Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-06-06

never spoke of her as being strong
minded woman. She was one of those
rare women who know what the utili-
cation OF resources means and she new:
er let an opportunity or an opening es-
cape her.
But 1t was probably more the charm
Of her dainty personality and the per-
ception of her sweet, womanly quail
ties than any reverence for intellectual
capacity that drew Philip Armstrong
to her side.
He was a noble-hearted fellow, but
IN disposition and attachments one Of
the most ordinary and. commonplace
of men. But it is wonderful what .
capacity for loving these commonplace
men have when once their affections
become fixed. And Philip. loved OIL
via.
He had told her so and. she had lis
tened with pleasure and made him hap
py by her answer. 1t had leaked out
In the usual way, and people had talk
ed and commented on 1t. Some had
even asked what she saw in him to
attract her, and others had gone so far
as to assert that it was a shame for q
brilliant woman like her to throw her
self away-yes. those were the words
on commonplace man like. Armstrong.
But Philip and Olivia, absorbed in
the contemplation Of each others vir-
tues, were oblivious to the chatter that
went on about them, just rs SO many
other lovers have been from time Inn
memorial. and finally people ceased to
talk of them, save in the old way.
They had been engaged for about a
year, when one evening Philip said to
her:
II have decided to make q new ven
ture, Olivia"-he was q merchant In a
small way-"or., rather" he added, ito
enlarge upon my old one. One Of these
bright days when yoH conclude that
you are ready WE'LL be getting married,
and"-smiling-"y0u know, when q
man adds to his responsibilities by TAX
Ing wife he must add to his income
also. Isn't that right, little grip
Olivia blushed, but remained silent.
$50 1 have concluded to enlarge my
business. can get additional door
space next door and the wall, or part
Of II, can be removed 20 al to throw
both rooms into one. What do you
think Of It, dearesty-
1T would be 50 good, Philip, and
am sure that yon deserve success. But
do you think 1t would be perfectly safe
Just nOwr'
"Oh, yes; l have figured on It and /
see where I can do 1t with profit. Be
sides, business Is picking up every.
where and now is the time to get In
with any new venture"
81 am glad Of that" she replied, 'both
for your sake and my own"
What is my sake Is your sake"
Eyes, l know, Philip, but I didnr
mean that way. l am thinking of a lit
tie venture on my own account"
"What, your
| Eyes; you know father left me a lit
tie money and thought could put Il
to better use than allowing 1t to lie IN
the bank. Mrs. Vane Is going to sci
her millinery store and thought
should like to buy it. The stock is al
in good condition and ner trade is ex
cellent She is only selling because
she is too old for business"
"You a millinerw' exclaimed Philip.
"Why, need not be there all thu
time. The clerks are efficient, but O
course they would need a certain
amount of attention and supervision.
fel confident that could make 1t q sue
cess, and 1t would be such q help to u
both when we are" She pause
and blushed.
"Your Intentions are all right. OIL
VIA" said Philip, 'but this would neve
do In the world. Just try to trust