Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-06-29
Three years later the professor sat

+. Three years later the professor sat
In Sibyls room at Browning-it was a
charming little room, looking on the
terrace-and he congratulated her. Was
she not the most famous person Of the
week? Had not every morning paper
leading article in praise Of woman as
pepsonifed in Sibyl and all the evening
papers portraits Of her, portraits whose
only point Of similarity was their un-
likeness to Sibyl? Editors were asking
her for an article on the education Of
women at universities, and publishers
would have her edit a new series Of
eastern writer's for ladies' schools.
The professor looked at her with adj
miration. She was the most brilliant
pupil given to him for many day, and
her suggestions in the way Of emenda-
ton were marvellous. Now, now at last,
the professor saw his visions Of long
years taking upon themselves sem
blapce Of reality; they should become
real in the near future. That great
work Of his on the aesthetics Of the
Acadians might now be accomplished.
II AO udLCI1d1S LII WCIO COIlH1CSCO
He had spent on them all his leisure
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 to so much knowl-
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, nothing could
be unfortunate if only the person was
found. And sibyl was delightful to
work with.
1--WE shall beat the Germans now,
and that on their own ground" said
the professor jauntily. 'It is a revenge
for the losses Of many years"
Sibyl looked at him in perplexity, for
she failed to see the connection. The
professor explained at full length, and
bibyl listened. "You will come up
kgain, Of course, for a few years." he
said, land we will set to work as soon
rs possible. Your name will appear
with mine on the title page. You will
have a reputation for scholarship that
will go beyond Berlin. 1t is fortunate
that your name Latinizes SO well. Per-
haps-I do not know-your Latin style
Is really quite fair for one so young.
Perhaps we might even bring 1t out in
two versions, Latin and an English.
This would not add appreciably to the
humber Of years we are to devote to
the work and might repay us nobly.
There are continental scholars who are
hot altogether familiar with English"
Sibyl said nothing. She was thought
fully looking out over the geraniums,
and the professor grew uneasy.
II assure you that you are perfectly !,
qualified for the work, abstruse and |
0nerous as it is," he said, "and you are
the only pupil ever had Of whom I :
Could say as much"
"You are very fattering," answered |
he most distinguished graduate Of the |
year, "and am afraid you rate my |
powers too highly" The professor cd
eerly intimated by gesture that she |
was mistaken. He was SO GREATNESS
with apprehension that he would not
interrupt by words. IT am 80 sorry
that shall not be able to collaborate
Ia the work. You do me great honor
N asking me. But, you see, am want
ed at home."
Then the Plantagenet professor scott
I'd.
"At homer said he. "Why, anybody
ian attend to your duties at home. But ]