The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-03-26

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Tor reflection. AS we ratified over
some stones st. Croix shouted in my
ear:
you'll see her tonight Migrant"
had returned from the country that
morning.; still deep in my thoughts, |
replied:
mo such luck; She is 100 miles from
town, and"
stopped abruptly as / caught a
glimpse Of his face. Fortunately he
had not noticed my observation. 80. :"
continued, grasping the situation,
"you have once again decided that the
feminine interest in your life should be
centcred in onea'
Ingram. old chap" he said, solemn
~. Its serious this tme." Il have
heard this remark made before under
similar circumstances
II sincerely trust it isl" replied.
4 good-looking. wealthy man, past
30. has no right TO be unmarried.
This has happened whilst | have
Teen away?' added.
He nodded.
And the maiden is" began.
81. Croix actually looked confused.
SWELL she's hardly" he said. awk
vardy. that is-of course. she's
widow,"
| glanced at him proachfully.
"Any-- err"
mo. no. he replied. hurriedly. ''of
course there are no children. Why,
man. she's only young herself-hus-
land died in lndia-feyer. snake bite.
81 some other handy thing of that kind.
o. no." he went on. with smile. II
couldn't do it if there were any chill
drcn"
"llaye YOU actually proposed to her?"
Not vet" he replied thoughtfully,
"hut feel that il is as good as settled.
Ingram" he continued, with an air Of
enthusiasm. 'shc's adorable. She"
My dear St. Croix," ! said, these
condolences remind me of the good old
days"
"Ah." he replied. with a sigh. "this
j. no boyish fiirtation!"
BY Jove." he cried as an idea struck
him. You two will get on capitally
together. Having both been III India,
you will be able to
Chat about her husband?" / sug-
rested.
st. Croix looked serious.
Poor child" he said in compass
sonate tone. "Shc must have been
very unhappy during that time"
1t is strange how men generally re-
fer to their wives first marriages IN
this way.
I'VE are admirably suited" he con-
tinned. his face lighting up. IL am 80,
and she--wel. / should say she is 25.
A man should be year or so elder than
his wife,
Yes" | agreed, 'she is very young
for widow"
Much too young" replied st. Croix
"that's one reason why she should
marry again."
True" l said. "Ilow long has ii
tecn going on?''
lie considered for few minutes.
Il first saw her" he said. slowly. "at |
ten minutes to nine on Monday last
week."
My dear fellow!" | exclaimed. you
must hurry up matters; the lady will
positively weary of the courtship.'
just then the cab drew up with a
irk.
Here we are" said ST. Croix. Jump |
ONT"
After greeting our hostess we sep
Grated. Several people of my acquain-
lance were there. and / had to 20
through the usual number of duty
dances. Presently | saw st. Croix
coming towards me.
Ingram" he said taking me by the
ann. come with me-"
There is nobody SO exacting as man
IL love.
she is waiting to he introduced to
YOU, he said, a we made our way TO the
conservatory. Here, in secluded
corner (for St. Croix is experienced in
these matters). we found the lady.
Mrs. Fordyce," said st. Croix, "al-
low me to-"
Mrs Fordyce!"
looked at her, then burst out laugh
ing.
Dr. Ingram!" she exclaimed.
Aou know one another?" cried st.
Nroix. with puzzled look.
Why" | said. 81 have known Mrs.
f"rdyce since"
nes. DR.. Ingram and are quite old
trends" she interrupted, with glance
~ me-
understood.
;, That is jolly" St. Croix said, heart
lily.
am not sure that Mrs. Fordyce
"greed with him entirely.
me strains of a waltz came through
W. open doors. ST. Croix looked at his
programme
hother!' he cried. ITS my dance
WIN the daughter Of the house. win
~ Kindly look after Mrs Fordyce. In
\ should be delighted" replied, and