Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1895 — MECHANICAL EVIDENCE. [ARTICLE]

MECHANICAL EVIDENCE.

The Wise Girl and the Success of Her Scheme. “George,” said the young woman regretfully, but with determination, “your repmrks pain me, but I am no weak creature who gives way to her feelings upon slight provocation. That Is not the modern girl’s method; she is trained in a different school. As I understand it, you have decided to break the engagement!’ He bowed his head to signify that she was right - v “All is over between us, according to your statement We can never be to each other what we had hoped. There are obstacles and all that” “Yes,:’ he replied, slowly, “that Is it” ! “Here in this room, in which you proposed, and in which we have spent so many happy hours, you tell me that” she said in a business-like way. “Have you thought of the possible cost?” I He merely shrugged his shoulders. “Suppose I should sue for breach of ; promise?” she suggested He laughed at that. “You haven’t a Word in my handwriting,” he said. “Possibly not” she replied, with a glance toward the corner of the room; “but I have something better than that” ’ She took him by the hand and led him to the corner. “Will you listen if I start it?” she asked. “Has it—a—a—” he began. “It has been here all the time,” she Bald, coldly. For/a moment he hesitated. Then Jbe turned to her and exclaimed fervently: . “Mary, forget what Minve Just said. I was Thoughtless, foolish! I would not lose you for the world! Be mine!” j And when he left that evening she laughed softly to herself and said: “I ■ told father I’d land him sure if he’d 1 only buy me a phonograph.”