The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-09-11
THE
TRIUMPH OF
OPPOSITION
By r. HARRIS DEANS.

q BY T. HARRIS DEANS.
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eff, !" said the young man, I'VE could
only tolerate one another"
Instead of hating each other"
agreed the girl.
81 don't exactly hate you" he said,
generously; "it is only the idea of
being forced to associate with you
constantly that is repugnant to me-"
well, hate you, anyhow" said
the girl. Apparently she meant it.
When ! said / didn't hate you"
amended the young man suddenly,
~ was only sparing your feelings"
Thank YOU said the girl. scorn-
fully.
''When / marry" she continued.
ut will be man who is going to
make name in the world"
you mean" suggested the young
man, "one who tells you he is. I
could say it myself, come to that"
"You!" she cried.
Il don't see that it's so absurd"
he said, shortly.
Naturally you wouldn't"
The girl shall marry" he an
nounced aggressively, will be one
who IS capable of thought; clever
girl"
&sThat's what you say; whereas
you'll probably marry girl who
thinks you clever"
ssWell?0 he demanded
Nothing" she said; that's all"
Il suppose" he suggested, after
moment of intense thought, lyon
think that's smart"
The girl nodded brightly.
Whereas" he pointed out firmly,
sit's merely rude
The TRUTH" said the girl, with
faraway look in her eyes, would
naturally appear rude to some peo-
ple."
The young man leant back in his
chair with sneer and lit cigar.
cite.
Anybody could talk like that" he
remarked at length, 'sif they didn't
mind much what people thought of
Ghem."
well. don't mind what you think
OF me-" said the girl, honestly.
Il suppose not" he assented. when
q girls been thrown over"
You haven't thrown me over" she
cried a trifie breathlessly, yT've
thrown you over"
Excuse me-" said the young man,
coldly, who proposed the marriage?"
"of course" she said. "if yon blame
me for my uncle's actions"
I'm not blaming you at all" he
Stated. I'm simply pointing out
Facts"
Uncle is perfect IDIOT" she burst
out.
"oh, WELL" demurred her compan-
ION, "it's 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 find," suggested the
young man mildly. that 1t is just as
easy 70 be polite as rude?"
No. was the decided reply.
I'm glad" was the genial com.
ment. "you're doing 1t because IFS
easier. l was thinking perhaps you
thought It was clever"
There was a long pause.
Il dare say some girls might like
you. said the girl refiectiyely.
That must be fearful strain ON
your imagination" suggested the
Voung man.
Because" she went on conclusive
~. "even our curate's married"
That's pity said the young man.
vindiotively. having seen both the
curate and his wife; otherwise there
might yet be hope for you"
IT you weren't my guest" cried
the girl. rising.
Pardon me-" he protested. 'Tm
not your guest"
'oh!" she Igasped, gazing round
helplessiy. vuaR
Tn here as prospective part
owner" explained her cousin. IF
marry you we shall share 1t between
u.s.
If you marry mel" cried the girl,
controlling herself with an effort.
4 think that was what uncle said.s
"Xou mean II marry you'll" she
|, cried. stcrmdly.
"comss % the same thing" he
, argued.