The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-18
MRS. HAROLD stage.
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live with him as long as I like. HS
has been very kind to me. When my
father died 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
aincc. came on my brothers' ac
count. They were to be sent 10
school. and | told my Uncle Harold
| then that II was my wish to be a
teacher. The boys are well cared for
now. so that I am at liberty to carry
out my intention. The only trouble
Is" Eleanor paused realizing that
II was rather ludicrous that she should
unbosom he- perplexities further. yet
an inexplicable impulse unsealed her
lips again. and she contlnued-"the
only trouble is that they-or particu-
larly my aunt-do not understand at
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
should remain with them until-until
l am married." she said. with n little
laugh. Aunt Emma Is bent upon my
marrying. and I'm afraid Il will break
her heart II | don't. But woman
can't afford to throw away her whole
future merely In order To be married
Why should a woman give up her life
work more than a mani" she added.
eagerly. Would a man-would you.
MIR. Struthers?"
struthers blushed. II have never
been In love" he said.
For the matter of that. neither
have l." she responded. gayly. 1T is
merely a supponititious case. so far as
that goes. But does It not come to
the same thing when Aunt Emma says
that II | become a teacher shall cut
myself OF from the possibility OF ever
making brilliant match; for. OF
course, MIR. struthers. shall never
put up with match that is not brill
liant"
Tho fall OF the professors pipe re-
lleved the young electrician from the
necessity OF replying TO this last oh,
servation. for. aroused by the noise.
Uncle Phineas opened his eyes and sat
upright
Il verify believe l have been snooz.
ing"
II verify believe YOU have. Uncle
Phin." Eleanor answered. and she and
Mr., Struthers laughed gleefully.
The professor looked at his watch
twenty-five minutes to elevenl"
he cried. Here. you young people.
this will never do. Roof Park closes
at halfpast ten sharp. And what is
more. young man. you forgot our cof.
fee"
so did. sir" stammered Struth-
ers. Il apologize"
The professor shook his head in.
eredulously.
Again | verify believe that II was
done on purpose. in order that might
fall asleep, The young against the old
History repeats itself night after
night, and. worst OF all, the moon.
who used to have the reputation OF be-
ing circumspect in such matters. winks
half the time at what is going on. and
leaves us In the dark the rest" He
rose. and after last survey OF the
brilliant heavens. led the way TO the
opening. Come. II is time for bed"
Il shall petition the trustees OF Roof
Park tomorrow that in future the
gates remain open an hour later
said Struthers, quietly. as he offered
his hand to Eleanor to assist her over
the sill.
But that will not help us tonight. "
she replied, with sigh. looking up re-
gretfully at the glorious moon. "A
woman never thinks of tomorrow.