The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

instead OF hating each other,
agreed the girl.
i don't exactly hate YOU" he said
generously; ut is only the idea of be.
ing forced to associate with you con.
stantly that is repugnant to me-"
We'll, I hate you, anyhow" said
the girl. Apparently she meant it.
When I said l didn't hate you.
amended the young man suddenly. Il
was only sparing your feelings"
Thank you," said the girl, scorn-
fully.
When marry" she continued,
ut will be a man who is going to
make name In the world"
you mean" suggested the young
man. lone who tells you he is.
could say 1t myself. come to that"
"You!" she cried.
II don't see that it's SO absurd, :"
he said, shortly.
Naturally you wouldn't"
1.-THE girl l shall marry" he an
nounced, aggressively, will be one
who is capable of thought; a 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"
Il suppose" he suggested, after a
moment Of intense thought. "you
think that's smart"
The girl nodded brightly.
Whereas" he pointed out firmly,
sits merely rude"
"The truth" said the girl, with a
far-away look In her eyes, would
naturally appear rude to some peo-
pie"
The young man leant back in his
chair with 4 sneer and lit cigarette.
Anybody can talk like that" he
remarked at length, IF they didn't
mind much what people thought or
them"
We'll. don't mind what You think
OF me-" said the girl, honestly.
Il suppose not" he assented.
when a girls been thrown over"
You haven't thrown me over" she
cried. . trine breathlessly. ave
thrown you over"
Excuse me-" said the young man.
coldly, who proposed the marriage?"
"Of course" she said, "if you
blame me for my uncle's actions"
I'm not blaming you at ALL ne
stated: I'm Simply pointing out
facts"
"tTncle Is q perfect IDIOT" she
burst out
"oh, well" demurred her compan-
ion. tits only natural he should want
to see You happy. You've been like
daughter to him."
That's where he's an IDIOT" said
the girl blandly. @He wants me to be
happy and yet marry you"
Don't you nnd," Suggested the
young man mildly, that's it's just as
easy to be polite as rude?'
NO. was the decided reply.
I'm glad was the genial COM
ment. you're doing it because it's
easier. was thinking perhaps you
thought 1t was clever"
There was long pause.
Il dare say some girls might like
you. said the girl. refectively.
That must be fearful strain on |
your imagination" suggested the
young man.
Because, she went on conclusive
", "even our curate's married"
That's . pity. said the young |
man, vindictively. having seen both
the curate and his wife; otherwise
there might yet be hope for you."
II you weren't my guest" cried
the girl, rising.
Pardon me-" he protested. I'm
not your guest.
oh" she gasped, gazing round
I'm here as prospective part
owner explained her cousin. It'll
marry you we shall share 1t between
MS"
II you harry mel" cried the girl. !
herself with an effort.
II think that was what your uncle
said. !"
you mean, If I marry you" she
cried. st0rmily.
Comes to the same thing he
argued. ~ Ii
Ton needn't look 80 upset. he
vent on. You'll be all right. Hort
zee = boand to anti you.
What's he like." she inquired,
curiosity Overcoming her anger.
-o-h. ~ efg1t. Bit soft, you
know. Doesn't smeks, Or drink. % I,
fact II. be doesn't 20 anything
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