Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-16

| Indifferent tone.
1T isn't an article" said the girl.
do 1 look like a person who would
write an article?"
She seemed to challenge his scrutiny.
Jasper couldn't resist the temptation.
| He leaned little farther back.
1T isn't always possible to judge by
the appearance" he said.
But / fancied article writer's were
always old, and-and fussy, and-and
cranky" said the girl
There are exceptions" said Jasper.
There must be exceptions"
Il suppose you know" said the girl.
But it isn't an article"
"You arouse my worst fears" said
Jasper. as the girl spreai out the manu-
script.
II think l understand what you
mean" she said.
I'm glad you do"
"And I'm afraid your werst fears are
confirmed" she said.
Jasper sighed.
"Then it is verses?" lie said.
81 supposed ii was poetry" said the
girl.
"They always do" said Jasper.
The girl looked up at him with q
pretty grimace.
"You are not bit encouraging. she
said
Its the better way! said Jasper.
"And yet you write verses YOURSELF"
said the girl. "And get them printed,
too"
Perhaps it is because 1 haven't a
friend honest enough to dissuade me"
said Jasper. Il have had no time for
that sort of nonsense lately. however"
THAT'S pity" said the girl
Don't think to soften me in that
way" said Jasper.
II like those lines beginning. She
came upon me unawares, said the
girl. Il know them by heart She
came upon me unawares, / turned and
she was there"
Il beg your pardon cried Jasper.
1T is your lines that are under consid-
Grafton. Pray produce them"
The girl gave him a si1elong glance.
did she come upon you unawares,
Mr. Dane?"
Jasper caught the glance and slightly
flushed. His look grew troubled again.
Il live in hopes" he said.
That's enigmatical,H laughed the
girl. lit shows you are not sure"
Il must object to your manifest in
tention to throw ME into a sentimental
mood said Jasper. TT win not help
you"
The girl laughed and PASSED the man.
uscrlpt to him.
Il know you VIII like it, she said.
"why are you SO certain Jasper
asked.
Because l haven't written on both
sides or the paper said the girl.
Jasper bent over the manuscript to
hide his smile. Then his look changed.
The smile faded. He read the lines with
great care Presently be looked up.
The girl had been regarding him in
tently. she met his eyes with an in
quirlng glance
You want me to be feank:" he said
"of course"
The lines are quite tho sentimental
They are of the old school where sen
timent reigned. Nowadays we bluntly
call it gush."
But it's not all bad. is it," queried
the girl.
by no means" replied Jasper. The
execution is good. II the fripperles and
Alterations were dropped it would be
very paSSable. II sou would heed my
advice-they never do might be
tempted to ask you TO Try again"
lie folded the manuscript and hand
Ell il To her.
Thank you. said the girl
4 am sorry IL my jpdgmen. seems
harsh. said Jasper.
1T doesn't" said the girl
u have tried to treat yosS as an hon
est friend should" said Jasper.
Thank you again, said the girl. i
win admit that hoped 10 see my verses
In your paper"
TRY again" said Jasper.
The girl arose and put cut her dainty
hand.
Il am glad to know sou. Mr.. Dane.
She said 4 have a very dear friend
who has sung your praises until am
quite jealous. ! was really anxious 10
meet you. Good-by.~ Then she swiftly
added. with a charming smile, i an
sure we shall meet again"