Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-04-22
Bradley. The Headstrong. ]


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Arr.a if sheliadn,t been told expressly
to lei it alone@
Trappes was still smiling.
Anyway, she insisted that she
mnss see this man--gratitude and all
that. And the end of it was"
"Kou broke it Off"
't0h, of course, the lady must al
ways have that privile ge, " said Brad
ley, with a courtIy smile "But. lit
ended there
"And you never married at all, did
yoI, Bradley"
''I?" said Bradley, suddenly pulling
out his watch. "Oh, yes-by jingol ]
must be getting back. You must let
me introduce you to my wife-she's a
splendid woman--a most sensible
woman. Come on.
Trappes had not quite finished his
cigar; neither, for that matter, had
Bradley. Seeing his friends sudden
enthusiasm, however, to present him
Tapes Ito Mrs. Bradley, Trappes
could not in honor appear 70 value the
introduction at less than the worth of
half-smoked cigar. They rose, and
the smaller man almost dragged the
bigger into the parlor car. w
The two had no sooner passed
through the vestibule and closed the
door behind them than very distinct
voice, Of low register, said: 'Here,
where are you goingto? Is this what
you call five minutes, Demetrius
Bradley"
"0bs ifhat you, dear7'i said Brad
ley, n some confusion. eyes, dear.
Let me introduce Il met friend in
the smoker Mr. Trappes
Delighted to meet Mrs. Bradley"
he said. Your husband interested
me SO in his conversation, Mrs. Brad
ley, that we hardly knew how time
was flying"
Men seldom do when they are in
dulging in tobacco, and Mrs Bradley
drew herself up to her full height,
which was iderable. ''Sit down,
please. What was it that interested
you so2'' W
Inc question was aidre sed to both
and in manner which plainly showed
that these two naughty boys were to
be investigated under the ,searchlight
Of discipline. Trappes was silent. oaly
smiled pleasinglE 4as
"Oh, nothing, dear, said the IRON
willed Bradley, with look at Trappes
that might have meant either appeal
or ieproaSh.
Trapres had not YET oheyed the or
der to sit down. He was standing
with one hand on the back Of Bradley's
chair.
Mrs. Bradley" he said, '1'm
afraid | must hurry Off now to look
after some matters, back here have
to change cars at Indianapolis, you
know-we are nearly there-see you
later"
And Trappes really seemed to antic-
ipate much pleasure from the future
meeting, for he was smiling unmisial.-
able enjoyment as he moved away,
Bradley sat silent. while the sensi-
bic woman discoursed, her discourse
beginning. "When / say thing |
mean it. You should follow the same
maxim, Demetrius.
A few minutes later this discourse
was interrupted by the cry. ''Indian-
aEo'is change cars for the vandalia, y
at which Bradley rose mechanically.
Sit still, Demetrius, said his
wife. 1--WE don't change here + "a
Just thea a voice behind the cul-
prits chair said: isn't this Mr..
Bradley2" and he turned to face re-
markably pretty, flushed, smiling girl.
Its such long time since we met,
isn't it?" and she held out her hand.
"Eloisep' gasped Bradley. I'll
beg your pardon Miss Jenningslp
Mrs. rrappes now, she laughed.
Then, as the tall man with the tweed
cap came up behind her, she added:
LET me introduce Mr.. TfappesAtlIe
man on the limbr'
oh Bradley stammered. $50
pleased to meet you, Mr. Jennings
Mrs. Eloise.
''Glad to meet Mrs. Elweese, said
the sensible Mrs. Bradley, severely
acknowledging q pleasant bow from
the Younger woman. f2rssi
'.All out for the Vandalial" the con-
duetor shouted.
You don't getout here, Demetrius, :"
Mrs, Bradley repeated
"How-how long have you been
marfied?' Bradley asked, slowly set
tling into his chair.
Just three weeks, /" said the young
bride. so glad to have met you, Mrs.
Bradley Your husband is quite IN
old friend of mine. You must keep
firm hand on him; he's dreadfnlly
headstrong. wish had time to tell
you. Good byl''-St Louis Star.