Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-26

utmost detestauOn OF the new woman
and ended by falling madly in love with
one. I have related the history of the
girl Who determined TO have a career
aad finally save up al for love. These
things aIe all worn out, John! They
have become 50 feeble that am asham-
ed 90 press the poor things into further
service"
Joan smiled.
They are far from dying, Mary.
They are sull Of vitality yet.
"Nlu, somebody else may have them"
said Mary, returning the smile. AT
least for o while. l may be glad to fall
back ON them some day, but just now l
should like some hing fresh. All sorts
of queer things are constantly happen
ing n real life il l could only get 10 hear
them. John, haven't you an idea Of any
k.uje Or some little thing that has
come within your own experience? Any
thing that holds tiny spice OF ro-
nance. You know"
John looked az her moment and
seemed inclined ITO speak. Then his
mind apparently altered and he shook
his head.
"Oh," cried Mary, disappo.ntedly,
"TbaJ is 100 bad You look exactly as
if YOU bad an idea
Well" said John slowly, "a faint
g,mmering did seem 10 come to me, but
am afraid you will think il silly"
DO tell me-" exclaimed Mary. Il
shall be so grateful"
And I don't know that it is particu
larry new went on John in the same
doubtful way.
well, never mind" said Mary in a
business-like way. A great deal de-
ponds on the treatment OF subject.
sometimes a very hackneyed theme can
be made TO sound quite fresh. l have
noticed &c In several instances. Go on.
john"
she fixed her eyes on him eXpectanly,
and a smile lawned in the young wo-
mans eyes as be look at her.
lis IL hum0r0us?" asked Mary innO-
Gently. as sac saw the smile.
Il don't know" answered John, re-
,lpsing into gravity. That entirely
depends upon how they regard 1t.
TluEs appeal so difierenJ to different
minds, don't they?'
They do rejOined Mary promptly.
Sometimes have written things which
I thought we're funny, but oth-r people
entirely failed to see the joke and on
The 0sler hand l have been laughed at
-0r sentences which were penned III
n.r.ect seriousness. But let Us proceed
NGl the subject in hand. l wish you
would begin John, for the time IS get
ing on. and s1aii be miserable unless
i succeed in making good start THIS
morning
There is a lot in making a good start
suL there? asked John, with evident
anxiety.
-0h. a great deal" said Mary. 1T is
often the most difficult thing possible TO
.r- Once fairly begun the work Is
.cumraCveiy easy, because one thlhS
ms 10 lead 10 another
-T s.e. said John rsfectively. Then a
long silence fell upon them.
-l8 20 on, sad Mary, impatiently
ST. -s-
Swell the fact is Mary. with con-
b.o emphasis ON The prCn0un-
.tu. l.fcui,y in starting. l thihK
l.5 90 Oh + the subject were only
Lgu.
-L.e- m. help you out" said Mary
..tl an air of resignation. "IAeFe Is
girl in it. / suppose?'
-Oa. YES" returned John, very de-
.5...v. There is a girl in il: and an
uneum0cly nice girl too.
~GocI sraci0usw said Mary. 1t IS all
.-- .r.1e1. ID scribe me ler appear
erea character and surroundings. Tell
- what she did. and now sac ga il.
T..a -Nn.a.n where the man comes IN
FOR there is man in il. suppose
"0a. VS. said John as decidedly as
before. There is man N IT,
"Weu what about hlm?' asked Mary.
. Dear me. JOAN, l might as well invent
q ra.ng myself. and have done with IT,
I if you can't tell me straight on.
"Tu tell You" said Jonn, Win the ar
. Of a man determined 10 make the
uuugs "Ouly-Mary- M one
-a'ug. Don't laugh at my story.
'Can'tI laugh if il is funny" reJolned
Nary
1T isn't" said John. well, not ex-
acly. Erin fact. don't know how II
/ viii strike YOU l mean, don't laugh at
my clumsy way OF telling IL.
"Of s0urse not replied Mary kindly.
] "Ard I'm sure I'm very much Obliged
10 YOU. John. for taking all this trouble
''W-u." began John. "this girl-the
Kin. am thinking Of. you know-AYed
Il. home with her mother and sisters.
F The father had died some years before,
leaving Just enough money to supply
their bare wants. but no more.
II quite understand" said Mary in
zone 5ha, had a great deal OF Fellow
feeling in IL.
$50. of COURSE" went on John, "life was
moro orr less of q struggle with them.
Eut happily. one of the eirls-this special
girl began TO talk oboUt-developed quite
a. talent for-for-'
"Tor what2" said Mary rather sharply.
'For painting" returned John quickly.
"She used TO paint quite lovely little things
and sell them % the shops
.Yes." said Mary, but when does the
romance come i'm. John?'
"Im coming to that replied John.
"Give mo time Mary
.Oh. of course" said Mary. amiably.
So after pause John went on again.
Years before when these girls were
quite little. their father had shown a great
Kindness TO am almost friondleSs boy"
Mary started and a fresh color crept
m.. her cheeks; but John took no heed
and his voice became drmer and clearer.
.ro the action of that good man the boy
owed whatever success came 10 him in
after life. He never forgot this and he
o't.0 wondered how he could best repay
che debt me owed"
John paused but Mary did not speak.
'-Aud as the time went on he found the