The Monticellonian., 1906-02-01

chance at some Thanksgiving dinner he eats his turkey and cranberry sauce ty her side-by the by, don't think jhis cranberry sauce is up to the mark, do you?- and all the time she is just swing him his preliminary eanter. Then she gives q mighty tug atthe reins and pulls him short
 Possibly" said Sadie. with a sug- gestion of tremble in her voice, "he deserved il"
 Yes 9" he interrogated. looking at the curly brown lashes that hid the gray eyes bent on the pumpkin pie ln Ter plate. Perhaps
 She certainly thought-he was in the wrong; she was only waiting for his explanation and-when he offered rone-9
 But he interrupted. excuse me, you are working on a wrong hypoth- esis; you forget she did not really love him "
 Then why she cried. her cheeks flaming crimson. why did she promise ta marry him"
 Just then Sadie's ear caught the name of A1r Julian Abbott from the lips ol the toastmaster. She looked up hur- Iedly just as Julian rose in his seat beside her. saying, in his clear, mu- sieal voice. .Mr Chairman. My Lords. Ladies, ladies and gentlemen have been asked to propose the toast of our guests The Ladies' For such task my only qualification is very warm regard and admiration for h r al. There was general laugh. Ha Then proceeded to make what tso newspapers the next day called a re- Harkably brilliant and witty speech sadie momentarily forgetting herself aad her shattered affections. leaned back in her chair and listened wi.h q mingled sense of wonder and admira tion
 Towards the close the speaker said; Surely one of the chief charms af q Homaa is her inconsistency. While We are never sure how q woman will treat us. whether she will smile or whether she will ffewn OF what she %ill do under any oircumsta ances. then Il is that We adore her She is not problem in Euclid to be solved hy mathematics she is x-the unknown quantity charming in her vagaries, De ~itehing in h=r variations ask you zow. gentle4en. fo charge your glasses and drink t5 The Ladies. D
 Amid m5ay cheers and much ap- Plause the toast was drunk
 Sadie turned 10 him. her eyes shin ing: "That was splendid she said @I congratulate you.
 lie gave her d curious inserutable look which somehow gave her a new feeling of shYness Thank you" he aid
 When the last toast had been drunk the company began to move away from the tables
 T think, Sadie said to her father. "we ought 10 be going
 She slowly pushed back her chair. and took up her fan and gloves. Tire eiation had died out of her eyes, anl she looked very tired
 She followed her father down the :oom into the vestibule There was a large crowd there and she had 10 fight her way through. In the crush she had lost sight of her father A maq oarelessly stepping backwards can aoned into her Before the man could apologize a long black arm shot out itom behind and pushed him aside
 "I think you had better take my arm. said Julian.
 Just then woman's voice hailed Him An, Mr Abbott. I've been waiting to see You. saw you at the table, but you didn't see me My! that was a bully speech you made 9
 The speaker, stout. good=naturei looking woman. pushed her way up 10 tte pair, and shook hands very heart.- ly with Julian.
 T didn't know you were in Eng land" she continued; we've been away from New York for the last rear and more. It's real nice to see you again An know who this young lady is, turning to Sadie; my sister wrote out and told me all about your engagement at the time 1t was announced Why, let me see; that must be about a year ago-last Thanksgiving day declare, and I've always wanted to congratulate you She seized Sadies hand My dear" ste said. i'll loud whisper. you must Ee very proud of him after that speech he made.
 She paused for breath, and 10 Sa- dies relief Julian came to the rescue. He laid his hand upon hers as it rested on his arm.
 Yes. Mrs. Smith this is my fiancee. I am glad you have met
 T wish you every joy. When are you going to be married?" asked Mrs. Smith.
 Very soon" said Julian. calmly; in few weeks time. hope. Sadie, cont forget to send Mrs Smith some edding cake But come. dear, your father will be getting inpatient .
 Pursued by torrent of words from Mrs. Smith, they succeeded in getting near the doorway.
 Sadie" said Julian, holding her arm tightly, its too late to retract now; you didn't speak in time"
 No" said Sadie. no longer tired looking, II didn't want to- Here ;, thn oorriaCo wont v0u coua hack