New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

her and lose my JoD' 49,,
aYou NAV be cut out for teaching, after all, muSed
COR > she went on "he might be with pudgy
fingers wearing diamond rings, and on one of those
beautiful country roads we might reach secluded spot
and he might-try to kiss me-
aWbact him. I suggested. She was quite capable
Of doing it. too "Anyhow it's the same thing the other
way round If you were learning 10 drive, and ne
were teaching you? The position IS Just the same
"A man with diamond nngS Toudnt be teaching me ne
to drive she reminded me. II won't argue IT. I'd be
cxnoS;nq myself; for never heard OF a female demon
sraor in the automobile business. shouldn't be ex-
posed teaching. e,
"You certainly woudn't t.! remarked, thinking OF the
frumnv professors Who "But then they sometimes
do Io-the professors kiss mean I've seen II in the
papcrs.r She had to agree with me- too. I'D back
Won in any capacity" told her admiringy, sand the
novelty Of a female dcmonstraor might get you the
"A female chauffeur she laughed. "How does it
Sound'"
had considered the idea for single minute m sure
went red. for I'd been in earnest and the whole idea
seemed 50 novel and possible She leaned forward
finally and clasped her hands knew from the attitude
that She was resigned-for something.
@Thc trouble is,' she mused its the wrong time OF
year TO begin to teach. Ahotlcr hohlH ana al Ol0
schools will be over
Good said heartily. $50 that's out
lust wouldn't think Of 10 as teacher! Shed grow
old and gray and have to put pectacle over the gor
gcous eyes and fall into the habit OF talking theorc9
and such stuff | hate thcorems -,
But then | may need time for PREPARATION she
went on; not hearing me, guess at least, not paying
the slightest attention if she did. You see don
know thing about it, and then, TOO, Il have TO get
the position. ,, .,
~Wci, where do come in in this scheme Of things"
asked. @What am | to be doing all this time
TO drew in her breath sharply as if something hurt;
then put out her hands if had tried to strike her.
II will do something" burst out. Surely, 10, you
don't think I'm a little nlnny and can /:
"You'rc too Young she began.
"Youngl Boshl7 | wouldn't let her go on with that.
"Why, I'm nineteen" Said 1t aS II Deeh lo" W.
"Mymother was married when She was nineteen why
TO- when She was as old you you were three years
Old was getting rather mixed, was 50 anxious 70
impress her. ,-,....,.., ..,. ta.~,;,,,
know grew red again. And I've been thinking al
this time that | was lust getting ook-n on life! Why,
I'm an old maid! And here I've never even had a
thought of getting married.!
And sure enough she never had She never had had
as close as a fourth cousin connection with romance
looked at her suddenly and wondered how IN the world
She had managed escape how She had kept some one
from running of with her bodily.
81 suppose I've wasted my time 10 went on. i
know I've thrown away chances might have married
long ago and settled the future for both OF us
@You might have" | agreed "but introspecton,
Dear won't take the place OF our three thousand
year. Which argument must nave MADE fracllc@ l.
something or other sit up and take notice. Now Just
YOU don't speak to me for ten minutes. and tell YOU
at the end Of that time what am going to do.
PUT out my hand toward the newspapers Just to
brush up on the things there to be done in this
world After consideration selected hcdover ran
script" as | wanted the very best advice gong ne
first thing that met my eye was, the dancer who IS
supposed to have caused the downfall" turned over
hastily After ALL was looking for the want column
Two minutes had not passed before | landed on the
very thing:
WANTED Companion. Wealthy woman re-
covering from nervous prosratiJn wants young,
good looking well bred. well educated, well read.
tactfu girl for companion. Must speak French
bridge football baseball automobile. and golf.
Prefer a musician who sings. Name your own
salary.