The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-11-11

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niece that she had better out with
her mystery whatever 1t was, when
she broke the silence with the query: |
did you ever hear of man named
Prof. Struthers, Uncle Harold?"
Emma shot glance of triumph at |
her husband and folded her arms.
"Struthers? Struthers? The name |
seems familiar"
prof. William Struthers. He II ON |
electrical engineer"
"The inventor of the Struthers stor. |
age battery? Why, certainly; ! am
one Of his stockholders. He has
made very valuable invention. Yes.
l have met him a number Of times"
$50 have l." said Eleanor, demurely.
Il met him first when was stayins
with Uncle Phin five years ago, and
saw him frequently when Uncle
Phin was so Ill; he helped to nurse
him."
She stopped and there was another
awkward silence.
well, dear?' said Emma from an
admixture of excess of curiosity, VIC.
manly sympathy and fear lest Harold
might be goaded into overt impetu.
osity by further delay.
Eleanor gave little start as II she
had been pricked by a pin. then she
answered with an attempt at direct
ness:
THE long and the short Of It Is
that Prof. Struthers has asked me to
marry him, and I-er-wished you to
know this before accepted-a-the
presidency of Claverirg."
Il see," said Harold, as she paused.
though the puzzled expression Of his
countenance belied his words.
"You think 1t wise for me to &C
cept, do you not, Uncle Harold? she
continued eagerly. "You approve OF
it-you consider it an honorable posi-
tion?"
II have already said So"
Il felt sure that you would think
50. 1t has seemed so to me. There
can be NO doubt about it." she cor
cluded, emphatically shaking her
head. Thank you very much. Uncle
Harold"
II am sure that do not know
exactly for what" he answered .
moment later.
| For confirming my own impression
as to what it was the wisest for me to
do"
| But 1t was not until Emma spoke
that the look Of mystifcation on Iiar-
ODDS face grew less.
Eleanor means, my DEAR" said she,
in deliberate tore, that she has hsd
to decide between Pref. Struthers on
ore hand and the presidency on the
other, and she has decided in favor
OF the latter"
Eleanor sighed and nodded acquies
cence.
II ought to say, though, that he Is
willing to change his residence and
live here If I will only marry him
But that would be asking too much
OF him. It would not be right"
Il Should think that 1t would never
do" said Emma coldly.
"And therefore" Eleanor continued
81 am so glad that you agree with me
and think that l am doing what is
wise, Uncle Harold. You mustn't
mind my crying" she added, realizing
that her voice had suddenly broken
down and that there were tears in her
eyes. 1T is merely nervousness, isn't
it, Aunt Emma?"
Certainly, dear. And 1t seems to
me that you are acting very wisely
"And it seems to me that I have
very little idea what this is all about. =
said Harold.
mo matter" pursued Emma
promptly. I'VE know, don't we.
Eleaaor?" she said, taking her hand in
hers and stroking it softly. "And 1t Is
all decided, isn't it, dear?"
Eyes, 1t is all decided" was the
girls answer. accompanied with q
fresh burst of tears, which made Har.
old look decidedly uncomfortable.
"Well. one thing is sure" he said.
almost fercely, Il give up attempting
to understand women"
ITO be contirued.)