The Holly chieftain., 1903-06-19
MRS. HAROLD stage.


ietuIheu neT gaze without ninching.
Even the wounded worm will turn.
Il deserve the rebuke, Mr. Struth-
ers. But l am neither rich nor a but
terhy, l hope. Since l have said SO
much, l should enlighten you exactly
as to the truth. suppose you meant
that because | have a more or less
prosperous air, it was fair to assume
that 1t was not necessary for me to
earn my own living. Well, in one
sense 1t is not. l have an uncle-an-
other uncle-who is very rich, l be-
lieve, and who is willing to have me
live with him as long as l like. He
has been very kind to me- When my
father died year and half ago, he
Uncle Harold-came out West and
insisted that l and my brothers should
return to New York with him to his
home, and there l have lived ever
since. came on my brothers ac-
count. They were to be sent to
school, and | told my Uncle Harold
then that it was my wish to be q
teacher. The boys are well cared for
now, SO that l am at liberty to carry
out my intention. The only trouble
is Eleanor paused, realizing that
1t was rather ludicrous that she should
unbosom her perplexities further, yet
an inexpicable impulse unsealed her
lips again, and she continued-"the
only trouble is that they-or particu-
larly my aunt-do not understand at
all why l should wish to leave them.
She and my uncle have both been
exceedingly kind and generous to me:
they have an exquisite house, where l
have everything my heart could de-
sire in the way of luxury, and nothing
would please them more than that
should remain with them until-until
l am married." she said, with little
laugh. Aunt Emma is bent upon my
marrying, and I'm afraid it will break
her heart if don't But woman
can't afford to throw away her whole
future merely in order to be married.
Why should woman give up her life
work more than a MANI" she added,
eagerly. Would a man-would you,
Mr. Struthers?"
Struthers blushed. Il have never
been in love-" he said.
For the matter of that, neither
have l." she responded, gayly. 1T is
merely supposititious case, so far as
that goes. But does it not come to
the same thing when Aunt Emma says
that if l become a teacher 1 shall cut
myself off from the possibility of ever
making brilliant match; for, of
course, Mr.. Struthers, l shall never
put up with match that is not bril-
liant"
The fall of the professors pipe re-
lieved the young electrician from the
necessity of replying to this last OBJ
servation, for, aroused by the noise,
Uncle Phineas opened his eyes and sat
upright.
Il verify believe l have been snooz-
ing"
Il verify believe you have, Uncle
Phin,' Eleanor answered and she and
Mr.. Struthers laughed gleefully.
The professor looked at his watch
twenty-five minutes to eleven."
he cried. Here, you young people.
this will never do. Roof Park closes
at half-past ten sharp. And what is
more, young man, you forgot our cof-
fee"
$50 did, sir" stammered .Struth-
ers. Il apologize"
The professor shook his head in
credulously.
Again | verify believe that it was
done on purpose, in order that might
fall asleep. The young against the old.
History repeats itself night after
night, and, worst of all, the moon,
who used to have the reputation of be-
ing circumspect in such matters, winks
half the time at what is going on, and
leaves us in the dark the rest" He
rose, and after last survey of the
brilliant heavens, led the way to the
opening. Come. it is time for bed
q shall'petition the trustees of Roof
Park tomorrow that in future the
gates remain open an hour later"
said Struthers. quietly, as he offered
his hand to Eleanor to assist her over
the sill.
But that will not help us tonight"
she replied, with sigh, looking up re-
gretfully at the glorious moon. "A
woman never thinks of tomorrow"
CHAPTER XII.
A fortnight had slipped away before
Eleanor had realized that time was
passing, The -dayS were so very mich