Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-23
THE
TRIUMPH OF
or P 0SlTION
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IT." said the young man. I'VE could
only tolerate one another.
Instead Of hating each other"
agreed the girl.
u 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 II.
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,
II will be man who Is going to
make a name in the world" 3
You, mean," suggested the young
man "one who tells you he is.
I could say. it myself, come to that"
You!" she cried.
= don't see that it's 50 absurd
ne said, shortly.
Naturally you wouldn't"
The girl shall marry" he an.
nounced aggressively, will be one
who e capable OF thought; a clever
gtrl.'
That's what you say; whereas
you1l probably marry a girl who
thinks you clever"
Well?" he demanded.
Nothing" she said; that's ALL"
7 suppose" he suggested, after q
moment OF intense thought, ''you
think that's smart"
The girl nodded brightly.
Whereas, J" he pointed out firmly,
Its merely rude"
THE truth" said the girl, with a
fAr-away look In her eyes. would
naturally appear rude to some PEG.
ple." 80
The young man leant back in his
chair with sneer and lit cigar.
cite. i,Sas ,l.4., "a .sI.-.e
Anybody could talk like that" he
remarked at length, .'if they didn't
mind much what people thought Of
them" ~ ( rs. s I. 4. - !.
well, ! don't mind what you t6ink
Of me" said the girl. honestly s';;1
u suppcse5not, = he assented. NKeu
girls been thrown over.
You haven't thrown me over" she
cried a trife breathlessly, awe
thrown you over
Excuse me, said the young man.
coldly, who proposed the marriage p
of course, !" she said. IF you blame
me for my uncle's actions .
I'm not blaming you at ALL" he
stated, I'm simply pointing out
Uncle Is a perfect IDIOT" she burst
out. S, :
oh, well,n demurred her compan.
ion, its only natural he should want
70 see you happy You've been like a
daughter to him."
That's where he's an idiot" said
the girl. blandly. "He wants me to
4 pc happy and yet marry you
Don't you dnd," suggested the
young man mildly. that It is just as
easy to be polite as rude1'.
No" was the decided reply.
Pin glad. was the genial com.
ment, you're doing 1t because IFS
easier. ! was thinking perhaps you
thought It was clever.,' 6.
There was a long pause.
! dare say some girls might Ike
you" said the girl refectively.
That must be fearful strain on
your imagination" suggested the
young man.
Because she went on conclusive.
~ Aeyen our curate's married."
That's pity said the young man
4 vtndictiyely, having seen both the
curate and his wife: otherwise there
might yet be hope for YOU
III you weren't my euestin cr:ed
the girl, rising.
Pardon me- he protested, .rm
Z not your guest"
obi" she Igasped, .azIne rouns,
helplessly.
I'm here as prospective part
owner" explained her cousin. I'll
marry you we shall: share 1t bet ween
s u.s.
II you marry me-" cried the girl,
controlling herself with an effort.
4 think that was what uncle said,
on mean If ! marry you!" she
cried, stormily. )
Comes to the same thing" he
argued.
You needn't look so upset." he
went on. You'll be all right. Hor.
ace is bound to suit you"
What is he like?. she inquired
curiosity overcoming her anger.
Oh, all right. Bit soft, you know
Doesn't smoke or drink. or-fact is
ne doesn't do any thing much"
And You think he'll suit me?p she
said slowly. ...ss
The young man nodded.
The gfrl jumped to her feet.
You're horrid, mean cad.p she
cried. rs
Seems to me-" said the young man
asgrievedly, I'm only wasting ~,
time when try to be nice to YOU,
II you have been trying to b
nice, she said. emphatically, t.yor
are" -
With e vindictive glance she made
for the door. ~
Where are you on tor" he de
manded.
I'm going to tell uncle that i hate
aoathe and despise you" she said, de
Hberately. 49,
Ten him you won't marry meY.
7 shall let him->sr deduce that
ne said as she slammed the dool
bshind her. IL u