Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-15

earnestly and somewhat pathetic;nv
through the tsi"L lenses of IFS eve
glasses
Mrs. Harper, as the married woman OF
the party. arose and looked ut him in.
quiringly The strangers first remark
was somewhat peculiar
All, three LADIES' he said
Mrs. Harper bowed
Il was looking for one" continued the
visitor ~
-, is there any particular lady you would
Ike to see?" asked Mrs Harper
Yes, madam, a very particular one"
mat is her name?" asked Mrs lack
rather severely.
mat Is the very point upon which
would like to be enlightened" replied the
stranger, his eyes rowing from one to an
other OF the three faces Ladies. may l
be permitted to make statement" he
asked suddenly.
Mrs. Jack Harper. as spokeswoman for
the party, bowed her assent
Il was born, continued the stranger
IN the state of California in the year
1863 My father intended me for a bust
ness career; my mother hoped that |
would become a lawyer l disappointed
both During my early college days l dis
covered beyond any possibility Of doubt
what was to be my vocation in life On
my eighteenth birthday Mysterious Elm
ward monitor told me it was to be in the
field of science. l needed this admonition
to my profit, as in science have met with
some fame and with substantial success
My name may not be entirely unknown to
you"
He drew forth card and handed it to
Mrs, Harper. 1t read. Adrian Babbage.
M. Asst. s." Mrs. Harper nassed it on
All" exclaimed Miss Ledyard PRO
lessor Babbage! 1 have read your recent
work on asteroids, professor with great
interest"
The professor acknowledged the compli-
ment by smile In the direction Of Miss
Ledyard and continued:
This mysterious inf1uence-this inward
monitor-has been my guide through life
1t never fails to warn me In an emer-
| gency or to indicate the way when l am
| perplexed. Never once have I refused to
obey 1t. Never once have I regretted
| doing so. If, for instance 1t is the selec-
ton Of certain glass for the lens of a
great telescope or a choice between two
| offers from different colleges or an invest
| ment for sum of money, my mentor
speaks and l obey.
1T has been several years since l ar
| rived at marriageable age and position"
Mrs. Harper's face grew softer. Miss
Smith biushed and fidgeted little. Miss
Ledyard alone seemed unmoved.
| "My parents both believe in early mar
riages. as do l. Several eligible matches
! were proposed by them which came to
nothing. l have met few charming and
interesting women to whom knew l had
but to offer myself to be accepted, out
during all this time my monitor was ST.
| lent" In justice to the professor 1t should
be pointed out that as a scientific man he
was accustomed to stating facts simply
as facts, with high disregard for the
light in which such statements nigh,
| place him personally. 1T has been silent
all this time continued the professor.
until fifteen minutes ago. Then. as l
was passing this building, suddenly my
monitor spoke. II may use the word IN
describing the mysterious manner In
which its communications affect my con-
sciousness. Your bride to be- 1t said. is
in the front room Of the second floor OF
that house.. That Is why ] am here la
dies" said the professor; that is why
have told you this story: that is why
was surprised at seeing three ladies In
stead Of one. Strangely enough my mon
itor after the first emphatic warning was
silent Therefore l must leave the solu-
ton of the problem to your kind assist.
ance'-he made bow which comprehend.
ed all three Of his hearers-"and to thu
| future"
There were several seconds Ct profound
silence. Then Miss Florida Smith. blush
ing like a sunset. jumped up and said she
must really 60. II have an engagement
for the theater with Harry she whis
pered to Mira. Jack Harper, land so must
hurry home" She saluted the professor
distantly as she made hasty exit from
the room. my husband telegraphed mt
he would bring a friend home to dinner
this evening. my dear" said Mrs Jack tc
Miss Ledyard, land fear also must b
going SOON"
Miss Ledyard shot her q quick glance
"You don't mean to leave me alone with
him." 1t said
Mrs Jack shot back another. "Trus
me to chaperon you" was the message Il
carried. X want to do up some OF thos,
bead bags before I 60" she said aloud; 80
will drive you home II you are ready wher
have finished" go
Mrs Jack went to the farthest end O.
the long room and turned a discreet back.
"There are left you and 1--alone- facing
each other said the professor softly
what says your heart? Has 1t a mes
eage for miner"
Miss Ledyards eyes were little bright
er and faint flush colored her cheek. bu
she maintained her composure.
IT am but an amateur in scientific
study professor, and cannot pretend t
understand such things as inward voices.
she said. Your story Is certainly curious
notwithstanding"
But does it possess special interes
for your"
THAT cannot tell"
May l come to see your
my mother and will be pleased to re
ceive at our home a man Of your reputa
ton and attachments"
II shall call tomorrow evening II yo'
will allow me-"
Miss Ledyard smiled and gave him he
address, which he entered carefully in hi
notebook. II am ready to go now. m,
dear" she called to Mrs, Harper.
do not fear that shall do anything t
annoy YOU" murmured the professO
while Mrs. Jack was putting away tn
last of her boxes. THE monitor will speal
again, and both of us will then know
Until that time 1 shall be simply you
caller and your friend"
Professor Babbage came often to tn
Ledyard home during the next month
Mrs. Ledyard confessed from the begin
ming that she was charmed with him
Miss Ledyard did not admit so much. blu
her interest was evident The professo
behaved all this time like an accomplishe
man Of the world Only on rare occasion
was he anything other than animated
laxative and entertaining. Sometimes
though. he seemed distracted. and the
he would look wistfully and patheticall
for hnn oh y,