The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-02


chance this afternoon
My chance? What chance?"
ITO marry Professor Craig
But. mother. who under heavens
wants to marry him."
You ought to. Why, Marian, the
professor Is the most intellectual man
the Research Club has ever had here.
Mrs. Gregg tried her best to get him
at her house. but for your sake got
him here"
Marian flung out both hands.
Don't. Alamsie. for heavens sake.
don't hing me at the head OF every
young man you see."
II WON'T promised Mrs. Van Horn.
YEARLY. Professor Craig IL the only
man ! ever wanted YOU to marry, and
/ am positive that he will never look
at YOU after your refusing to stay to
his lecture"
AS the evening lecture began. Ma
rian settled back with a nartyriike
air. Soon. however. she grew inter-
ested, In spite OF herself The pro-
fessor certainly was making the dry
facts Of ethnology sound entertaining
by his terse, clear style and by unex-
pected bits Of humor.
Conscience stricken at her ungra-
cious remark about his spiel she
started to tell him how Interested she
h1u pceh WHcH cae0A 0Ac8k tuSAeA
UP.
"oh. Professor Craig" she began.
clasping her thin hands ecstatically.
your lecture was wonderful"
Marian turned abruptly away. "I'll
never tell him that ! liked his lee
tare after Aiedas gush," she declared
to herself.
AS Professor Craig. Mrs. Van Horn
and Marian started for home, Mrs.
80 oh fnin hlr
Come with me. Mrs. Van Horn"
called out Mrs. Gregg. "Aleda wants
to ask the professor some questions.
Yes, Professor Craig" began Ale
da, breathlessiy, there are certain
points on ethnelogy that have puzzled
me for long time"
"Yes?" answered the professor.
Aleda began 10 fire questions at
him. using such polysyllable words
that Marian gaspsd at the very sound.
When they reached Aleda's home. she
was not finished. but called back as
she went toward the house. I've
some other questions to ask you next
week. professor. on our way home
from Your lecture"
Each time the professor came Ma
rian went. pstensibly TO please her
mother: Each time Professor Craig
walked home with her. but Aieda al
ways accompanied them. talking on
topics of which Marian knew nothing
Then came the last lecture of the
series. Marian listened with breath
less attention, strange lonesome
feeling possessing her.
AIeda and Professor Craig have
grown to be such friends" she over
heard Mrs. Gregg say to her mother.
IT'S too bad You insisted on his 60
ing 10 your house, for IL he had stayed
with me they would have had more
time te enjoy each others company"
Horrid old cat" thought Marian.
Tn really sorry for Mamsie.'
Miss Marian." Professor Craig
hurried mp to her. Don't walt for
the others tonight. The Research
now and we're not members, You
know
But Aleda will want to ask yea,
some mere questions,
The professor muttered something
eeneath his breath. Never mind
Miss Gregg" he begged, taking hold
If Aarian's arm. Please hurry"
Once outside. they walked along in
silence. Marian hewildered at the un-
fnscted situation. Ii only she knew
a httla about ethuology---just enough
to ask an intelligent question or two.
AT last. to her relief. the professor
broke the silence. "Mar.ar." she
f@rted at the word as well as the
strange note in his voice. Il had to
see you alone tonight To tell you that
love yea must know before go
ey whether stand a ghost OF
chaure to win you"
why, Professor Craig" stammered
Marian "do--<io you really mean it,
i--~i--dont know a blooming thing
ahe,t ethneiogy. Won Know
I'm glad OF it, laughed the pro-
fe ssor I've gone In for the heavy
fnteileetuaf all my life. and l want
vou to do the athletic 30 the Craig
-ariiiy won't get lop-sided. / uromise
never even ask you TO listen TO one
OF my 'spiels' that you don't care a
fienyure about"
Marian blushea furiously In the
.rknsss. A little later she asked.
When did YOU begin, John, Toto
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