Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-04-02

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their heather attributes, but the wom-
en- were utterly beyond and apart from
his traditions and his understanding.
Therefore it clearly became his duty
to study this strange phenomena.
He sought as wide acquaintance as
possible with the young women of
the college town and INDUCED. so far
as he vas able, in the social pleasures
of the students. Making little prog
ress in this general campaign he de-
cided to select an individual specimen
for investigation and analysis. Where
upon, after due consideration, he de-
cided upon Miss Florence Maynard.
Kodasura figured it thusIy: Miss
Maynard was exceedingly popular,
therefore she must be a good speci-
men of the most attractive Of her
species.
So the quest was begun and it oc-
casioned great comment and much
joking. Miss Florence demureIy ac-
cepted the friendly advances OF the
young foreigner and thought it q
great lark.
From the first Miss Florence faith
omed the purpose Of the Japanese
and she accepted the conditions with
a mischievous twinkle in her blue
eyes. Aud she led him a merry
chase in his investigations. In fact
no sooner had he reached a conclu
sion alcng a given line than she
anna Chnd II Ill RI T,iThCroOn
"T have highly passed." he solflo-
quized, lin all the information which
| arrived to seek-with the excep-
ton hat of the American girl dc
not know peas"
Then as he rolled his cigaret he
thought Of his home going within the
week and Of the termination Of his
Investigations of Miss Maynard.
What is this?" he asked himsel
in stern self analysis. This emotion
Of unrest which my bosom is with
in? Why do I of ioyoufulness partake
when 1 consider that l am with Miss
Maynard in this evening to fore
Gather? Also of what reason does
my heart peat more |forcefully when
/ reflect upon the consideration that
| will see her not any presently and
what is the foundation of the empti
ness that inf1icts my chest?"
Long and closely did he ponder
upon these questions until finally il
came to him that he was in love with
the fair barbarian.
"Of much establishment is it," he
cried, that II a prince of the house
of Kodasura of 1000 years in it's pedi
gree, should with favor inspect this
woman whose family was BORN yester
day. 1t must be that the spirit Of q
Japanese has Judgement found in heI
divine form. l will marry her"
With a sigh of v~irtuous self-sacri
fee he donned his hat and went tc
inform his lady love of his de
cision.
When she came into the drawing
room he stood grave and heroic ii
the center of the floor. Before she
could speak he said:
1T is of the grave mission I have
arrived to see 0 today. have de
termined to marry you"
The flush of indignation in the girTs
face faded into a smile, then int,
downright laughter.
When was this important decision
arrived at?" she asked.
This afternoon" he replied will
dignity. why do you laugh?'
oh, it's so funny" replied Miss
Florence. pray, have you deter.
mined upon the details of the wed
ding?"
1T is not of humorousness that I
speak," replied the prince. 1T is
of love that talk. l kodasura Kin
nosuke. love you and will make you
my wife. Of the arrangements OF
the marriage I have not thought.
Your customs l do not have knOwl
edge Of. Only that 1 must sail within
the month"
This brought forth a fresh peal o.
laughter from the girl. Kodasura
gazed at her intently.
q see" he said. THE understand.
n-at you not. l am sorry. 1t is q
mistake of the judgment which l have
eI%4ccnptered. 1t is not the %reincarna-
;ion as l had thought, It is a joke.
aow observe the righteousness.
did not at first see the humor. We
ais lot a humorous people. 1 came
20 present my adieux and to make
uy thanks for the courtesy you have
;;rrwG me-"
H"wlEg low he withdrew. KodasUr
A'~p"sake returned to Japan V
u mystery of thn American Girl L