Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

HERE was one point on which Prof.
l EysNn6cr Muller was frl; his
daughter should marry NO man who
was not an astronomer. and. further
more. ne must bc au astronomer 90
more than ordinary ability.
About this tiuse Prof. Muller be-
gan the monumental work which was
10 perpetuate his name TO posterity.
IL was nothing less than photo
graphic chart of the heavens. ilc
found that this would Zoe ncccs-
sary 10 employ an assistant. The
fact was mentioned casually I'm Lou-
iSc's presence, ave days later a
Young man arrived from New Nork
and applied for the position. After
"a brief examination AIR. Harvey Nads-
worth was engaged as assistant as
tronomcr.
Harvey Wadsworth told little about
himself or his intentions. A change
took place after his arrival. Louise
often visited the observatory to
watch the progress of the stars. and
10 study astronomy under his tutel-
age. The interest which the pro-
tes,or had tried in vain 60 awaken
was aroused by his assistant.
All the while Prof. Muller was
blind 80 what went on under his
very ewes. and the love-mahing pro
cresscd unlisturhed- The day final
lv came when Wadsworth. aided and
abctted by Louise. boldly asked the
astronomer for his daughters hand.
Prof. Muller manifested mild sur
prise. and declared that IL was out
of the question. Tie explained that
he was anxious for his daughter g.
marry am astronomer.
Am / not an astronomer de-
mandcd the suitor.
"Nou know the first principles. but
not enough 20 satisfy me. Wait a
few years until I can see what You
/ can do"
Wadsworth stormed and ragged
l Louise begged and pleaded. but the
astronomer was obduratc. In the enc
ia was agreed that nothing more was
20 be Said about marriage until Har
/ Yev had done something which wouic
/ give him a reputation and stamp HAN
as an astronomer.
Wadsworth and Miss Muller waited
but q reputation l. an elusive thing
At last aid came from an uneXpect
I'd quarter just why the sun tool
ia into its head 10 cast shadow
on an magnificent speck II an Is
land u miles long and six mile
| broad in the southern Pacific no ON
| ever knew: but such was the case
| and The United States government
/ found it necessary 20 observe DO. lh
government sent Prof. Muller Il
charge Of the expedition which us
| tied Easter leland for the purpose 81
observing ara eclipse. Considerable
pressure had been brought 10 hea
/ 10 make him accept the post, for D
WAS loath 20 leave his observatory ana
his stellar chart. bat 90 last be wa
prevailed upon % go. As far as Oh
mechanical details were concerne,
WaGsvvorth could manage the oi
eersatorr as well as De could. a
that was necessary was 90 point th
telescope at that part 81 the aver
which was being mapped, 20 arrang
the Photographic attachment pro-
erlv. and. after the desired cxposur
20 develop the plate.
calling his family around him. p
wife. DIS daughter. and Dds prospc
tive son-in-law. Prof Muller deli
cred his orders, from which there W.
no appeal just before embarsing.
Louise began the professo
abruptly. edo you love Harsey?'.
ooh. father. i love him more ths
I can ever tell
Harvey. 90 You love Louise?'
.Prof. Muller replied Harve
: with ferror. Il love her far bett
than she says she loves me-
Mother" said the professor,
calmly a. 50 he were discussing q
weather. when Harvey has SHOW
what he can do as an astronom'
tley shall marry. but not til the
b. r. Pc puts forward any claim WIFI
% . am away. YOU shall be the judge
d For the next two weeks Wac
r worth performed his duties in a pc
IS functory manner. One night, aft
% e. long debate. WadswOrth declar
+ that De would have 20 marry LOU.
q despite parental objection, and follo
some other calling.
2 Il am tired 81 taking astronomy
v De said. II believe that ] had best
b. e. back 20 civil engineering. =
q know that I can always make a J.
b. ing for two" he added as an aft'
thought.
~Of course YOU can" she sa
proudly. ~but love my father a
N want you 20 win me under the e.
10 ditions be has named. Anyway, .
NJ can't leave the observatory until