The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
EASING A GOLF CROUCH
There Was a Real Reason Back
 of Boykin's Sudden Dislike

"One of the saddest experiences of 1fe," remarked Boykin somewhat bit terly, as he came in from the golf game and set the electric fan going, ''is when we discover that we don't like our fellow beings as much. as we used-when they cease to interest us and even seem unpleasant"
 t'But that is only tired, dyspeptic feeling said Mrs. Boylzin, as she poured the fragrant tea over the lem them as well as ever, but they reflect your own mood. Then. too. sup pose they get tired of us in the same way or think they do."
 ssOf course you know what mean" suggested Boykin pleasantly. "You mean that am grouchy and self satisfied and fat-headed. That is your idea, is it 2''
 Boylzin, smiling. ..It was the old fashioned idea that the liver was the seat of all human emotions Now we know that 1t is all in the soul or, maybe, in the mind"
 .I cannot agree with you, Betty,'' argued Boykin, somewhat modified. s'Ay soul and mind are on much higher plane than when liked every one-even the janitor and cook. No; so far as I can judge, it is a sort of high moral attitude that breaks out through too much suburban life and super-supertor conduct
 ssWIy didn't MT. FeatheTly come in for tea ?' asked Mrs. Boykin, trying to change the subject
 ''That's just ttl" broke out Boyzin. 1T started that game, with Ffeatherly- in the most exalted state of mind. It was hard, hot day at the office; but I had kept my temper, Srefraining from complaining about the weather, and was actually grateful TOT F,eatn- erIysS compani onship.
 1oprn began Mrs. Boyk1n encouraginglyr 'I like him.
 .rweli, Featherly happened to be in. one of those pesky moods and rip grand enthusiasm that made him per-. spire He was full Of grievances. money losses and the weather. He raved about his troubles, and by the time we were finished. my pleasant state of mind was entirely goneS
 ssYou were probably tired,' sug- gested Mrs Boykin.
 ssE3is eternal fau1t-hnding made me feel so,'' complained Boylxin sgrumpi- ly.
 .'You needed more cheerful com panionship. perhaps" smiled Mrs. ssNo Blunngton came in on the train with me- and he's one of those professional optimists He fairly set my teeth on edge Everything  booming. He was full- of plans for pleasure and sport He thought life was one grand joytime after the oth-a CT. He's buying a. new motor. If anything Burlington is worse than Featherly tell you. Betty, these country club colonies are trying pla- ces to live in.''
 ..But you should be glad that you are so popular persisted Mrs. Boy kin. '"Taka slobson. for instance. Every one hates him. They like toe talk to you-every one likes you!"
 ''I am not 50 sure of it,% hazarded BoylSin saThe human animal crayes companionship and takes what. comes along.s suppose T am getting o1d!'' He sighed botsterousIy. The gloss is getting off my peach!" You've eaten something that did not agree with youly exclaimed Mrs. Boykin. 'HThat is what makes you feel so blue.''
 ..But I am not blue.'' insisted Boy kin. 'Tts just that village idiot. Featherly, has got onto my nerves!" seWhat kind of a game did you have7" inquired Mrs. Boykin, passing the Tnuhins
 '.Fair!" snapped Boylzin.
 'eWho won ?" she asked innoeentlY, l with a slight twinkle in her eye.
 tsFeatherIy, by a duke!'' burst out Boykin. stAnd it seemed to be such an unusual experience with him that 1 he did a war dance and claimed that he'd won a. box of cigars on some point we had talked over 8 week be- l fore at the club"
 There's that box gave you last Christmas said Mrs. Boykin, theughtfulIy .sYou might send it to him. You haven't touched them!''s A fierce light of joy broke in Boy 1 kin's, eyes; then he broke out in a 1 loud discordant laugh. He slapped | his knee loudly
 s.By George, I'll do it.'' he excIaim- 1 ed. That's a magnificent idea! That will fix him all r1ght!''-Judge.