The Yale expositor., 1903-01-16
MRS. HAROLD stage.
Copyright 1870 and 80 b Bonner
Downright. 1870 and 1891 By Robert Boomers sonA

Nv WIN AAAAA a. AnAA 10 L AAhfs AlE
has been very kind 10 me. When my
father died n year and half ago. he
Uncle Harold-came out West and
insisted that | and my brothers should
return 10 New York with him to his
home. and there have lived ever
since. came on my brothers ac-
count. They were 60 be sent %
school. and told my Uncle Harold
then that il was my wish % be n
teacher. The boys are well cared for
now. so that ! am at liberty 20 carry
out my Intention. The only trouble
is" Eleanor paused. realizing that
II was rather ludicrous that she should
unbosom her perplexitles further. yet
an ineXplicablo impulse unsealed her
lips again. and she continued-"the
only trouble Is that they-Or particu.
larry my aunt-do not understand a.
all why ! should wish to leave them.
She and my uncle have both been
exceedingly kind and generous TO me.
they have an exquisite house. where
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
am married. she said. with a little
laugh. Aunt Emma is bent upon my
marrying and I'm afraid IL will break
her heart II | don't. But a woman
can't afford to throw away her whole
future merely In order 20 be married.
Why should a woman give up her life
work more than a man." she added
eagerly. Would a mIn-would you.
Mr. Struthcgs?"
S,ruthers blushed. Il have never
been In love" he said
For the matter OF that. neither
have !" she responded. gayly. 1t Is
merely a supposititious case. so far as
that goes. But does It not come 20
the same thing when Aunt Emma says
that n become n teacher I shall cut
myself of from the possibility OF ever
making a brilliant match, for. OF
course. Mr.. Struthers. shall never
put M with a match that Is not bril-
liant"
The fail Of the professors pipe re-
lioyed the young electrician from the
necessity OF replying to this last Oh.
seryation. for. aroused by the noise
Uncle Phincas opened his eyes and sat
upright
Il verify believe have been saooz-
ing"
Il verify believe you have. Uncl,
Phin." Eleanor answered and she and
Mr. Struthcrs laughed glaefully.
The professor looked at his watch
twenty-five minutes 70 eloyen'"
he cried. Here. you youns pnop,,
this will rover do. RcCf Park closes
at halfrast ten sharp. And what i,
more, young man. you forgot our COT.
Fee"
80 dld. sir" s,ammcred s;ruth.
ers. Il apologize"
The professor shook his head iu.
cgcdU'ou3ly.
Again / verify believe that IL was
done on purpose. In order that ! might
fan asleep. The you1r against the old,
History repeats Itself night after
risht. and. worst OF all. the mGoa.
VINO uF't 10 nave the reputation 0' Do.
ing Circumspect In such matters. Winks
hall the time az what Is going on aui
leaves Us In the darl, the rest he
rose. ami after last survey OF the
brilliant heavens. led the way % the
Opening. Cone. Il Is time for bed
Il shall petition tho trustees OF Roo.
Park tomorrow that IN future the
gates remain open an hour later
said Struthers. quietly "A he offered
his hand 90 Eleanor To assist her ovor
the sill.
But that will not help US tonight. a"
she replied. with a sigh. looking mp re.
grctfully az the glorious moon. \
woman never thinks OF tomorrow.