The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1921-06-04
Rolls

q 1881. westsr. Newspaper u.se..l

ciared Algernon Barclays sister.
Don't you think SO, Irmar'
HE certainly deserves the best the
world can give him." answered
Adolphus Barclays dancee, blushingly
sweet as her eyes answered the deep
love light in his own.
swell, we will soon know" pro-
claimed AdOlphus himself. "Where u
my manuscript? All, here. Good-by,"
and kissing all three Of the best
friends young man ever had, the
hope Of the Barclay family made
rush for the railroad depot.
A year out Of college, critic and au-
thority on ancient literature Adolphus
was striving hard to win the tutelary
plum Of Harris college. 1t was two
thousand dollars per year position,
with perquisites. In case he won 1t,
there would be wedding. a family
removal, and he would feel settled for
life.
So far everything looked favorable
Adolphus had appeared before the au-
gust college faculty and had read his
paper on Egyptian poetry. He had
made hit. 1t seemed as II his posi-
ton was assured. A few days later
however, the president of Harris wrote
him to come down with something
bright and interesting, and give the
students sample of his erudition.
II understand good many wealthy
men send their sons to Harris"
Adolphus explained to his mother. "
suppose the college heads wish to
cater to them. II make favorable
impression on the students. fancy
will be acceptable all around"
The result was the manuscript in
the black leather roll which Adolphus
now carried. It dealt with ancient
romance, precisely the thing to suit 8
lot of young fellows, he decided.
Adolphus caught the train Just liz
time, threw his roll up in the car rack,
and sank into his seat to move alonf
to make room for second hurry-up
This traveller also carried manuscripts
roll, the exact counterpart of that be
longing to Adolphus. He likewise
tossed this into the rack, and smiled
broadly as he said:
MusicF
"Oh. no." replied Adolphus-"lec
ture."
"H'm; so7 Further coincidence
Same line. Shake"
II am a professional humorist," he
told Adolphus. Bound for Dunkard
settlement at Jackson"
They became so companionable that
the train was starting up from a stop
before the humorist was aware that
1t was his station.
"See you again" be said, grabbing
for his manuscript roll and rushing
for the depot platform.
In due time Adolphus arrived at the
college town
Adolphus assembled to the rostrum
and opened his manuscript roll. His
audience was suspiciously quiet.
II am at your service this evening,
gentlemen" he began with a brief
talk on the"
There Adolphus gasped. His eyes
stared at the neatly typewriter pages
before him. He was electrified. The
room swan. He paled, he trembled.
The manuscript before him was not his
own! In his hurry In leaving the train
the humorist had grabbed up the
wrong manuscript roll.
1t was the crucial. critical moment
In the life Of Adolphus. In despera-
ton he called out huskily:
"The subject of my lecture ID The
Jokes Of the Ancients.'
"Goodw "Newr" "Give Us q sam
ple!" and like eager and urgent calls
filled the air. sU
Adolphus began to read. He had
not proceeded ten lines before he real
lied that the humorist waa an adepf
In his line.
The Jokes were funny. but there
was an added zest to the appreciative--