Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-04
FIGHTING FOR Love
Dora's Bitter Scorn Walked the
Brute in Her Peace-Lov-
Ing Suitor.
BY JOHN PHILIP ARrH.


never engaged in battle. Not that he
took to his heels every time there was
q chance for scrap. but that he was
not naturally belligerent, and II there
was O question at stake he was good
at argument
There were scrappers at college
who called him the deacon and let
him go his way In peace. He didn't
row. box, run. jump, play football,
swim or enter into athletics In any
way. He had a good figure and more
than the average amount OF muscle
lying dormant, and he also passed a
high examination. When young Drew
left college he took a clerical position,
and all his exercise consisted in
walking. Once friend took hold OF
his arm and found 1t as soft as q
woman's.
Gee Whit where Is the muscle7"
II don't have to handle the crowbar
or sledge here.' was the reply.
but supposing someone picked a
fight with youg"
why should anyone7'
'You may see some day. Maybe you
carry gun"
mo"
well. I'm not going around look
ing for trouble. but IL there is need
for scrapping I shall be on hand at
the old stand"
The conversation made no impress
sion on Mr.. Drew. He could hardly
conceive of situation calling for
muscle to get him out OF trouble. He
would insult no one. and no one
would insult him
Miss Dora Thorn and Mr.. Clyde
Drew were engaged to be married.
and It was a real love match. Mr.
Drew had many admirable qualities
and had some money and good sal
airy.
It had been love at first sight. and
an engagement followed IN few
weeks Mr.. Thorn did not object to
the engagement, made without con-
sulting him, but he said to the lovers
II think you have been over hasty.
You know so little about each other
that It's my wish that you should put
the marriage of several months.
When I was a young man came very
near rushing into marriage that
should have repented the rest OF my
days
And when the postponement had
been agreed to the girl said to her
lover:
"Clyde, are you going TO look for
faults In me from now on,s
II couldn't find a single one II I
looked ever so long was the lover
like reply.
THAT is nice OF you. II you have
any faults I have not discovered
them yet"
Did Miss Dora think It fault that
ne was weak of muscles?
Had she ever wondered II he was
brave or otherwise?
Had she ever felt the sense OF pro-
lection when riding or walking with
him that a strong man insures?
She knew that he was fair looking
and had good figure, and that filed
the bill physically.
The loving couple we're out for
spin in the auto one afternoon when.
as they reached narrow part of the
highway they encountered a young
man In buggy. He was given more
than his share of the road, but he was
not satisfied with that He brought
his horse to halt. and sat scowling
for minute before calling out:
Hey. you dude. do you know that
you are blocking the road"
There's plenty of room for you to
pass" replied Mr.. Drew.
you are liar and a hog. sir."
why. the man Is ugly drunk" whis
pered Miss Dora
She turned to her lover to find him
pale-faced and hts chin quivering.
Mr.. Drew had never expected to be
insulted. but here it was. good and hot.
"Are you going to keep me here all
day." snarled the stranger.
mo one Is keeping you." was an
swered, but In very mild voice.
Il say again, you are liari"
Miss Dora knew enough about man
nature that when the lie was passed
II meant knockdown, and she trem-
bled over the answer that would be
forthcoming, but there was no an
swer.
Mr.. Drew was as white as q ghost
and trembling like rabbit. Was II
with anger, or was he holding back
on her account?
Not only liar. but coward as
WELL" added the young man.
No answer-no movement
The buggy was driven up beside the
auto. and the drivers whip laid over
the shoulder of cringing man three
or four times. Then the whipper said
to Miss Dora:
You can see what sort OF cur he
1t. II you marry him. | wish you joy"
Then he drove on, and after the
auto had proceeded few rods It was
turned about and headed for home.
Not Z word from Mr.. Drew. Not