The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-21
MARRY ME SOME DAY

big pew dedicated 60 the squire 3 Ialnby
she used to look at him with wide, mis-
chisvous eyes peeping under a sunbonnet.
On his ninth birthday the wears small
son characterized himself by proposing to
the squire's small daughter over the nurs-
cry tea table.
.'Don't stare like that" she objected,
''you ugly boyi''
The serious eyes of the rebuked individ-
ual filed, just escaping the hagrancy OF
OVERLOOKING.
sI'm sorryp' she revoked. Gives real
sorryl"
The moment was advantageous. He
took it. In a whisper:
Marry me, dear, some day?"
Course she agreed. mind my
arm, Robin. You're hurting it!''
A little of this, and much more, Mr.. j.
Robinson Courtnay was recalling to Eve
Temple in the crush of a London ball
room.
Eyes; remembered you directly you
entered the room,' Eve replied to one OF
his questions, t'and I thought
"What did you think?'' he urged as she
paused.
;. !. 81 thought-Robins grown into himself
again
What funny impressionl' he laughed,
while a pleased glance shot from his eyes
into hers. MAY ask what caused itP''
ooh, the natural melancholy of your
countenance, perhapsi"
They laughed together.
$50 you are a literary firework?''' she re-
marked as they stood aside from the dan
GERS. Every one is quoting Nudes lat
est attraction, and, if it weren't out OF
fashion, women would be collecting your
autographI'
My success has been uphill work
enough hs said grimly. 81 used to pray
but l shall bore you?''
"Not at ALL Go on. My next partner
SO floo to,
''To one day write book worthy OF
recognition, and in the interim not to
drop out of your memory"
1t was several weeks later when Mr.. J.
Robinson Courtnay received an invitation
to dine with Lady Temple and her niece.
Lady Temple watched them with eagle
eyes and sapient conclusions.
IAN author, with an income as uncer-
| tain as the weather, together with man
! ner most fascinating, premeditates the
! ruin of my two months chaperonage.
| Thank goodness, Eve is a sensible girll''
| "Once-years ago-you promised to
| marry mel Will your he pleaded. ''Oh,
! my dear, will your
| Somehow he realized his rejection be-
| fore it was uttered. When he left the
| house, there was disappointment and pride
| surging in his breast, which successfufly
| choked his childhood's dream and the hal
| lowed hope of his life.
| formally announced between Miss Eve
| Temple and the Earl of Carston.
| Eve had acted in accordance with her
training.
| "Auntie,' - she exclaimed one morning,
| passing a penciled note across the break.
| fast table, read that:''
| DEAR Miss TEMPLE-I was pitched out of
| hanson the evening last saw you.
| wouldn't have troubled you with the news,
| but anxious that you should not think
! kindly expressed wish to read. AS soon as ]
| out of hospital will forward it to you
| promised. Sincerely yours.
| J. ROBINSON CoURTNAY.
| Poor fellowP Lady Temple exclaimed
in spasn of magnanimity. ''We might
| drive around to see him this afternoon, on
our way from Mrs. Drummond's.' -
| When they arrived at ST. Thomas's hos
| pital her nieoe's restrained excitement
| manifested itself. She hurried after the
! pioneer, who conducted them up stairs,
leaving Lady Temple painting in the rear,
/ with vague regret assailing her.
At the sudden sight of her the invalid
half rose, and then sank back among the
| pillows.
"How good of you," he murmured.
Show good of you to come!''
Then Lady Temple rustled in upon
them.
$50 sorry, my dear Mr.. Courtnay.
What an Interesting invalid you make,
with your face of natural melancholy
Now, after fattering you, I will rcproach.
The house surgeon has just told me that
you retard your own recovery by sheer
willfuIness and over exeitability. BY the
way, have you heard the latest?''
| He expressed ignorance of all news up to
date, while his fingers earessed the bios
SONS lying near his hands and his glance
rested upon Eve.
my niece becomes the Countess Of
|
| informed him with harsh 0istinCtneSs
LAT present her head is full of the trous
seau, although she feigns indifference
! Sly little girlr'
"Auntie, don't let US weary Mr.. Court
nay. Marriages are all alike and more o.
less embarrassing.
Lady Temple accepted the hint and ada
bly, prepared for departure.
"Now, don't give the doctors any NOR
trouble - she chartered. "In send you
some grapes
Lady Temples voice had got beyond tia
curtains. Eve held out her hand.
'Goodby, Robin. I don't think cal
come again"
''Of course I wasn't good enough 70
you in the face of such chances as these
1 understand. And yeti
Are you going to reproach met" sin
sighed.
1Reproaoh your No. It's my luck
that's ALL
"Our luck, - she corrected with jerk
ness in her tones that suggested a tight
ness about the throat.
1--WE mustn't forget to mention the chit
fon and the rosebuds for the bridesmaids
hats Lady Temple remarked to her nice
when driving up Regent street some tel
minutes later. My dear child, how dis
trait you are this afternoonI Really
: you're not looking your best
"Drive me back to ST. Thomas, auntie
mean to marry Robin, and-and tC tel
him so."
'fYOu IA mad