Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-08-08
AFTER THE BALL.

STOCKING, VINO Slgneu ner Hanio \hissy
Philo Math, entered the geology class OF
the university at Ann Arbor and soon aft
or became member of the Women's club
in that city. Miss Philo Math was tall,
slight and angular and carried her head
magisterially tilted back, which gave I'M
due prominence to short nose and long
chin, both of which were heavenly in their
'inclinations.
By strange coincidence there was at
the same time another Miss Philo Math in
the city, graduate of the university and
also member of the Women's club. She
was young and pretty, and, although her
eyes, peeping out mischievously from
mass of silky brown hair, were a source OF
distraction to many, she was general fa-
vorite.
The graduates easily distinguished these
ladies, for in an hour the senior was know
as Philo the Great and the junior as Phllo
the Good, which was abbreviated to Mag
nus" and "Bonus" respectively. In this
way the graduates escaped confusion, and
If the professors had followed their ex-
ample this incident of the leap year ball
would never have been written.
The Women's club and the university
letter days of the one were known and OBJ
served by the other. When the Women's
club announced its leap year ball for Feb.
80 there was excitement in both institu-
tions and for some days many pretty lit
tie billet doux went forth from both class
and club. Each member of the Womens
club was expected to invite and escort
gentleman to the ball, and the majority
had no difficulty in the selection. Philo
the Great was fortunate. She had
younger brother who was only 40. but
Philo the Good had no brother.
1t Is true that there were many aspir-
ants to the honor Of Philo tho Goods in
vitation, but she took time and care In
her selection She looked the list over
mentally, and as each was presented she
dismissed him somewhat in this way:
"Brown9 No; have given up dolls years
aao JonesY No; man that carries per-
fume and a pocket mirror is contradic-
ton. Then Robinson? No; certainly not
Robinson. 1t would take fully six months
to convince him that was not deeply in
love with him."
Philo the Good was at her wits end
when happy thought came to her and
developed itself SO quickly that in ten
minutes she had written an invitation to
Professor Mica Felspar, PHI d., tho Uni
versity, Ann Arbor, Mich.
DR.. Felspar was busy and energetic
man, AZ years old, and, although his dark
hair was silvered, he looked younger. He
was tall and military in appearance and
possessed the dignity and command SO es-
sential to professor. He took deep in
L., fNnn re Nc nj M
| encouraged them to write to him and ask
such questions or make such suggestions
| as were relevant to their geological studies.
The do ctor had but little time for his
extensive correspondence, and on Feb. %
the questions and suggestions he received
were as extensive as the science of geology
itself. Two letters that morning attracted
the Doctors attention particularly, and he
decided to answer them at once.
| They first requested him to demonstrate,
in his next popular lecture, the harmony
Of Biblical teaching and scientific knowl,
edge to reconcile geology and Genesis and
TO silence forever the agnostio and the
scoffer.
This suggestion was from Philo the
Great, and the doctor decided to comply,
but the other, an invitation to the ball, he
L
would certainly decline.
The next day Magnus was astoundet
when she received the following:
"Many thanks, but must decline.
am too old, the duties too laborious, and
do not care to be laughed at. Try the ath
letic club. You will find them, like Barkis
willing"
Magnus read the letter several times
Was the professor afraid of tho subject
Did he realize its Importance To say hi
was too old was feeble excuse, and to re
fer her to the muscular club swingers was
an insult. Philo the Great was indignant
When Bonus reached the Women's clul
that day, she was very anxious, but not
was waiting for her which calmed he
fears. 1t read: II shall be most happy t.
comply with your wishes Your not
came like an angels whisper l shall g
prepared to do my duty and waltz over ev
cry obstacle. The age is progressive, ant
In the grand march science should hold tn
foremost place"
Bonus was overjoyed. How kind of tn
doctor to accept, and even to call the invi
tation an "angel's whisper" Philo tn
Good was happy.
For O week Magnus did not attend tn
geology class, but Bonus continued he
studies and stood facile princeps in he
class, while, in happy ignorance of hi
blunder, the professor prepared his lecture
on 'sGenesis and Geology" On the eve o
the ball Bonus called on the doctor, as hi
escort, to make final arrangements. Then
Us he held the CANCELS whisper" in hi
hand, he discovered his mistake. H
would not disappoint the fair young grad
uate, nor even disturb her by an explana
ton, and the arrangements were made.
The leap year ball was success an
none was more admired than were the dig
nifietl doctor and the graceful Bonus. Aft
or leaving the ballroom the doctor toll
Bonus Of his blunder. II am not sorr
now," he said, "that 1t happened. Ever
one plumbers sometimes, but very fe,
blunder into such happy results as hav
DONE The invitation was indeed as OIL
gels whisper to me-" AS the doctor con
tinued Bonus blushed. II want that oil
gel to be always near me and to whispe
often"
The professor explained his error to Phil
} the Great and delivered his lecture 0
Genesis and Geology" to the most apprt
ciative audience that has been seen In An
Arbor for years.
The members Of the Women's club so
that before the Ear YER lilies fade there wi
be notice In the papers which will
read with pleasure by Philo the Good
many friends. IT'S all DUE" the docto
says, "to Bonus and the angels whisper.
M. ]. Kelly in Chicago Times Herald.
A Question Of Avoirdupois.