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Show t . THE WORLD. AMERICAN FORK, UTAH, SATURDAY. MAY 21, VOL. Y. HEART OF T1IE POET. wu a hard blow t o Doctor Pennon when he reT ceived an anony-mou- a communica- tion to the effect that he wae no more apt at verse than at medicine. It might have been wise in the would-b- e poet to give aome consideration to this severe criticism from an unknown and to lay down the pen of a sorry rhymer. But hy attacking the doctor in his profession the critic had defeated his own end. Thirty years of practice, a numerous clientele and a snug little fortune all testified to his capacity as a follower of Esculapiua. He therefore decided in his own mind that this venomous epistle had been written by some who was jealous of his success, and instead of breaking his lyre he mounted Pegasus once more and rode on to the most sunny parts of the pure ether. This weakness- In the dear old man was overlooked hy most of his friends, even though it sometimes bored them to listen to effusions which they evidently did not appreciate at the value given them by the writer. Lucie Mahale alone took a lively interest in his compositions. She was an orphan living with her uncle and his two children a son, who was a sailor and away from home a great part of the time, and a daughter, Madeleine, who dearly loved her cousin Lucie. Very often when the doctor would bring a new piece of poetry for the Inspection and appreciation of Lucie, and the latter would read and kindly criticise, Madeleine would comment on her patience and sweetness. It is so little to do, Lucie would answer, "and gives him so much happiness. But Madeleine had her own theory, which she did not dare submit to her Innocent cousin, and she foresaw a time when some of the illusions of the poet would suffer a cruel shock. Meanwhile Lucie pored over those sheets and tried to make sense of them. "Dont you think, doctor, we would better take the physicians Instruments and amputate a foot here and there in these verses? Useless to say he would cheerfully agree and cut off or change at her suggestion till little of fellow-practition- er - MAKING SENSE OF THEM, the original remained, although he always lost sight of that point No one knew Just when It began, but every one noticed a queer change over the doctor. One day the poet walked in with a determined air, not even giving more than a bow to the captain, who had just arrived; he went straight to Lucie's uncle, set himself up in front of him and stared at him through his spectacles. Now, then, my dear comrade, said he with a voice trembling with the force of a sudden resolution, "I can no longer conceal from you that I have decided to renounce celibacy! Yes, I, Dr. Pennors, the humble poet, am thinking of marrying; and it is from you and and one other that I expect my happiness. General stupefaction! Was the doctor mad? He continued: "I know very well that I can be but a father and a protector to one so much younger than myself, but as I have no heirs I wish, before taking a seat in Charons boat, to join my ancestors In the Elyslan fields I wish to give myself the satisfaction of having made at least one person happy in this world, one who will mourn for me when I am gone. Here is my will. You may read It at your leisure. Just now I ask you for the hand of Miss Lucie Mahale whom I love as a father A deep emotion followed the inclination to laugh which had at first taken possession of every one present, for they all anireclated sincerely the gen erosity of the old man in taking this solemn step. They felt, however, a kind of uneasiness, for a recent occurrence prevented the realization of his wishes in that direction. The head of the family did not hasten to answer, so embarrassed was he by this singular situation. It was Lucie herself who came to the rescue. Leaving her seat near Adrien, she went to the doctor and softly took Kind friend, she said, his hand. much moved, believe I am deeply touched by this testimony of your affection. I am the more troubled by it because I fear to pain you by giving the reason which forces me to decline your offer. But if, as you say, you realShe ly love me as a father, I hope blushed as she thus stammered and looked helplessly to her adoptive father. The latter, having recovered hi composure, came forward. We would soon have told you, dear friend. My son Adrien and Lucie have just become engaged. They love each other and I heartily approve of an arrangement which assures happiness for my adopted daughter. I had not thought of your candidacy, to be sure, old comrade. Madeleine thought she had been the wisest of them all. The doctor, as he shook the hand of his friend, looked not cast down, if not triumpant "You are a brave man! I see that you understand how to solve questions of interest in favor of those who need protection. It is rare In these times of selfishness. I