Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-23
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THAT" observed the young man, ju

THAT" observed the young man, jul
dicially, "is no way to fish"
The young woman seated on the ac-
commodatingly sloping rock jerked her
head and the fishpole simultaneously,
and deigned no answer 1t was a de-
cidedly pretty head, and her blue linen
suit was distractingly becoming. me
basket beside her was still empty OF
flnny prey. so the young mans remark
was excusable. He lay under a willow
and cigar smoke travelled upward into
the dropping branches.
1T is one thing to be stubborn" he
went on, argumentatively, but should
think the lack of results would make you
admit the error of your ways. | |
to intrude my superior knowledge, but
fish really will not fall all over them
selves to swallow bait that m down
at them like a ton of bricks. They re-
Quire more delicate methods"
Like this?" inquired the girl, sweet
ly. giving the pole an airy swing h a
ended in the hook lodging among the
Businesses of the willow tree. Inc
young mar arose with a patient sign,
climbed the tree and unlocked it.
Not in the least" he said. "Why
are you so cross? Won't you let me
show you howl"
mo" said the girl. 81 am very well
satisfied Ayith the way | am fishing. II
| pke it, why should you object? DO
dislike a fussy person."
Suit yourself" replied the young
man, shortly. 81 think III take a stroll
down the bank"
you can't" cried the girl, In alarm
you have to stay to bait the NOOK
Why, | actually believe there's no baiC
on it," She dragged the line laborious-
" from the water.
Il knew there wasn't" he said, placid
ly. But because of the way you were
fishing the lack of bait made no diner
ence. No self-respecting hsh Woulo
have taken your hook, anyway.
The pretty girl let the pole swing reck-
lessly as she turned round. I'D like
to know" she began. why, If | m such a
a ridiculously foolish person as you
take pleasure in making out, you should
devote so much time to me. Don't you
know it's wicked to waste time? Yet
| simply can't get rid of you"
"You know why" the young man said,
c~heerfully. 81 know lots of girls just
as g~ood-looking as you are, atd with a
great deal better temper-angel DISPOSE
tions. in fact-yet you win out over
them. | cant explain your fascination
myself. It's very annoying, because !
ought to get back to business, and here
have to wait around for you to promise
to marry me-"
you might as we'll take the next train
because I'm not going to-" she said, in
haste. I'D rather FISH" She pro
ceeded to do so. The water eddied
wildly around the spot wheIe she had
s~plashed the hook.
You can't call it fishing" he OBJ.
jected. you are simply missing the
water all up"
Just because she flung back ovel
her shoulder, Il don't handle Il pole after
your precise and foolish fashion. Ar
expert taught me how to throw a line
and said | did it we'll. You are so opin.
donated that you see no good in anythins
outside Of your rules of life, Now vol
watch"
She got on her feet and reeled in
The slender pole waved back and fortl
a few times, there was a whirr, and thu
hook shot out. But instead of con
| tfD1fnr n,,t p.yor Tho .hohnNUu rixrar 1
curved, darted back, and struck tn,
amazed young man.
Look QUIT"
Why, where is it?" she asked, be
whereby, pulling in.
stop where you are!" he begged. 9TH
hook is in my hand-caught."
The girl fluttered over to him. "T'r
so sorry" she said. Does it hu1t? ca.
you get it cute"
The young man held his a2hi"- halt
with the other. Annette" he aid. I rm
ly, you've fished the better part of Tx
day. and I'm the only Twins ching you'vr
caught. You've landed me, and nov
what are you going to do with me-keel
me or throw me back into the water a
not worth having?"
The girl twisted the fishline she still
held and gazed up into the willow. Thel
she looked at him, He was frowning
for the barbed hook was painful. H,
looked very grim. Compassion crep
into her heart.
Let me get the hook out, she begged
coming closer to him. Il guess II
have to keep you."-Chicago Daily News