The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-11

originated in a different opinion be-
tween herself and the Member before
the election-not in the first instance
a difference Of political opinion, for
the Mink could not strictly speaking
have laid claim to the possession of
any political opinion; but it degener-
ated into that, as the result of a slight
disagreement on the subject of hat.
The Hon. Algernon Faringford, the
Conservative candidate, had asserted
that the hat did not suit her; that he
disliked the size and shape of 1t; and
that, in short, he would not accom-
pany her to the matinee unless she
changed it for another. The Hon.
Algernon was not only particular in
these matters, but he was also man
OF dogmatic and obstinate turn of
mind; and, as he pointed out to the
Mink, 1t was her duty, as his future
wife, to consider in some small de-
gree his feelings and wishes-well,
his prejudices, if she chose to put 1t
that way-on these and all other sub
jects relating to their mutual happi-
ness and welfare. Upon which, with
an impudent tilt of the nose, the Mink
had reminded him of the terms of
their compact-to wit, that she would
only consent 70 become his future
wife on condition that he won the
forthcoming election.
THAT" said the Hon. Algernon,
waving aside the objection contempt
,,ouclv NC rro cf ioaIly n foraoona cop
clusion; otherwise l should not, Of
course, have been such an idiot as to
consent to the bargain at all"
well, don't care twopence wheth-
er you get in or not" the Mink had
calmly assured him. "The hat is
ripping, and I'm going to wear 1t; so
there!"
mot, my dear little angel" re-
Joined the Hon. Algernon firmly
mot in my company"
''Then you needn't expect me to
marry you," she retorted.
you'll have to-" he pointed out
judically. you've promised"
"Only If you get in," she again re-
minded him. you're not in vet, and
fits simply absurd to pretend that the
hat doesn't suit me-"
THAT hat is outrageous, and I
shall win the election without the
least doubt. We expect four figure
majority"
"Outra geous!" exclaimed the Mink
Indignantly; and then q sudden in
spiration sized her. 81 just hope you
won't get in now!" she said with icy
romposure. "In fact. shall do my
best to keep you out"
ITO keep me out?" The Hon. AL
gernon stared at her. "Why, what
on. earth do you mean? To-keep
me out?"
The Mink nodded mysteriously.
you'll see," was her cryptic rejoin-
der. Its people like You who drive
helpless women to be suffragettes.
Anyhow, we can canvass"
Ihe added with apparent inconse-
quence.
"Of course" allowed Mr.. Faring-
ford, trifle puzzled, you can can
vass. | see no harm in that-there
are, in fact, some good creatures in
the Primrose League who are can
vassing the district for me now in a
most praiseworthy and industrious
manner. If you are keen on that
sort of thing, there's no reason why
You shouldn't join them occasionally
II dare say you'd find it good fun"
Good fun, indeed" retorted the
Mink, repudiating the implication
with glance of unmitigated scorn
"Do you imagine that women take all
this trouble to get lot of wretched
men into Parliament just for fun,
pray?"
"They have" the candidate has
tened to assure her soothingly, their
political creeds, OF course-nobody
denies that. They work for the
cause. Many of them are most seri-
ous minded and intelligent ladies
But it was not of these
that I was thinking at the moment.
I was thinking of you"
"By which you dare to insinuate
that I am not serious minded and
intelligent woman!" the Mink accused
him.
ION the contrary, when it's ques-
tion of hats, he corrected. most
serious minded. l was not, however,
aware that you had hitherto put your
self to much Inconvenience in the
matter Of returning wretched men to
Parliament. I am sorry that these
superhuman exertions of yours should
have happened to escape my no.
tice-"
Don't jeer," interrupted the Mink.
1T doesn't suit you. Besides, l was
referring to the women who work
for the cause" she added vaguely. 81
haven't begun yet-but I'm going to. u
"Good!" said the Hon. Algernon,
rubbing his hands. "When do you
propose to start?"
Tomorrow" announced the Mink,
with decision.
"Then l will inform Mrs. Greene
who is in charge Of our Ladies' Can.