Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1904-03-17

He spoke Of my coming a day or SO
earlier, but | don't want to see him till
afterward. 1t might not be good for his
nerves, and | naturally want him to do
his best before the public
Naturally" she assented, adding:
I'm going there too. | have friends in
the Class. - 49, .
why, that's all right" he exclaimed
Were strangers, and we'd probably
each be alone. Why not sit togetherY
Thank you, we will. 1t is Kind OF
you to suggest IT," she replied hiding
an amused smile.
by exchange of cards they introduced
themselves and had become very good
friends by the time they reached their
destination.
"Shal | call for your he asked at
parting.
"Oh. no, thank you. We will meet in
the hall" she returned. with "A flash of
repressed merriment.
Very good. young lady, but not quite
so perfect as you suppose" he NUT
tered, watching the slender figure fit
away.
When in unaccustomed and uncom-
Portable evening dress he was conduct
cd to his seat he scarcely recognized
her in the resplendcnt creature the CEN
ter of an incense Offering throng, but
when he did he breathed an "ah, hap'
Of satisfaction adding, with a chuckle:
Il see see! But think the little joke
will boomerang
She detached herself presently and
made her way to him, murmuring an
apology for emitting TO mention that
she had attended the university the
previous year
To his eager question she admitted
that she had met Maurice. 70 his
equally eager question concerning the
milkmaid she hesitatcd uncertainty.
Which was not strange seeing that
Mr.. Sanborn had no name for her, the
young blockhead having alluded to her
merely as "a farmers daughter, the girl
of my choice"
II am sure that short, thick, homely
girl is the one-the third from the end"
Mr. Sanborn groancd.
"Oh. perhaps not" she comforted, sub
DUNG smile.
shes the one" he assented as posi-
lively and uggressively as he had pro-
claimed the state of the weather. The
opening exercises prevented further dis
course.
In spite OF his heated resentment Mr..
Sanborn swelied with pride at the over
whelming success of his nephew and
joined in the applause that called him
out again and again
Hes pulled them Off as told you
he would" he boosted to the girl, who,
with flushed cheeks and wet eyes, had
burst her glove in expressing her APP
probation. 1T would be glorious but
for that beefy creature he's talking to-
he added. choking Indignantly.
Maurice got away from the cOngratu-
lations at last and reached them, say
ing with outstretched hand. well, I'M
Gle, | hope you are satisfied with me-"
"Um-m-yes, pretty Well" his uncle
grunted, his eyes fixed significantly up
on the thick, homely girl across the
hall.
Seeing which, Maurice said, with
sly glance ut the girl beside him:
MAY | Introduce you to my farmers
daughter, uncle? She's
Mr.. Sauborn broke in, exclaiming:
why, | know the man she's talking
with; done business with him, I'll just
introduce myself and have it out with
her too"' he growled over his shoulder,
slipping like an eel through the crowd.
Good heavens" Maurice cried aghast.
IF he should say anything impertnent
to Miss Millionessw
ooh, Maurice! And she the presi-
dents niece, Hen say anything! Stop
him; stop him." the girl walled.
stop who-the thief?" a young man
queried laughingly,
They trailed through the crowd in an
agony Of apprehension. There was no
pleasantly in the situation for them.
Mr.. Sanborn had arrived, shaken
hands with the gentleman and was
speaking to the young lady, who lis
tened with serious attention
Look at her! There'll be an explo-
sion soon! oh. why did we undertake
the silly trick" Maurice's companion
moaned in his ear.
His uncle beCkoned urgently, prevent
ing Maurice's reply.
Il suppose You know my nephew and
his milkmaid. the farmer senator's
daughter" Mr. Sanborn said 10 the gen
tleman as the reluctant couple ap-
preached.
Then he burst into roar Of laughter
at the blank faces Of the wited young
conspirators.