The Washburn leader., 1913-04-11
By ESTHER vANDEvlER

assembly for such purpose, but she
also knew that any lonely unmarried
man would be pleased to meet any un-
married woman with view to matri-
m0ny. By 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
bruin: 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 different style. When she took a
last look at herself in a mirror she had
reason to be well satisfied.
Mr.. Farnsworth was fifty-five. we'll
preserved man of dignified appearance
and old style in manner. He arose at
Miss Bonf1eld's 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
u.s. Therefore take it for granted
that no apology is necessary. 1t gives
me great pleasure to make your ac-
quaintance. madam
II approve" replied the lady. "of
Miss Whitcomb's idea,, and she has
shown great delicacy in carrying it
out. l have Joined the association
rather for the purpose Of supporting
the-ahem"-
II understand you perfectly. It is
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 men,
ber."
"In my own individual case there is
a special reason for not caring to par-
ry. / am going to confess to you that
suffered a disappointment in my
youth" ....
'Some unworthy scamp, I suppose.
trifed With
mot Mt all. He was a young man
of great promise and, I understand, has
turned out remarkably well. 1t was
who was at fault. was young, fool.
ish and infatuated with the game Of
love. I rejoiced in torturing my lover
and finally, by pretending dissatisfac-
tion with him, drove him away"
II dare say that many members of
our association have had the same ex-
perience. myself in my youth loved
La beautiful and accomplished girl! We
quarreled. It is the lady's privilege
after quarrel to await the coming Of
the man with the olive branch. was
too proud to offer it."
The lady was silent for a few mo-
ments, then said: II doubt IL you can
undo at this late date what has been
done. Even II you should meet the
girl who possessed your heart when
you were young she would not be the
same to you as IL you and she had
grown old together. You must remem-
Der that she would now be. I suppose.
over fifty years Of age"
"Just fifty-two, madam"
'sYou seem to have kept everything
concerning her in your memory"
II have. She was exactly five feet
seven inches in height, tall and stately.
slightly taller than you, though much
lighter In weight. Her hair was love
ly chestnut"
1T would now be mixed with white" "
'Her name was Mary Pauline. ]
called her Marie. Her last name was.
By the by, there is singular coinci-
dence between you and her. ! noticed
It when Miss Whitcomb gave me your
name and address. You are Miss Bon
lield, I believe" n Y
The lady did not reply. She was gas-
ing at vacancy. and Il seemed that #
one could look through her eye into her
brain he could sec the vision she Saw.
cam mistaken1' r asksd Mr.. Farms
worth. Sg.5I III y: V ...3
''No; my name = Mary Pauline Bon
deld." Fl- MI 81 nj \. Il Fl a.
s.daris! You Malis1 8:s3
~Yss: you have not recognized nas Q
have recognised you. Had mt yeuf1
nams bssn brought tof NJ casyouf card
/ / should havs known you ~ aoaasnf
I Gaw you, looked Into your,eye. hard
ths tonss q youf yo6es. Z g's5
II '.llarie! Aat1e! - I droaming
Ths next mosningi mail bEought lfissl
Whitcomb tn rosi atioo soe twp nsm-
bsrs of her association Who were to5
marry; also 4 liberal DONATION 70 tn,
funds of the association from thea ron.
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