The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-08
ONE WOMAN'S DECEIT.

OiI'lA alton was woman or Ideas
No one who knew her could have dispu-
ted that even If he had the desire. But
one would not have wished it. for she
was not a girl who aroused antagonism.
Her disposition was gentle and sweet, and
though her mind was strong and bright
ana flexible, men never spoke of her a
pelng d Strong-minded woman. She was
one OF those rare women who know what
the utilization Of resources means and
she never let an opportunity or an OPEN
ing escape her.
But it was probably more the charm of
her dainty personality and the perception
or her sweet, womanly qualities than any
reverence Tor intellectual capacity that
drew Philip Armstrong 10 her side,
He was noble-hearted fellow, but in
disposition and attachments one of the
But II is wonderful what capacity for
loving these commonplace men have when
once their affections become fixed. And
Philip loved Olivia.
He had told her so, and she had listened
with pleasure and made him happy by
her answer 1t had leaked out in the usu-
al way and people had talked and COM
mented on it. Some had even asked what
she saw in him to attract her, and others
had gone so far as TO assert that il was
d shame for a brilliant woman like her TO
throw herself away-yeS, those were the
word-on a commonplace man like Arm
strong.
And Philip and Olivia, absorbed in the
contemplation of each others virtues,
were Obvious to the chatter that went
on about them, just as so many other
lovers have been from time immemOrial,
and finally ceased 10 talk 10 them, save
IN the old way.
They had been engaged for about a
year, when one evening Philip said 10
her:
y have decided to make a new venture.
Olivia he was q merchant in q small
way-'or, rather" he added, TO enlarge
days when you conclude that you are
ready we'll be getting married and
Smiling-''you know when a man adds 10
his responsibilities by taking a wife, he
must add 10 his income also. Isn't that
right, little girl?'
Olivia blushed. but remained silent.
so l have concluded 10 enlarge my
business. I can get additional floor space
next door and the wall, or part OF ii, can
be removed so as to throw both rooms in
10 one. What do you think OF it, dear
lit would be so good. Philip. and l am
sure that you deserve success. But do
YOU think it would be perfectly safe. just
now?''
ION. yes; have figured on it and see
where l can do it with profit. Besides,
business is picking up everywhere. and !
venture
u am glad of that" she replied, both
for your sake and my own
What is my sake is your sake"
Yes, 1 know. Philip. but didn't mean |
that way 1 am thinking of little ven
ture on my own account"
What, yOu?'
Yes: you know father left ME a little !
money, and l thought 1 could put it TO
better use than allowing ii TO lie in the !
bank. Mrs. Vane is going TO sell her mil
linery store and l thought l should like to
buy it. The stock is all in good condition |
and her trade Is excellent She is only
selling because she is getting too old for
business
You a millinerr' exclaimed Philip.
Why, / need not be there all the time.
The clerks are efficient. but of course
they would need a certain amount of at
tention and supervision. 1 feel confident
that could make it a success, and it
would be such help TO US both when we
are She paused and blushed
Your intentions are all right OLIVIA
said Philip, but this would never do in
the world Just try to trust me and don't
get any such notions into your head
Il do trust in you, Philip, but that
shouldn't hinder me from doing all 1 can
20 help myself