The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-23

81 The Bulletin 5 Daily Story. - !:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
suit tI0t DIN hOd rtT0lned his mentl


be so if people do not stop running to
~ with their troubles wish had
told him to forget that he had been to
see me 1t would have spared me much
annoyance, However, let us proceed,
for | have not much time
lie went to n locker ana took out OF
it a small machine that resembled an
electric fan. This he set upon the Ia
bic and connected it with wires from a
lamp. Certain parts of the instrument
began to revolye, aud | beheld a luni-
nous spot that twinkled and yet was
sharply fixed, like a great star,
DO not look too long said he, and
ut that moment an old negro scryitor
who had ushe@ed me in appeared at
the door
Professor Sumner, after glance at
the black. crossed the room, and there
was q whispered conference.
You have good fortune said the
professor, returning. Here is some
one who wishes to consult me, 1t is
your opportunity"
But this must be some private mat
ter said l. Your visitor will not
speak before me-
Already the professor had me by the
arm, aud he led me behind a screen
and seated me in a chair before could
make up my mind to resist But rs he
was arranging the screen for ms more
complete concealment | found my
voice.
Il can't do this" I protested. at
does not seem right
let your conscience be at peace"
said he IF anything is disclosed
which you should not know, | will
throw you into trance and You sl9ll
have your mind wiped clean of it, That
is understood, ehE
Bcfq Z could reply heard the door
open. Professor Sumner stepped aside,
and | as sitting there in tie corner,
blush unseen, like the flower in the
poem
"pl sor SUMNER" said a voice
that me Jump.
Il G." was the reply,
"Yot not know mpF"
Il have seen your face but | do not
know your name" said the professor.
If there is any reason why you do not
wish to give it,"
"Thank YOU" said the visitor hastily,
81 suppose that | am foolish about ii.
You are a man in whom any one could
have confidence. You are greatly re-
spected in this community, If you
prefer that should introduce my
self
by no means" exclaimed Professor
Sumner. "Ihc face is enough. You
are an honest man, and You are in
trouble. In the past few weeks have
seen plenty OF people who We're in
trouble, but very few honest men. You
are welcome, sir. What can l do for
your
There was a moment Of silence, and
then my young man Of the coSnor and
the street car--the escort of the pretty
girl of two compilations said slowly:
There is something which ! would
like to forget; something which it is
unjust that | should Remembered
least II is an injustice 70 remember it
as | seem compelled to do. Can you
make me forget itY'
Il can make YOU to forget anything
ut all" replied Sumner; your name,
your age, your native tongue | can
send you out of this room dumb. and
YOU shall never speak English until
you have laborlously learned it all over
again
could hear the young mans chair
strain as he leaned back in it, and |
could imagine the expression Of his
face.
what Is this that you wish to for
getY" demanded the professor. Il must
have a perfect idea of it before we
begin"
The young man begged delay and
paced the floor for a minute or two.
you have called me an honest man"
said he, stopping suddenly. II think
am too honest for my own good, surely
for my own happiness. have horror
Of deception-an unnatural horror Of
it,"
$50 have L. responded the professor
I'VE should be friends. But you did
not come here to tell me that.
Il will speak straight out" said the
visitor In voice which indicated thar
nothing could have been harder for
him. Il ann in love with a pure and
admirable woman. She Is no; an an
gel | suppose she has her little faults
and weaknesses like the rest Of human
ity. | could hardly wish her to be
otherwise. And it is the more unjust
in me Oh that account 10 retain aud to
brood upon tie memory OF one slight
error. but | cunt help if. The thing IS
ruining my life"
$50 / perceive responded Sumner
what did she do?"
cit was a trifliug deception. a bit Of
thouehtessncss continued the young
man. III am not Il resident Of this
town. though | live not far away. You
will make 10 attempt to Identify me or
the young LADY,
Trust me" said Sumner II live the
life of a monk in these stone walls"
There was a man. somewhat older
than myself" said tire visitor, with
whom this young lady