The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-03-30

set up.'a1ahe. cool young mau OH a
prancing chestnut steed attending to
his duties along the driveways OF the
park.
And now. at the extreme risk Of wea-
ryipg old gentlemen who, carry leather
fob chains and elderly Indies who-but.
no: grandmother herself yet thrills at
foolish, immortal Romeozthere must
he hint OF love at first sight.
1t came just as Remsen was strolllng
Into Fifth avenue from his club few
doors away.
a motor car was creeping along foot
by foot. impeded by freshet of yehi-
cles that filed the street. In the car
were n chauffeur and an old gentleman
with snowy side whiskers aud Il Scotch
plaid. cap which could not he worn
while automobiling except by per.
sonage. Not even n wine agent would
dare do 1t. But these two were OF no
consequence except perhaps for the
guiding OF the machine and the paying
for 1t. at the old gentleman's side sat
a young lady more beautiful than
pomegranate blossoms. more exquisite
than the first quarter moon viewed at
twilight through the tops OF oleantlcrs
Remscn saw her and knew his fate.
He, could have flung himself under
the very wheels that conveyed her. but
he knew. TINT would be the last means
OF, attracting the attention OF those
who ride In motor cars. Slowly the
auto passed and. II we place the poets
above the autoists. carried the heart Of
Remsen with 1t. Here was a large city
of millions and many women who Mt
certain distance appear to resemble
pomegranate blossoms. Yet he hoped
to see her again. for each one fancies
that his romance has its own tutelary
guardian and divinity.
Luckily for Remsen's peace Of mind,
there came diversion In the guise of
a reunion of the Gentle Riders of the
city. There were not many of them,
perhaps score. and there were wassail
and things 10 eat and speeches, and
the Spaniard was bearded again In
recapltulation. And when daylight
threatened them the survivors prepared
to depart.l But some remained upon
the battlefield. One of these was
Trooper o'Roon, who was not seasoned
TO. potent liquids. His legs declined to
fulfill the obligations they had sworn
to the police department.
SIN stewed. Remsen," said O'Roon
to his friend. "Why do they build no.
tells that go round and round like cath.
crime wheels? They'll take away my
shield and break me. can think and
talk con.con.consec-sec-secutively, but
s.s.stammer with my feet. I've got
to go on duty In three hours. The. Jig
is up. Remsen; the jig is up. ! tell
you" .
"I.ook at me-" said Remsen. who was
bis smiling self, pointing 10 his own
face. "Whom do you see hereT'
Goo fellow!" said O'Roon dizzl!y.
Goo old Remsen."
mot So" said Remsen. i"You see
Mounted Policeman o'Roon. Look at
your face. No; you can't do that with.
out glass. but look at mine and
think Of yours. How much alike are
we? As two French table d'hote din.
ners. With your badge. on your horse,
In your uniform. will charm nurse.
maids and prevent the grass from
growing under peoples feet In the
park this day. will save your bulge
and your honor. besides having the
jolliest lark I've been blessed with
since we licked SPAIN"
Promptly OH time the counterfeit
presentmcnt OF Mounted Policeman
0'Roon single footed into the park on
his chestnut steed. In uniform two
men who are unlike will look alike:
two who somewhat resemble each
other in feature aud figure will appear
as twin brothers. So. Remsen trotted
down the bride paths, enjoying him
self hugely. so few real pleasures do
ten.millionaires have.
Along the driveway In the early
morning spun victoria drawn by
pair Of fiery bays. There was some.
thing foreign about the affair. for the
park is rarely used in the morning ex.
cept by unimportant people who love
TO be healthy, poor and wise. In the
vehicle sat an old gentleman with
snowy side WHISPERS and q Scotch plaid
cap which could not be worn while
driving except by a parsonage. at his
side sat the lady OF Remsen's heart
the lady who looked like ppme-ranatc
blossoms aud, the glbDous moon.
Remsen met them coming, At the
Instant Of their passing her eyes Loot.
ed Into. his, aud but for the ever COW.
ard heart Of d true lover he could have