The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-11-17
THE ADJUSTMENT OF A DIFFERENCE.
BY ELLIOT WALKER,

=. supply of "bewitching curves
have been temporarily exhaust
hen it came Rosemary's turn to
atted out. Possibly, in her case,
1870 had decided that length and
..n,larity would be more useful for
,orformance of such duties as &C.
Unnamed her daily walk.
al 70 attempt the humorous at the
,,nense of a pathetic subject but 70
"a. m a fact, it was two miles to
cchoolhouse and Rosemary's
Id covered that distance in just
49, minutes under favorable con-
ations Of weather.
70 che had been short Of limb and
.,und of body, three-quarters OF an
..ur would have been consumed In
..r;np the trip, so it may be seen
-, q saving OF time was effected as
.o,re conversation for less graceful
pcomotion.
thrifty soul, imrregnated with
,na ancient superstition that time Is
money" may be competent to figure
=. Rosemary's financial gain from
AZ economical method of procedure.
NIL beyond compliment from the
.ehool committee for habits OF pune
.r.l,ty il had not been reckoned IN
practically augmenting her resources,
h .bich like her frame, were of an at
E.tenuated character. The casual oD-
..rver would have remarked Rose
m.ry as simply a tall, thin, brown
rnntry girl Of lankness to excite
amusement. A more critical eye
night have gathered interest from
nerusal Of her features, which, while
irregular, were distinctly pleasing and
Indicative of intelligent and wary
hculties.
Her flock at the district school
minded. Rosemary was disci-
plinarian. The reach of her arm was
rmarkable. and she possessed that
Strength and celebrity OF action when
rused which frequently accompanies
lie gaunt
within the boundaries of her ex-
haded contour dweit pent-up spir-
~ It manifested itself with equal
hcility in foot, hand. and tongue
uoyement; and the combination
vhsn applied to the insubordinate
Dupil was a lesson in reduction, as
BINDING or descending, according to
sAe manner in which said pupil was
1eyated or depressed. Consequently.
safter the first week Of term, which
1osemary conscientiously gave up to
- suppression of warlike natures.
~ dove of peace was gladly well
Nmed by her scholars with a full
nd haunting knowledge of the black
zSsler reposing in her desk.
The 1rst indication of Wilton Pep
PRS disposition to cultivate the So
syfety Of Rosemary was shown in an
|Dsident effort to make the most Of
~ physical proportions, that is in
8pgard to height. He essayed a tall
~ and pair Of excessively high
|lesled shoes (made to order). The
asctness Of his body carriage was
~ unto a vertical yardstick. Upon
- removal of his headgear, Mr.. Pep
I1Rs hair showed an exaggeration Of
u pompadour. He emphatically
pcoved the truth of that we'll
pwl adage, For who by taking
night can add one cubit to his sta
I. e., heels, hat, and spinal
frightening fairly covered Mr. Pep
q cubit, which for the benefit OF
r. - who have not just loked in the
onary, would be the length of
forearm.
oeemary, unused to male atten-
Of sentimental sort, gladly re-
ned the advent Of an admirer with
nfies Of thrills which almost in
ecttated her for the occupation Of
ming; wandering wit being the
lect result of Mr.. Peppers very first
1lSances.
annuity aware Of the difference in
- she adopted his cue with
q enthusiasm. The crown of her
hat seemed welded to the crown
hsr head; the heels Of her shoes
smiled shaving for thinness,
appearing before the public gaze
. Wllton's company, she assumed a
ied attitude Of figure, suggestive |
meumatism and decrepitude.
kosemary's knees suffered from
bending strain her young heart |
.ited In the triumphant thought of
escoming adjustment Of differences,
~. Pepper viewed her shy clum-
with appreciative sympathy,
himself extremely uncomforta
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