The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-10-06
CONCERNING
Il MOLLIE
BE- Proves Herself Equal to
the Occasion
lby AGNES G. BROGAN
pyrigh, by American Press Assoc
alton. 1871.
pynght by American Press Assoc
alton. 1871.

Ire was d dignliied nloofness about
ssor Cfaythorne's manner which
~ de amIliartty. This may hive
~ accoSsksnie. fdr N..ss..fct that m
.,,t emned bachelor ns the years
- thtds drew 10 au end Maid
whoihlred his fine face and
sung qualities retired dis
tene ffpm the field Of conquest
uilpfoachable demennor, while
bros0r in turn regarded them,
anAil with plying tolerance
~ N pretty and amusing. no
II, Impossible as interesting
pals. while deep In his heart
l. unconfessed that eventually
gu oct one woman whose mind
" his own down the intri'
pi 81 learning for he Was con
edt the happiness OF two PEG
maiEnys depend upon their
pac understanding. And when
prof. had reached this conclu
h, Mollie. 1t was at an even.
pixiven by the nector's wife.
hostess. remembering her
lyuest. introduced a historical
im gnme by way OF entertain,
1.-The professor, looking up with
htful frown. met the mischiev
OF Mollie's blue eyes.
The last oneT' she asked social-
your pardonT His tone was
questioning.
luld Ike TO copy your answer to
. h question" Mollic cnn1ded,
.2lcc. ! don't know what became
dead and gone kings, aud I'm
sf'ho not care, but one really ought
Aave one correct answer among the
leen. aud you"-n fattcring pause
lou know everything
III may bo better able TO solve the
obem." the professor answered con
sceudIngly. when shall have given
suaicient thought"
-That's right Mollie encouraged;
4 on't be gutter
Professor Crayib0rne stared In as
D .bisnment at this disrespectful young
a erson; but. quite unconscious of her
Inense. Mollle smiled Moreover, Mol.
\ "a has most engaging smile, and
k,1at was the beginning Thereafter II
WAa the professor who appeared
strangely ditIident IN her presence ana
pho nnmbly sued for favor, while Mol.
Ne avenged her sex by ruling him with
. high hand. And the hnbitual frown
which grew upon his forehead could
not wholly be attributed 10 study. In
Ia, science and philosophy alike were
o. the ''rule OF three" compared to the
rays OF Mollle.
Had he been fortunate enough TO act
- her escort upon one occasion he
would be sure 10 see her in COMPANY
aiih Dick n.a ndnn the following day.
While gentle kindllness upon Molle's
part was usually followed by cold in
differcnce
After all. the professor reflected bit
terly. whit chance Ind he TO win with
such formidable rival as Dick Bran.
aon-Dick, who was practiced In all
~ pleasing arts OF which he was so
Hoefully ignorantf
And when he had argued himself
nfo the very depths OF discourngement
Professor Craythorne went over and
proposed 70 Aellie She received his
syowal quietly,
"will you mind II ! do not answer
you tonightT she asked.
DO not keep me waiting too long
Dc replied and his laugh sounded boy.
nh In its eagerness
Noble studied the toe of her small
boot IL will send you n message Ia.
morrow" she said. you will under
stand"
oh. that WINS n long tomorrow and
shen the last class had been dismissed
ne professor retired to his gloomy
rpom In the university and sank weari-
D into a chair. his unseeing eyes gnz-
ang out over the green campus
"a note for you. sir" A servant
lspoke from the doorway. He turned
tbe tiny envelope over and over In his
Alnlm. while his henrt hammered away
thankfully, and his strong fingers trem.
Aled as he drew forth the square white
brd. He was vaguely conscious OF
bpllies printed name and address
owing above bold scrubbed sen
voiice. MY sympathy in your dlsap-
ntment" II was some time before
could realize the cruel message.
he remembered-she had said
he would understand.
my one ln?" called CHEEKY voice.
11Iwithout waiting for an invitation
: sing man came into the room. John
/, horne looked up impntently.
nlghepd evening. Brandon" he said
food.lr Try to interrupt your medltations,
sor." the young man began. but
nouriShh Is need help"
e elenoE have been INDUCING in any
usual pranks II will be useless
intercede for you again"
comblnlBrandon laughed; ''This is
IS, childbn different matter" he SAID,
-e equal want ,, 70 ses narrrsu aou
i built most oeoole nave,
raythorne smiled. but his
10 ocf sd Sred strangely.
,eS,r,y those circumstances" he re-
nld II not be wiser to con-