The San Francisco call., 1905-01-18
GREER, D|SC|pL|NAR|AN
. oxANAS dog was an ill-condi-
~ toned brute. He was suriy
bull pup that had never met his

~ oxANA's dog was an ili-condi-
~ toned brute. He was suriy
IL bull pup that had never met his
A \ master. and delighted in making
it most uncomfortable for those who
sought Roxana's company. He was
not often docile, even with her, but she
was so proud of his blue ribbon and
ugliness that she endeavored to hide
his delinquencies. Nevertheless, there
were times when she would not have
gone near him for the world.
One day he snarled at her before
Goddard Greer, and that was the be-
ginning Of trouble. Greer was col
lege-bred athlete. who feared nothing
on earth, except. perhaps, Roxana. En-
ragged, he seized the sluckless prize-Wfn-
ner by the collar. and bore him to the
hallway, where he administered
strong argument, after which he turned
the amazed animal loose down the
back stairs. Goddard returned to the
parlor arranging his cuffs but other
wise as usual. He stopped short as ne
faced Roxana, who looked like an out
ragged empress.
"A truly fine performance" she de-
clared scathingly. There is your ring!
/ never wish to see you again!'
What's up-I don't understands
IF you think you can abuse my dog,
or any animal, and keep nay regard
you are greatly in error. 1t is fortu-
nate I discovered your true character
before it was too late.
An amused twinkle lighted Greer's s
eyes. do you think IL let a dog snarl
and snap at you, I'd be better fitted to
hunting trouble. Come. don't let US
uIlarrel-''
Il shall never quarrel with you
again. asserted Roxana sternly, as
though depriving him of some pleasant
pastime. Cant you accept hint ,that
1 wish to be alone?"
Greer stood his ground. He tried to
laugh. but not very successfully.
Come. Roxie, forgive me; you
know the old proverb, "A dog, woman
and a walnut tree. The more they be
beaten the better they be- /"
Roxana's eyes blazed, as though she
| already felt the suggested chastise-
ment. "Oh, is that your theory? Well, i
decline to be the womann And she
left him to mediate on the ingratitude
of womankind. They had quarreled
before, but never with what appeared
to be such finality. When Greer called
again, Roxana was not at home. He
wrote, and his letter was returned un-
opened About a week later, Roxana,
having passed day shopping and din
ing with her friend, Mrs. Vining, de-
cided not to await Mr.. Winnings delayed
return, though he had promised to es-
cort her home.
''In jump on car. I am not
afraid" she declared.
But, dear, it's nearly ten. Phil
can't be long now" urged her hostess,
but Roxana was obdurate.
mo, L shall be all right"
There seemed to be a delay on the
line. for she had stood at the corner
some minutes. Then a man Joined
her. Without looking, she knew 1t
was Goddard Greer. She was in
censed Had he followed her? Would
he have the presumption to ride on
the same car? AS the headlight shot
into sight, she decided to wait for an
other car, rather than risk his unwel-
come proximity. Greer glanced in
quiringly at her, but seeing that she
made no move he likewise retained his
position on the curbing. Roxana tap
ped her foot impatiently. 1t was alb
surb. Why had he not taken his car
When the next car appeared, as one
of them most, make move, Roxana