Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-10-21

IHV mai, are officially
TN considered to
"mean something"
But the Day ton girls-or all OF them
but one, at leaN-found out tsat such
attentions, when they came from Oscar
Edison, instead Of meaning some
thing" meant precisely nothing at all.
Lucy Brown couldn't believe that all
Oscars pretty speeches and fine com.
pliments meant nothing, He had
walked with her more than with any
other girl In Dayton, and she had be-
gun to think good deal Of him. He
was SO devoted and kind, and all that
sort OF thing. that she had faith in him.
Better be careful" said Maria
Spooner. warningly. Hes the biggest
dirt In Christendom. He don't mean
half what he says"
II don't believe all hear about him."
said Lucy, stoutly. Hes not a fir*."
"Yes, he isl said Maria, in tone
that indicated that no arguments
would change her opinion on the sub
ject. Isn't he always paying atten-
ton TO every girl that comes along.
Lucy? Isn't he always ready to make
love to n new face? You know he is"
mo; don't know any such thing
asserted Lucy. Hes genteel and po-
lite, and If the girls will insist on TAX
Ing the attentions which re prompted
by politeness for attentions OF another
nature. he isn't to blame, is hep
"Fiddlestcks" exclaimed Maria. in
disgust. Talk to me about it all be-
ing prompted by Oscar Edson's polite
ness! Humphr' and Miss Spooner gave
her nose an upward turn. thereby eX-
pressing her opinion Of Iucy's argu-
ment, If not adding very much to her
beauty.
When Oscar came to London to live
he kissed Lucy after very lover-like
fashion and made her promise to write
often, which Lucy, putting implicit
faith in him. was quite ready to do.
She couldn't help feeling little dis
appointed TO think he hadn't spoken
out" He had known her a year. but
never had said word about marriage
In all that time; and il he hadn't had
the idea Of marriage in his head. what
had he been SO devoted and SO lover.
like for?
"Perhaps he wants to get started in
business before he settles down."
thought Lucy. and that thought COM
forted her.
Oscar hadn't been in London week
before he struck up an acquaintance
with Miss Grant.
Miss GRAFT was to.erab.y good look
Ing and had Il rich father.
Oscar began to he serious in his at
tentions at once. Those attentions
Miss Grant received cordially.
Business is business" thought Os-
car. ~ few thousands won't come
amiss to me. and if can get good
wife and snug banking account at
the same tine ought to think myself
lucky. say. Oscar Edison. Old fellow.
so in and VIM
And Oscar Edison did go in accord
ingly. and for month devoted E!ni~
self wholly and uareserved!y to Miss
| Grant.
Then fate. or accident. or some other
means. threw him into a dilemma 10y
| getting him acquainted with Belle Ora
ham.
Miss Belle Graham was very pretty
young lady. with bold black eyes and a
mischief making disposition. and rs
| Oscar had not hirted for some time. he
proceeded. after his old fashion. to lay
| his heart at Miss Graham's feet.
meta horically speaking. and for a
month was her most devoted cavalier.
Miss Graham liked filtration as
vel! as Oscar did. and was in nOwise
backward in playing her part.
Oscar was always looking for and
expecting sincerity in others. and con-
Guided ut once that Miss Graham had
found his fascination irresistible. and
was ready TO capitulate and surrender
whenever he chose to speak the word.
Hy-and-by Miss Graham went ont 1T
town to visit. and then he packed UP
his devotion and necessaries Of love-
making and returned. like q prodigai
son. to Miss Grant.
He had been so busy! Work had been
unusually driving for the last month.
He cc.,,dnt get away from the Office.
Oscar invented score OF excuses 20
account for his absence. and Miss
Grant gr,,iously accepted them nj,
and reinstated Oscar In her good
rraces. I'D 'Richard was himself
again."
| In August Miss Grant went out OF
town aud Oscar had sorry tins Of i