The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-01-18

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And was William chosen by those
men to go to Canada?'
He was not exactly chosen; he vol
unteered. Mr.. Melville, here, was the
one who was chosen
"And why Mr.. Melville, more than
you, for instance?"
well, as said, I am out Of the cues
ton because am an interested party,
Melville is a man connected with china
works, and, as such, in measure. an
expert
lis Mr.. Melville friend Of yours 2"
mo, he is not. never saw him until
he came to the meeting
'sDo you know" she said, lowering hel
voice and bending toward him, s'tha!
do not like Mr.. Melville's face?"
Kenyon glanced at Melville, who waz
at the other side of the room, and Edith
went on: 'You must not look at people
when l mention them in that way, OF
they will know we are talking about
them. / do not like his face. He is too
handsome q man, and don't like hand
some men," 3D..
"Don't you, really?" said John
"Then you ought to-" Edith laughed
softly, low, musical laugh that was
not heard above the piano din, and was
intended for John alone, and to his
ears it was the sweetest music he had
ever heard.
II know what you were going to say
she said; 'you were going to say that
in that case I ought to like you. Well
do; that is why am taking such ar
interest in your mine, and in your
friend, Mr.. Wentworth. And so NY
cousin volunteered to go to Canada ?
Now, think you ought to go your.
SELF
"Why?" said Kenyon, startled that
she should have touched the point that
had been discussed between Wentworth,
and himself.
II can only give you woman's rea
son, because I do It seems to me
you ought to be there to know what
they report at the time they do report
Perhaps they won't understand the
mine without your explanation, and
then, you see, an adverse report might
come back in perfect good faith. j
think you ought to go to America, MI
Kenyon
''That is just what George Wentworth,
says
docs he? always thought he wa:
very sensible young man, and now ]
am sure of it. Well, must not stay
here gossiping with you on business
l see the professor is going to finish
and so shall have to look after nv
other guests. If don't see you again
this evening, or have another oppor
tunity of speaking with you, think over
what I have said" And then, with the
most charming hypocrisy, the young
woman thanked the professor for the
music to. which she had not listened il
! the least.
''Well, how did you enjoy yourself -
said Wentworth, when they had go;
outside again. It was clear, star
light night, and they had resolved t.
walk home together.
Il enjoyed myself very we'll, indeed{
answered Kenyon; much better thar
1 expected. It was little awkward al
first, but Igot over that"
II noticed you did-with help"
Yes, with help"
If you are inclined to rave, John
now that we are under the stars, re
member I am a close confidant and .;
sympathetic listener. l should like tt
hear you rave, just to learn how an en-
asperatingly sensible man acts unde,
the mania
Il shall not rave about anything
George, but will tell you something
am going to Canada"
"Ah!did she speak about that?"
''She did"
"And, of course, her advice at one:
decides the matter, after my mos,
! cogent arguments have failed"
Don't be offended, George, but,
| does"