Smyrna times., 1911-09-20
QUICK
WON
Though There Was a Beginning
to the Courtship Some
Time Before
BY F. A. Mitchell
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation, 1911.

duIuAuu cOlOESs Out I0dC maze one SO
often sees during the close of the hot
months hung about the hills and the
valleys.
A gentleman whose apparel bore a
distinctive foreign cut alighted from a
train at railway station and. leaving
his belongings, set out on a road lead
ing to an attractive country place. On
reaching the gateway. fanked by stone
pillars, he noticed on one of them a
sign, mo Trespassing."
He proceeded up the walk toward
the house and. reaching a terrace
where through trees he could see an
attractive vista, sat down on the grass.
took out a cigarette and began to
smoke He was aroused by feminine
voice behind him.
did you not see the notice that no
trespassing is allowed on these
grounds?'
The gentleman arose and uncovered
with ceremonious politeness.
81 did" he said.
"Then l do not understand why you
should avail yourself of the place for
lounging."
"To tell the truth. have strong
| prejudice against such notices"
"Why sO?"
''For several reasons. Firstly, ques-
ton the natural right OF any one to
appropriate to his or her exclusive use
any portion OF the planet. But this
is based on philosophic principles too
deep to enter upon just now. Second
ly, there is. I think, selfishness in re-
fusing others the enjoyment Of at
tractive and restful grounds"
Perhaps If you owned place like
this and saw persons camping on it
and injuring things you would feel diff
ferently."
That would not alter the case, as
have stated it. l am capable Of put
ting myself in your place and can ap-
preciate your feeling"
'Oh. we don't own the place; we
merely rent it."
"What kind Of a person is the own
err"
II don't know, never having seer
him. He is a noble. good man."
''Is he handsomeY
'Why do you ask that?"
"a woman's idea of a man is Otter
Influenced by such matters"
A trihe of indignation flashed In he
eye. IL assure you." she said, that
is very much more valuable trai
than physical beauty that has preju
diced me in favor Of Mr.. Chenowoth." I"
"Chenowoth! That's an uncommon
name. 1 am in very close touch wit
a man Of that name"
'Our Mr.. Chenowoth is abroad"
'That's where met my Mr.. ChenO
woth"
Hes been travelling In Switzerland
We had a letter from him dated Gene
va yesterday. He was to sail immedi
ately for America"
Il made an ascent Of Mont Blan
with my Mr.. Chenowoth not mont
ago"
| What's your friends first nameT"
| Bert"
1 "Albert9 Our landlord is Albert b.
| "That5 it-Albert Borland Chenc
] woth."
Isn't that strange that you shoul
know him so well? Now. are you su
prised that 1 have spoken so highly {
himT'
= IT certainly am surprised. nevC
saw anything in him to warrant sue
& an encomium."
"a "You didn't? You are not very 10y
to your friend"
Ie Il didn't say be was any especi
- friend OF mine"
n 'You said you are in very clo'
oe touch with him"
re "Did 1? That doesn't. necessari
:. mean that admire him. But I a
in open to conviction. If you win gi'
he me your reasons for your own adm
ration you may succeed in planting
in me-"
Perhaps we had better go up to Il
a a house. since you know our landlord
ID well. shall be pleased to offer yC
az some refreshment."
or Thanks very much. will go wi
you with pleasure"
When they were comfortably seat
In the drawing room the lady said:
"Now l will tell you why l so a
mire MIR. Chenowoth. We and N
Chenowoth have a mutual friend, N
Chard. Father is a retired clergyma
and such. though they may be Of I
kingdom of heaven. are not usual
burdened with worldly goods. n
Chenowoth had an opportunity
rent this place for good sum. \
Chard. thinking it would be vacal
tried to get it for father for no
inal rental When Mr.. Chenowo
) heard about it he told Mr. Chard IL
father might have it. What do y
think Of that?"
She gave a triumphant glance at |
companion.
"Oh, Chenowoth, / suppose, re
q that every well to do person shol
respect the cloth, and there's no B
ter way Of accomplishing that Ii
AD by doing ones duty to the clio
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