Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-08-18
CONCERNING
M0LLIE
She Prove. Herself Equal to
the Occasion
BY AGNES G. BROGAN
Copyright by American Press Assoc
"'F alton. 1911. I'm
Copyright by American Press Assoc
"a alton. 1911. IN

There was dignitied aloofness about
Professor CraythOrne's manner which
forbade familiarity. This may have
been accountable for the fact that he
still remained bachelor MS the years
Of his thirties drew to an end. Maid
ems who admired his fine face and
many. sterling qualities retired dis
heartened from the field of conquest
at his unapproachable demeanor. while
the professor In turn regarded them.
one and all. with plying tolerance.
They were pretty and amusing. no
doubt. but impossible as interesting
while deep In his heart
was hope unconfessed that eventually
lie would meet one woman whose mind
could follow his OVID down the intri-
cate paths Of learning. for he was con-
WINGED that the happiness of two peo-
pie must always depend upon their
understanding. And when
the professor had reached this conclu.
sion he met Mollie. 1t was at an even
ing party given by the rector's wife.
and the hostess. remembering her
learned guest. introduced a historical
game by way of entertain
ment. The professor. looking up with
a thoughtful frown. met the mischiev.
GUS gaze of Mollie's blue eyes.
Got the last one?" she asked social
~.
II beg your pardon?" His tone was
coldly questioning.
II would like to copy your answer to
the last question" Mollie confided.
"You see, l don't know what became
of those dead and gone kings. and I'm
sure do not care. but one really ought
to have one correct answer among the
fifteen. and you"-a dattering pause
"you know everything"
II may be better able to solve the
problem" the professor answered con.
descendingly, when shall have given
it sufficient thought"
"That's right" Mollie encouraged;
don't be gutter"
Professor Craythorne stared in as
constituent at this disrespectful young
person; but. quite unconscious Of hel
offense, Mollie smiled. Moreover, Mol
lie has a most engaging smile. and
that was the beginning. Thereafter II
was the professor who appeared
strangely difadent in her presence and
who humbly sued for favor. while Mol
lie avenged her sex by ruling him witt
a high hand. And the habitual frow1
which grew upon his forehead coult
not wholly be attributed to study. II
fact, science and philosophy alike wer
as the rule Of three" compared to tn,
ways Of Mollie.
Had be been fortunate enough to &C
as her escort upon one occasion h
would be sure to see her in compan!
with Dick Brandon the following day
while gentle kindness upon Mollie'
part was usually followed by cold in
difference.
after all, the professor reflected Bit
terly, what chance mad he to win witt
such q formidable rival as Dick Bran
don-Dick. who was practiced In al
the pleasing arts of which he was 8,
woefully ignorant?
And when he had argued himsel
into the very depths of discouragemen
Professor Craythorne went over AM
proposed to Mollie. She received hi
avowal quietly.
evil you mind IL l do not answe
you tonightT' she asked.
DO not keep me waiting too long,
he replied. and his laugh sounded boy
ish in its eagerness.
Mollie studied the toe Of her small
boot Il will send you a message to
morrow" she said. "You will under
stand"
Oh. that was long tomorrow. an,
when the last CLOGS lad been dismisse,
the professor retired to his gloom,
room in the university and sank weari
ly into a chair. his unseeing eyes gaz
ing out over the green campus.
"A note for you. sir" A servan
spoke from the doorway. He turned
the tiny envelope over and over In hi.
palm. while his heart hammered ava.
painfully. and his strong fingers trem
bled as he drew forth the square white
card. He was vaguely conscious o,
Molhe's printed name and address
showing above bold scrubbed sen
tence. my sympathy in your disap
pointment" 1t was some time before
he could realize the cruel message
Then he remembered-she had said
that he would understand
ANY one in?" called a CHEEKY voice
and without waiting for an invitation
a young man came into the room. John
Craythorne looked up impatiently.
Good evening, Brandon" be said.
"Sorry to interrupt your meditatons,
professor" the young man began. ''but
the truth is l need help"
IF you have been INDUCING In any
of your usual pranks 1t will be useless
for me to intercede for you again"
Young Brandon laughed: This is
q different matter" he said,
"Fact is. want to get married. You
may have noticed the approaching
people have"
John Craythorne smiled. but bis
voice faltered strangely.
"Under those circumstances" he re-
piled. would 1t not be wiser to con-
suit the young IadyY'
"Oh, that part Is all right" Dick an
swered confidently; we've been in
love with each other ever since we
were kids. It's the old man who will
not give his consent. He objects to
of busy season materializing.
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