The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-25
Bradley, The Headstrong.

apple if she hadn't4been told expressly
to let it alone"
Trappes was still smiling.
Anyway, she insisted that she
must see this man-gratitude aud all
that. And the end of it was"
"You broke it Off"
ooh, of course, the lady must al
ways have that privilege, said Brad
ley, with a courtly smile. "But--it
ended there"
"And you never married at oil, did
you, Bradley"
'I?" said Bradley, suddenly pulling
out his watch. ooh, yes-by lingo! /
must be getting back. You must let
me introduce you to my wife-she's
splendid woman-a most sensible
woman. Come on"
Trappes had not quite finished his
cigar; neither, for that matter, had
Bradley. Seeing his friends sudden
enthusiasm, however, to present him
-Trappes-to Mrs. Bradley, Trappes
could not in honor appear to value the
introduction at less than the worth of
half-smoked cigar. They rose, and
the smaller man almost dragged the
bigger into the parlor car.
The two had no sooner passed
through the vestibule and closed the
door behind them than very distinct
voice, of low register, said: "Here,
where are you goingto? Is this what
you call FIVE minutes, Qemetrius
Bradley"
sob. That you, dear?" said Brad
ley, in some confusion. ''Yes, dear.
Let me INTRODUCED met friend in
the smoker-Mr. Trappes.
Delighted to meet Mrs. Bradley"
he said. 'sYour husband interested
me so in his conversation, Mrs. Brad
ley, that we hardly knew how time
was 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 a manner which plainly showed
that these two naughty boys were to
be investigated under the searchlight
of discipline. Trappes was silent, only
smiled pleasingly.
"Oh, nothing, DEAR" said the IRON
willed Bradley, with look at Trappes
that might have meant either appeal
or reproach.
Trappes had not yet obeyed the or
der to sit down. He was standing
with one hand on the back of Bradley
chair.
"Mrs. Bradley" he said, "Tm
afraid I must hurry off now to look
after some-matters, back here-have
to change cars at Indianapolis, you
know-we are nearly there-see you
later"
And Trappes really seemed to antic
ipate much pleasure from the future
meeting, for he was smiling unmistak
able enjoyment as he moved away.
Bradley sat silent. while the sensi
BILE woman discoursed, her discourse
beginning, "When say thing
mean it. You should follow the same
maxim, Demetrius.
A few minutes later this discourse
was interrupted by the cry. Indian
apolis change cars for the Vandalia,
) at which Bradley rose mechanically.
''5it still, Demetrius," said hi
wife. "'We don't change here"
just then voice behind the cul
prit's chair said: "Isn't this Mr.
Bradley?" and he turned to face re
, markably pretty, flushed, smiling girl
"It's such q long time since we met
isn't it?" and she held out her hand
"Eloisep' gasped Bradley. 81
beg your pardon-Miss Jennings!"
"Mrs. Trappes now," she laughed
Then, as the tall man with the twee
cap came up behind her, she added
$ "Let me introduce Mr.. Trappes-th
man on the limb!'
"Oh," Bradley stammered. IS
: pleased to meet you, Mr.. Jennings
Mrs. Eloise."
/ "Glad to meet Mrs. Elweese," sal
the sensible Mrs. Bradley, severel
If acknowledging q pleasant bow frol
the younger woman.
d SAIL out for the vandaliar" the col
:? ductor shouted.
ID "You don't get out here, Demetrius,
Mrs. Bradley repeated.
l. "How-how long have you bee
y married?" Bradley asked, slowly Sc
N thing into his chair.
A. ''Just three weeks" said the your
bride. $50 glad to have met you, Mr.
Bradley. Your husband is quite Q
ID old friend of mine. You must keep
n firm hand on him; he's dreadful
lg headstrong. wish I had time to t.
is you. Good byl"-St. Louis Star.