Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-30

taIk," I returned. with some emphasis,
for was convinced Of the reality Of
Mr.. Earl Percy. 81 think 1t necessary
that you should know
But the professor was launched.
might as well have swept the rising
tide with broom. He talked with
magnificent vehemence for twenty
minutes, his theme being some theory
of his own that the individuality of a
soul Is immortal and that even in per-
lection the soul cannot possibly merge
into any Nirvana.
"And so Is with my boy" he. pro-
claimed. coming at last to the case IL
radiant. ''And won't Mr.. Percy give
us his opinion Of my art?"
He turned again to the easel. and as
he examined the painting thereon at
closer range amaZement overspread his
features. However, pulling himself to-
gether, he found himself able to reply
and with great gallantry:
'rWell, on'y t think them little hands
cud "a done all that rough woikr'
I saved the girls feelings by enter
ing into the conversation with ques-
ton, which l put quickly:
You intend pursuing your historical
researches in the neighborhood?"
Them fairy tales handed you
about ole Jeanne dare an William
the Conker," he said, SAY. they must
"a made you sore afterwoids!"
"On the contrary, was much inter-
ested in everything pertaining to your
too brief visit" / returned. II am
even more so now"
well, M friend"-he shot me side
long, distrustful glance-"keep yer
eyes Open"
''That is just the point" laughed.
with intentional significance, for
meant to make Mr.. Percy talk as much
as could. To this end, remembering
that specimens of this kind are most
indiscreet when carefully enraged, I
added, stimula ting his own manner:
Eyes open and doors locked!
WhatT'
II guess they amt much need O.
lockin' your door," he retorted darkly;
mot from what saw when was in
your studio.' He should have stop
ped there, for the hit was palpable
Nnd justified, but in his resentment he
Ayerdid it. You needn't be scared Of
anybody's cartin' Off them pitchers,
young Teller. Whoosh! An I'm the
luks of the clo'es saw hangin' on the
wall" he continued. growing more net
tied as l smiled cheerfully upon him,
II don b'lieve you gut any worries
comm about them neither"
II suppose our tastes are different"
/ said, letting my smile broaden
'"There might be protection in that"
His stare at me was protracted to
an unseemly length before the sting
Of this remark reached him. 1t pene-
trated finally. however.
LAS l tell the little dame here" he
said, pitching his voice higher and af-
fecting the plaintiff. II make no passes
at q friend O. hers-not in front o her,
anyways. But when 1t comes to these
here ole. ancient curiosities'-he cac-
kled again loudly-"well. guess them
clo'es see that day kin hand it out t
anything they got in the museums.
must ben left over I'm ole Jeanne
dare herself says. Talk about
yer relics l says. Woosh! L like t
diedw He laughed violently and con-
cluded by turning upon me with a
contemptuous flourish Of his stick.
''You think l dknow what makes you
SO raw?"
The form Of repartee necessary to
augment his i'll humor was, of course,
a matter Of simple mechanism for one
who had not entirely forgotten his
student days in the quarter. and de-
livered it airily, though shivered
inwardly that Miss Elliott should
hear.
Everything will be all right If when
you dine at the inn you'll sit with your
back toward me-
To my shamed surprise this roust-
about wit drew nervous, silvery gig
gle from her. and that completed the
work with Mr.. Percy. whose face
grew scarlet with anger.
You're hot one. you are.i he
sneered. with shocking bitterness.
you're quite the teaser. amt ye.'
s'long's yer lady friend IS lukkin' on:
I guess they'll be few surprises COM
In your way before long. rraps l
cudn't give ye one now + l had a
mind to-"
.Pshaw." I laughed and. venturing
at hazard. said. Il know all you
know"
..Oh, you dor he cried scornfully. II
reckon you might set up an take lit
tie notice. though, if you knowed lat
know all you knew"
Not bit.of ity'
''No? Maybe you think don't know
what makes you so raw with me;
maybe you think don't know who
ye.ye get SO thick with at this here
Pigeon house; maybe you think don't
know who them people are!"
TREES! TIRE