Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-28
The Love of the Violet.

sAA4o, Ult II ne coNeIS IT lOr q g0od pur-
pose, such as to marry the girl he loves.
does he sinG'
Lefty did not answer. She was letting
her nngloved hand trail in the water.
You see, we poor detrimentals get it
hot all round" he went on We NAV
loye-they can't prevent us doing that
but we must not approach our divinity.
1t IS deadly sin to tell her how deeply
we love her. We must hide our feelings
and see some rich man carry off the prize
we would give years of our lives to win.
! we are called heartless, dishonorable. if
we urge our suit, for we are running tie
girls chance of richer husband. And.
after all, viii the girl be happier for hav-
ing followed the advice of worldly moth
ers and auntsf Youth lasts but for a
time, and is not few years of love-cail
1T madness, if You like-preferable to a
cycle of gilded life where affection does
not exist. and where happiness consists
in being able to wear more diamonds
than your neighbour
Lefty darted a glance beneath her
lashes OH the handsome speaker.
You argue from your point of view.
Capt. Forteseue," she said. "Millionaires,
perhaps, see things differently. Why
may they not love and be beloyed?"
Because, Nature is just. She does not
| shower all her blessings ON one head. A
rich man. having all else, covets pretty
woman for wife. He cannot love her
! as poorer man would, for his heart is
| corrupted by his wealth and the fIatterv
that has been his for years. The woman
is dazzled by his riches, and overlooks
the man, whilst thinking of his banking
account. Let him suddenly lose his
wealth, and there is just chance that
she may love him.
Il think, Capt. Fortescue. that Aunt
Eversmore would call your theories shad-
ows, and hers substance"
Quite so. The question is, when the
time comes for looking back whether we
may not sigh for having grasped the cold
winter of substance, and let pass the
shadows of sunny summer. But we are
getting argumentative, and have lost our
way. Where did we start from?"
Lefty shook her head
oh, remember, the hardship of being
born poor man. Now, for instance
supposing | was as rich as our host OF
today, you would not be angry with me
for saying that l loved you-loved you
passionately."
There was tremor, fervor in his
tone that thrilled the girl to the very
heart. But It was no time to hesitate.
You can't tell whether I should or
moi" she answered, with a nervous little
laugh. 'And, besides, you are paying
me a very poor compliment, Capt. For
escue."
'In thinking that you would be in
flueneed by wealth. he said Il did not
mean that. What | meant was that
rich man might say to you what ],
poor devil of q detrimental, dare not"
Lefty made no answer. Her face hung
over the side of the boat, so that her
hat served as screen to her glowing
cheeks.
She felt she ought to be angry, but
somehow she did not feel so in the least.
only confused After all, it would be
absurd to take the thing seriously. So
she continued to let her hand trail in
the rippling water, whilst Cyril For
tescue, having shot his first shaft, pulled
in silence towards the house boat, where
Abel Sternford awaited them.
They were the first to arrive, and
whether it was the effect of a guilty CON
science or not, Lefty fancied that Mr..
Sternford's fdce wore an unusually stern
expression. 1t cleared, however, as he
welcomed her on board
Very happy to see you looking so
well, Miss Monkston," he said. "How
are you, Fortescue? Always lucky in
having charge of the fairest flower. Come
and sit right here, Miss Monkston, out
of the syn. You must excuse my leaving
you to receive my other guests. There
will be lunch in a minute or two. l hope
you have brought a good appetite with
you ?"
Lefty was thankful that another boat
was already alongside.
Cyril Fortescue, however, seized the
opportunity to whisper, Remember, Miss
Monkston, there il many word that
seems lightly spoken which is the bitter
TRUTH
An instant later, Lady Eversmore
handed up the ladder, and took her seat
by her niece's side.
Lefty was perfectly conscious that
storm was raging in her aunt's breast.
However, there was no opportunity for
the good lady to express her opinions at
that moment. She merely whispered. Il
am astonished at you. Lefty, after what
| said" and then smiled sweetlv ,lpon
Lady Mottesford, who sank down on the
seat beside her.
Ethel Mottesford her daughter-sat
down next Lefty.
Goodness, Lefty" she whispered. "you
are in for it. You don't suppose mother
would let such chance Slip She poured
oil upon the flames all the way, and Lady
ErersmoTe is at white heat How reck-
less You are, dear
Lefty opened her blue eyes in mild as
constituent.
What do You mean, dear? Capt For
tescuc is quite an old friend; that is. we
have met most nights from the beginning
of the season.
well, know what mother would have
said if | had been seen with him in n
boat alone. He is awfully nice. of
course; just like all the men we must
not be seen about with are. / had that
dreadful little Hobson man to make my
self agreeable to- Guess what he said"
Il can't, dear, Something that he
thought complimentary. | suppose
Il can't see where the compliment came
in. After tanning for ten minutes. and