Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-06

take any one long to tire OF me, she
added plaintively. "You can't think
how nice it seems to be bound to some
one who Is as glad to devote himself to
me as am to have him."
Tom bowed and tried to smile. He
could not say a word. He did not know
which he wanted moet-to commit sui
eide or murder.
"Tire.of her - he thought as he went
toward his room. II don't see how any
one can help it who has eyes and ears.
Going to his rooms, Tom found San
der comfortably ensoonced In his favor
ite easy chair.
"Thought I'd make myself at home"
he announced cheerfully.
"see here, Ridgway," exclaimed
Tom, paying no attention to his friends 9
remark, "joking is well enough. but
when it comes to unmitigated faGnying
1t is downright low. "
"will you please explain yoursehr
said Sander, a gleam Of anger IN his
eyes.
It suddenly occurred to Tom that
Sanders cousin was under discussion
and that perhaps one could not be blam-
ed for failing to see the ugliness in
ones relatives. He found himself ad-
mitting that it was barely possible that
Sander had not been joking at his ex-
pense, but the results could hardly have
been more unpleasant had he been the
victim of practical joke, and he must
get rid of part of his i'll feeling by ex-
pressing himself Indignantly to some
one. It was certain that no one was
more deserving Of such unpleasant at
tention than Sander Ridgway.
care you such o fool" he said, "as
to pretend that you believe what you
told mer'
"I am not conscious of having lied, !"
replied Sander stifay. "Imay be fool,
but l shall not be twitted Of 1t great
many times, let me tell you.
There was tone in Sanders voice
which was new to Tom. It was not
pleasant. It seemed to say that two
could show i'll temper quite as we'll as
one, and that he would come of vtcto-
rious who was least in the power OF the
other. Tom saw that il he were to at
tempt to break the engagement with
Daisy he would need the support of his
friends, anu that least Of all could he
afford to antagonize Sander. he resolv-
ed to control his temper and succeeded,
as any man can and does when his in
terests are at stake.
"Sander," he said, "I have said more
than should perhaps, but if you could
understand how disappointed I ann
"Disappointedl About what9"
"You told me she was but 81 years
old"
II say 30 now"
"But her hair is gray"
did you never hear Of hair turning
suddenly from sicknessf think. how
ever, that it helps rather than hurts a
young face. You cannot deny that It
softens Daisy's face wonderfully. Did
you notice what pretty eyes she has?"
Chow could I see her eyes through
colored glasses?"
"Oh, remember She wore her gog-
giles. She does not wear them all the
time. Perhaps she will be without them
this evening Hasn't t she pretty COM
plexionr''
"That hideous green thing she
wore"-
"Do you mean that woolen veil? She
is subject to attacks Of neuralgia and Is
obliged to- be very careful when travel
ing. She will not be likely to wear that
very much here in the city"
"Will she wear 1t at ALP"
"She may. One can never tell exact
" what woman will do-more espe.
oially. woman like Daisy. As have
told you, she is very willful and has q
high temper, but you know you thought
that rather an advantage"
Tom bit his lip savagely. he remem-
bered his foolish speech about "Tam-
ing Of the Shrew" and wished he had
not made it. He had indulged in some
delightful day dreams in which he and
a beautiful young girl figured and
where she had always acknowledged his
supremacy In the most charming man
ner, and all the fellows had looked on
admiringly and envied him his good luck
and fascinating demeanor. The remem-
branoe of that dream did not tend to
make the reality any more delightful IN
his eyes.
II must admit" continued Sander,
noticing that Tom did not seem disposed
to reply to hia question, 'that Daisy
does not show good taste Ill ulcssing. I
did not notice that when l saw her in
the country. Such things are more a
matter Of comparison than anything
else, fancy. She must learn how to
dress like city girls. I'm sure she will
not object to few suggestions from
you when she has learned to know you
we'll You have such taking way with
girls, you know, and already Daisy
seems anxious to please you. She is
very conscientious. When she under
takes to do q thing, she does her best "
Sander talked with boyish enthusi-
asm, and Tom found it quite impossible
to say what he had in mind. He was
not sure, when Sander arose to 60,
whether his friend had played praoti-
cal joke on him or not. He promised to
call in the evening, and as soon as San
der had had time to get we'll out Of
sight he put on his hat and overcoat and
started for the Office Of his lawyer.
~ thought so, my dear boy" chuc-
kled Sander from doorway where he
had been watching for Tom. "You are
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