Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-12-03
Cupid and PaImiStFy

Wilton was PLEASANTLY surprised to
rnd sybil alone in her little green
and gray study.
by what happy accident" he ask
ed, "are you at home to your mere
friends? J think I do not remember
having called once in the past six
months that did not find you cioseted
With a solicitor from some charitable
association. Really. Sybil. you are
carrying the thing too far. It's welr
enough to be moderately Interested IN
such things, but as to giving, ones
whole time and attention at leust
wait till you arg SO and plain. Be.
sides, you know where charity ough,
to begin"
The girl offered him a chair and
then placed tea-kettle over an s1co
hol burner which she lighted.
Nov, Dick, don't be unreasonable, "
she pleaded. you know am very
glad to see you and fortunately
have a few minutes TO spare for you.
Oh, I must tell you about our luck al
the North End Bazaar last night. We
cleared over $50. I was busy, u
course. all the evening. Ihelped serve
chocolate until s. and all the rest of
the time read hands Ia my gynsy
booth. Oh, Dick. you have no idea
how perfectly fascinating am finding
Dalmistry. | must tell you about
soiae types l discovered last night"
Bother the types" said wiltoa.
trNTnur gubf1 So 49,. - a. 49,. ..t-
10 mention anything that savors of
charity bazaars. Talk to me about
Yourself"
"oh. but I'd rather talk to you about
palmistry."
"All right; but make it a special
b oeGe. then. Say, Sy5il. you promise
to read my hand once, shortly af e,
you took up the fad Only being sim
ply an intimate friend"
You don't need to get sarcastic
Dick. Besides, it is not a fad. Palm
stfy is very exact, scientific. The
laore l study it the more am sure
Of this"
Suppose yon give me an object les.
son to illustrate its truth"
81 don't want to-
why not?"
Well because, you see It is this
way, Dick; it is altogether different
with ones friends One doesn't like
to study them psychologically. You
want to feel that they are in the same
class with Brownings certain star.
Of which he only knew that it 'darted
its red and blue / don't want to dis
sect you, Dick"
Thank you. Sybil, To change the
subject; when are you going to mar
ry me?"
She froWned at him over the cups.
Now, Dick, that is not fair. You
know we agreed we wouldn't talk
about serloTs things like that, but be
just friends"
q didn't agree. I simply resigned
myself, rather ungracefully, perhaps
Now, Sybil-"
Now, Dick, do have some tea. And
please don't let's talk about such
things amy more"
"All right; let us talk palmistry
tgain Do you know have been
studying Il a bit on the quiet, so as
not to be too dreadfully ignorant when
you might favor me with an audience.
Let me see your hand. Now don't say
no. Remember, am in earnest and
went to learn about it."
How absurd Dick, in you to want
to try analyziug my character! You
know me perfectly well already"
Perhaps. my specially is making
future predictions. You don't pay sd
much attention to that. Now, Sybil.
Il you don't let me try, shall say you
are not serious about the matter and
doa't half believe in palmistry your
self No, never mind the tea now
"Well. then"
She held out a dainty hand across
the cups. Wilton looked at 1t with AZ
appearance Of earnestness.
"a very fair fortune. lady. Plenty
of friends and money; | see several
journeys, few dlsappolntments. and
why. Sybil. sure as fate. on the lins
Of destiny can see loyal husband
for you. and he is coming within
year. Seems as though | can trace
his initials d WI"
"Dlck Wilton!" n
''lf l know myself yes"
LET go of my hand. Why, Dick;
listen; there is some one coming. Oh.
yes, Mrs. Deering to see me about the
Everett Street Church fair. prom
ised to read hands for them Saturday
Dick!"
"Yes, sybn, but tell me frst-did
that line lie? Is palmistrJ exact or
not?"
Eyes, only oh. Dick"
1t was a Sybll of rufGed curls and
pink face that subsided behind the
tea cups as the visitor entered. In
moment she had gained her con-
posure
Mrs. Deering, I have been expect
ing you, sSHe said. so glad you have
come. YOs have not met Mr.. Wilton?
We have been chatting for half an
hour. He is very sceptical. Won't
take my palmistry seriously, for In
stance. But am sure / argued vel
this afternoon"
"Did she convince your" smiled
Mrs. Deering.
Wilton noted the lights in sybirs
eyes.
Perfectly" he sald.-MIss N. M.
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