esteem you the more for it I must say I was a little grieved at first But since it is your son and Lucie is happy There, I am happy, too. Let us say no more about it I will write some verses for the wedding day doggerel verses the mishap of the poet disappointed in his dream. And the will I will take it back, b I shall not change a word in it Then, turning to his happy rival: "Good-bmy friend. You thought yon were marrying a penniless orphan, and how, as in fairy- tales, your wife is changed into a wealthy heiress. y, WOMAN STATION AQENT. Southern Girl Who Hu Bold Her Position for Venn. A young woman with' a college dlplo ma and the degree of A. B. is apt to look for a higher sphere of usefulness than that of station agent But in the South there are not many positions open to woman. Those who are reduced in circumstances take the first opportunity which offers itself, and generally make a success of it. Miss Susie M. Lesley of Rowland, Ky., is one of this type. She belongs to a good southern family. ' She is an officially authorized station agent and she is only 22. What is more, she has held the position for two years. At 18 she graduated from South Kentucky college at Hopkinsville, and soon secured a position as assistant to her brother, who held the agency which the young woman herself now fills. Then, when the brother went off traveling in Central America and his successor suddenly died. Miss Lasley, who had meantime been keeping her eyes open and learning all that was to be known about a railroad station, was called to fill the position. "As to the ability of a woman to fill such a position, says Miss Lesley, I quote the comment of the officials who said at the close of the year, 'Your service has been altogether satshe The requirements, isfactory. goes on to say, are a good general education, with quickness and accuracy In mathematics. The characteristics demanded are a good memory, quick combined Judgment and with good temper. My experience has proven that the place can be successfully filled by a woman. I believe that clerical railroad work, though as yet an untried field for women. Is a most interesting and congenial occupation, and girls who are looking about for a means of livelihood would do well to take It into consideration. self-relianc- e, Itraa nramnirl's Grave. In the proteBtant cemetery of Caen, surrounded wjth ewe and cypress trees, there is a tomb which has just been restored. The stone bears these words: In memory of Beau Brummel, who departed this life on the 29th of March, 1840, aged 62 years.' The tomb contains the remains of the noted fav- orite of George IV. A GRUESOME NO. 23 1898. STORY. An Incident of tha Irlah Robolllon of UBS. In Macmillan's Magazine. Mr. C. Lit ton Faulkner tells the story of Ue "French Invasion of Ireland. Here is one terrible Incident of a terrible time: One pathetic picture remains of this last and terrible chapter in the abortive Insurrection in Mayo in' the record of the fate of one of the wildest and poorest of the poor and wild villaxes of the Laggan. Here, where Downpatrick Head stands out against the ocean, is a striking natural curiosity called the Poolnashantbana, a chasnr nearly half a mile In length, which cuts clean through the headland, and from the top of which the clear green water can be seen 80 feet below. Near the bottom of the chasm and along its whole length runs a ledge of rock, bare when the tide Is out. but covered by many feet of water when It rises. The peasantry, returned from the rebellion, were busy one October day endeavoring to save the remnant of their neglected harvest, when suddenly the alarm was spread that the troops from Klllala were at hand. Well knowing what they had to expect from the terrible Fraser Fenclbles, the rebel harvesters, surprised and unable to escape to the mountains, made for the adjacent cliffs, whose rough faces they were used to climbing, and with whose caves they were familiar. It was with, many of them a constant diversion to descend to the ledge of rock at the Poolnashanthana in pursuit of seals or seabirds nests, to which they could gain access by means of a rope let down from the top of the cliff. It; chanced that at the moment of the' soldiers raid the tide was out. and quickly bethinking themselves that there was a place of safety in whlih they might find a temporary refuge they descended to the ledge, the rope being held for them by a young woman, who was to return and release them as soon as the soldiers had withdrawn. Many hours they waited there, expecting every 'moment that the rope would be lowered by their friend. But though the soldiers had retired long ere the tide row, the woman came not. Ter 1 fled by the presence of the military, she had fled to the hills withiut remembering her charge, or apprising others of the hiding-plac- e of these stalwart peasants. 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