Morris tribune., 1917-03-02
HOW SHE
GOTF1IM
By ELEANOR MARSH

only thing that will do it." gfS
us he opposed to marriage?"
HE won't listen to it," f.l-.
"What is his objection?' mr.
"Why, you know. Harry inherited all
his grandfather's estate, nearly a mil
lion, and he has been a target for
manageable girls ever since. They
have simply disguised him." >.5 &,
Mrs. Oglethorpe said nothing for
some time. She was thinking. Final
ly she broke silence.
Il think I know of a plan that will
settle him. You know Madge Claver-
ing? Well, you send Harry to me for
the first fortnight in April Pll have
Madge with me, and with a little
coaching / believe she will do what
you wish"
"Madge is a good girl, and would
be glad to see Harry settle down with
her"
Henry Perkins, through his mothers
influence, was induced to go to Mrs.
Oglethorpe's. Madge was on hand,
ready for business.
81 have a young girl with me-" said
Mrs. Oglethorpe, whom l wish you
to meet. You will find her somewhat
depressed, but trust association with
you will make her feel more cheer
full
"III get her out of it," said Henry
confidently.
Many sad persons have a bad effect
on others, but there was a resignation
about Madge mingled with a cheerful
ness of disposition that was attractive.
Then, too, she had a winning smile
which seemed to come through tears.
Henry was not informed what her
trouble was, but he soon got pointer.
She was continually bringing up a par
agon by the name Of Silas Gibbs. Mr..
Gibbs was the most intellectual, the
bravest, handsOmest, most engaging
man that had ever trod the face Of
the earth. The fact was delicately
brought out by Madge that Henry Per
kins was not worthy to loosen his
shoes.
For the first time in his life Perkins
found himself turned down for another
man. Instead of being considered an
AdOnis, Mr.. Gibbs was the Adonis. At
first Henry wanted to get away from
a girl who was forever talking about
another man, but after awhile he be-
came ambitious to eliminate this re-
markable creature in his own favor.
care you a college graduate?" asked
Madge one day of Henry.
eyes; I'm q Williams man."
Where is Williams college2 I new
err heard of it. l suppose it is one Of
the small institutions. Mr.. Gibbs grad
uated at Harvard. He led his class
for four years and took most Of the
prizes. He was president of his class
and class orator"
"Was he given to athletcsT
Eyes; he was captain of the football
and baseball teams and stroke oar In
the university crew."
Anything else?"
Madge looked offended. On her face
was an expression signifying, "WhO
are you to sneer at the exploits Of q
remarkable manT
Now, Madge was the first girl who
had not literally thrown herself at
Henry Perkins, and she was constant
" crying him down by comparison.
He was irritated; his self esteem was
injured. For the first time In his life
he hungered for a bit Of encOmium
from a girl When he found that he
could not excite, her admiration he en-
deavored to excite her sympathy. He
had his troubles like every one else,
and he told them to her. In this he
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not admire him, she could at least pity
him. This brought them q trife closer
together. Gradually Mr.. Gibbs faded
away, and shortly before Perkins WIS.,
it was finished the immaculate figure
was taken down from his pedestal.
That was the beginning Of it. The
next time Mr.. Perkins longed for SYM
pathy he sought Miss Clavering. She
had become sufficiently weaned from
Mr.. Gibbs to be very cordial to Mr..
Perkins, and when the latter told her
his troubles she burst into tears. A..
One day when Mrs. Perkins and Mrs.
Oglethorpe were together the former
said:
my dear Mrs. Oglethorpe, owe you
a debt Of gratitude. Harry is en-
gagged" -.
'+To Madge ClaveringT" j
Yes; through your contrivance. How
did you manage itT'
"Oh, after what you said to me about
girls throwing themselves at Harry I
told Madge Of it and left the rest to
] her. She held up to him an imaginary
man who was simply perfect. Beside
him Harry was q mere worm Of the
earth. In this way she brought Harry
to value any bit of appreciation she
might deign to give him, and when
he asked for sympathy she poured
forth a liberal dose. Pity Is akin to
love, you know, and Harry found that
If he could not be admired he could
at least be loved. So they're engaged,
are they"
Eyes, and Harry is very much In
love. He is not contented a minute