The Meeker herald., 1908-05-02
I WHY SHE
REFUS HIM
Mr.. Peter Ponoon Was Too
txtr0voGant
" TIL. OAooEM


much in love with Miss Mabel Went
worth. but very anxious to tell her 30.
He had met her at a seaside resort.
and the time and the place and the
extraordinary beauty Of the young
lady had done their fatal work. But
though he had called several times.
he had never found her alone.
It therefore became necessary for
him to adopt an expedient-and one
which would cost as little as possible;
for Mr.. Peter Penson was extremely
cautious in expenditure.
Miss Mabers home was not far
from the park. What could be more
effective for his purpose than a walk
In that verdant locality?
will you." he managed to whisper
one evening, take q walk with me
In the park tomorrow afternoon"
What for?" replied Miss Mabel In
In park had never occurred to her
since she had become young lady.
No one ever did It,
Peter blushed. The thought had
never occurred to him that there
would be any difnculty.
why" he stammered, there was
something l wanted to say to you.
and"
Cant you say it here?"
Hardly. We may be interrupted at
any moment"
Suddenly Mabel smiled. An idea
came to her.
~ tell you what" she said. Let us
take luncheon at the Switzerland.
It's quite proper, you know. And
then"
Peter shuddered rs he thought that
the Switzerland was the most expen-
sive place in town.
And then" continued Mabel. I'VE
might go to the matinee. Let's see.
I should like to see The Birds Nest
They say it's fine. You can talk to me
between the acts"
But" objected Peter. "others would
hear us
very we'll. then. We might walk
through the park. 1t will be dusk
by that time. Shall expect You to-
morrow"
Peter replied YES but he did 1t
with heavy heart.
"And be sure" was Mabels parting
injunction. to reserve table at the
Switzerland. and you'd better get the
seats at once. ! never like anything
outside Of the tenth row. And. oh.
Mr.. Penson. pardon me for speaking
of 1t, but it might rain. in which case
7 uhorld ,,refor oIartric cah"
Peter that night prayed that 1t
would be pleasant the next day. But.
alas! Providence was not with him.
1t did rain. And how 1t rained!
Promptly at ~ o'clock. however. ha
and his electric cab were at the door
of Mabel's house And in 20 minutes
more they were seated in the front
window of the Switzerland restan-
rant
Miss Mabel took up the card with
the eye of an expert, and before Peter
had time to breathe, she had ordered
nearly $50 worth of unsubstantial
food.
He paid the bill. however. and of to
the matinee they went,
Still 1t rained.
II am afraid" said Peter. as they
came out. that we can't have that
walk in the park
Whats the matter with the cab?'
asked Mabel.
In truth, Peter had so firmly fas.
tened his mind on the park that It had
never occurred to him he could pro-
pose anywhere else. Besides. cab
seemed 80 much more expensive. And
yet this was only apparent.
You are right" he exclaimed.
They entered the cab. He turned to
her.
Mabel, dear he said, Il love you.
Will you be mine?"
Mabel did not reply Immediately
and the cab was almost at her door
before she did.
No" she said, at last.
But"
Il am sorry. but ] can never be
yours. Believe me. 1t is impossible.
Say no more about It,"
The cab stopped. They both got
out Peter paid the driver and
walked up the steps.
why won't you have me-" he
asked.
In reply. Mabel smiled upon him be-
neyolently.
because, Peter" she said, 'you are
altogether too extravagant.-Li
colts.
Famous Brains.
Nine French physicians declare u at