The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-09-15
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The scholar sat i'll his study before
his writing table, but he did not write.
He leaned his elbow on the table and
his head ON his hand, and he was think
ing of Phyllis far away in Raj Pindi
with her husband. The table was piled
with books-several stood open inviting
ly-and II fair white sheet Of paper lay
OH his plotting pad-but he did not
write.
Presently Jakes opened the door and
said; There's young woman, sir,
asking to sec You Shall say you are
engaged"
"A young woman, Jakes?h queried
the scholar What sort of young
woman, and from whence?"
well, sir, and Jakes closed the door
behind him, Il do think she's from the
circus as is ON the village green.
From the circusl' repeated the
scholar What can she WANT"
She won't give no name nor yet no
message. sir. Shall l say that you're
engaged. sir2''
Jakes considered it the "height of
impudence" that hussy from the cir.
Gus should dare ask to see his master
and longed to send her about her bust
ness. Fine doings, indeed for such as
she to be- asking for gentlemen, as bold
as brass.
The scholar pondered. then he said
half to himself: Phyllis would like
me to see her-she was always kind.
Jakes, you can show her in. -
Jakes departed, much displeased, and
presently ushered u young woman into
the room and shut the door after her
carefully and i'll IA fashion that said M
plainly us possible. We'll. | wash my
hands of this foolhardy proceeding. E"
The young woman advanced into the
middle of the room and then stood
awkwardly and said nothing. She was
tall, slight girl. attired IN variety
of garments, startling in hue and hay
ing apparently no connection with one
another. Her hair was brushed about
her forehead and stuck out III u series
of large rolls" behind The hair was
crowned ty hat of portentous size
adorned by several rather detected look
ing feathers. But under the furze brush
Of hair the face was oval and almost
beautiful i'll its regularity of feature
and pure color
The scholar rose and bowed, then
with old fashioned courtesy he set IA
chair for her and. having seen her seat.
cd, murmured something shyly as Ito
what he was indebted for the pleasure
of this visit"
The girl stared at him with wide
blue eyes. then said abruptly: II snyl
You're IA KNOWN old cove, aren't your"
The scholar stared little ut this de-
scription Of himself and waved his
hands in deprecating way. The girl
went on: 1--WE card In tho village as
you are always a-studyin old books and
knows all sorts Of heathenish lingo.
Now. do you know how to make love
poshin?"
The scholar gazed at her in speeehless
astonishment. Then he grasped the edge
Of his writing table for support and
stammered, "Do l understand you to
ask me if l know anything about love
philters?"
Yes, that's the ticket, "said the girl
genially. Il want IA love poshin to give
my young man. 'E's been and took up
with Mile. Leonore. what does the
trials Of strength, aud wants to bring
i'm back to me. You give me the per
skiption and I'll ask tho galipot to
make it up. Twas sure az you d know. "
The scholar felt quite sorry for her
when he realized the disappointment no
was about to infiict, she smiled so pref
tily aud looked so pleased. He shook
his head. Then he said gently: "I'm
afraid am quite unable to help you in
this matter. know nothing of such
things; neither do believe TINT they
can have the smallest effect -
But | thought you was always
a-studyin ancient days. said the girl
in an argumentative voice, leaning for
ward in her chair. do think-in some
Of them old books" (waving her hand
in the direction Of the book lined walls).
"Ain't there soinethihk in some Of them
old books?"
IL fear not, F." said the scholar almost
sadly. She was so eager. so much in
earnest The girl drew herself up in her
chair and said abruptly:
'I'm honest girl, l am. "
THAT am sure you are, and there
fore you need no love philters Believe
me, you are quite pretty and good
enough to inspire love. an honest love,
without recourse to magic. The sehol-
ar spoke persuasiyely. His voice was
very gentle and his manner courtly.
The girl winked her wide blue eyes
and made little swallowing motion
with her throat Then she coughed and
continued.
Ny fathers brought us up strict, o
ave. Il doan't old with swearin for
women and II we was light ed lay
the 'orsew'ip about our shoulders. e
would Fps clown in our show. o is. /"
There was silence for minute in the
big library. Then the scholar said gen
thy: why do yon want a love philterf
Is the-man you are engaged to fickle?"
well, . rims after Mile. Leonore,
and can't stand 1t, and ! rates i'm,
and e laughs at me. and I'm beastly
miserable. am. +"
The girls voice broke and great
tears rolled down her cheeks. The
scholar was much distressed. He was
very learned man and instructed in the
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