Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1901-07-16
NEW SERIES, VOL. XXXyI, NO. 80

men, The student, long expected. was
come at last, but unfortunately from
among the women. No, nothing could
be unfortunate If only the person was
found. And Sibyl was delightful to
work with.
I'VE shall beat the Germans now.
and that on their own ground" said
the professor jauntily. 1T is revenge
for the losses CT many years"
Sibyl looked at him in perplexity, for
she failed TO see the connection. The
professor explained at full length, and
Sibyl listened. You win come up
again, of course, for few years. he
said, "and we will set to work as soon
as possible. Your name will appear
with mine on the title page. You will
have reputation for scholarship that
will go beyond Berlin. 1t is fortunate
that your name LatiniZes so we'll. Per-
haps-I do not know-your Latin style
is really quite fair for one so young
Perhaps we might even bring 1t out iD
two versions, a Latin and an English.
This would not add appreciably to the
number of years we are TO devote TO
the work and might repay us nobly.
There are continental scholars who are
not altogether familiar with English"
Sbyl said nothing. She was thought.
fully looking out over the geraniums,
and the professor grew uneasy.
Il assure you shat you are perfectly
qualified for The work, abstruse and
onerous as it is he said, "and you are
the only pupil | ever had of whom
could say as much"
.'You are very flattering," answered
the most distinguished graduate of the
year, land | am afraid you rate my
powers too highly" The professor ca
gerly intimated by gesture that she
was mistaken. He was so breathless
with apprehension that he would not
interrupt by words. Il am so sorry
that l shall not be able to collaborate
in the work. You do me a great honor
in asking me. But, you see, am want
ed at home
Then the Plantagcnet professor scott
ed.
"At homer said he. 'Why. anybody
can attend to your duties at home. But
as for what | am suggesting to you.
there is not one man in 20 years that is
capable of doing it. As for women
Words failed the professor here. You
will be known as scholar TO all the
scholars of Europe. Do you under
stand? You will be regarded as an au-
thority for many years 70 come. And
think Of the honor you will gain for
your college and for your sex" The
professor spoke the words without hes
itation. No thought Of an earlier con-
versation with Sibyl had remained in
his mind. which indeed was crowded
with more important things.
at is 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 viii not be out OF
the schoolroom for some years. Then
l write my fathers business letters for
him and help to teach the children and
make their frocks. | have a good deal
of taste in dressmaking. An excellent
modiste has said so. | had lessons
from her. though of course know II
is the fashion to suppose that 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 most difficult bust
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 great work
of incalculable benefit to scholars And
for mel see no hope Of finding anoth-
err to take your place"
II am very sorry" answered his pu..
pill, "but indeed my parents want nc
very much at home. And feel that my
place is there. shall not be able td
come back next term"
There was again a debate at the Tn.
ion. and again the professor dropped in.
The proposer was speaking. He was a
young gentleman of much eloquence,
and he carried his audience with him
LET us resist to the DEATH" be said
ANY attempt to encourage further tho
so called higher education of women in
this university. Woman was made for
the home. There she stands on pedes
tai. Shall we assist her to descend from
that pedestal and bemire herself with
joining In the struggles Of mascnlin.
lifei' The audience raised a storm OF
applause. The professor groaned an6
went out.-Ladies' Pictorial