Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1894-08-03
CONSOLATION.
A Bit Of Friendly Sympathy That
Was Expensive.

me that our prescription was not work
ing we'll. AS soon as she spoke was
bound to admit it. had thought that
Jack would easily get over his unfor-
tunate attachment; i expected that,
after few quiet weeks with us, he
would forget Clara Wilkinson and her
disgraceful treatment of him. She was,
In my opinion, worthless girl, and ]
grieved to see him take the affair so
seriously. And just at first he had APP
peared to rally. He had become more
cheerful, and more ready for society
said as much to Kitty, but she point
ed out that there had been relapse
In fact, she was emphatic on the ques-
ton.
He's getting no good here at ALL"
she said most positively. Really, in
his own interest, must ask you to
send him away"
THE girl has spoilt his lifel" I cried
angrily. Kitty looked at me for mo-
ment but said nothing
81 suppose you're right" went on.
"He would be better in a live!ier
place"
"Of course he would, you dear old
stupid" said Kitty.
did not see that had been stupid.
There is nothing to distract his
thoughts here" said.
you speak to him them asked
Kitty. She was decidedly in earnest
about it.
"A woman does these things so deli
cately and tactfully," 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 flowers (of
which | am rather proud) with his
stick, and smoking one of my cigars
Q'm judge Of CIGARS at a ruinous
pace. When Joined him and linked
my arm through his, he started.
Jack" said l, wouldn't you be bet
ter away from here? Come, you know
what mean. You're no great hand at
a secret"
IL" he began stammering, and
| in great confusion.
IL know all about it," said |, encour-
agingly. 81 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 for
get this" paused for word and
ended, '"this unhappy mistake of
yours"
Upon my honor, you are a good
chap" he exclaimed There's not an
other man in England that would have
treated me as you have" and he COW
cred 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 itp 1t gets
worse and worse"
"Tll Co." he said, with q sigh 81
won't stay a minnie. After what you
say, couldn't. And, old chap, don't
know how to thank you, Many fell
lows would have taken the way I've
been going on badly; most would"
'Oh, we made allowance for you.
Young men mustn't be judged too
harshly."
But you're true friend, 1t makes
me feel pretty bad, l can tell you,
Bob"
"Oh you'll soon forget 1t when you're
OH the move"
"Ill try. BY Jove, l will" he ex-
claimed, earnestly
DO; it only needs little resolution
Because. between ourselves, you
know, you oughtu't to be inconsol
able
"Eh?"
"In my opinion, Jack, you've had an
eGcape. And you can take my word
for it. Remember | know the lady
pretty we'll" In fact, I'd met Clara
Wilkinson hundred times, and had Z
) perfectly definite opinion about her
"Oh, you mustn't say word against
J her" he protested "She's been al
that's good and kind and"
J "of course, you say that" l inter
rupted, impatiently. Il suppose you're
bound to, but it won't go down witt
me. II ever there was heartless
worthless jade"
"Bobl'' he cried, starting away from
me; but was determined he shoulC
hear the truth.
IF ever woman" pursued, led
! Young fellow on, deliberately, wicked
ly, never meaning anything except t,
get him in her tolls and then turn hin
adiift with lsugh-that's what sh,
meant with you-0h, know her-n
one betterr'
The unhappy young man turned pal
and his lips trembled.
"Now you know the truth about he
: and hope you'll proceed to put he
! image out of your heart" / concluded
"Td have staked my life on her." h
murmured. "She-she seemed so dill
ferent. Bob, ! couldn't help it, sh
never"
"iou were oniy the victim" intel
rupted patting his shoulder
Ill shall go at once. can't sta