Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-11-02
UNcLE's WISH.

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forced to associate with you constantly
that is repugnant to me-"
well, l hate you, anyhow" said the
girl. Apparently she meant il.
when | said didn't nate you, "
amended the young man suddenly, Il
was only sparing your feelings"
"Thank YOU" said the girl scornfully.
''When | marry" she continued, st
will be a man who is going to make a
name in the world"
"You mean" suggested the young man,
zone who tells you he is. | could say it
myself, come ( that"
"Youl" she cried.
Il don't see that it's so absurd" he
said shortly.
Naturally, you wouldn't"
"Tho girl / shall marry" he announced
aggressively, will be one who is capable
Of thought; clever girl"
That's what you say; whereas you'll
probably marry a girl who thinks you
clever"
"Well?" he demanded.
Nothing she said; that's ALL"
81 suppose" ne suggested, after mo-
ntcrt of intense thought, "you think
that's smart"
Tho girl nodded brightly.
Whereas" he pointed out firmly, sits
merely rude"
THE TRUTH" said the girl. with far
away look in her eyes, would naturally
appear rude TO some people"
The young man leant back in his chair
with a sneer, and lit cigarette.
Anybody could talk like that" he re-
marked at length, eff they didn't mind
much what people thought of them"
''Well, don't mind what you think of
me-" said the girl honestly.
| suppose not" he assented. "When
a girls been thrown over
'You haven't thrown me over" she
cried trife breathlessly. I've thrown
you over"
Excuse me" said the young man cold
", who proposed the marriage?"
"Of course" she said, IF you blame
me for my uncle's actions"
I'm not blaming you at all, he stat
ed SIN simply pointing out facts"
Uncle is a perfect idioti'' she burst
out
OHs WE'LL uttuuIItQ utF COlu puiluIi,
cts only natural he should want to see
you happy. YOU. been like a daughter
to him.
"1has's where he's an IDIOT" said the
girl blaudly. "He wants me to be happy
ana yet marry YOU"
Don't you find" suggested the young
man mildly, that it's just as easy to be
polite as rude?"
"No," was the decided reply
I'm glad was the genial comment,
"you're doing ii because it's easier.
was thinking perhaps you thought it
was clever"
There was a long pause.
1 daresay some girls might like you"
said the girl refectively.
THAT must be a fearful strain on
your imagination" suggested the young
man.
"Gecause, she vent on conclusively,
"even our curate's married"
That's a pity" said the young man
having seen both the curate
yet be hope for you."
III you weren't my guest!" cried the
girl. rising
Pardon me" he protested, I'm not
your guest"
Obi" she gasped, gazing round help
lessly.
Tin here as a prospective part own
err" explained her consin. IF / marry
you we shall share il between us"
If You Rarry mel" cried the girl, con-
trolling herself with an effort
II think that was what uncle said"
you mean, if / marry YOU" she cried
stormilv.
Comes to the same thing" he argued.
you needn't look so upset" he went
on. "Nou1l he ali right. Horace is
bound to suit YOU"
whats he ike?h she inquired, curl.
osity overcoming her anger.
oh, all right. Bit soft, you know,
Doesn't smoke, or drink-or--fact is, he
doesn't do anything much.'
And you think he'll suit me?" she
said slowly.
The young man nodded
The girl jumped to her feet.
You're a horrid, mean cadln she cried
Seems to me-" said the young man
aggrievedly, I'm only wasting my time
when | try to be nice to YOU"
II You have been trying to be nice,
she said emphatieally, you are
With a vindietive glance, she made for
the door.
Whore arc you off to2" he demanded
I'm going to ten uncle that / hate
loathe, and despise you" she said DELHI
erately.
Tell him you won't marry me?"
Il shall let him r-decide that" she
said, as she slammed the door behind
her.
so" said the uncle after dinner that
evening, nothing viii induce you to
marry?"
That's about IT," said his nephew.
ia sooner beg my bread from door
to door" cried the girl
An unsatisfactory means of getting a
livelihood commented her uncle
Horace viii be down tomorrow" he
continued, $50 there will be no need t.
confne yourself TO a bread diet foT d
few days. mSy say. candidly. that Tn
very pleased at The decision you've com,
TO- Horace win lie much more suitable
match for you, Milheent. You may re