The Forrest City times., 1894-07-06
CUPID'S DARTS.
How One of Them Pierced Two
 Unwilling Hearts.

OuWllllDS AcdrCS.
 "I wouldn't marry the best man that ever lived." And she meant it, or. what answers the same purpose, she thought she meant it. After all, how very few of us really know what we mean. "I engaged myself once when girl, and the simpleton thought he owned me- soon took the conceit out of him and sent him away about his business" :" The voice was now a little sharp What wonder, with so galling mem- ory? No man shall ever tyrannize over me-never! What the mischief do you suppose is the matter with the sewing machine?"
 Annoyed at your logic, most like ly," said my friend, bright young matron, as she threaded her needle My husband is net tyrant, Miss Kent"
 ''I am glad yon are satisfied" was the laconic reply.
 It was evident by the expression of the dressmaker's face that she had formed her own opinion about my friends husband, and was quite com petent to form and express an opinion on any subject. Miss Kent was little woman, fair as girl and plump as a robin. She wasn't ashamed to own that she was forty years old and an old maid. She had earned her own living most of her life, and was proud of it. She was good nurse, faithful friend and a jolly companion; but stroke her the wrong way, and you'd wish you hadn't in much shorter time than it takes to write it. Her views on all subjects were strikingly orig inal and not to be combated.
 What are you going to do when you are old?" persisted the mistress of the esta tablishment.
 'What other folks do, 1 suppose"
 ''But you can't work forever"
 Cant say that want to-"
 "Now, Miss Kent, husband with means, a kind, intelligent man"
 II don't want any man. tell, you, Mrs. Carlisle, I wouldn't marry the best man living, if he was as rich as Cresus and would die if l didn't have him. Now, if you have exhausted the marriage question, should like to try on your dress"
 There was something behind all this. I knew well. My friends eyes danced with fun, and as Miss Kent fitted the waist she threw me a letter from the bureau.
 Read that" she said, with know ing look. Tt may amuse you.
 MY DEAR JENNIE: l shall be delighted to spend a month with you and your husband. There must however be one stipulation about my visit-you must say no more about mar riape. I shall never be foolish again. Twenty wears ago to-day I wrecked my whole life. cBetter embark in a new ship hadn't he! put fin Jennie. sotto voice.) So unsuitable was this marriage so utterly and entirely wretched have been it's consequence that am forced 10 believe the marriage institution mlstaRe' 80, for the last time, let me assure you that l wouldnt t marry the best woman that ever iived, if by so doing could save her life. Your oio carsin MARK LANSING"
 .sRich. isn't he?" said Jennie, and then pointed to the chubby little figure whose back happened to be turned.
 I shook my head and laughed.
 s.You'll see," said the incorrigible.
 
 "See what?" inquired Miss Kent, quite unaware of the pantomime.
 .That parties which are chemically attracted will unite. Of course. an alkali and an acid. Don't you think this sleeve little too long, Miss kent|
 Not after the seam IS off But what were you saying. Mrs. Carlisle? The other day, at Prof Boynton saw some wonderful experiments.
 And did they succeed? inquired Jennie, demurely.
 Beautifully" :,
 ..So will mine. I never yet botched @ job in my life"
 ..I don't quite understand you.' re- plied Miss Kent, perplexed.
 DNo9 I always grow scientific when talking about marriage, my dear.
 -Botherw was all the little woman