The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-04-23
Miss Whitcc,mb' $
Association
Bv ESTHER VAllDEVlE2

Miss Bonfeld, a lady of fifty-two still
handsome, her florid complexion con
trasting with her white hair, was sit
ting in her boudoir one morning when
she received Il card bearing the name
of Eben Farnsworth. In a corner OF
the card was written, Miss Whitcomb's
Association"
Miss Whitcomb, not having had any
experience in matrimony herself, sur
prised her friends by organizing an as
ISOLATION for the promotion of matrl
n%ony among those who had passeC.
the heydey of youth. Her plan was tc
Introduce the men members to the wo-
men, not in assembly, but by sending
the men to call on the women. She
would suggest to a certain man to CAL
on a certain woman. All he had TO 90
by way of introduction was to write
"Miss Whitcomhs Association on his
card.
This plan gave great success to the
association. Miss Whitcomb knew that
elderly persons could not be got out In
assembly for such purpose, but she
also knew that any lonely unmarried
man would be pleased to meet any un-
married woman with a view to matrl-
mony. By a call neither party would
be observed by others or would be sub
ject to ridicule. 1t must be admitted
that the organizer was very shrewd.
Miss Bonfie!d looked at the card
which was handed to her by her maid
for some time, during which thoughts
seemed to be coursing through her
brain. Then she told her maid to tell
the gentleman that she would be down
presently In this case presently meant
half an hour, for Miss Bonfield chang
ed her costume and had her hair done
in a different style. When she took
last look at herself in mirror she had
reason to be we'll satisfied.
Mr.. Farnsworth was f1fty-five, we'll
preserved man Of dignified appearance
and old style in manner. He arose at
Miss Bonfieads entrance, made court
ly bow and said:
"Having placed ourselves in Miss
Whitcomb's hands, madam, nothing re-
mains for us to do but abide by those
arrangements that have been made for
us. Therefore l take it for granted
that no apology is necessary. 1t gives
me great pleasure to make your &C.
Quaintance. madam"
II approve" replied the lady, "of
"a
shown great delicacy in carrying it
out I have Joined the association
rather for the purpose Of supporting
the-ahem"--
II understand you perfectly. 1t 10
not necessary for you to Join matri-
monial association for the purpose Of
being married yourself, but you ap-
prove of its object and have given it
your patronage by becoming a mem
Der"
I'm my own individual case there is
q special reason for not caring to mar
~. I am going to confess to you that
suffered disappointment In my
youth"
"some unworthy scamp. suppose.
trifled with
mot ut all. He was young man
Of great promise and, understand, has
turned out remarkably well. 1t was
I who was at fault. l was young, fool
ish and infatuated with the game Of
love. l rejoiced in torturing my lover
and finally, by pretending dissatisfac-
ton with him, drove him away"
II dare say that many members of
our association have had the same ex-
perience l myself in my youth loved
4 beautiful and accomplished girl. We
Quarreled. 1t is the lady's privilege
after q quarrel to await the coming Of
TIE saasa with the olive branch. was
tao prDal TO offer it,
The NY was silent for few mo.
ments. then said: 81 doubt if you can
undo at this late date what has been
done. Even if you should meet the
girl who possessed your heart when
you we're young she would not be the