The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-03-20
By SAMUEL e. BRANT

on MS engagement Wild girl de-
tested
was not 80 infatuated with Ellen
but that ! would be glad to hear the
truth about her, whatever that truth
might be; but, realizing that no one
would tell me the truth, was quite
willing to keep my eyes open that I
might learn 1t by observation. The
moment ] met Miss Blake | saw by
her manner that the approval hoped
for by my betrothed was wanting. AS
love Is a spark easily enkindled, 80 ID
antagonism, though In this case the
antagonism came from Miss Blake TO
me. ] was Indifferent to her.
How do you like herr" asked Ellen
Of me when we were again alone to-
Rether.
very much" replied with the
usual untruthfulness In such cases.
How does she like met"
"She thinks you are splendid"
"You don't mean it!'
YES and she predicts that we viii
Be very happy together"
'Indeedr' "a
"0nly possibly for one thing"
whats that?"
well. she says you have a very
hrm look about you, and she predicts
that youll lead"
This was the tiny hole In the apple
through which the worm had crawled.
made no reply. Indeed, no reply was
needed. Miss Blake had thrown up
her frst line Of defenses. she had
prepared Ellen against TRANSFERRING
the influence exerted by her bosom
friend to her lover. resolved to
lock horns with my enemy, but In such
way that Ellen would not realize
that ! was doing so. But proposed
to put Ellen In such a position that she
must decide between me and her Dos.
ON friend
! found an opportunity at the whist
table II one desires to pick a quarrel
with woman an excellent way is
TO secure her for partner. then point
out her misplays One evening when |
Ellen, her bosom friend. my chum, Jim
Baxter. and were together | propos-
ed whist and insisted on having Miss
Blake for my partner BY simply point
ing out to her In the most delicate
manner possible her bad plays I final.
" sent her out OF the room In q hun.
What have you doner exclaimed
Ellen, aghast.
Nothing of Importance. She should
be very much Obliged to me Tor teach,
Ing her the game"
"You must undo what you have done
at once"
There Is nothing to undo. She will
soon get over her tiff. | shall pay no
attention to 1t. treating her Just the
same as ever hereafter"
Ellen was much troubled. A few
nights after this dozen OF us young
persons were to have little dance at
Mary Blake's home. Before going
there Ellen informed me that It would
be better II did not invite Mary to
dance, since she had said that II | did
she would refuse.
Indeed" was my reply. "I'm very
sorry to hear that"
On the evening In question when
the plano began to discourse music for
the twostep l stepped up to Mary
Blake and asked her to dance She !
bowed, said nothing and turned away.
This was the end OF my part OF the
little comedy. ! knew that her refusal
to dance with one who had invited her
IN her own home was an objectionable
breach Of good manners, However, .
remained for the evening, dancing
with all the other girls in turn.
What have you doneY exclaimed
Ellen as we walked home together.
Didn't warn you not to ask Mary to !
dancer q
"You wouldn't surely have had me
leave her out, inviting the others, and
that, too, In her own home"
"She was perfectly right to refuse c
your invitation till you had apologixed o
for your rude treatment of her at the :
card table" Il
Refer that point to some elderly per.
son with fair knowledge Of good
manners. II the decision is IN your IA,
Vor viii at once apologize to your
friend. though I admit | don't know
what for" a
TO whom shall refer it?" II
"Your mother, and If she decides In v
ny favor you are to ask Mary to do 4
nythlng your mother may suggest. n
he declines you are to decide between
our friend and me-"
The decision Of the referee was that ii
fairy Blake should apologize to me for
sfusing to dance with me IN her own
ouse. Mary declined to do any such is
ling. and. though IL cost Ellen a strug.
=. she broke with her bosom friend.
nee our marriage I have succeeded m
convincing my wife OF the danger. -
: poslaon % which she stood. y