Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-17
- BHRBEFFEHse
Professor Sherwood's Siesta
By LILLIAN DUCEY

But this time his brain was not so re- |
mote. Now II meant something to |
him. He flew to the window AT the |
gate was the teacher of mathematics. |
jauntily raising his hat to Mrs. Sher
wood who was on the veranda
IL was but a moment later that Pro
lessor Sherwood left the house by the
rear door. slamming It behind MIN as
he went to his duties.
That evening ne had little 10 say
either to his wife or Forbes Prepar-
ing an examination might have ac-
counted for his taciturnity-but IL
didn't
And now several days followed In
which the professors GUM humor was
very marked he scarcely looked at
] his wife. And one who would thought
a bride would have melted into tears
at such treatment She didn't The
professor noted. that If anything she
appeared more contented than ever.
"She's tired of me-" was his inward
conviction. She didn't care for me
after all" Then he grew furious
That was no reason why woman
a good -should-shouId-H he
left his thought unfinished.
And now time came when he lay
wide awake each noon on that couch
where he had had so many pleasant
siestas. Furiously each day. he walt
ed for that rousing smack that at
first he had puzzled over. There was
no question in his mind now as to
what 1t was. The sound had been
fled He knew what 1t was. NO
wide-awake person could mistake It.
But to think that Emily-h.s wife
J should
I'm kick that young jack-a-napes
out Of the house tomorrow" was
conclusion be arrived at one day.
That day the smack had been repeat
ed. Hes too good-looking anyway.
And Emily-she's only kid why
: she's never had any other fellow but
me-" 1t was rather unprofessionai
talk. but II the truth must be told
the professor always did his thinking
In the vernacular. He wasn't very old
himself.
The next day he spent only feet
ing moment on the couch de Just
let them see him there. eyes closed
Then. teeth gritted. he took his place
at the door between the dining room
and kitchen 1t was slightly ajar
When the footballs OF Forbes de-
scending the stairs, came to him. he
clenched the door in the intensity OF
his feeling. Then just as the teacher
I of mathematics reached the hall floor
that kiss reverberated loud and clear.
The professor grew rigid The out
er door slammed Again that kiss.
This time. dignity thrown to the winds.
the professor thrust his head through
the doorway. And be was just IN
] time to see his wife. not more than
4 foot away. kissing with whole-souled
/ ardour the back of her own hand
The professor gasped The gasT
startled the wife from her self-absorb
i ing rite Rigidly erect. she gazed al
him But the professor was moppins
his genuinely beaded brow. and die
not see It. At last when he looked al
q her a ripping laugh issued from bel
4 lips.
III Your sleep-made you warm. Ar
i thur"
81 wasn't sIeeping!" The professor
confronted his wife with a peculiar
u look Il haven't slept for week
You haven't slept for a week.
= Her tone was properly surprised an,
- she laughed girlishly.
mo. haven't"
y But I thought you"
70 We'll, haven't" he interrupte,
seriously He put out two arms AM
- placed them on her shoulders TIC
day was going to kick our respecte,
= teacher Of mathematics out OF tn
house"
Gurgles Of Laughter came from tn
woman
!. Poor. innocent Mr. Forbes. sn
=. beamed up at him.
- There was a moment OF stlenc
while the professor smiled back The
:. suddenly he caught her to him An
~ now a perfect imitation OF those re
:. sounding kisses echoed through tn
house When he finally released me
II was with a low laugh OF satisfas
-, ton
a. What a trickster you are, Mel
- You've certainly put me through tn
- third degree" he said whimsically
don't believe RI ever be able TO slice
80 again without being haunted
She pointed a threatening finger a
=. him. IF you do" she blushed. II
i. really do it-reaily and trulyl'
:. "What?'' he laughed kiss our pr
a. lessor OF mathematics"
al She nodded.
Nv He wagged MS head teasinsi.
Maybe old Forbes wouldn't Il
pg you"
ne "Poof!" she snapped her fingers
no his face. "A woman can % anytnin
she likes with a man-even TO keel
ke ing him from his MONDAY siesta'"
at At which the professor only laugne
In. happily and rushed eway