The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-03-19

tory waves. Be this as 1t may, Pro
fessor Oldershaw. holding hand that
for an elderly woman was singularly
round and soft, felt a current running
up through his forearm and diffusing
itself pleasurably through his whole
system.
do you feel anythingT asked Miss
Scruggins, "or have those amatory
waves you speak of died out In met"
Really" replied the professor, this
is very Singular
what is singular?"
"That certain constitutional essences
pertaining to youth should still exist In
one Of your age"
'Oh, professor, how happy I am to
hear you say SO! don't like growing
old"
Possibly it was gratitude at discov-
ering that she was not too old to love;
1t might have been an unusually emo
tional nature. At any rate, she swayed
toward him, supporting herself against
his shoulder.
mo one likes to grow DID," said Old
ershaw, land it is doubtful If there is
any man OF woman who does not cling
to desire to love and be loved"
I'D like" said the supposed Miss
Scruggins, "if you would be 30 good, to
make a still further test, but fear you
will think me immodest."
Anything for science" replied her
companion with enthusiasm
do the amatory waves pass only
through the hand and armT'
Certainly not"
The lady bent forward, placing her
waist, which despite her plain costume
was delicately curved, in an exposed
position. The professor let his arm fall
upon it.
do you feel anythingT she asked.
Most assuredly do-and your"
"Just slight current"
as that any betterY He drew her
nearer to him.
Decidedly"
Her lips were near his and seemed
to have retained their youthful fresh
ness.
There is a still more perfect test
remarked Professor Oldershaw.
What is thatY' asked the lady in a
low voice.
The professor pressed his lips to hers
Feel anything?" he asked, desisting
only long enough to ask the question.
Lots" said Miss Scruggins- But
the desire 10 laugh was SO great in
her that, breaking away, she ran to
her room, where her merriment ex
ploded.
One morning, when Mr.. and Mrs
Terwilliger and Professor Oldershaw
were together, the professor said:
my dear friends, am indebted to
you for great happiness. You have
introduced me to a woman who is of
a suitable age for me to love and to
love me. I am engaged to Miss Scrug
gins"
You don't mean it'll" And both con-
graduated him
"Your theory has proved incorrect
I suppose said Mrs. Terwilliger.
mot at all Nature is full Of freaks
Miss Scruggins has retained the con
ditions requisite to love far longer than
is usual In her sex. Besides, there Is
doubtless a remarkable harmony in
the love waves emanating from her
with those emanating from me-"
you've won both bets, my dear"
said Terwilliger 'The shrewdness Of
your sex is still strong in you"
Mrs. Terwilliger called to Miss Scrug-
gins to come downstairs. Miss Bar
bour appeared in her own attractive
person, blushing. The professor looked
at her in establishment. He saw the
woman he had wooed rejuvenated
There was burst Of laughter from
the host and hostess.
"John." said Terwilliger, your con-
founded ridiculous theories have cost
me a fur cloak and a silk Dress"
II pay all damages" said Oldershaw,
taking Miss Barbour's hand with a
benign grin. 81 have not only won
great blessing. but have demonstrated
to my own satisfaction that the love
waves are mainly confined to the
young. The moment l touched this
young hand nature asserted itself. Ny
eyes saw an elderly woman. MY other
senses were in contact with youth
full one"
THAT'S how / won the dress" said
Saving comes too late when you ge,
to the bottom. Seneca.