Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-30
Hamilton a Model rlan.

conduct himself But it was the fact
of his being so well versed in the af-
fairs of love, particularly in the mat
ter of giving advice to aspiring Bene-
diets, that Immediately gained for
him a host of friends among his own
SEX
In time it became no common occur
renee to speak of Hamilton as the
model man" He grew accustomed to
this distinction, and did everything in
his power to hold the title the people
Of the village had bestowed upon him.
He became veritable encyclopedia
in affairs Of love. He was consulted by
every one on every phase of that mo-
mentous matter No young man of
the town thought it anything to lay
bare his heart to Hamilton.
Hamilton sat writing one evening
when Appleby, "the serious man." was
announced. II say Ham, l want to see
you about something" were his words
on entering the room.
Well we'll, old fellow began Ham
iton, jokingly, Il hope you haven't
got into it, too? thought you We're
fireproof."
Il thought so, too, Ham; but a fell
low never can tell. Why, do you
know, I'm actually losing my appetite"
How do you feel?" asked Hamilton
suddenly.
You don't feel at ALL Ham; you're
soaring all the time. You are not on
the same level with oLner people; the
air in which you travel is more rari-
fed. When you walk your heart seems
to keep you from stepping heavily,
and when you walk in the direction OF
her home. you don't know whether
you're walking or not. And when you
reach your destination, you're out of
breath, you're out OF gear, you're out
of earth"
you must have advanced quite far, y
said Hamilton, How long has this
been going on?
Don't ask me-" replied Appleby. All
want is your advice. DO you think
had better go on, or let the matter
drop"
whats to cause you to let the mat
ter DROP" asked Hamilton, seating
himself more erect in his chair.
"A third party" was Applebys brie1
reply.
"And what does she think of him."
she says she does not care for him
says she never did"
Don't you believe her, APP" askef
Hamilton. earnestly.
when | am with her" began APP
pleby. his voice faltering, Il believ'
every word she says. 1t never occurs
to me that she could utter anythin!
but the golden truth. During thos
times | would stake my life on he
integrity. But when | am away from
ner think of what has TRANSFERRED, AM
see plainer-I think deeper
And do you find any flaws"
Appleby hesitated before answering
He rose and took his seat beside Ham
ilton on the sofa. Flaws said he, in
terrogatvely. mo; but there is grea
zone" After a short pause he went on
on COUlu not plupSllN huNlSC MY
You did not know it. It's insincerity.
Let the girl alone" interrupte
Hamilton.
At this sudden outburSt Applet
started He met Hamilton's penetrat
ing gaze and read in it the fact tina
Hamilton meant what he said. Applied
was silent Hamilton's advice was nc
what he expected he did not like it.
"But Ham" said he at length, ID
| YOU know what you are asking? 1t
: impossible. The girl is Hortense Raj
: dali"
) THAT makes 1t all the more po.
sible" said Hamilton quickly. Ho'
tense Randall is an object of much a
$ tenton at present. Whether she
: worthy of 1t or not is quite anoth,
4 question, find in her peculiar 81
/ one OF those girls who are given
/ tlippancy. and who can give no reasc
: for doing so. The high esteem
/ which she Is held Is possible on
through the wealth her father po