Evening star., 1924-09-28

Il never thought of that-but Tn
! not sure but what you're right"
Il have preferred to avoid them
| and yet, if the new biology is true,
| must marry"
Must marry?" echoed Sky.
For the good of the race" said
Stewart
''CiviliZation," he continued, has
reached the crossroads. We must
have better brains or bedlam. The
incapable and imbecile are peopling
the world. do you believe that
Miss Sweet would understand if
approached her on the subject OF
marriage? Not romantically, OF
course, but scientifically"
And that, in his own phrase, was
where Sky nearly passed out.
You mean" he gaSped. that you
are thinking of asking Miss Sweet
| to marry you?'
''She is exactly the type of woman
who would marry for the good of the
race" explained Stewart Her fine
inheritance - genetic, that is 81 Is
shown in the strength of her features
and in her vigor and independence
of mind. But, as Macdpugal says
these very qualities turn men from
such women-"
How" murmured Sky, did Mac
dougal guess it," Then aloud:
Perhaps she may have stumbled
on this new biology you speak Of
suggested Sky. IF she hasn't, you
might pave the way by sending her
a few books on the subject. AS your
approach is scientific and not roman
tic, they could take the place OF
candy or flowerS-"
THAT is an idea,' approved
Stewart. q think she would be in
terested in the findings of men like
Macdougal and Humphreys"
mo doubt Of it. I'm interested
myself
Really" Stewards face suddenly
Shone. I've several books I'd be
glad to loan you. 1t really is most
important 1t is believed that mans
genetic inheritance determines his
final worth. If his ancestors were
C-minue, he, too, Will be-
"C-minus. L get you. Bring in the
books any time. L expect to have a
lot of time to devote to self improve
ment from now on
TIL get them now" promised
Stewart, departing
In a minute he was back, bearing
six books.
There are others you must see," he
apologized. But for the time be-
ing-''
Quite right" said Sky. These will
do for Il start. I'm ever SO much
obliged.
x y = X
THIS was mere politeness. When
L Sky picked up the topmost book
after Stewards departure, he had nc
| intention of more than scanning q
page or so. But it was ! o'clock when
he finally put it down.
1T would be worth while eating
crow just for the chance to spring
some of this Macdougal stuff or
Judy" he assured himself. Wow
| Shed hit the roof
| AS it happened, the chance was pre-
sented him and it was not necessary
| that he eat crow. All that he ate was
| a very good dinner, as the guest of a
| hostess who had given him Judy as
| his partner at dinner.
rs it cold here?" Sky asked Judy
''Or do 1 just imagine it,"
| To this Judy made no answer. She
| turned to Reggie Thayer, on her left
and addressed herself to him
Il said" persisted Sky, urbanely
| that it seemed cold here Do yor
| think it would be all right if l turn &c
| up my collar"
Did you speak," demanded Judy.
| GU say DIS IL you were Oe
| manding, Sir, have We ever been in
troduced." he commented. Il believe
L have had the pleasure of your ac-
quaintance."
II think it ceased when you hung
up on me-" flashed Judy. and wished
| at once that she Hadn't said that.
Are you still sore about that?'
asked he, as if surprised.
| Il think you at least owe me ar
| apology"
You owe me at least 1853. Credit
| yourself with one. Or credit yourself
| in full. I'll wipe the slate clean. Any
| come to me, Judy The surveyed
her calmly, kindly, maddeningly-
will do what 1 can for YOU"
You'll do what?" she demanded
| coldly-yet with some heat.
DO what 1 can for you" he repeat
| ed. Recent biological discoveries
may condemn you, but | shall not
Never, That is all / wished to make
clear. If you choose, now, to resume
your conversation with Reggie
| Evidently Judy did not-yet. -
haven't the slightest idea what you
are talking about" she announced
and for once that was the truth.
| Il will strive, fl you wish, to make
myself clear Although, even as
| strive, I am conscious that Macdouga
| maintains that smoothness of contour
! and beauty of face in a woman is
very apt to indicate mediocre mind
please talk senser' snapped Judy.
Poor Macdougal! 1t would pair
| him to hear you. But l venture to be
| lieve he will open the eyes of other
men, as he has opened mine. What
after all, is the thing called love, com
pared to the future of the race?"
Judy's reply was purely human, not
| scientific.
Are you trying to be as idiotic as
| possible ?' she demanded
| THE world has ever martyred deer
! thinkers" said Sky, gravely. IF neces-
sary ], too, am willing to suffer, looking
| forward to the day when a man will
! pause to consider Yes, / admit this