Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

10 general philosophical principles.
With most respectful consideration we
will now dismiss Mrs. Lynde from cur
thoughts"
He pulled box of cigars out of a
drawer of his writing-table, and passed
it to Carroll. who declined. Then Chase
selected a cigar for himself; lifted a
half-flled bottle of champagne from
the floor, where it had previously been
unnoticed by his visitor, and poured
out glassful for himself, after Carroll
had refused the vintage by shake of
the head. While this was being done,
| Carroll noticed for the first time that
his host was in the earlier stages of in
| toxication.
| Gas to women" Chase continued,
slipping the wine, they are the natural
objects of mems pursuit. 1t seems
strange to announce so palpable fact
seriously, but verify believe that you
have not hitherto considered the sub
ject in that light"
You're right" said Carroll; ~ have
not"
Most men so consider them" re-
Joined Chase, land most women prefer
to be SO considered. 1t is, as | have
previously remarked, game. There
is no other to compare with it. A clever
woman is the worthy adversary of any
man. You observe that l am not one
of those who urderrate the intelligence
OF the sex. On the contrary, l have the
greatest respect for woman. drink to
her -" with his left hand he motioned
Carroll back lin the abstract. I
drink to woman in general 1t is in
that way that the sex should be re-
garded by philosophers. OF course we
are obliged to deal with individuals,
when it's question of putting our
principles into practice. The game is
fought single-handed. 1t is a beautiful
thing to see woman play it, when she
knows that she herself is the stake"
Sand what, may I ask, is your stake
when you play?"
1.-THE bitterness of failure, responded
Chase
You don't ask very much in the way
of Odds" said Carroll. "Hold on!
don't care to hear you expound your
philosophy further. l have met plenty
of rascals before, and the worst of them
were members of your peculiar sect:
But l confess that you have surprised
me. / came here believing you to be a
gentleman mislcd by impulse. Now
know the contrary to be the fact and /
might as well face it. You have con-
fessed to me that you are trying to win
Mrs. Lynde's love, knowing that her
husband is defenseless cripple who
needs her presence and her affection ev-
eryhour. Now, while, in one sense, she
Is as safe from you, because of her own
purity of heart, as If she were already
in Heaven and you on the other side of
the great gulf, / am willing to admit
that there is an element of peril in the
situation. She likes you; most women
do. She can be betrayed into many in
nocent indiscretions. You are shrewd,
and UNANIMOUSLY experienced. Now what
can / do about it? can break nv
promise and repeat to her what Won
have said. But won't do that, and |
you know It,"
Il was in hopes you would, my dear
fellow" said Chase, quickly. 1T would
show her that You love her, and that
would give me rival, which is always
an advantage. Besides she wouldn't
believe you"
I've given you my word, and there's
an end of It," replied Carroll, gloomily.
"There's nothing l can do but keep an
eye on you. l know the world too
well already to open my mouth and
start scandal. You must 90 your
own up to a certain point But, David
Chase, If you pass the line which /
shall mark out for you there1l be
stake In the game on your side that
you haven't counted yet, and you'll
lose it."
"You refer to my life," said Chase,
filling his glass again. "Ive played !,
for it before and shall be delighted to
do 1t again. Don't fancy that l under
rate the risk. A man In your position
is worse than forty husbands. But
why not play fairly against me and let
the woman be the stake? OF course I
have a considerable advantage. For
instance I've been over there this even
ing, and don't mind telling you"
He sprang up a little unsteadily. !,
Carroll checked himself and let his
hands slowly open, while he took note +
of the others condition. Then he