The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-07-09
IA Matter Of Choice :
By v B. FrIsdlander,

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Her cousin had greeted her with
sort OF ecstatic remOteness that called
for explanation.
At her question he made an osten-
tadous effort to return to earth
"Phil" he said dreamily, I'm going
10 get married"
If he had hoped to surprise her
the hope was futile. "A touch OF alert
ness, betraying itself in his eyes, put
her on her guard.
'My dear Rupert" she cried con-
tentedly. Realty How exciting! DO
tell me who she Isl"
He sighed rather disappointedly. 4
don't know" he said. I'm Just con-
sidering."
Philippa's eyebrows rose shgntly as
she glanced at the sheets OF paper
surrounding him I'm typewriungT
she inquired, "Oh no; l see. you're
drawing up the proposalY
He shuddered Indignantly Ger
lainly not! How could when don
know yet who It's to be?'
zone can leave a space" murmured
Philippa, land ill in the name after
ward, you know"
He looked at her with dignihed re-
pfoach. "These are not proposals.
he informed her They are their
characters"
Philippa stared. Theirs? WhoseF
'The girls to whom it would be
possible for me to propose"
"Ohl" breathed Philippe, and hung
over the table with interest, What
do you meanY
"Graphology," he said. "You see
feel a bit nervous about choosing
"Choosingg' rippled Philippe.
"Oh, we'll" he sulked, "of course
know she may refuse me, but I've
got to decide which to ask, anyway
haven't ~
ooh. Of course" agreed Philippe.
sand you could make certain, couldn't
you, by keeping a second in reserve!
You know-the sort Of thing diapers
put on their patterns In making
choice we respectfully beg customers 70
select two or three designs, to avoid
disap' -
"oh, II you find It so funny" he said
disgustedly. and swept the paper into
heap.
Il was trying to help" said she with
indignation.
He was with difficulty induced to
proceed. "Well, sent my handwrit-
ing to a graphologist, and-and some
girls letters"
How meant" aasheu Philippe.
Portions Of letters" he corrected
with dignity. And yesterday ! got
these from the man." He indicated
the typewriter sheets.
Phillppa sparkled. You'll let me
zee them?' ahe entreated, and ran her
fingers through the pages. How
many7 FLYER on, but that ones
yours. Geraldine FIRST somewhat
fckle in your attachments
Suppose she were tickle TO me-
he groaned.
mini agreed Pbilippa, inattentye-
". Fond Of dress and excitement
, f@rhe stage would suit her better
han ! should"
lO1 are happier IA -NS $1,000
men than
You win admit" he interrupte4
coldly. "that Geraldine Is out OF the
question"
Philippa laid her on the table not
without hesitation "rhe others may
be worse. she mused who's this?
Oh. Bertha Unwin OF a somewhat
cold and calculating nature. Yes she
alaays lets me pay for everything
win we 20 out together The win is
decided, With a tendency to obstln-
tcy-r
He shuddered.
"a fair sense Of honor
Ahathematizcd with faint praise,
he commcnted.
not much love Tor children or ant
mals-e Philinpa looked up in some
dismay 'nul this Is dreadful she
-she appears to be perfectly odious'
Let's see what he Says about DIVA,
Very ambitious none but the highes'
position would satisfy
Ncce Stating iht strenuous ihe
Tor me. hs ffoarld
Hight wIIh advantage show NOT.