The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-16
A BIG BLUNDER.

"Thc most charming girl in the worldr
slid Mr.. Baltic crnphatically.
"Thats what all Of 'em says, said hi
friend, Nicholas Pockley, who rcjoiced Il
the glazing fact that he was an old bach
elor past all redemption. Its quite sur
prising what u number Of most cha "mins
girls there are. We'll, Baltic, 1 wish yor
JOY, I'm sure"
MI BALTIC rubbed his hands complG
Gently.
"You sec, " said he, "shc Is rose, ~
one may say, in the full bloom, is IN,
Myrtilla, just 81"
"She looks all Of that" said his fIicn,
obviously.
"Envious dog!n thought Baltic to him
self as he trotted briskly down the street.
And thus moditating Mr.. Drutus B,lti,
turned his steps to the caskct that con
t0inet. his hearts jewel-in other words
the house where Miss Myrtilla Hopkinso
lived.
The front door was open, so Mr.. Bal.i
walked oomplaccntly in, with the air OF
man who feels himself thoroughly and en-
tircly at home, and tiptoed up the stairs.
/ Dear girl, Ill give her a surprise,
said Mr.. Baltic to himself
Miss Myrtilla sat at the parlor table
! her back toward the door, busily employee
| in reading letter, while around ler ID,
scattered pens, ink and paper and the par
aphcrnalia of cpistolary occupation.
lone of my notes." thought the loy,
smitton swain, but while these thought,
passed through his mind board creakco
a warning. Miss Hopkinson looked
J ND Nx-itI CHI
my goodness gracious" cried Myrtilla.
jumping up.
81 have caught you" cried Mr. Baltic.
playfully making grasp at the note.
But Miss Hopkinson evaded his move
ment and thrust the note under pile o!
newspapers.
But as she did so Mr.. Baltic perceived
to his indispensable surprise and dismay.
that the billet, although in an unmistakn.
bly, masculine hand, was none of his pen
ming.
"Myrtilla!" he exclaimed reproachfully
ooh, Brutus, dear, how you startled
I my poor nervos!" cooed Myrtilla, tripping
forward, with outstretcbed hands.
Before Mr.. Baltic could select appropri
ate words in which to demand an cxplana
ton from his sweetheart the tete-a-tctt
was unfortunately interrupted by the en-
trance of Myrtillas married sister. But
as they parted on the staircase Mr.. Balti,
said:
"Myrtilla, when came this after
noon
eyes, dear" purred the fair enslavcr.
-"you were reading u letter-a lettel
from gentleman.
Miss HopEinson colored.
"Brutus, you surely don't doubt mel"
will you let Inc see the letterY'
"No"
Mr.. Baltic banged out of tho house
Miss Hopkinsnn dissolved into tears.
"Oh, dear! Oh, dear! Oh, dear" sh'
bewailed herself. "What shall dog'
Mr.. Baltic went home in a towering
passion of jealous rage and ponned not;
which would have done no discredit to an!
tragedy hero in the land:
False one, give you24 hours for an explana
ton. II Mt the expiration of that period yo
still persist in refusing to show me your clan
deStine correspondence shall regard our Tlu
tual relations ut an end. b. b.
81 rather think that will bring he
around, if anything will, he said To him
self "And l won't post it either. II
leave it at the door myself"
The dusk was only family illuminated
!
occasional gas lamp when Mr.. Baltic stalk
ed up to the residence of Miss Eopkinsoi
once more. Two figures were at the arci
gate--a woman and man whispering il
the twilight
"Goodr' thought Mr.. Baltic. at
Bridget and her young man. I'll give N.
note to Bridget" But as he approaches
the dread certainty stole over him that i
was not Bridget and her lover, but Myr
tilla and-and-who?
Stricken, as it were, to stone, he watche,
Myrtilla give the man money. He hear,
hurried sentences exchanged. He saw tn
villain creep away, like a serpent, through
the dusk.
Now was the moment for action.
"Woman!" he cried, bouncing forth Of
the unconscious Miss Myrtilla. 81 hav
detected your maneuvers at last! Quick
give me the packet of letters he handle
, you'll / saw HIM"
, 81 will die soonerl'' screeched Miss N.Y.
tilla.
In the conflict the box fell to the ground
its lid separating itself and rolling away
Something clinked out upon the pavement
! Brutus stopped to pick it up. 1t was
/ double set of false teeth
Myrtilla sank on the area step, hidin
, her face in her hands.
SIS this allf" said MIR. Baltic.
, "AllW echoed Myrtilla. "Oh, Brntui
I would have persisted sooner than let 20
knowr'
, "And that-that villain
1 "Was the dentists young man." sobbe
Miss Hopkinson.
"My Myrtilla And that noteP"
t Don't look at me SO, Brutus. 1t wa
the dentists bill. And now know 20
= hate me!'
1 Not at all, DEAR" said Mr.. RIlti,
raising his fearful betrothed Let II
: whisper you u secret-mine are false too
= And SO Cupid, the little god of Low,
folded his wings peacefully above ii
: empty box which had once held Myrtill
Hopkinson s complete set of "uppers an