Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1901-08-30

work of his on the aesthetics of tie
Acadlans might now be accomplished
The materials for 1t were complete
time since his appointment as Plantag
enet professor. But as for the writing
of the book, from that he shrank. Some
younger man must collaborate use the
professors stores, undertake the labor
of writing and add 10 so much knowi-
edge the enthusiasm of youth. For
some time he had waited until the fit.
ting person should appear among his
men. The student, long expected, was
come at last, but unfortunately from
among the women. No. nothihes could
De unfortunate II only the person was
found. And Sibyl was delightful to
work with.
and that on their own ground" said
The professor jauntily. 1T is a revenge
for the losses of many years"
Slbyl looked at him in perplcxlty. for
she failed to see the connection. The
professor explained Mt full length. and
sibyl listened. You will come up
again, of course. for few years." he
said, 'and we will set to work rs soon
as possible. Your name will appear
with mine on the title page. You viii
have n reputation for scholarship HAT
will go beyond Berlin. 1t is fortunate
that your name Latnizes 50 well. Per-
haps-I do not know-yOur Latin style
l., f.,; e.,
Perhaps we might even bring It oui in
two versions. a Latin and an English.
This would not add appreclably TO the
number of years we are To devote to
the work aad might repay rs nebiy.
There are continental scholars who are
not altogether familiar with English"
sih4l said nothing. She was thought
fully looking en- over the geraniums,
and the professor grew uneasy.
4 assure you that you are perfectly
| qualified for the work, abstruse and
onerons as it is he said. "and you are
the only pup. | ever had of whom |
could say as much
You are very fiattering," answered
the most.dstingulshed graduate of the
year, "and | am afraid you rate my
powers too highly The professor ca
grrly intimated by gesture that she
was mistaken. He was so breathless
with apprehension that he would not
interrupt hy words. Il am so sorry
that shall not be able TO colahorate
in the work You do me "A great honor
In asking me. But. you see, am want
ed at home"
Then tile Planiagenet professor scoff-
ed
"At homer said he. "Why. anybody
can attend 10 your duties nj home. Bm
as for what | am suggesting to you.
there is not one man in 20 years that is
capable of doing II. As for women =
Words failed the professor here. You
will be known as a scholar TO all the
scholars of Europe. Do you under
stand? You viii be regarded as an au-
thority for many years 10 come. And
think of the honor you win gain for
your college and for your sex" The
professor spoke the words without hes
iiation. No thought of an earlier COLI
versation with Sibyl had remained In
his mind. which indeed was crowded
with more important things.
"lt is a pity" she answered placidly.
but. you see. my people really want
me. My mother likes to have some
body with her when she is making
calls. and my sisters will not be out of
the sehoolroom for some years. Then
! write my fathers business letters for
him and help to teach the children aud
make their froeks. | have good deal
of taste In dressmaking. An excellent
modste has said SO. | had lessons
from her. though of course | know it
is the fashion to supposeshat a woman
who cares for study must be absolutely
useless in domestic affairs"
The professor broke out in anger.
anybody can make frocks," he cried.
mo. indeed, you are mistaken" she
answered. 1T Is a most difficult busi-
ness to make them nicely. That is why
they are expensive"
But do you not see." said the pro
fessor again. what an opportunity you
will lose If you fail to adopt my sug-
gestion? You are losing your chance of
fame. You leave undone a great work
of lnealculable benefit to scholars. And
for mel see no hope of finding anoth-
er to take your place"
Il am very sorry" answered his pu-
pill "but indeed my parents want me
very much at home. And | feel that r,y
place is there. shall not be able TO
come back next term"
There was again debate at the Tn
ion and again the professor dropped in.
The proposer was speaking. He was
young gentleman of much eloquence,
and he carried his audience with him.
Let us resist to the DEATH" he said,
''any attempt to encourage further the
so called higher education of women In
this university. Woman was made for
the home There she stands on Il pedes-
tai. Shall we assist her to descend from
that pedestal and bemire herself with
joining In the struggles of masculine
lifef" The audience raised n storm of
applause. The professor groaned and
went out.--Ladies' Pictorial.
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