The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-06-07

"Ye-es," said Trappes. II confess
that you did impress me as little
overwhelmed TO have your own way
about things In general when 1 first
met you. And you were only boy
then.n
II can't help it, 1'rappes. It's my
nature, / suppose Well, let me tell
you about Eloise-"
"You still call her by the first name ?"
asked Trappes.
"Oh, force of habit, you know. l
was going to say, don't believe Eve
would ever have wanted to touch the
apple If she hadn't been told expressly
to let it alone"
Trsppes was still smiling.
Anyway she insisted that she must
see the man-gratitude and all that
and the end of it was"
"You broke ii off?n
"0h, of course the lady must always
have that privilege" said Bradley,
with eonrtIy smile. "But it ended
right there.r
"And you never married at all, did
you, Bradley?"
'I?" said Bradley. suddenly pulling
out his watch. "Oh, yes-by jingo 1
must be getting back. You must let
me introduce you to my wife-she's
splendid woman-s most sensible wO-
man. Come on.n
Trappes had not quite finished his ei-
gar; neither, for that matter, had Brad
ley. Seeing his friends sudden enthu-
siasm, however, to present him to Mrs
Bradley, he could not in honor appear
TO value the Introduction at less than
the worth OF half-smOked cigaI
They rose, and the smaller man drag
ged the larger into the parlor car.
The two had no sooner passed through
the vestibule and closed the door be-
hind them than very distinct voice OF
low register said:
Here, where are you going TO? Is
this what you call five minutes, Deme-
trius Bradley ,"
20! That you, dear?p said Bradley,
in some confusion. 'Yes, dear, let me
Introduce met friend in the smoker
Mr.. Trappes."
Delighted to meet you, Mrs. Brad
ley" he said. "Your husband inter-
ested me so in his conversation, Mrs.
Bradley, that we hardly knew how
time wGs flying"
"Men seldom do when they are in
dulging in tobacco" and Mrs. Bradley
drew herself up to her full height
which was considerable ''Sit down.
please. What was It that interested
you so?"
The question was addressed to both,
and in manner that plainly showed
that these two naughty boys were to be
investigated under the searchlight of
discipline.
Trappes was silent, and only smiled
pleasingly.
'Oh, nothing, dear said the IRON
willed Bradley, with look at Trappes
that might have meant either appeal or
reproaeh.
Trappes had not yet obeyed the order
to sit down. He was standing with his
hand on the back of Bradley's chair.
Mrs. Bradley" he said, ''Tm afraid
/ must hurry off now TO look after some
matters, back here-have to change
ears at Indianapolis. you know we are
nearly there-see you later"
And Trappes really seemed to antici-
pate much pleasure from the future
meeting, for he was smiling in unmis-
taxable enjoyment as he moved down
the aisle.
Bradley sat silent, while the sensible
woman discoursed thus:
"When say thing, mean it. You
should follow the same maxim, Deme-
trius."
A few minutes later this discourse
was interrupted by the cry, "Indian-
apolis-change cars for the Vandalis," /"
at which Bradley rose.
"Sit still, Demetrius, We don't change
here,p said his wife.
Just then voice behind the culprit's
chair said:
Isn't this Mr.. Bradley?'' and he
turned to face a remarkably pretty,
flushed, smiling girl.
"It's long time since we met, isn't
| "a. - -, l,al1 ont hor honH
"Eloiser' gasped Bradley. III beg
pardon-Miss Jenningsr'
Mrs. Trappes, now" she laughed.
Then as the tall man with the tweed
cap came up behind her, she added:
''Let me introduce Mr.. Trappes-the
man on the limb"
"oh, Bradley stammered, $50 pleas
ed TO meet you, Mr.. Jennings-Mrs.
EIoise."
"Glad to meet Mrs. Elweese," said
the sensible Mrs. Bradley, severely ac-
knowledging a pleasant bow from the
younger woman.
"AlI out for the Vandalia.' the con-
ductor shouted.
"You don't get out here, Demetrius," /"
Mrs. Bradley repeated.
"How-how long have you been
married ?" Bradley asked, slowly set
Ting into his chair.
"Just three weeks" said the young
bride. 80 glad to have met you, Mrs.
Bradley. Your husband is quite an old
friend of mine. You must keep firm
hand on him; he's dreadfully head
strong. 1 wish had time to tell you.
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