The Press., 1914-03-18


 be thankful He thought of Professor lsDtgby's words and smiled ruefulIy. \, Dorothy would never be anything but
 beautiful.
 T Y E That very evening Dorothy Fair was 4 surprised to receive a visit from her mothers cousin, Professor Digby of I the Fanshawe museum. l My dear Dorothy" began the pro- lessor. in his suited way, T must beg l of you to be little more merciful." I ''Merciful?' echoed Dorothy, her hazel eyes wide with astonishment. "What do you mean, Cousin Peter" ''You know, am organizing spe l. cial expedition to central Africa, and of course | have had many applica- ! ttons from men who desire to, belong to the party. It usually happens that way when any expedition is. going out, but fn this particular instance + 1 have been soverran,iwith applications.' s'But what has that to do~ with me, 1 Cousin Peter?" asked Dorothy, fear f ful of the wizened- little mans sanity. ] s@This, my dear. These eight appli- cations all arrived on the same day ! that is, this very day. All of these young men are well known to me as being suitors for the hand of my love ly young cousin. Don't blush, Doro- ! thy, you naughty child! .......
 "Of these eight applications only seven can be accepted. I ain asking you to help me make a choice
 "Cousfn Peter, I cannot!' cried E Dorothy, with tears in her eyes. q haven't really encouraged them,. and if they areaso silly to like girl be- cause, of her. eyes. or, the color of her hair I can't help it. There is only one rand, Cousin Peter. never be- lieved you could be so unkindr'
 Professor DigJy suppressed a little smile that trfckled around his lips.
 "There was one chap in particular that wanted for my right hand man. He. has plenty of nerve and, grit I've watched him since he was a boy, but he's sensitive. 1 told him to wait a day; To begin with, there was Bert Qhesney, society man and all around sport. He might do in some minor capacity or just as guest: Finley B1ngham, Z, Rob Blake, young Dicher. Judge Harkers boy, Robinson and MedWaySs&sSeyen of 'em, nay dear, and a; very handsome coterie, l. may say". And the. eighth one, Cousin Peter2" whispered Dorothy. ...
 rJasper Dane,S;x said Professor Dig
 
 
 The next morning Jasper Dane found on his desk a letter from Pro lessor Dfgby. It read: <-s,,., ..
 My Dear Dane-T am sorry to say that it will be impossible for me to consider your application to join my expedition to central Africa. I received eight applica- tions for membership in the party, and as I could accept only seven I placed the list of eight names in the hands of expert in such matters. Inclosed is the list, and you will see that my expert las drawn line through your name, thus definitely deciding that you are not to be of my party. This regret exceedingly, as you would have been my personal choice, but I hope that you will not take this disappointment to heart. The seven , chosen men sail with me tomorrow, and l cannot help but consider that the one Who is left at home is the only fortunate one FaithfU1Iy yours, ;-ss'i@~ PETER DIGBY.' "' :. Below: was "a typewritten list of eight names. headed by that of Bert ChesneX and ending with Jasper's own name. 4 heavy black line was drawn 7 through. Jasper's name, and he smiled bitterly as he saw it. Then a puzzled Hook came into his eyes as he scanned the names of the successful seven and realized that they represented the en- v tire party which had gathered at Bert Chesney's birthday dinner.
 Why were they all going to central AfFtca2s Why was he left behind?
 <; A line of crabbed handwriting strag- 'gled across the. bottom of the page. He; bent closely and read it with diff guilty: .,,-...r>.
 ''1 forgot to mention that the expert who decided that you must remain at home is my little cousin, Dorothy Fair" Jasper caught up the telephone re- Sceiyer and called for number. Professor Digby?" he asked excited ly. e"'This is Jasper Dane. Bon voy Ege and thank you. may I say. Cousin Peter?'
 The professors dry cackle came over the wire: "You are quite safe in calling me that, Jasper. By the time the expedi- ton gets home suppose it will be a fact. Good luckH And Jasper flung down the receiver l and raced out of the office like boy. Dorothy Fair. had elected that he. out of the eight, should remain at home. and 1t meant ohfy one thing, and he was going to make sure of 1t, now < ,4s F''S IL An odd Leg1acy. '7.''' $. @. Thomas Jefferson, the founder of the Jefefsoinn, family of actors. was re- metnbered cui=f3usly in the viii of Weston. who Vas himself an esteemed member of 3;arrfttk' $ tompany. Wcs. ton will lcolntained this item: