The herald., 1894-07-08
ur.-THE PROPHECY FULFILLED.


A kiss, like mercy and other virtues,
enrichss the receiver and takes no stock
out OF the trade OF the giver, except in
a divorce case. Omar was not inclined
to let his love burn, and he regietered on
the gasmeter of his soul, without getting
come substantial results from the fame,
and so ba hastened to follow up the Il rst
impressions he had made. He went
driving with Miss Molly in his coach,
took her to the theater, sent her candy,
treated her to ice cream and, in short,
made use OF every means known to
young gentlemen-and old enes also; to
inform her of the love which was burn
ing in his bosom and when the theater,
the ice cream, etc., had, like the index
of book, give an idea OF the main sub
ject, he proposed. and Miss Molly, who
hsd gone over and over the little speech
which she had prepared for the occasion,
acted as calmly as possible, under the
circumstances, and fell into his arms to
receive HE kisses with the greatest
grace imaginable, having practiced the
proper aclions in her bed room on the
pillows.
The reader will ask what became of
Fatima during these pleasant negotia-
ions, which all men and women have,
with greater Or less success, during some
part OF their lives.
1t is usual, in this land of the free and
brave, when q matrimonial bargain is
made and bstter presents itself, to
write long letter, stating among other
things that the love which once was
given has been found to truly belong to
another. The letters and presents, aa
allies of the enemy, are sent to the re-
spective belligerents. Some tears are
perhaps shed, and the heart, like como
torn and bruised vine, lies PROSTATE un.
til-well, until some other staff comes
along for it to twine around. Or a quar-
rel is made, pride is aroused, the engage
ment is reported off and life still goes on.
But Omar. vice prince, did no such
thing. He remarked to Saladin that "a
man who could not love two women,
one. for her money. and the other, be.
cause he had no better sense, wa sim
ply deficient in loving capacity" He
went to Fatima and stated to h. the
exact turn which affairs had take.
1t was beautiful night when Omar,
dressed in his very best suit, called on
Fatma. The moon ehone, for rat ia
the use OF the moon in novels exc vt to
shine for lovers? II they h, an
thieves. it would have bean bett, re
to hide it. 1t shone with that d,
patent golden light, although IN
afraid that he who can best Judge .. no
has in his life received the gro test
amount OF it-in short, the tramp, hnds
that az far as gold is concerned, it il
only an adjective.
"Fatims, my love-" he spoke, "Fate
has been kind to us. Rumora have per.
haps come to you of my attentions tc
the daughter OF the American, and
come to put your gentle soul at rest and
to assure you that, through everything.
Omar shall be constant to his love.
Still, it is necessary that should have
funds; in fact II is this want which has
40 long hindered our union. My estates
are as badly mortgsged as the farm of a
southern colonel after the civil war
my last crown is not yet paid for. This
American comes to save me from bank.
ruptcy. l will marry ner, and ii you
will just keep quiet until the property
is Gxed, then | will marry you. We will
have palace and will be able to main.
tain you in style fitting princess.
1t will not be over three years at the
very most"
Fatima was overwh elmed at the good
news. She laid her head ON his shoul-
der and wept tor Joy, and somewhat in
! jured good broadcloth coat, but wha,
was that to Omar? Who, on such occa-
sions, thinks of coat?
II submit to my lord" she said, kiss
ing him tenderly. "Do what you think
best"
Some OF our readers may perhaps ad'
mire the sweet submiasion and the lidel.
ity OF Fatima. Omar went home de.
lighted at his good fortune. and Fatims
went to rest to dream OF jewels anc
eilks and the crown OF princess.
Omar continued his attentions to Misl
Mulligan and left off visiting Fatima
In the meantime he was as good as men
usually are during their engagement.
there is ever time that man epprosche.
the angels, it is just before his mar
riage. He has been known to change
sftsrward. but perhaps it u only th,