The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-02-17
A Brother
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lnterferes

III Reggie cares for you I'll be the
most astounded mortal in this wide
world" observed Hilda's elder brother
Edward.
Strange that you can't conceive OF
anyone admiring your sister," an
swered Hilda.
"A girl is really fortunate to have q
brother to advise her. Did you ever
notice that the popular girl, whom
every fellow rushes after and likes ia
be seen with Is not the first to catch
the desirable, eligible husband?'
stop your philosophizing and tell
me what are you trying to insinuate.' :
That Reggie Is only amusing him
self in your society while another has
captivated his hearts DESIRE" an
swered Edward.
There's not the shadow OF a doubt
about it,
"You must be mistaken" answered
Hilda, hoping that he was. +
"A lot OF us fellows were discussing
girls the other evening when Reggie
became offended at the tiippant tone
some of the fellows took" replied Ed
ward earnestly. ..-s....
He told of some girl whose pic
ture he carried in his watch-what
she meant to him. We kidded him
but he declined to show the picture
until he showed us the girl some day
felt pretty cheap because some OF
the fellows thought he. meant you, but
explained differently at the first op
portunity."
THAT must be Shirley who he's al
ways quoting" said Hilda
BE sensible, Sis, don't listen to his
soft words. Give him the shake" as
serted Hilda's brother. :-4..s>a~ .
Reggie" said Hilda that night
when he started to tell her how
much sWeeter than ever she looked
I'm weary OF your profuse praise and
laudat1ons. It only inspires In me
contempt for your insincerity and
hypocritical actions. You doubtless
shower compliments on every girl you
meet. only varying them according tc
her size, the coloring OF her hair, and
eyes, n - .z =. i. 49, -.. 49,.
''But am honest when I say thai
your eyes are. like the stars in the
heavens above" he contended. "Only
bluer than the sky, and as the stars
are sure to shine don't ever hesitate
or d1strust my love for you, or that
fall to appreciate your many allur1ne
attractions. For some caprice you
pay little attention to anything I say
even wrote to Shirley today"
Shirley. who's Shirley?" interrupt
ed Htlda in a strained voice.
III practice makes perfection may
be she is responsible for your adept
way in making one think with >youl
cajoling and soft words that she Ii
your ideal when the reality is an en-
ttrely different person."
Your pretty ears are the only one.
that hear those words" persisted
Reggie. ~
Who's shirley?" repeated Hilda
TITS always Shirley, this and that
Possibly she will not be so delighted
to learn that others have been the
recipient of some of the same sweet
phrases that she is accustomed to re
ceive." 49,
'The compliments you pay you1
tavorite sfster-1n-law are vastly differ
ent from those tributes you give the
girl whom you hope to marry"
Don't think for a moment" said
Hilda, that am anxious for your so
ciety If you contemplate marrying an
other girl. Neither do I care to be
conspicuous by your devoting YOU
time to me. The girl whose photo Ii
In your watch will appreciate youl
lover-like attitude vastly more.''
''Wtll She" said Reggie as he open
ed his watch. TITS about time. Be
hold her picture r.
Curiously Hilda took the watch
"Why, it's my likeness" she ejacu
lated. . ~ .@.... . 49,.
Naturally" assented Reggie. "You1
brother must have told you about The
girl whose picture carried
Hilda nodded her head.
HE insinuated something, but If !
needed his advice, dear, I never
would have realized how much VIC
loved each other"
II took it for granted that you
knew Shirley was my elder brothers
wife.
1T was great blow to my parents
when my brother married her, as she
was only governess minus a for
tune. They have become reconciled
however, and simply adore her. No
need to be jealous Of her, for she's