The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-02-04

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They were therefore constantly IN one
anotiaer's company. and SLOWLY. IN
consciously, there was taking root in
their hearts the germ az the. oniy real
and lasting love-the love born Of
something higher than mere physical
attraction. the nobler, more enduring
affection that is born of mutual SYM
patty, association and compsu11onship.
JEFFERSON had been casting furtive
glances at his companion, ana as he
noted her serious, pensive face he
thought how pretty she was. He won
dered what she was thinking Of, and
suddenly inspired no doubt by the mys-
terious power that enables some people
to read the thoughts of Others. he said
abruptly:
Shirley, I can read your thoughts.
You were thinking Of me-"
She was startled for a moment, but
Immediately recovered her self posses
sion. 1t never occurred to her to deny
It. She pondered for a moment and
then replied:
"You are right, JEFF, was thinking
of you. How did you guess?"
He leaned over her and took, her
hand. She made no resistance. Her
delicate, slender hand lay passively in
his big brown one and met his grasp
frankly, cordially. He whispered:
what were you thinking Of me
good or bad?"
UGond NJ corruo uouu noul1 rf+h3rl-
anything bad of you?'
She turned her eyes on him In, won
dernaent; then she went on:
~ Yves wondering how a girl could
distinguish between the feeling sha
has for man she merely likes and the
feeling she has for man she lovos''
Jefferson bent eagerly forward SO as
to lose no word that might fall from
those coveted lips.
In what category would be-
placed?" he asked.
Il don't quite know" she answered
laughingly. Then seriously she added:
jeff, why should We act Ike chfldrenl
Your actions, more than your words,
have told me- that you love me. have
known it all along. II have appeared
cold and Indifferent, It is because
She hesitated
"BecauseT' echoed Jefferson aux-
iously, as IL his whole future depended
on that reason.
because I was not sure Of myself.
Would 1t be womanly or honorable on
my part to encourage you unless I felt
I reciprocated your feelings? You are
young. One day you will be very rich.
The whole world lies before you.
There are plenty Of women who would
willingly give you their love-"
mo, MOP he burst out TN vtkorous
protest. 1T is you I want, Shirley
you alone.''
Grasping her hand more closely, he
went on, passion vibrating in everH
note Of his voice: II love you, Shirley.
I've loved you from the very drst even
ing met you. went you to be my
wife,
Shirley looked straight up into tho
blue eyes so eagerly bent down On
hers, so entreating In their expression,
and In a gentle voice. full Of emotion
she answered.: :-..' :.
Jefferson, you have done me tho
greatest honor man can do woman.
Don't ask me to answer you now. +
like you very much. I more than like
you. Whether it is love I feel for YOU.
that have not yet determined. Give
me time My present trouble and then
my literary work.
II know" agreed Jefferson, ''that|
F(a'ss is hardly the time to speaksof such
matters. Your father has FIRST call on
your attention. But as to your nterarri
work do not understand" -:
''sinpiy this: I am ambitious. Il
have had a little success- Just enouRh
TO crave for more. I realize that mar
Eidge would put an extinguisher on air
Aspirations in that direction"
''Is marriage 50 vsry commonplace"
grumbled Jefferson. ~'
mot commonplace, but there II no
room In marriage for 4 woman having
personal ambitions Of her own. Once
married her duty is to her husband
and her children, not to herself"
'That is right" he replied; ''but
which is likely to give you greater JOY
"A literary success or a happy wife
hood? When you have spent your best
years and given the public your best
work, they will throw you over for
some new favorite. You'll find your
self an old woman with nothing moro
substantial to show as your life work
than that questionable asset, literary
reputation. How many literary repu-
tations today conceal an aching heart
and ind 1t difficult to make both ends
meet? How different with the woman
who married young and obeys natures
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