Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

THE SMYRNA III
was part of her name, and he did not
like it at all. He expected to get the
rest of it changed at his first conven-
fence. That, Zoo, may never be, sad
consideration, for surely Cupid must
have rubbed his left knee cap to blis-
ter against the cold ground, waiting to
wing them both at one shot. 1t took
them a long time to wander into the
same path and for a long time they
seemed to be blind in the eye next to
each other, but destiny and Cupid took
such an interest in them that prospects
were most favorable for an Al soul
union up to Friday evening of last
week. This would be a proper time
to say that Eliza, herself, has sixteen
ounces of dignity to every pound of
avoirdupois, thus proving herself
complement to Willis Whist. Her
tastes are congenial to his. She plays
music, reads classic literature, and
wears curls over her ears. EliZas
opinions are based upon logical con-
clusions. She has not been in the
habit of forming them, of late, with
out consulting Mr.. Whist. This has
not only added to her education. but
has increased Mr.. Whist's regard for
her and esteem for himself, two essen
tial indications of a soul union.
Willis Whist went for short walk,
Friday evening. He had only been
out an hour and had almost walked a
mile and smoked whole cigar, when
a rude hand smote him c.. the shoulder
and a familiar voice blatted in his
ear:
"Whist! 1 say, Whist! Thought !
was going to miss you. Been over tc
the hotel Want to have talk. ]
met Black this afternoon and he gave
me some information that will be bols
ter up our case to beat the band ]
have a date Mr.. Whist winched) will
little girl out on the boulevard. Sup
pose you walk along with me, and II
just drop in and make apologies. After
that, we eau go to your Office and have
a conference.
1t was that fellow Towne. Mr.
Whist looked up one street and dowr
the other. There was not an aristo
crat in sight. He did not like to b
seen with Towne outside of busines
hours, yet the exigencies of the cas-
seemed to demand it.
Where does the young lady live
he inquired. s.
In one of the finest houses on tn
boulevard, and the finest little girl yo
ever saw. replied the irrepressiblt
along. ~
Willis Whist turned 1p his Overcos
collar, drew his hat over his eyes an
come along. He wondered how it wa
, that Brown Towne had established
social footing in one of the fines
houses on the boulevard.
To Mr.. Whist's intense surpris
Brown Towne veered up to the stor
steps leading to the home of Eliz
. Mr.. Whist experienced hot fiushes au
: childs and quick distrust. He stol
ped and lit cigar.
Are you accustomed to calling her,
. he asked.
: Every time I strike this town, sa
i. his companion. L generally have tv
or three dates ahead.
. Indeed! calculated Mr.. Whist. F
had sudden recollection of evening
when Eliza was not in. He drew lOI
- puffs from his cigar and Jagged on t
walk. He had never fancied Eli
= making dates. That word made hi
= sick, anyway. He felt strong desi
to fix Brown Towne so he would Il
= breathe up the air, and while he W
: feeling that and more, Brown Tow
g stopped at the door.
Willis Whist experienced further |
or fushes and chills, combined with {
- treme irritation and intensified 81
prise. In his abstraction, he had I
noticed that his companion had tax
his arm and led him around to I
kitchen door. Mr.. Towne rang.
A pretty girl in white apron open
the door. Mr.. Towne stepped insi
and drew Mr.. Whist after him, Hell
an Lii, said Mr.. Towne, and kissed
81 girl. A light dawned npon Mr.. VIII
Ter He was quietly receding when
,er Towne pulled him back. Don't be
To such a hurry, old man, I want you
val meet my sweetheart. Lil-M
70 Wylde, this is my friend, Mr.. VIII
ial Sit down and get acquainted, Willie
or Willie! This was adding insult
yer injury. He thought of that even as
,lf reflected upon and irony of circl
for stances which<. had endowed a sery
20 with the name of Wydye and ca
rol Eliza-Eliza, mind you-Jones.