Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-09

have had no experience In such matters!
Why, that would be politics-and have al
ways felt-it has seemed to mel simply
can't consider it,"
She had gained her eomposure now. She
had been called a bachelor of arts and she
felt an impulse to laugh.
"Ah! we had expected that it would seem
strange to you at first" said Mrs. Atherton,
who appeared to be in charge of the grand
strategy Of the call, while Miss Morris car
ried the rapid-firing guns and Mrs. Wingate
lent moral support as of a shore battery.
Mrs. Anterior had risen.
I'VE have all set our hearts on 1t, and
you must not decline Think it over well.
and when you come to the first meeting of
the council in September You will. am
sure be convinced of your duty"
Yes; very solemn obligation that
wealth and education have laid upon you, "
Miss Morris amplified.
"A solemn obligation" echoed Mrs. Win
gate.
The three filed out, Miss Morris leading
the way. while Mrs Atherton lngeringly
covered their retreat with few words that
were intended to convey a knowledge of the
summer frivolities then pending.
II should be very glad to have you come
to see me at my rooms, said Miss Morris,
wheeling in her short skirt as she reached
the door. Il have rooms In the Aetna
building"
do come and see us. too" murmured the
convoy, smiling in relief as they turned
away
Evelyn sat down in the nearest chair and
laughed.
II wonder whether they think college has
made me like that?' she asked herself.
At dinner she gave her father a humorous
account of the interview. Grant was away,
dining with a playmate and they were
alone. Porter was in one Of his perverse
moods, and he began gruffly:
Il should like to know why not! Haven't
I spent thousands of dollars on your educa-
ton? The lady was right; you are, at least
hav N han
Why bachelor I'm sure don't know
He was buttering bit of bread with DELHI
GRAFTON and did not look at Evelyn, who
waited patiently, knowing that he would
have his whim out.
1T seems to me-" he went on, "a proper
recognition of your talents and education,
and also Of me. as one of the Oldest citizens
of Clarkson. tell you 1t is good to get
little recognition once in while. l have a
painful recollection of having been defeated
for school commissioner about ten years
ago. Now here's chance for the family to
redeem itself. or course you accepted the
pect you TO bring the school funds to my
bank, and III say to you now that the d.
rectors will do the right thing by YOU"
He was still avoiding Evelyn's eyes, but
his humor was growing impatient for recOg
nition
Now, father!'' she pleaded; and they
laughed together,
Father" She said seriously, II don't
want THESE people mere TO get an luea tndl
I'm not an ordinary being"
That's an astonishing statement he be-
gan, ready for further banter; but she
would not have 1t.
There are" she said certain things that
a woman ought to do whether she's edu-
Gated or not; and I have ideas about that.
So you think these people here are expect
ing great things of me-"
"Of course they are, and with reason"
said Porter. still anxious to return to his
Joke.
But do not intend to have 1t! When
m forty years old may change my mind,
but right now WANT
She hesitated.
We'll, what do you want, child?" he said
gently, with the fun gone out of his voice.
They had had their coffee, and she sat with
her elbow on the table and her chin In her
hand.
why, I'm afraid want to have good
time," she declared, rising.
And that's just what ] want you to
rave, child" he eaid kindly, putting his
arm about her as they went out together.
Evelyn declined the, honor offered her by
the local council. at long range. in a note
to DR.. Morris. giving no reasons beyond
her unfamilarity with political and school
matters. These she knew would not be
considered adequate by Or. Morris. but
the latter, after writing a somewhat caus-
tic reply. in which she dwelt upon the new
wcman's duties and responsibilities, imme-
dtately announced her own candidacy. The
trcident was closed a. far as Evelyn was