Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-07-25
NUMBER 30.

and twostepped with Miss Gray until
she was fairly gnsping and was fain
to plead fatigue when the professor Of
fered himself for the two precise cir
cults Of the hall. Burton it was who
daringly stabbed" his way through
the botany course and did it so cleverly
that the professor vhinly would corner
him. And Burton it was who gained
the distinction Of a mention in one OF
the professors letters to the spinster
sister.
81 still am favorably impressed with
Miss Gray" the professor wrote. Il
note that Mr.. Burton, a senior In
the College of Liberal Arts and popu-
lar as an athlete Is disposed to show
her some attention. l have no appre-
tensions; nevertheless, maybe ! ought
to assert myself soon and thus possi-
bly, save him disappointment and her
embarrassment and pain"
IF it seems best, then do so by all
means, my dear brother" answered
the sister. HAS Miss Gray ever read
your masters thesis? That would
present you in your true light as
scholar and could not fail to arouse
her respectful admiration. 1t would
nip short any tendency to waver be-
tween brain and mere brawn.'
ObedIent to the suggestion the pro-
fessor safeguarded Delphine against
the ~ on the breast Of BurtOn's old
gold sweater with his masters degree
thesis. entitled a Few Physiological
Problems Afforded by the Rhaphides
of Leontodos TaraXacum." Delphine
returned the document with so many
avowals of pleasure in its perusal that
the professor determined he could treat
Burton with plying forbearance.
The Football game ended-six to
nothing. At the close turbulent tide
of old gold swept down. across the
field and out Of the big gateway, and
high perched on its crest rode Full
back Burton.
Professor Beach, OBTAINING his com
panion in the amphitheater until pas
sage should be clear-he detested
crowds gazed on the scene with toler'
ant patronage.
The main injury to the fullback was
heralded through university circles as
a wrcnchcd tcn,iOn Of Tie leg, AMI,
serious or not. il kept the doughty play.
rr out of Glasses. On the Moray aIr
| or the game Professor Beach marked
| that Burton's chair in Section \. Sen-
ior botany. WIS empti. and on Tues
day the VACANCY still lrr;ailrd.
Pos ibly it was just az well - have
out of the way temporarily II man
about whom hangs the glamour of Il
| sixty yards run for the only touch
down. However. Delpnine. too, was
| absent from her section.
| This complicated matters. The crlsu-
al inquiries which he made OF her ac-
| quaintanccs brought no definite infor-
| nation. and tie professor experienced
n vague wo"r!mrnt She must be- Ill.
Doubtless hcr temperament WAS Of that
| finely hariloi.iZcd organism which can
| not endure the knowledge Of suffering.
| ard the sight Of Burton wabbling 10 his
| blankets had acted disJStrously upon
her ncrvcs-that wrctchrd Burton.
Tuesday passing ana no DelpIline. Mt
| 8 I'm the evening Professor Beach sal
| lied forth upon the benevolent mission
| OF ascc"taninG why. Tie maid who
| answered his ring seated him in the
parlor ana left him there among the
brc-a-brac Vile she went 70 tel his
prcsCac". TluS nj au,.oncd - his own
| devices. tie professor suddenly was
| aware cf faint. half familiar. yet in
| delina',lc odor - iGme. essence, the
| bd"cSt trIcc-upon IN" air. He shifted
| and knitted his brow; in perplcXity.
| Nh. hc had il. Certainly. Very lauda-
| bic i'm her too.
After little delay Delphine entered,
| through the portieres. from the adjoin
ng sitting room and greeted him with
| lust a shade of confusion in her man
| ncr and Just Il tinge of heightened col
or OH her cheek.
Il observed your absence from class"
| said the professor. plunging as soon as
the opening civilities had been consum.
mated, into his subject II trust that
the game had no unfortunate effect up
on you
Not ut all. thank you" replied Del
phine. Il should say not-when we
beat. But some matters came up-at
home-which have kept me away from
recitations"
II perceive, though. that you have
been doing laboratory work. notwith-
| standing" asserted the professor sage
" shifting. Mounting slides. | pre-
sume? | am glad TO find you taking
such M interest in your work.
"Now. want to know what on earth
makes you think that" challenged the
| girl in laughing astoniShment.
We'll. candidly. II catch the odor."
! explained the professor.
| I'm afraid that stuff you noticed and
thought came from mounting slides or
|
I'm using on my leg" volunteered Bur-
ton. "Tve been staying here ut the
Grays' since | was laid up though
told Delphine the house would get full
Of the odor and smell like labora-
tory"
"The similarity is remarkable-ycry
remarkable" stammered the professor.
However, II now can perceive the
difference. All, distinct difference"
Fumblng for his hat on the floor be-
side his chair. he hastily arose. IL will
bid you both good evening, -
merely dropped in on my way past,
fearing that Miss Gray might be de-
tanned from her classes by illness.
Good evening, good evening"
"And he didn't congratulate U.S..
laughed Delphine to her fiancc as the
footsteps of the late caller echoed
down the front walk.
| Warming the Meeting House.
rJ,,apna Iyin1 tho pnnloOiSt IN n