Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-11-13
the BARBARlANs LESSONS.

meant II us such," returned the
young man. with puzzled look.
Y shall be pleased to 60"
Thank you. will be Mt the wharf
ut o'clock, and have the boat ready
when you come"
Miss Blake laughed.
Not at all. Mr.. Farrell, you will call
q my room, Parlor d, IL you do not
undsm here on the piazza, and we will
walk down to the wharf together"
enesi.
Isuppose haven't said things right.
Miss Blake. but thank you for prom.
Using to go, and will call for you
at 2"
HIS feelings Ms he walked away were
lhard to analyze-a man doesn't like to
IDe laughed at even by the girl he nd.
lmlres.
Why can't they take the will for the
deedT he muttered, discontentedly. .I
Thought was extra polite. It's won
DER didn't shout: Come on, Blanche;
Nets go rowing" and he laughed
aloud, imagining the CONSERVATION of
stately Miss Blake at such mode of
address.
Meanwhile that lady was saying to
,ner aunt: What barbarian he is!
Some one should give him lessons in
etiquette"
= AS they fioated over the placid wa
tiers Of the beautiful lake, he said sud
denly:
miss Blake, l fear am rough sort
OF fellow, not in any what one might
cal polished. When fortune unex-
pectedly came to me two years ago,
went to school, and I've spent nearly
every minute In hard study. There were
no girls In the school; I've really never
Deen acquainted with any-girls are
scarce in Arizona.
There are many things would like
to learn. Will you tell me what was
4 wrong in my way of asking you to go
rowing?"
There was nothing wrong, Mr.. Far
TELL. and 1t was very dlscourteous in me
20 make you feel that there was"
Don't evade my question, Miss
Blake: 1t would be kinder to tell me the
truth"
Believe me. Mr.. Farrell, should
never spoken as did had known
! what you have just told me. thought
that you expressed your invitation In
that way because you thought that
with your wealth any one would be
elated at the opportunity to go with
you"
Please tell me better Nay"
ut may seem captious to you, Mr..
Farrell. but you said: Would you like
to go? Nova woman likes to believe
that her acceptance will be favor"
oh" comprehendingly, thank you.
Now, Miss Blake, Will you do me the
favor to permit me to act as your es-
coft to the dance, Wednesday night?
That is excellent. Mr.. Farrell"
Il await your answer, Miss Blake"
II thought this was rehearsal"
mo, this is de real ting
1T gives me pleasure to accept your
escort, Mr.. Farrell. Now, do you real.
lie the responsibilities and the prIyi-
leges Of your position?"
..Yes," promptly, 81 am to call for
you; dance with you all the evening,
take you back to Parlor d. and" anx-
iously, do go in?"
Certainly not. And you do not
dance with me all the evening. Certain
dances are yours by right Of escort,
Unless you are a good dancer, those are
ally you will have with me-"
xovod ut hos Jt,,,cn.,
"And you must not forget to send
flowers in the afternoon"
''I'll send barrel full" eagerly.
''No, just few. l like carnations and
I like violets."
"Thank you"
"You are permitted also to call the
next afternoon"
His face frightened. "Thank you. Is
this by right of escort or because you'd
like because you wish to honor me by
allowing me to Gomez"
She laughed enjoyingly.
"For both Of those reasons, and he.
cause shall be glad to see you"
"And so you go tomorrow, Mr.. Far.
VelL{ II SSeIlS UuI u 6uOTl llQe since
you came"
at is six weeks. had intended to
stay but three. shall not forget your
Kindness, Miss Blake-your efforts to
teach good manners to the barbarian"
She blushed MS she recalled the word,
and IN unwonted feeling of dif1idence
possessed her. The stately Miss Blake,
with a record Of FIVE brilliant seasons
ofbellehood to her credit, was confused
and agltated. What had the barbarian
taught her? No witty repartee came to
her rescue, and she awkwardly STAN
mered: "You have been an apt pupil"
Thank you; have tried to profit by
your instructions. l think" tentative
ly, II think l might almost venture to
ask lady to marry me-"
Her momentary agitation had pass
ed, and she was again the calm, self
contained Miss Blake.
"Assuredly you might, but don't be.
gin, Would you like"
"How would this do-Miss Blake, will
you do me the honor to become my
wifeY
s.That might do, but 1t Is trifle stilt-
ed for that particular question. The
more simple and direct mans words
on such an occasion the better. might
also suggest little more warmth Of
manner"
"Thank you. Blanche, dear, love
you. VIII you be my wife?
every good. Now, perhaps, we would
better go back to the hotel. I see my
aunt sitting on the piazza"
"She may continue to sit there. This
Is no rehearsal. Blanche. ! am in ear
nest; want my answer"
"Wait minute; I am going to say
yes but" speaking hurriedly, "in
heavens name don't you say Thank
you.'"
4, Too Clever.
A certain drug clerk, whose attempt
ed cleverness the Pittsburg Daily
News records, had heard the story Of
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