New-York tribune., 1908-03-22
He WAS TOO WILLING.
He Spent His Money Only 10 BE
Refused.

NJ, Peter Penson not only very much IN
love with Miss Mabel Wentworth, but very anx-
ous tell her He had met her at "A seaside
and the time and the place and the extraor
dinary beauty of the young lady had done their
fatal work But though he had called seVeTa!
times. he had never found her alone
II 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 not far from the park
What could be effective for his purpose than
| walk that verdant locality?
"Will you he managed TO whisper one even
| ing. take walk with me in the park tomorrow
afternoon?'
what for?" replied Miss Mabel in astonishment
The idea of walking in park had never occurred
to her since she had become q young lady NO
one ever did it.
Peter blushed The thought had never occurred
to him that there would be any difficulty
why he stammered. there something
wanted 10 say to YOU. and'--
Cant you say il Eere?''
Hardy We may be interrupted at any mo-
mcnt'
Suddenly Mabel smiled. An idea came to her.
II tell you what she said. Let take lunch
| con at the Switzerland It's quite proper, you
know. And them
,, Peter shuddered he thought that the Swizer-
| land the most expensive place in town
And then" continued Mabel. we might go to
the matinee. Let's see / should so like to see
The Birds Nest They say it's fine. You can
talk to he 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 tomorrow"
Peter replied Yes" but he did it with a heavy
heart.
And be sure" was Mabels parting Injunction.
,, reserve a table AZ the SwitzcrIand-and you'd
better get the seats at once i never like any
thing outside OF the tenth And, oh. Mr.. Pen
son. pardon ME for speaking Of H. but it might
rain. In which l should prefer electric
cab"
ant the next day But, alas. Providence not
with him. It did rain. And how it rained!
Promptly at u O'Clock, however, he and his elec-
trfc cab were at the door MabeTs house And
I'm twenty minutes they seated III the
front window of the Switzerland restaurant.
Miss Mabel took up the card with the eye of
expert and before Peter had time to breathe she
had ordered nearly twenty dollars worth of unsub
stantal food.
He paid the bill however, and off to the matinee
they went.
Sill it rained.
Il am afraid" said Peter. they came out.
that we can't have that in the park
whats the matter with the cab?' asked Mabel.
In truth Peter had firmly fastened his mind
on the park that 1t had never occurred to him he
could propose anywhere else Besides. a cab
seemed so 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 II love you viii you
mIne?
Mabel did not reply Immediately and the cab
was almost at her door before she did
No" she said at last.
But
..I am sorry, but 1 never be yours. Believe
me IT Is impossible. Say about it,"
The cab stopped. They both got out. Peter paid
the driver and walked up tho steps.
why won't you have me?" he asked.
In reply Mabel smiled upon him benevolentiy.
Because. Peter" she said. you altogether
too extravagant Thomas l.. Mason, In Lppin-
colts.