Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-07

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tossed 1t aside with the remark that
he would communicate with the writer
by mail concerning it--and then he
would have resumed his work. Now
| be hesitated.
"What is the nature OF the article p
he asked in what he fancied wa an
Indifferent tone.
at isn't an article" said the girl.
DO look like a person who would
write an article?"
She seemed TO challenge his scru-
tiny. Jasper couldn't resist tn
temptation. He leaned a little farther
back.
1T isn't always possible to judge by
the appearance" he said.
"But fancied article writers were
always old, and-and fussy, and-and
cranky said the girl.
"There are exceptions" said Jasper.
"There must be exceptions"
81 suppose you know" said the girl.
But it isn't an article"
"You arouse my worst fears" said
Jasper as the girl spread out the
manuscript.
81 think / understand what yo
mean" she said.
I'm glad You do" said Jasper.
"And I'm afraid your worst fears
are confirmed" she said.
Jasper sighed.
"Then it is verses?" he said.
81 supposed it was poetry" said the
girl.
"They always do" said Jasper.
The girl looked up at him with .
pretty grimace.
"You are not a 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 I haven't a
friend honest enough to dissuade me"
said Jasper. 81 have had no time for
that sort of nonsense lately. how
ever"
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. 81 know them by heart. SHE
came upon me unawares, turned and
she was there"
al beg your pardon" cried Jasper.
at is your lines that are under consid-
Grafton. Pray produce them"
The girl gave him sidelong glance.
Ibid she come upon you unawares?"
Mr.. Dane?"
Jasper caught the glance and slightly
flushed. His look grew troubled again.
81 live in hopes" he said.
That's enigmatical," laughed the
girl. "It shows you are not sure"
''I must object TO your manifest in
tention to throw me into sentimental
mood" said Jasper. at will not help
you"
The girl laughed and passed the
manuscript to him.
IL know you will like it," she said.
"Why are you so certain?" Jasper
asked.
Because haven't written on both
sides of 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 he looked
up.
The girl had been regarding him in
tently. She met his eyes with an in
curing glance.
"You want me to be frank?" he said.
"Of course"
''The lines are quite too sentimental.
They are of the old school where sem
timent reigned. Nowadays we bluntly
call IL gush."
'But it's not all bad, is it?" queried
the girl.
by no means" replied Jasper 1.-THE
execution is good. If the fripperies
and Alterations were dropped it would
be very passable. If you would heed
my advice-they never dol might be
tempted to ask you to try again"
He folded the manuscript and hand
ed it to her.
THANK you," said the girl
81 am sorry If my judgment seems
harsh" said Jasper.
at doesn't" said the girl.
81 have tried to treat you as an hon.
est friend should" said Jasper.
"Thank you again." said the girl. "I
will admit that hope to see my verses
in your paper"
"Try again." said Jasper.
The girl arose and put out her dainty
hand.
81 am glad to know you, Mr..
Dane" she said. 'I have a very dear
friend who has sung your praises until
] am quite Jealous. Twas really Anxious
to meet you. Good-by." Then she
swiftly added with charming smile:
~ am sure we shall meet again"
The smile and the words quite over
came Jasper.
81 hope So" he fairly stammered
as he arose to his feet and watched her
flutter from'the room.
AS he resumed his seat card upon
the floor drew his attention. The girl
had dropped 1t. He picked It up,
caught sight OF his name, and at once
recognized the angular handwriting.