Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-04-05


has been written"
"It would not be polite to do So
at is to my uncle. accepting the posi-
ton he has offered me. l sal next
week for China"
The announcement didn't seem to
bring the slightest pang TO her; Mt
least she gave evidence of none.
They're letting the water out of the
lock now she remarked.
Il have given my promise to remain
in China Ave years before returning to
America, and then only to stay a few
months"
Now they're going to open the
gates"
This was maddening. Yet ! was an
CRY only with myself. Could there be
anything more pusillanimous than for
4 man refused to attempt in this
maudlin fashion to excite sympathy in
the girl who had refused him.
"Since this is to be our last meeting
for years. perhaps forever, | ask you
to permit me to do something for you.
a little favor, tribe. wish to remcm-
DcT COuucltlOu VIII tulS Ting.
what Is it," she asked.
Permit me to take that letter to the
mail for you. l promise you | will
not look at the address"
"Oh. there's no hurry about posting
1t; 1t will keep"
What could be more self sacrificing
than for me. having received my
quietus from Adele, to post her letter
accepting Wilmarth? 1t would be typ
ical, of course. but lovers like things
typical rather than real.
why should there be delay?r
asked.
She did not notice the question. She
was evidently intent upon the canal
boat. which was now floating out into
the open basin.
Come | said. "why should you
delay posting your letter to Mr.. VII.
marth:"
Ii had come out in spite of me. She
turned and brought her big. honest,
surprised eyes TO bear on me.
Pardon" | stammered. Il have no
right to assume to whom your letter
Is written"
She looked at me for some moments
without speaking, then said abruptly:
You may post the letter"
My noble. self sacrificing act. typical
Of the greatness OF my love for her.
had collapsed. was now to do the
favor as punishment for thrusting
myself into her private affairs. She
intended to crush me. Taking the let
ter from her belt. she handed it to me.
There Is nothing that better repre-
sents the waywardness OF lover than
a shuttle. At any rate. II is typical OF
my action at this time. From con-
templating my nobility Of soul in
transmitting favorable answer from
the girl loved to my rival l saw
myself called upon to do 1t rs an act
Of penance.
"Ill be jinged II l dor exclaimed
angrily.
A faint smile lowering about Adeie's
lips irritated me beyond endurance.
you wish TO remember some favor
you have done me-" she said. Il can't
think of anything else than that you
should save me the trouble of posting
my letter. II will certainly cost you
no extra effort since you have letter
of your own to post"
This was altogether too cold blooded
for me 10 put up with. ! arose and,
bowling formally. said:
Il have no concern in your affairs.
l apologize for a virtual reopening OF
subject closed by you last evening.
| am going to the office TO post my
letter. which decides my going to China.
l may as well say goodby to you now.
By doing SO | shall eliminate the risk
Of trespassing again on your most sa-
cred emotions"
dare say l presented a tragic APP
pearance delivering myself of these
words. certainly intended to be I'M
pressive.
''To what emotions do you refery'
she asked
ITO name them would be to offend
again"
.'Sit down." she said quietly.
l seated myself with reluctance.
was much dissatisfied with myself
and decided to end a scene that was
becoming uncomfortable
Il am not sure that l had better
mail this letter" she said.
l made no reply. l pricked up my
ears.
by sending it / may spoil ca
reer"
Il did not suppose anything could
spoil the career Of so high and mighty
person"
Il did not suppose you considered
him such"
He considers himself one Of the fu-
ture leaders Of the world"
He has no such opinion Of himself.
His worst fault is overmodesty"
"Oh. heavensv l exclaimed. starting
to rise was prevented by her lay
Ing hand on mine. With the other
hand she took the letter from her belt