The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-11-13
"A Diplomatic
Benz.

BY EDWARD S. sPIME,

structl0n-viZ:
Don't let any woman snare hi,
while | am away"
l made a companion OF Alec and p
seemed to enjoy my society I'm prefe,
ence TO that Of young fellows of hi
own age. He gave me his confdepc
In everything but one. A woma
Iald siege for him. and he did not te
me. His father had lectured him he
lore going away on his susceptibilit
and told him that / was empowered +
forbid his attentions to any woman
Alec not only failed to trust the mat
ter TO me, but told the woman who wa
trying to snare him of my charge. Sh
was smart enough to keep aloof from
me, and | did not discover her or be,
object till l was Informed of both by
the housekeeper. | warned the house
keeper not to divulge the fact that
knew OF what was going ON If ]
could save the boy 1 would put bis
father under obligations. Mr.. Kirk
mad great political influence.
Alec wished the lady to win my good
opinion. She, suppOsing that | knew
nothing Of their affair, consented
though reluctantly. | was introduced
TO Miss Martha Collingwood, aged
tWenty-eight, impecunious. passablv
good looking and of a common family.
called on her with Alec and during
the call manifested a friendliness that
dlSarmed both. But while extending
the olive branch / was sharpening the
sword. l suggested that Miss Colitng-
wood and Alec use the tennis court at
his home and even offered If we could
ind another girl to make up a set with
them myself. l had in mind Miss
Gladys Hoyle, young lady who had
the faculty of making the most rasp
Ing remarks with the most kindly Dra
tended intentions. Knowing that there
Is nothing which will turn a man from
a woman quicker than a feminine fight,
I hoped to use Miss Hoyle for the DUR
pose OF drawing out whatever Of tenn
per Miss Collingwood might possess
and intended that Alec should witness
the scrimmage.
We secured Miss Hoyle, and 1 chose
hersfor my partner. Miss Collingwood
opened the game, serving to me. !
sent the ball back, and she returned
it. 1t dropped just within the line. but
l pronounced 1t foul.
THAT wasn't foul" said Miss Col
lingw6od.
looked at my partner for support.
Certainly 1t was" she said.
My eyes must have deceived me-
said Miss Collingwood.
Some people can't play tennis at
ALL" retuEned Miss Hoyle. ION account
or their eyes. l thought l saw some.
hing amiss with yours. It's quite
!here was an ominous fash from
Mss Collingwood. She made no re.
'iy, and the game went on. NV own
Jane had olened auspiciously, and
ortune continued to favor me. Miss :
1oyle In volleying close to the net
ent the ball against Miss CoIlipr-
woods nose. The latter dropped her {
acket and caught tricklfng stream
L blood IN her handkerchief. i
You did that on purpose" she cried L
astlns a flashing glance at Miss L
Toyle. Il
You fatter me. If l could hit .
lark like that I'd enter for a cham. r
replied Miss Hoyle.
Miss CollinGwood was getting readv II
'r a rejoinder when | added TO her
lffiing by asking If she would pro-
led with the game. +
Il don't think she'd better" Miss
oyle put in, with that nose. It'll be Is
i the colors of the rainbow tomor-
wv. My advice Is raw beef"
Some people are offensive with iA
cir advice" snapped the sufferer. IS
Pleasure had gone out of the game IS
= Alec. He proposed 70 stop PLAYING
ISIS Collingwood started for the house
put cold water on her nose. Alec
stead OF accompanying her. found
cupation in gathering the balls and
ckets. whispered to him to take
lss Hoy!e aome She smilinglE &c
pied his invitation. As the two
ilked away Mis- Collingwood turned
q dartcd fiery spark. saw her
me, adding fuel to the flame by tell.
her that thought Miss fIoyIe had
ut the ball against her nose ON Dur.
Sc and was trying 10 catch Alec.
supposed that | had only made
out l was mistaken. When
&c and | met again he confessed to
that there had been an affair he
cen him and Miss Collingwood fat
ich l expressed great surprise) bu.
lt 1t was ended. l kindly offered 70
e him my advice as to the best
thod OF dropping It. The Illusion
l passed out Of him, and nothing
I'D bring II back.
hen Mr.. Kirk returned from Eu
e | made no mention OF his sons -
ape, but be learned OF II and asked
about It. told him the story a. 9
end Of which be said:
You should be in the DIPLOMAT,
rs. The first requisite OF a diplo "
is absence OF conscience. Judpin.
IN your acts In this case. you dom.
w the meaning OF the word" a,
confessed that | had a hanker,ns