The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-12-18

up this evening Your little love,
ETHEL"
AS Lloyd Templeton interestingly PER
used the brief message from Ethel he be-
gan to blush, and, with few inprectory
utterances, he tossed it over to- his con-
fere, George Campbell.
There, George. he shouted; read
that. Now you see In tmixt two fires.
How nthe world am l going to manage
st? l promised faithfully TO visit Betty
tonight To the deuce with girls
That's a proposition, Lloyd respond
ed George. We can easily fix up. VIII
you take a little friendly advice!
Il could not turn a deaf ear to your
schemes, came the immediate reply.
You are always flying to my rescue"
''An right, and You must carry it out
completely and without a balk'
Thus continued the conversation be-
tween two young men who were "baching
it together" at college.
q. Lloyd was tall, handsome youth, just
Of age, and his trustworthy Counsellor,
George, was of medium heigh. fairly good
looking; although not nearly go attractive
as Lloyd in the presence of ladies. He
was, however, two years his senior, and
had some knowledge along these lines
that Lloyd did not possess.
Lloyd alwOys had from three to six
ladies in his especial favor, ana how he
ever contrive1 TO enamor and retain the
hearts of so many WIS a miracle 10
George. He was continually mixing ap-
pointments and letting promises pass un-
fulfilled and his companion was on the
ground ever ready with his excellent sa-
gacity TO lift him from the mire; and,
: on this occasion, it was but another STRAIT
egic move in the diplomacy of coUr ship.
More tha nonce Lloyd had sworn that he
would not have anything more to do with
the opposite sex; that this idea fbeing
in a maze Of trouble necessarily, was
not exacting his studies. nor elevating
him in his education: that. instead. it
decisions. therefore he was continuously
in a muddle.
Now, Lloyd" commenced George in
slow, unbroken voice like an attorney ad-
vi.ing his client. Listen, Which one of
the girls do you love?"
'Eeaven.. Heavens! 1 haven't gwen
81 6ecent consideration" was the hasty
answer "As long as they believe my
silly"
But look here" said the other en-
phatically, 1T is indeed time that you
decide You must quit this kind of bust
ness. Don't keep a giIl in ignorance con-
cerning your relation 10 another girl. So
either drop them, or all except one. If
you've got love On the brain, set mar
ried."
'Confound your advice grawled Lloyd.
Don't you suppose that tney play even
with me? Marry? Well. that might be
best, but she must needs be an angel
II spend words in proposal
"All nicely spoken" answered George,
but remember. do unto others as you
would have others do unto you If they
play even, do not return the evil
Men" rejoined Lloyd, humocously.
''have forgotten the meaning OF those
words in this age. and 1 presume I've
been as neglectful as any Of them"
But now would be propit,ous time
to rejuvenate that good old principle and
espouse its solid sense"
Although it doesn't strike me as prop
er," said Lloyd. thoughtfully and dis
tinctly, III accept your logic in this
matter as l vowed a while ago; and,
should it prove a failure, L shall never
call you my friend again.
''Well?"
And now I'll reveal few facts. /
really believe that / think more of Ethel
than any other living creature; and.
know, I've often dreamed OF getting mar
ried.'
''You are hitting the nail squarely on
the head" interrupted George II she is
your choice, call on her this evening and
keep steady company with her from this
on. putting all others aside with merely
friendship
Lloyd was apparently satisfied with this
arrangement of affairs. and again cajoled
his confere for his sage advice.
After this was agreea.ry settled they
began their study. one in German gram
mar. the other in geometry-a very deli
cate repast
There was an interval of some few min
utes Of quietness; then Lloyd slammed
his book 10 the floor and broke out in
frenZied voice. George, I've changed my
mind about the arrangement. III ne
cussed if I'm going To give up Betty
She's such sweet. generous-hearted 1T
tie trick. and-and-no. sir! III neverSgive
her up
What's wrong?" interroga;ed George,
indifferentIy struck something non
parsable or non-declinable?
You heard what | said" snarled Lloyd.
az haven't seen line in that Grammar;
1t loks blank to me. My thoughts are
with Betty"
oh. come. Look here. lloyd spoke
the other pleadlngly. don't get SO fool
ish. God knows YOU aren't an imbecile.
Then have some backbone
Never before had there been such
heated controversy and hubbub between
the two young men. Lloyd at one time
picked up his book to use as a bludgeon
TO strike his companion. But this exees-
sive madness soon gave way to a more
amiable feeling. and then he was asham-
ed of his precipitate actions.
Theh our had nearly arrived for him to
make his call. Once more he asked
for an opinion and again he heard a repe-
tition OF the former suggestions.
Well" he drawled out. 4 presume
George. l shall do as you say this time
but. let me repeat, if it doesn't go just
right. I'll never listen TO YOU assin"
Use your own judgment about it" said
George. coldly.
Lloyd departed with a joviaT beam
Ing face; and George wished him a pleas
ant evening and then proceeded TO his
study. George could hear him striding
along at a lively speed. aud he listened.
hem used, he is certs,aly an cdd gen
ius"
In less than fifteen minutes footsteps
were heard returning. and here. in an