The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-10
The View Of Him Who Saw.

IL cast out IdinL USnls cOulQ not De-
lie the fact that 1t was a mans room.
but of a man Of a somewhat dual
nature
A great bookcase loomed sheer TO
the ceiling. and incased therein were
the great tones cf the law, govern
ment reports and other statistical
works; But just alongside was
small case of satinette in which were
piled heller -skelter the classic mas
terpieces OF literature and small
books of poems, the best Of past
masters.
As the clock struck midnight the
door-bell rang and butte. has
tened TO obey the summons Then
the curtain parted. strong. mas
terful man entered. His step had
the elasticity of youth, but the pre-
mature grayness around his temples
showed that his life's journey had
neared the 40 mark. He was quick
to lay aside his outer coat and then
his frock coat beneath II. That
done, he donned velvet smoking
Jacket, from the pocket of which
stuck out great, black cigar. He
lit the Havana mechanically ana
then ensconced himself In a luxurious
lounging chair before the small CRATE
FIRE.
He pufted for some time In ST.
lence
AS the Lands of the clock pointed
TO 80 minutes sfter midnight look
OF perplexity came into the face OF
the man before the fire.
As he sat there the bell rang He
went to the door himself as all the
servants had retired.
When he returned a woman walk
ed ahead of him. They both talked
IL an undcrtone and with studious
courtesy.
This is the first time ever
sought out man" she said simply
rs he ushered her to chair. And
the frst time YOU ever had to-" said
he, implying that that was what she
wanted tC make now by her EN-
phasis. THAT is also true" she
said, with little forced laugh
Have you altered your decision ?"
he asked. Il have not" she re-
turned; but | nave come to see
whether you have altered yours. ="
Il have but to say" he announced
between frightened lips, that no
yoman of ladylike instincts would
venture to parade before the foot
lights in any way that would reflect
upon her in the eyes of her audi
ence. These stage episodes-in
fact, all of the suggestive incidents
now too freqat Dt---may be deemed
professional by you behind the
scenes; but the voice Of the people
IL the voice Of God. IL Is public
sentiment that is the al! ruling pow
er. The question Is, What do those
people think of you and those like
they face the situation IN the retro
spective. In the cold deliberations ol
the following day."
TITS all in our work, our sober
serious, life work. / did not think
~ at first; but now ! am accustomed
10 Il; my art has become part oi
me.
"If that is the case" he rejolned
why continue this? The hour ID
getting late.
AS you say" she replied. with a
forced effort at gayety.
The man followed her 20 the door
as she went and the last farewell
seemed a struggle for him.
Several nights after that early
morning interview Gilbert Walshir ire.
the corporation lawyer, had box
party at the theatre. He entertain
e. Miss Llttleton OF Virginia, who
was a belle OF that country round.
At the rise OF the curtain Wal
shire went and sat beside her and
kept up an animated conversat on.
At the height OF his Jollity ho
swung his arm around Miss Little
tons chair.
The actress playing her part be-
hind the footlights seemed to portray
sensations hardly in keeping with
her role.
After the theatre party Walshire
vaIked home. deep In thought, but
h. was brought TO quick stop as
he jumped up his own steps.
A woman stood there--a woman
who thought herself outraged Her
eyes flashed and she fairly choked
with anger. who was that woman
with you in that box" she screamed
brandlshing a small dagger ever her
head tie while Tell me and I'll kill
her"
Walshire took the woman by the
arm DO you agree with my phil
osophy Of life7" he aske1 with =
smile.
yes, anything, she painted.
Then I'll take you home" was
all he said.
Bus Mystery.
shop walkers aid bus conductors.