The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-06-26
CHAPTER XvI-Continucd.

Il suppose that is rebuke to me, :"
Margaret made answer to tho Doctor.
You see, 1 am always ready to improve
everything and everybody but myself. ;"
Which needs improving sadly" in
terposed Brian, entering at this mo-
ment. Il have scolding for you, Mar
garet. thought"
L know answered Margaret, rather
contritely. Il am really very sorry.
Doctor Wilson has excused me, and
have promised to do better for the tu-
ture. SO no more, please.
No more. That is always your cry
when you need a lecture. Isee you and
Wilson are friends already. thought
you would be. Effects Of kindred tastes.
Where did you walk this afternoon? 10
the end Of creatlon?"
"Oh, no. Only within the bounds OF
New York. I was not gone so very long,
really; but I decided to go 60 late
that"
sAnother inopportune decision. I won.
der when you are half way TO heaven II
you wort turn back and try tho other
place, lust to differ from the rest Of the
world. Wilson. behold the very incar-
nation Of self.will. Leaving out this
little falling, she deserves Bertie's eulo-
gies, and ! am wonderfully proud oil
her"
very consollng. I thank you, sir.
For reward I'll give you your dinner.
dare say you are ready for 1t.
Decidedly, Margaret. had o
wretched lunch and my appetite is now
In prime condition. l wish Wilson would
make like admission just to keep me In
countenance. don't expect much from
you. Shall we progress!"
Il have been telling Mrs. Leigh how
much 1 admire your charming home,
remarked Wilson when they Were com.
fortably seated about the table. Il
have always had prejudice against
apartments, but this one has thoroughly
converted me-"
Il like them" said Brian, following
Wilson's glance around the room,
much more coy than a house. This
one was my choice, though Margaret
gave me the cue. 1 must let her have
the credit for all these fxings, however.
This room was much more empty when
we first moved in; now it seems real
homelike. 1t Is astonishing what
woman's hands can do"
Astonishing" repeated Wilson, mus
ingly. Don't make me bewall my lone.
ly estate more deeply. l beg OF you.
Think how these delightful rooms com.
you don't care to show yourself there.
You are such stranger that was won.
dering to-day what you do with your.
SELF"
WHAT" repeated Margaret In her
own mind, while she gave Brian aratheI
searching glance.
He pretended not to see 1t, however.
.Oh, I'm around generally" he an
swered rather unsatisi actorily. u don't
find any difficulty in occupying my time.
I'll run In upon you some night. Though
while Margaret Is here
you Will be taking her about great
deal, Of course. Under those clrcum-
stances don't consider me. 1 hope you
like sight seeing Mrs. Leigh. Other.
wise you must find 1t extremely tire
some. Or perhaps you are one of those
fortunate individuals whose endurance
is always equal to The emergency"
Endurance" repeated Margaret,
starting from her train OF thought. dc
you know, Doctor, think endurance lie
nothing more than determination or
will. It is with me, at least. If l make
up my mind to bear a thing / always
bear it, and II I don't, l don't. You
seem amused, Brian, but I'm sure you
can say the same thing II you would.
When was a child used 10 pinch my
arm to see how long could stand the
pain without crying, but reproving
tap from my old nurse sent me into
spasms Of weeping. That was all will,
you see."
aAll will, repeated Brian. Il thank
you for telling us, Margaret. can
Imagine how you tried that POOR old
nurse. What are you intending to illus
trate2"
aSimply that our wills hsve everything
to do with our feelings. DR.. Wilson
wants to know II I! find Sightseeing
tiresome. / am afraid do. But like
Il. and 30 quite forget that the hard
payements tire my feet most dreadfully,
and that when ride I'm jostled almost
to death. Really, Doctor, you may say
what you please about your wonderful
city, but think its streets are an ever.
lasting disgrace to any civilized town.
Il have nothing to say In their de.
fepse,s admitted the Doctor, with o
laugh. 'They are bad. Does your idea
Of endurance extend to social duties
alsq2"
Yes, certainly. Why should they be
called duties, wonderY have a special
distaste for that word. 1t carries with
II the sense Of obligation, and obliga.
ton Is always dlsagreeable.
@Alwaysf' questioned Wilson, rather
quizzically. Il dare say you are right,
though. Duty can be most unpleasant.
We are queerly constituted OF best"
Il think we are rather natural. added
Margaret. 1T isn't to be expected that
We women should like TO do what we
feel We ought. Just put muGt before Q
request and 1t grows disagreeable i'm.
medistely for me. might 20 to ball
and dance all night with raging head
ache, but wouldn't think OF going to
church In the same condition. I'd be