The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-05-20
A Dipio mario
Benz.

BY EDWARD S. sPINNEY.


Alec Kirk. should have been ready for
college. but lac was not aud il was
my part TO get him ready as soon as
possible. His father. after turning
7 him over 10 me- went 10 Europe. Be
fore leaving he gave me~a single in
structiOn-viZ:
Don't LET any woman snare him
while | am away"
made Il companion OF Alec. and he
seemed to enjoy my society in prefer
ence TO that Of young fellows of his
own age. He gave me his confidence
IN everything but one. A woman
laid siege for him. and he did not tell
me. His father had lecturcd him be-
fore gu6g away on his susceptibility
and told him that was empowered 10
forbid his attentions 10 any woman.
Alec not only failed TO trust the mat
ter 10 me. but told the woman who was
trying TO snare him of my charge. She
was smart enough 10 Keep aloof from
me, and | did not discover her or her
object till | was Informed of both by
the housekeeper. warned the house
keeper not To divulge the fact that
knew Of what was going on. II /
could save the boy would put his
father under obligations. Mr.. Kirk
had great political influence
Alec wished the lady to win my good
opinion. She. supposiHg that | knew
nothing of their affair, consented,
though reluctantly. WAS introduced
to Miss Martha Coilm.wood aged
twenty-eight. impecuuious. passably
good looking and Of common family
/ caNed on her with Alec and during
the call manifested friendlincss that
disarmed both. But while extending
the olive branch was sharpening the
sword. | suggested that Miss Colling-
wood and Alec use the tennis court at
his home and even offered II we could
find another girl To make up set with
them myself. | had In mind Miss
Gladys Hoyle, a young lady who had
the faculty Of making the most rasp-
Ing remarks with the most kindly pre-
tended intentions. Knowing that there
is nothing which will turn a man from
q woman quicker than a feminine fight
1
pose OF draw wing out whatever Of tenn
per Miss Collingvocd might possess
and intended that Alec should witness
the scrimmage.
We secured Miss Tloyle. and chose
her for my partner. Miss Collingwood
opened the game. serving 10 me.
sent the ball back aad she returned
It. II dropped just within the line. Int
l pronounce II fool
That wasn't foul" sail Miss Col
liDgwoc6
| looked AT my partner for support
"Certaiuly i. was" she sa
"My eyes must have deceived me-
said Miss Coilincwoud
Some people can't play tennis nj
all" returned Miss TIoyle. "on account
OF their eyes thor hit saw some
thing amiss with yours It's quite
noticeable"
There was an ominpus fash from
Miss Colllngwood. she made no r..
ply. and the game went on. My own
game had opened ausplciously. and
fortune continued To favor me. Miss
Hoyle I'm volleylhg close TO the net
sent the ball against Miss Collng.
woods nose. The latter dropped her
racket and caught trickling stream
Of blood In her handkerchief
you did that on purpose" she cried.
casting flashing glance at Miss
IIoyle.
You natter me. IL could hit
mark like that Id enter for cham.
pionship." replied Miss Hoyle.
Miss Collingwood was getting ready
for rejoinder when | added TO her
ruftling by asking IL she would pro.
coed with the game.
Il don't think she'd better" Miss
Hoyle put In. with that nose. tn be
all the colors OF the rainbow tomor.
row. My advice is raw beef"
'Some people are offensive with
their advice" snapped the sufferer.
Pleasure had gone out OF the game
for Alec. He proposed TO stop playing
Miss COllingwood started for the house
TO put cold water on her nose. Alec,
Instead OF accompanying her. fouad
occupation In gathering the balls and
rackets. whispered to ldln TO tale
Miss Hoyle home. She smilingly ac
cepted his invitation. As the two
walked away Miss Collingwood turned
and dartcd a fiery spark saw her
home. adding fuel to the flame by tell /
Ing her that thought Miss Hoyle had
sent the ball against her nose ON pur-
pose and was trying TO catch Alec.
! supposed that | had only made n
beginning. out I was mistaken when (
Alec and | met again he confessed to
me that there had been an affair be I
tween him and Miss Collinewood at !
which | expressed great surpriscl. but \
iiat Il was ended ! i,indly offered 10
give him my advice as TO the best
method Of dropping IT, The Illusion 4
had passed out II him. and nothing
could bring It back
When Mr.. Kirk returned from En-
rope ] made no mention Of bis sons
escape. but he learned Of II aud asked /
me about II. told him the story. az
the end ~ which he said.
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