The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-04-13
A CURE FOR LOVE.

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me that our prescription was not work
ing we'll. As soon as she spoke l was
bound to admit it. | had thought that
Jack would easily get over his unfortu-
nate attachment. expected that after
a few quiet weeks with us he would
forget Clara Wilkinson and her dis
graceful treatment of him. She was, in
my opinion, a worthless girl, and l
grieved to see him take the affair SO Sc
%riously. And just at first he had ap-
peared to rally. He had become more
cheerful and more ready for society. |
said as much to Kitty, but she pointed
out that there had been a relapse. In
fact, she was emphatic on the question.
Hes getting no good here at ALL"
she said most positively. Really, in
his own interest. l must ask you to send
him away"
THE girl has spoiled his life!"I cried
angrily. Kitty looked at me for a mo-
ment, but said nothing.
Il suppose you're right" l went on.
''He would be better in a livelier
place."
"Of course he would, you dear old
stupid" said KITTY.
I did not see that 1 had been stupid.
"There is nothing to distract his
thoughts here" I said.
You will speak to him them" asked
Kitty. She was decidedly in earnest
about it.
"A woman does these things SO deli
cately and tactfully," 1 suggested.
"Oh, | couldn't think OF it, Robert, !"
said Kitty, blushing. I admired her
delicacy.
He was walking up and down the
gravel walk, hitting at my aowers-of
which | am rather proud-with his
stick and smoking n of my cigars
I'm a judge of cigars-at a ruinous
pace. When I Joined him and linked
my arm through his, he started.
Jack" said 1, wouldn't you be
better away from here? Come, you
know what I mean. You're no great
hand at a secret"
ZIP he began, stammering and
in great confusion.
81 know all about it," said l encour-
agingly. Il thought you'd get good out
Of the place, but it's clear you haven't
quite the contrary. You want to see
new things and new people and forget
this''-I paused for a word and ended
this unhappy mistake of yours"
Upon my honor, you are a good fell
low" he exclaimed. Il don't know an
other man who would have treated me
as you have" And he covered his eyes
with his hand.
"Oh, nonsense. It's nothing. | hope
I'm always ready to do my friends a
turn. But it's no use, is it? It gets
worse and worse"
I'm CO." he said, with a sigh. Il
won't stay a minute. After what you
say I couldn't. And, old man, I don't
know how to thank you. Many fellows
would have taken the way I've been 60
ing on badIy-most would"--
"Oh, we made allowance for you.
Young men mustn't be judged too
harshly."
But you re a true friend. 1t makes
me feel pretty bad, Ican tell you, Bob"
"Oh, you'll soon forget it when you re
IN the move"
IN try. By Jove, l Wilt" he ex-
claimed earnestly.
"Do-it only needs a little resolution.
Because between ourselves, you know,
you oughtn't to be inconsolable."
-"Eh?''
I'm my opinion, Jack, you've had an
escape, and you can take my word for
it. Remember l know the lady pretty
WE'LL" In fact, I'D met Clara Wilkin-
son a hundred times and had a perfect
ly definite opinion about her.
"Oh, you mustn't say a word against
her." he protested. "She's been all
that's good and kind and"--
''Of course you say that" l inter-
rupted impatiently. Il suppose you're
bound to, but it won't go down with
me. If ever there was a heartless,
worthless jade
"Bob!' he cried, starting away from
me, but / was determined he should
hear the truth.
IF aver a woman" I pursued. lied
a young fellow on deliberately, wicked
ly, meaning anything except to
get him in her tolls and then turn him
adrift with a laugh-that's what she
meant with you. Oh, l know her-no
one better!"
The unhappy young man turned pale.
and his lips trembled.
Nov you know the truth about her,
and | hope you'll proceed to put her
image out of your heart" l concluded.
I'D have staked my life on her!" he
murmured. "She-she seemed SO differ
ent. Bob, I couldn't help it. She
never"--
"You were only the VICTIM" I inter
rupted, patting his shoulder. I
Il shall 60 at nee / can't stay