The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-13

Sarah Gumbiner ................ \ Sp.nste-
Isaac Pu-kin .-.-......-.-....- Shaochel
Louis Axelrod -. a Travelling Salesman
Miss Gumbiners separate room. Sarah
sits in a rocking chair. examining an a.
bum.)
Sarah (aionel-Today my fate viii be
decided. (Sighs.) Twelve times / had rea-
sen to hope 10 become bride. ard
twelve times was disappointed This i
the thirteenth. Mr. Axelgo5-what a
pleasant name, (Rises from the chair.)
They say thirteen is an unlucky number.
and yet my heart tells me that this time
IL viii turn out rieht. When I met him
yesterday at the ball my heart was beat
Ing ike drum. felt that 1 was face to
face with the man destined TO be ny -
(Scrutinizing the Photography. Trle. he's
not so handsome as the fifth. not as
rich as the seventh, nor as bright as the
second. Hes not a doctor Or a lawyer.
But why should deceive myself? TIE
days when l thought l could afford to
wait for my IDEAL alas, those days are
over, And then, Mr.. AzeIrod is not 50
bad He cuts a lne appearance, even II
his nose IS a little too long ana his head
rather bald a long nose. they say. is a
sign of wisdom. and a bald head surely
marks the thinker. Goes to the nlirror)
think I locker particularly well in my
new waist last night. Blue is always
becoming TO me- and when he spoke 10
me ! felt that ! bIushed. and l must have
had fine complexion. All. how Mr.. Axel-
rod dancesi He is as light on his legs as
a bird a knock at the door. Sarah ar
ranges her hair before the TnirrOr.) Come
IN, CEnter Purkin}
Purkia-Good afternoon. Miss Gumbiner;
good afternoon Well
sarah-cood afternoon, AIr. Purkia. Be
seated.
Purkin-Well. how do you feel after the
ball? Ha. ha Ia, CRubs his hands1 a
man with bones. isn't he? His figure, his
way Of dancing, his manners, (Snuffs
tobacco) Need tell you? Haven you
see it for yourself? He looks like a regu-
lar professor If I had an unmarried
daughter. Ia keep him for her. I assure
yen rs your luck that ali my daughters,
thank Heaven, are married already, You
can see at q glance that Mr.. Axelrod IS
a man Of the world. lie has Travelled ev-
er-ywhere-in Boston, in Philadelphia. in
burgh And instead of paying for ali this
he draws a fine salary into the bargain
(Sits down.
sarah-In Pittsburgh. die you say? Then
n knows perhaps my uncle from Pitts
burgh.
Purkin-PerhapS. II your uncle is a
weil-knoWn man. then he surely knows
him. OF course, you can't expect him 10 4
know everybody.
Sarah-Oh. everybody knows my uncle 4
there. Yes, b. the way. this morning. I 4
received a letter from him. lie writes me
that he VIII be in New DIRK today, and .
he'll step in 20 see me
Purkin-I'n very glad. very glad, But 4
let US rather proceed to business. Well. +
what did he say when he escorted you
home last night?
sarah-Nr. Axelrod promised to be here
at three O'Clock today lie wants 70 take
me to the museum.
Purkin-So. To the museum At three
O'Clock? Consulting his watch) It's
three already. He'll be here soon. I sun
pose ] must run. thea. / may be in the
wa. When lovers are brought together
] make 1t my business to leave them
alone CRising) But listen be careful:
when You go with hi ube lively try to
speak less AID listen attentiveIy-he
seems 10 Ike himself talk When he
wants TO take the car. suggest that YOU
would rather walk First of all he'll sac
that you are economical. then he'll see
that you are q weak. workei-out girl
You understand; keep yourslf erect. IKE
soldier. As the proverb runs. pinch
H.
Sarah-A1r Purl1in. I'm Mt a child
know what have to do. You are offend
ing me.
Purlin-May you live long. Miss Cum
hiner. Do 7 mean 10 harm YOU? Bust
ness IS business. You mustn't take it II
heart But take my advice. its al fo-
your good. You must give luck an oppor-
tunity. Wen, this time 1 hope. Wen
drink at your wedding a last
Sarah hope so. too.
Purkin-NeH. and as for the wedding
have you thought Of it, VIII you have IL
Sarah should prefer 10 have il private.
private or in a haH2
but. of course. il Mr.. Axe,rod objects
q knock at the door,
PJTkin-Its be. What shah ! co now
wouldn't want him to meet me here.
Where shall / hide?
sarah-Quick. Get behni the The por-
siere there quick, wsit there until We
50 away repeated knocks one mo-
inert. Purkin hides hinsalf) Come in. /
enter Louis Axelrod with bunch of
vielets)
Axelrod-Good afternoon. Miss Gumbi-
ner. Pardon ne for being little late.
Don't mis5Udse ne. am always a pune
tual man Makes a low bow and hands
her the aowers.)
Sarah tbowsl-Thank YOU. love VIC
lets. How thoughtful Of YOU,
Axelrod-I see you are ready 20 60 I
an elad.
sarah-oh. yes. I'm quite ready. How
thoughtful of you. NJ Axclrodi But
suppose you give flowers to each and
every girl YOU met
Purlin-What the deuce is she ta;lsins
aboute She'll spoil the whole business
this way,
Axelrod-You see. Miss Gumbiner I
know what you Hcan-you want e know
more about ne. understand I an an
honorable man. III BE- frank with you
Ny life Is an open ledger; nv record IS
Glenn Yes. my record IS perfectly c'ean.