The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-05
CHLOE and Is
the STILE ;

1ttie htio4Naii9 ~ iie'
1SoN Her hair had been blown a
little .n,o admired disorder by the blum
wind on the heath. her cheeks were
flushed with health aud bearty, and
she was mistress aud queen Of herself
and her domain. For me, my eyes
went from her bright and significant
face across the gray green oats IN
which we walked breast high, and
back again in serene contentmcnt
What did It matter that size was pre-
pared 10 give battle 10 the monster
Man. Let him perish.
The hills were ablaze with light. the
fields with charllck: we ecred ia the
suns eye. but Chloe looked as cool as
a primrose in her muslin, despite the
heat Of her opinions
Il can't really understand q sensible
man like you taking up 4 position Ike
that, said she.
had taken no position, except the
one by her side, but l defended myself
weakly.
We'll, you see we inherit these pre-
possessions and prejudices from our
savage ancestors, | suppose"
That's just 1t. said Chloe eagerly.
'You admit II. theng Savage. OF
course, they were savages. You've
given away your case
never really had any case. but
didn't say so. Il suppose I have l
said ruefully.
You know it, said Miss Bohun
firmly 1T is quite absurd to pretend
that women are one whit inferior 70
man. except. Of course" she added.
quickly, I'm regard 10 physical
strength"
And even then there were ANA
cons l suggested.
She cast glance AZ me- Yes. there
were the Amazous." she said. which
shows
And the women do ali the hard work
among the aboriginals.r l went on.
She gave me another glance. And
that again shows she began, with
less confidence.
DO you know I said. stopping IN
midheid 10 observe her critically. 4
believe that II you only practiced 1T
lie you would be more than match
for a man"
She looked away across the corn.
"Do--io you think sosr she said. hesi-
tatingly: and added. after a pause. Il
II don't think I am so-I'm not what
you'd call muscular
well, perhaps not ! assented. ex-
amining her appraisingly: but sinewy,
say"
How absurd said Chloe, quite
snappishly. as she walked on. l fol-
lowed. The deep. spreading shadows
Of the bushes at the end Of the feld
enveloped US.
Another stile." said I. cheerfnlly.
Dear me. that's the fourth said
Chloe. resignedly. Il DO wish they'd
make gates between the fields.
a stiles more picturesque" said l.
VERY possibly" said Miss Bohun, in-
differently. ats certainly not as con-
venient"
"Ah," said /. smiling, there's one
thing. at any rate. in which men are
superior. They can negotiate stile.'
"Indeedrf said Chloe. lofdly. Il
should have thought the feat was not
impossible for a woman / pursed Up
my lips ANY woman can get over /
stiles. she said warmly, seeing my |
skeptieism.
"0h. I've no doubt I said. politely. |
ats nonsense your saying that whel
can see you don't believe #" said /
Miss Bohnn. You're simply pleased /
10 be sarcastic all along"
shrugged my shoulders She
marched coldly ard conndenhally TO-
ward the stile. 1t took off a high |
ground which. I suppose, accounted |
for the absence Of a step. But there
were two cross bars to assist the /
climber | thought Chloe's face fell /
as she noted it.
Let me give you a hand. I said.
"Nonsenser' she replied. Il don't
want any assistance. It's quite easy"
She put the hand which was not en-
numbered By the sunshade on the top
bar and placed one neat foot on the
lowest. Then she hesjiated.