The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-12

can't make me believe it II YOU talk all
night, so you may as well stop"
There, there, Mary" said the unfOrtu-
nate Mrs. Smith. Il only meant"
You only meant to beat me ont of my
opinion, that's all. But you can't do 1t If
you talk till donmsday. and l don't want to
hear any more about il"
''You introduced the subject YOURSELF"
rotor ed Mrs. Smith. very unwisely it
seemed to me. though | suppose the poor
woman couldn't help it.
Yes, of coursel Everything is n sub
Ject with yon, subject 10 argue and
wrange over for hours. l can't say word
about anything but you snap me up, and
contradict and try TO beat me out of my
opinion, and get insulting and personal, as
you did just now"
'Why, am sure. Mary" Mrs. Smith
began.
But she was interrupted. and the atten-
ton of all were diverted, by little remark
from Smith.
Considering the justice of the remark and
the number of times it has been made by
other persons, it was strange that it pro-
duced such profound Impression.
All he said was:
- that cook 20
"Charles!" exclaimed Mrs. Smith and her
sister, simultaneously.
"Wouldn't it do to burn her at the steak?"
suggested White.
| smiled gratefully upon him.
'ASHSAL NC va IuotlhSu ny inc
stances.
''lf you are going to be profane. Charles"
said the unmarried sister, Jelly, 81 shall
leave the table"
Smith clutehed his carving knife and
glared at her. But he got himself in hand
after an effort. and merely said:
Don't he an idiot, Mary"
Isn't 1t enough to make a saint swear?'
he continued, turning TO u.s. There's as
fine piece of beef as l ever saw. simply
ruined by the stupidity of the cook"
DO you prefer it burned OF raw, Brown?
That's the only choice can offer you"
Wei, We got through dinner at last and
adjourned To the parlOr, where Tom and
Blanche recommended their discussion and
the unmarried sister again fell foul of the
unhappy Mrs. Smith, while Smith talked
politics TO White and me. But as we were
very careful not to cantradiet him he tired
of the sport in little while and asked
Blanche to play that little thing like SO
much" on the piano.
This was the last straw. | looked ut
White aud be looked at me.
Il am afraid | must CO." said White. 81
have very particular engagement"
BY Jove!' l exclaimed, II am engaged,
too. The time has passed so pleasantly
that l had forgotten all about 1t. must be
off al once"
As we left the house White said:
We'll, what's your engagement? Mine
is with cocktail and the farce comedy al
tHe 1dltLS' neeu a Dracer. VIII you Join
me?"
MOL said. "a stiff dose of bromide
will suit my case better. And then l think
| will 60 TO the Rev. DIR. Knapp'S lecture.
Repose is what l want"
failed to appear at the Office next day,
and suffered good deal with dyspepsia
and palpltattOn Of the heart for week.
At the END of that time l met Smith.
"HellnW he exclaimed, you look seedy.
l tell you what, old man. the life YOU lead
Is killing you. Ii you take my advice you'll
get married and make home for yourself.
just as soon as you can.
Meanwhile, look up q comfortable
clearinghouse, or dine and spend the even
ing5 with friends as often as possible.
Il can sympathze with you. my boy.
Used TO be in the same boat myself, you
know
You're welcome to my house just as
often as You choose to come. Wish [ could
keep you there for awhile. but | SUPPOSE
that's out of the question. You would be
another man in month"
NO" said ], Il don't think l should
The fact is. l don't believe in the transmit
grafton of souls"
Then made flying leap for Broadway
car and lett Smith scratching his head.
He said to White afterward:
That man Brown sets up for a wit, but
l can't see anything in his brilliant re-
marks. And think I'm a good a Judge of
that sort OF thing a the next man."
And l dare say he is.-Dick Law In
Vogue.