The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-07-11
WHY SHE
REFUSED HIM
Mr.. Petef Ponson Was Too
6xtravo6ant.
Dy z. L. WAooGM

Mr.. Peter Pen8On was not only very
much in love with Miss Mabel Went
worth, but very anxious to tell her so.
He had met her at 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.
1t 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 Mabel's home was not far
from the park. What could be more
effective for his purpose than walk
in that verdant locality?
"Will you.' he managed to whisper
one evening. take a walk with me
in the park tomorrow afternoon"
What for?" replied Miss Mabel in
establishment. The idea of walking
in a 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 1t 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 as he thought that
the Switzerland was the most expen-
sive place in town.
And them continued Mabel. I'VE
might go to the matinee. Let's see.
l 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 well. then. We might walk
through the park. it 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 Mabel's parting
injunction. Ito 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 it, but 1t might rain. in which case
l should prefer an electric cab"
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 IL O'Clock. however. hd
and his electric cab were at the door
OF Mabel's house. And in 20 minutes
more they were seated In the front
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 cant 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-
nlS pacidag cah
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. y love you.
VIII 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"
81 am sorry, but can never he
yours. Believe me. it is impossible.
Say no more about It,"
The cab stopped. They both got
ont Peter paid the driver and
walked up the steps.
why won't you have me?" he
asked.
In reply. Mabel smiled upon him be-
nevolently.
because. Peter" she said. you are
too extravagant."-Lip
colts.
Famous Brains.