Bisbee daily review., 1909-09-08
WHY SHE REFUSED HIM
Peter PenSon Was Too
 Extravagant. By T. |. MASSEh

much in love with Miss Mabel Went worth, but very anxious to tell her so. He had met her at a 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
 It therefore became necessary for him to adopt an expedlent-and one which would cost as little as possible; for NIT. Peter Penson was extremely cautious in expenditure.
 Miss MabeTs home was not far from the park. What could be more effective for his purpose Ihan walk in that verdant locality?
 "Will you" he managed to whisper one evening, take walk with me In the park tomorrow afternoon?"
 What for?" replied Miss Mabel in Estcnishment. The idea of walking in park had never occurred to her since she had become a young lady. No one ever did it.
 Peter blushed The fought had rever occurred to him that there would be any difficulty
 Why he stammered, there was something wanted to say to you, and"
 Can't you say it hsre?"
 Hardly. We may be interrupted at any moment" Suddenly Mabel smiled. An idea came to her.
 q 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 then" continued Mabel, i've might go to the matinee. Let's see. 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 it with a heavy heart
 And be sure, was MabePs parting injunction, ito reserve a table at the Switzerland. and you'd better get the seats at once. I never like anything outside of the tenth row. And. oh, Mr. Penson, pardon me for speaking of 1t. but it might rain, in which. case should prefer an electric cab
 Peter that night prayed that 1t would be pleasant the next day. But, alas. Providence was not with him. It did rain. And how t rained.
 Promptly at 12 o'clock. however, he and fis electric cab were at the door of Mabers house. And in 20 minutes more they were seated in the front window of the Switzerland restau- rant.
 Miss Mabel took up the card with the eye of an expert, and before Peter had time 10 breathe, she had ordered nearly s20 worth of unsubstantial food.
 He paid the bill. however. and oil to the matinee they went.
 Still it rained.
 q am afraid" said Peter, as they came out. that we can't have that walk in the park"
 What's the matter with the cab?' asked Mabel.
 In truth, Peter had so firmly fas tened his mind on the park that 1t had never occurred to him he could pro pose anywhere else. Besides. a cah seemed so 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, T love you Viii you be mine?"
 Mabel did not reply immediately | and the cab was almost at her dooI before she did.
 NO" she said. at last.
 "But-"
 T am sorry. but can never b' yours. Believe me, it is impossible Say DO more about t
 The cab stopped. They both go out. Peter paid the driver ant walked up the steps.
 eWhy won't you have me?" h. asked.
 Tn reply. Mabel smiled upon him be uevolently.
 l Because. Peter she said. you arr altogether too extrayazant. "-Lippin ~o.ts.