Woodville Republican., 1903-05-09

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THERE was one point on which Prof.
1 Lysander Muller was firm; his
daughter should marry no man who
was not an astronomer, and, further
more, he must be an astronomer of
more than ordinary ability.
About this time Prof. Muller be-
gan the monumental work which was
to perpctuate his name to posterity.
I 1t was nothing less than photo
graphic chart of the heavens. He
found that this would be neces-
sary to employ an assistant. The
fact was mentioned casually in Lou
ise's presence; five days later
young man arrived from New York
and applied for the position. After
brief examination Mr.. Harvey Wads-
worth was engaged as assistant as
tronomer.
Harvey Wadsworth told little about
himself or his intentions. A change
took place after his arrival; Louise
often yisitede the observatory to
watch the progress of the stars, and
TO study astronomy under his tutel-
age. The interest which the pro-
Tessor had tried in vain to awaken
was aroused by his assistant.
All the while Prof. Muller was
blind to what went on under his
very eyes, and the love-making pro-
gressed undisturbed. The day final
ly came when Wadsworth, aided and
abetted by Louise, boldly asked the
astronomer for his daughters hand.
Prof. Muller manifested mild sur
prise, and declared that it was out
of the question. He explained that
he was anxious for his daughter to
marry an astronomer.
Am | not an astronomer" de-
manded the suitor.
You know the first principles, but
not enough TO satisfy me. Wait a
few years until can see what you
can do"
Wadsworth stormed and ragged,
Louise begged and pleaded, but the
astronomer was obdurate. In the end
1t was agreed that nothing more was
to be said about marriage until Har-
vey hadAdone something which would
give him reputation and stamp him
as an astronomer.
Wadsworth and Miss Muller waited;
but reputation is an elusive thing.
AT last aid came from an unexpect-
ed quarter just why the sun took
~ into it's head to cast a shadow
on an insignificant speck of an is
land IL miles long and six miles
broad in the southern Pacific no one
ever knew; but such was the case,
AMI the United States government
= ionnd it necessary to observe it. The
government sent Prof. Muller in
charge Of the expedition which Wis.
TIED Easter island for the purpose of
observing, an eclipse. Considerable
pressure had been brought to bear
10 make him accept the post, for he
was loath to leave his observatory and
ms stellar chart; but at last he was
prevailed upon TO go. As far as the
mechanical details were concerned
"adsworth could manage the OBJ
sersatory as well as he could. All
mat was necessary was to point the
telescope at that part of the heavens
which was being mapped, TO arrange
ahe Photographic attachment prop
eriy, and, after the desired exposure,
10 develop the plate.
falling his family around him, his
wifes his daughter, and his prospec-
i've son-in-law, Prof. Muller deliy-
cred his orders, from which there was
no appeal. just before embarking.
Louise" began the professor,
apfsptiy. do you love Harvey"
oh, fatheri love him more than
lean ever tell.-
haryey, do you love LouisegT
Prof. Muller replied Harvey,
with fervor. Il love her far better
Snan she says she loves me-
Mother" said the professor. as
calmly as If he were discussing the
weather, "when Harvey hiss shown
what he can DO as an astronomer,
'hey shall marry, but not till then.