Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-05

pocket Bible or the gospel hylinh ID
would have been just Che same
phrenology Is a recognized selc"2r II
IS an interesting study. Why net
study 1t With me?"
because don't believe in It. You
might as well feel of the corns ana
bunlons or q persons foot as the
bumps on his head"
you'd say that, OF course. but | can
soon convince you to the contrary Iii
feel of your bumps. and with the mid
of this little book I'll read your char.
acter as straight as a string. Just sit
right where you are, and'--
"You'll do nothing of the kind she
interrupted. Its all nonsense, and
you'd better put In your time reading
history"
"Then take the book and feel of my
head. All the bumps are named"
Mrs. Bowser allowed herself to be
persuaded. Selecting chart of n
mans head, she passed her fingers
over Mr. Bowser's skull and presently
saidI
According to phrenology, your bump
of impetuoslty is abnormally develop
ed. You are also very conceited. You
have no liked purpose. but jump from
one thing to another. You are quick
tempered and very obstinate. If you
had more strength OF character. you
might make Il mark in the world, but
as IL i0"--
"But as 1t Is, madam, ! am very
much obliged TO you" said Mr.. Bowsel
ss lie rose up and reached for th,
book. Il might have known, OF course
that you would SANDER me"
II gave it exactly as II is In The
book"
"Well, let IL go. II 1t was your in
tention TO turn me from my purpose
you have failed. l shall continue (,
study the art Perhaps the cook won
object to becoming o. subject"
Mrs. Bowser smiled as he started
for the kitchen, but raised no objec
tions The cook was just flnlshinl
her dinner dishes as Mr.. Bowser in
vaded her domains.
you have heard of phrenologyT h
queried as he pointed to the book II
bis hand.
"IIas the mistress any complaint t.
make of the cookingP she asked in re
ply.
mot thar know of. was asking
you II you knew about phrenology. |
relates to the bumps on your head, yo
know"
"And what OF the bumps on m
head? Did the mistress ask about m
bumps when she hired me? If she ol
jects to Ihem, let her give me notice"
"Aly good girl you don't understand
All of us have bumps on our head'
BY feeling of the bumps one can to
persons disposition. For instance
one bump shows sweet temper; M
other shows self concclt, anothe
shows obstnancy, and SO on"
'But isn't me cookin all rightW d'
manded the woman.
III said II was"
"Then who's to care about the bumI
on me head or me disposition"
"You don't understand yet" contil
ued Mr.. Bowser. "By feeling OF IL
bumps ON your head | can tell YOU
"Youll never feel Of me bumps viii
rm alive. interrupted the COOK, an
If you amt out OF this kitchen in Nv
1iffs I'll walk of aud leave you wit
out a cook"
Mr. Bowser retired. 1t was a que
ton whether he retired In good orde
or not. lie realized that MRS. Bowse
had stood al the head OF the stairs an
overheard all, and that he had mace
muss OF It. She had a smile ON be
face as he entered the sitting room
and that smile brought determina
tion 10 his heart TO conquer or die.
'You-you probably advise me !
give it up, don't youY he asked.
"You might practice outside" 81
tuggesled.
and so | will' he retorted II w
red came TO his face. 81 have 80
10 post myself on phrenology, qiy