The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-31

der hesitation soften her usual wit and
brilliancy Of spirits whenever Cameron
came up TO her.
And where, in al the wide world.
could any nature be found more true
and loyable, more honest and straight
forward or one more fascinating, from
her changes and fluctuations OF moods
and spirits. than Susan Hayersham
Waring. the idol Of my brothcrly heart :?
For the life of me could not under
stand how man in his senses could fail
to appreciate that little girls immense
superiority over Louise Morrison. that
unreliable, small-souled young woman.
whose vanity was as ali-pervading as
her astuteness. Two hideous traits.
The letter was-well. a glance suf-
feed to inform me that it contained the
usual rhapsodies and idiocies.
twas in the first pages Of the book. :"
explained she. tearfully. land. so you
see. Tom. that was sent 10 me; 50 with
out noticing the address j opened and
read the nonsensical thing. Do YOU
know. Tom. dear" continued Sue. and
in spite of her mortified distress. two
lovely dimples crept in the corners of
her mouth. Ill was by mere accident
noticed Louise's name on The en-
velope. 1t fell on the floor with the
address uppermost."
"Well. child | said. "all YOU have
10 do is To notify Cameron Of the ac-
cident. and let him try his hand nj an
effusive episile to his lady love. or en-
close this thing Just rs X Is 10 Miss
Morrison and write her an honest eN-
PLANTATION of your error. To my mind
the first would be the safer plan Of
the two. II would be little awkward
for YOU both. and will delay the eN-
trcmelv ready acceptance that is wait
\ ing for him. which is a pity. as. if
understood his extremely involved sen
fences. he is hoping. i believe the Eel
low wrote 'Pining.' or some such word
this very afternoon Wants 20 start
out on the new year with CARLOAD OF
illusions and fantastic anticipations o.
coming happiness. Happiness. Will
Louise HARRISON" added sardonicaily
"Why. ! venture TO predict on next New
Years he will be looking around for ;
method Of escape"
polled the fire viciously. for | wa
sorely grieved TO note the pain wa.
down in the depths of Sues gray eyes
and purposely spoke roughly of th'
absurd affair.
The little girl must needs grow nc
customed TO the situation. Tn
sooner the better.
"r1l send a note 10 him right of then
Tom" Sue said. hurriedly. 1T viii b
my New Year greeting TO him." AM
: she laughed brightly.
But my ear could detect jangle i
the sweet notes.
ssWhat internal fools men are"
soliloouized. internally. and from IN
vantage ground Of my old bachelorhoo
looked with supreme contempt o
the blunders and misapprehensions
could note in the matrimonial yer
: lures OF my friends and acquaintance
E bywhich they SO determinately brough
) untold sorrows upon themselves.
SERVES EN- right" ! added. mel
: tally.
5 Harris. take this note around TO N
Cameron and bring the answer" ! q
: rccted 10 the butler. who answered "
hell. you'll be apt TO find him in
I Silence fell between US when the doc
!. had closed. and lit cigar.
Z Twilight had fallen. filing with !
\. soft shadows the hooks and corners
q the library. and outside the hustle or
: animation OF the street were graft
than usnai. Tor humanity. With