Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-04

as a lonely and morbid man who wanted
woman's sympathy. How was l to
make her love me, as arranged, II she
would not give me the opportunity? i'm
plored an interview.
AS was awaiting an answer by every
post, did not go to see her, but no an
swer came. After three days went round
in the evening, but had not the courage
to knock diplomatic relations seemed to
be on delicate footing and, after all,
argued, it would be rude to call before she
answered my note However, l thought
of another plan as I saw the parlor maid
returning from the letter box She was
good sort, and 1 could trust her.
"Alice," l said, putting my hand care
lessly into my waistcoat pocket, "can |
trust your" Receiving quick afiirma-
tive ] continued: Tell Miss Clarissa that
you saw me wandering about outside,
looking very troubled. Never mind why,
and slipping n half sovereign into he
hand. l turned to go, when I saw the
shadow of Jones profile on the blind.
made a strategic movement to the rear.
Next day | did receive little note, ask
ing me to meet the writer in the park that
afternoon at n certain seat. Aha would
not serve her out? would not turn up!
But thoughts of Jones rose up, and so |
agreed to myself that second thoughts
were best. | met Clarissa, but her man
ner was most eXasperating. She would
never let me get on to serious or senti-
mental topics with her, and Jones name
l dared not mention for fear of being ac-
ctised of being Unconstitutional l really
was not the least hit so. On the whole,
orr meeting, which she soon cut short,
was to me extremely unsatisfactory.
And in this manner we played for six
weeks or so. Our meetings were few and
short, for Clarissa always had an after en-
gagement, and if l called at the house she
was out, engaged, or talked mostly to
I other people. She had also got another
girl to share FER studio. She was always
very oflsh with me, but at length began
10 think that this WAS one of the female
symptoms of atfection-at least, had
read so somewhere Undoubtedly, there
fore, must be making an impression on
her, but still the outward feeling of being
kept at arm 5 length was not satisfying to
me
/ Gradually, fight against 1t as | would,
began to get tired of the game.
/ | was sick Of the whole thing, and no
/ longer thought about the impression
! could make on Clarissa. therefore stood
/ 1t Just for six weeks, and then-and only
| because knew that Clarissa would hold
me to i'll determined to make fool of
myself and propose rs per contract. 1t
all seemed very ridiculous, but still no
/ harm would be done, as l was, of course,
+ still fancy free, and she-oh, we'll, even if
she did care bit, it was her fault for
suggesting the experiment.. Without more
ado | seized my hat and rushed round to
! Ciarssn's house, but my ardor soon cooled
a. | got nearer. l felt like going to the
dentist. and when l arrived Mt the house
| was hall inclined TO retrace my steps
Remembering, however, that faint heart
never won fair lady, l braood my nerves
with an effort and knocked. What hap
peutd during tho next few moments,
when was face to face with Ciarissa
shall mover quito remember, hut l know
that Clarissa laughed, and that | put up
my band To feel il my tie was at the back
of my neck.
began nF taIc in q haif hearted man
ncr enough. Ciarissa looniu9 half amused
and half -cnr.d, bait her apparent inditfor-
enco made ne mad and gaaded me on tG
SAY perhaps more than | had Intended.
Besides. | Unw seemed to be INSPIRED in
some mysterious way, and | am eHT, ue
real lover could have wound Up with a
more iurassiunrd appeal.
AL length hni-hed. She had dropped
her eyes and turned away so that l could
not see her face. thought no Gore about
vague experiments now but had a ,nse
of delightful reality NAdly l seized her
hands-her silence must imply consent.
drew her toward mo to kiss her when
she suddenly jumped away and laughingly
cried; NO, George, you must not do
that. You have gone quite far enough,
and now we will bo friends again. You
have acted your part splendidlyi3
Acted my part sIlendidlyl l was crush
ed. l saw she had been making fool
of me
"Oh! OF course l was only pretend
ing" l said bitterly and then, losing my
temper "but think you have behaved
disgracefully, Clarl>sa, in the way you
have fooled Inc and carried on with that
fellow Jones. wish you good afternoon -
and l walked quickly toward the door.
.'Georgew Her voice startled me and
l looked around.
a few minutes afterward / said, 'Clar-
issa shall we take Puneh's advice"
No dear, she whispered
And about .lunes?'
"Oh, he has been engaged TO Miss Carr
for three weeks"
We We're seated in u carriage, and | was
engaged in instructing the coaehman to
remove "a white satin slipper from the
roof.
.'George, you do care for me:"
yes, dearest, but l made you care for
me during our sham courtship."
No, George, loved you before, but you
would not see it,.
pet my head out of the window and
quietly whispered "Hangr'
"What are you doing?" asked Clarissa
Shaking some rice out OF my collar,
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