The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24

! Still remained bachelor aS the NeaIr of his tbirtles drew Co an end Nuid ems who admired bis Hne face and many sterling qualities retired dis beartencd from Che field Of conquest at his uuappruachablc demesnor, while the professor n turn regarded them. ono and all. with p'Wu. tolerance. 1 They were pretty uud 0musUg, DO doubt, but impossible as interesting companions. while dCep n hi> heart was hope uOconfC~Srd 'haf eventually ! he would meet one woman wnusu mud could follow his own down tbr nn cato paths of lcaruing. for be was con vlnccd chat Che happiness ut two pgn pie must always depend upon lb.T sympathetic understanding And when 1 the professor bad reached this cun..u sion he met MolHe lt was at am even ! lng party given by the rectors wife. and the hostess. remembering her l learned guest introduced a hisiuric1. conundrum game by way of entertain meut The professor, looking up with thoughtful frown, met tbe mischiev- ous gaze of Moule's blue eyes.
 "Got the last oueT she asked social ly.
 ,I beg your pardonT His tone was coldly questioning.
 "I would like Co copy your answer to Che last question Mouie confded "You sec. don't know what became Of those dead and gone kings. and Pm sure | do not care, but one really ought to have one correct answer among the fifteen. and you -a aatteriHg pause "you know everything
 "I may be better able 10 solve the problem" the professor answered con descendinEly. when shall have given it sufficient thought
 "Thats right Nouie encouraged; don't be a quitter"
 Professor Craytborne stared In as tonishment at this disrespcctful young person: but quite unconscious Of her oTense. MolIie smiled Moreover, Mol lie has most engaging smile. and that was the beginning Thereafter it was Che professor who appeared strangely dlmdcnt In her presence and who humbly sued for favor, while Mol lie avenged her sex by ruling him with a high hand. And the habitual frown which grew upon his forehead could not wholly be attributed to study In fact. science and philosophy alike were as tbe rule of three" compared Co Che ways of NoIlie
 Had be been fortunate enough Go act as her escort upon one occasion he would be sure Co see her In company with Dick Brandon Jhe following day while gentle Idudliness upon MoHie's part was usually followed by cold lu difference.
 After an. the professor reflected bit terly, what chance bad he to win with such a formidable rival as Dick Bran. don-DicE who was pr0ctiCcd in all the pleasing arts cf which be was so woeCuIly jgDorunt2
 And when he had argued himself into the very depths of discouragement Professor Craythorue went over and proposed to Molie She received his avowa quietly.
 "WIH you mind if do not answer you joutghtg she asked
 Do not keep me waiting too long ' be replied, and his laugh sounded boy fsh fr ifs oarrrnpss
 Morie studied the toe of her small boot. "I wiIl send you message to- morrow" she said "You will under. stand"
 Oh, that was a long tomorrow, and when the last class had been dismissed the professor retired to his gloomy room jn Che university and sank weari- ly into a chair. his unseelng eyes gag ing out over the green campus.
 "A note for you, sir" A servant smoke from the doorway He turned the thy envelope over and over In his palm. while bis heart hammered away painfully, and his strong fingers trem. bled as he drew forth the square white card. He was vaguely conscious of MoIIe's printed name and address showing lboye a bold scrubbed sen tence. My sympathy in your disap- pointment" It was some time before be could realize the cruel message. Then be remembered-she had said that he would understand.
 Any one iug" called a cheery voice, and without waiting for an invitation a young man came into the room. John Craythorue looked up impadently.
 Good evening, Brandon he said.
 Sorry to interrupt your meditadons, professor. the young man began "but the truth is need help
 ''If you have been indulging in any of your usual pranbs It will be useless for me to iutercede for you again.
 Young Brandon laughed; 'Ihjs iS- fr-quite a different matter" be said, "Fact is, | want to get married. You may have noticed the approaching symptoms-most people nave.
 John Crayth0rne smiled, but bis voice faltered strangely.
 Under those. circumstances" he re piled. would it not be wiser to con suit the young ladyT
 ''Oh. that part Is an right" Dick an- evre-ad ronFdanflv. ev-atvn hpnn in