nguard be of woman's WORTH The dis
Ike of such man as that Is testimonial
Ito her meritr
/ al may be mistaken said, but she
1strueE me as bit common
II "'She Is not. perhaps, what the world
kwouid call lady he admitted. but then,
Nmy dear Mac. my opinion of the world is
Nnoi such as to render its opinion of much
tyaue TO me. / and the world differ on
tmcst subjects, / am glad TO say. She is
beautiful and she is good, and she is my
yehoice.'
ashes a jolly enough little GIRL re-
Iplied. and, should say, affectionate; but
have you considered, Siuythe, whether she
lis euite--what shall we say-ouite as intel
llecinai as could be desiredP'
l Really, to tell the truth, have not
Troubled myself much about her intellect
he replied, with one of his sneering smiles.
1 have no doubt that the amount OF intel
iect absolutely necessary to the formation
Of a British home. shall be able TO sup
piy myself. | have no desire for an intel
kciual wife. One is compelled to meet
lEresonle people, but one does not live with
them il one can avoid It,
"'No,' he continued, reyerting to his
L L
Elizabeth the more clear it becomes to me
that she is the one woman in the world for
shoEs marriage with me Is possible. |
| perceive that TO the su CRITICAL observer
nv selection must appear extraordinary.
lido not intend to explain it. or even to
understand il. The study of mankind is
Il beyond man. Only fools attempt it. May
4 be 1t is her contrast to myself that attracts
ne. May be my, perhaps, too spiritual
l nature ieeis the need OF contact with her
/ coarser cay 20 perfect itself. cannot tell.
IThese things must ALWAYS remain mys-
uteries. | only know that love her--.hat,
Fn any reliance Is to be placed upon in
tstinct she IS the mate 20 whom Artemus
lis leading me-
1T was clear that he was in love. and I
Wherefore ceased to argue with him. You
kept up your acquaintance with her, then,
1sfter you'll was going to say after you
fceased 10 be Smith, but not wishing to
1agtate him by more mention OF that per-
AsOn than l could help. | substituted after
Ayou returned TO the Albany
/ "Not exactly, he replied; 4 lost sight
vof her after left Yarmouth, and | did not
see her again until i've days ago. when
xcame across her in an aerated bread shop.
III mad gone in to get glass of milk and a
lsun and she brought them TO me. / rec
segnized her in moment His face lighted
lap With quite human smile. Il take tea
There every afternoon now he added,
lfaneing towards the clock. at A.
1 "'There's not much need to ask her
Views on the sub ject, said, laughing; her
lkelings towards you were pretty evident
I "'We.., that is the curious part OF 1t, he
Inplied, with a return to his former EN-
Is.rrassment; she does not seem TO care
tbr me nov al all. Indeed, she positively
irefuses NE. She says-to put 1T in the dear
Iehid's own racy language-that she
lroudn't take me on at any price. She
Gays il would be like marrying a clock
Isork figure without the key. She's more
Ihank than complimentary, but like that
"'N ait minute | said; AN idea occurs
10 me. Does she know OF your identity
IL III SMITH
NO. be replied, alarmed; 4 would not
have her know it for worlds. Only yester-
lay she told me that reminded her of a
lellow she had met at Yarmouth. and my
yAeart was IN my mouth
How did she look when she told you
I.hat?' asked.
How did she look?' he repeated, not
Understanding me.
"'What was her expression at that mo-
Iment2 | said'was II severe or tender?'
"'Weii. he replied. now | come to
think of it, she did seem TO soften bit
ujusi them
"'Mv dear bow said, the case is as
Ieri who admired Smith could be attracted
10y smythe. AS your present self you will
Viewer win her. In few weeks time. how
lsver. you will be Smith. Leave the matter
lever until then. Propose TO her as Smith,
ttnd she will accept you. After marriage
irou can break Smythe gently to her."
by JoyeF he exclaimed, startled out of
AIS customary lethargy. i never thought
iN that. The truth IS, when j am III my
lnght senses. Smith and all his affairs seem
AXE dream 10 NE. Any idea connected
Twin him would never enter my mind
1 "He rose and held out his hand. Il am
70 glad | came 10 see you he said; your
UEggesuon has almost reconciled me 10 my
miserable tate. Indeed, quite look tor
ward 10 month OF Smith. now
I'm so pleased | answered, shaking
ssanGs with him. Mind you come and
4 VII me how you get on. Another mans
owe affairs are not usually absorbing, but
here IS an element OF interest about yours
RAJ renders the case EXCEPTIONAL
I'VE parted, and did not see him again
ar another month. Then. late one even
' he. the servant knocked at my door 10 say
4 that Mr.. Smith wished To see me.
| Smith. smith. repeated; what
emitn2 DIDN'T lie give you cardY
4 No. sir,' ans y cred she girl; he doesn't
| look The sort that wou,d have card. He's
tloV hiiu,' Sac evidently regarded the
statement as an aspersion upon myself.
| Il was about 10 tell her 10 say Was out.
fshen the recollection Of Smythe's other
cell flashed into my mind, and directed
her 20 senl ham up.
"A minute passed, and then he entered.
i n 81 of a s@~