Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-06-23

Observation-Disclosures I..sT.
who We're sitting IL the library near
by. the mystery Of the spreading crino-
line that wss pressing upon my knees,
had not half the courage of lover.
my friend writes me that you are in
love-" she said, opening her fan and
moving 1t slowly rs she looked up at
me.
"She Is right, l must confess It," l
said. Il am madly, hopelessly in love.
1t Is time you knew it, Hope, and l
want your counsel"
She rose quickly and turned her face
away.
"De not tell me, do not speak Of 1t
again. forbid you," she answered
coldly.
Then she stood silent. rose to take
her hand and ask her to tell me why, a
pretty ranking in my heart. Soft foot
steps and the swish Of gown were
approaching. Before could speak
Mrs. Fuller had come through the
doorway.
Come, Hope" she said, II cannot
let you sit up late. You are worn out,
my dear"
Then Hope babe W both good night
and went away to her room. II I had
known az much about women then %
now should have had 1t out, with
short delay. to some understanding be-
tween US. But In that subject one
loves and learns. And one thing have
learned is this--that Jealousy throws its
Illusions on every word and look and
act. ! went to my room and sat down
for a bit Of reckoning. Hope had
ceased to love me. felt sure, and how
was to win her back7
After all my castle building what
was come to7
heard my door open presently, and
then lifted my head. Uncle Eb stood
near me In his stocking feet and shirt
sleeves.
I'm trouble?" he whispered.
, I'm trouble" said.
"'Bout Hopper"
Its about Hope"
"Don't be hasty. Hope II never 60
back on you." he whispered.
"She doesn't love me-" I said impul
sively. "She doesn't care the snap Of
her finger for me-"
Don't believe it." he answered
calmly mot single word Of It. lThet
voman-she's tryin' t keep her away
from ys-but 'twon't make no diff
fer'nce. Not bit"
II must try to win her back-some
way-somehow," l whispered.
Gin We the mitten7" he asked.
That's about It," l answered, going
possibly too far In the depth of my
4 feeling. .5sP,,y.
"Whew-wr' he softly whistled
! WAL. it takes two mittens t MAKE
pair. Yell hev t. ask her ag'in.",
/ Eyes, cannot give her up" / sale
decisively, II must try to win hel
back. 1t Isn't fair. have no claim
upon her. But I must do It"
"Consarn It! Women like t. b,
chased" he said. "It's their natur'
What do they az up 80 fer-di'mon'.
an silks an satins-if faint t set me1
a-chasin' wv 'emi You'd orter enjoy
1t. Stick t her-jes' like q puppy t {
root. Thet's my advice"
Hope has got too far ahead Of me,
I said. "She can marry rich man 1
she wishes to, and don't see VIII,
she shouldn't. What am I anyhow
but poor devil Just out Of colleg,
and everything to VIM It makes m,
miserable to think here In this grea
house how small I am"
There's things goin' T happen" On
Gle Eb whispered. II can't tell ye wha
or when. but they're goin' t. happen
an they're goln' t change everything
We sat thinking awhile then. knew
| what he meant. that was to conquer
the world somehow, and the ldet
seemed to me SO absurd I could hardl,
help laughing az melancholy as I felt.
Now, you go t bed" he said, rising
! and gently touching my head with hi!
hand. There's things goin' t. happen
boy, take my word fer It,"
I got In bed late that night, but there
was no sleep for me. In the still hour,
I lay quietly, planning my future, To-
now must make myself worth having
and as soon as possible.
Some Will say my determination wal
worthy Of better love; but, bless you
| I have my own way Of doing things
and 1t has not been always 20 unsuc
cessful.