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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 6, 1904)
a be 2) a 1 1 p tflebraeftan L2 V x ftale .t En Unterrupteb Wooing The Old Grad Relates Tale of As the Old Grad took his accus tomed place before the Sophomore's stoi and loweied the light to his satisfaction, and clapped his hnnds once mote In moody reminiscence. th' Sophomore alf-o settled himpelf in his chair and patiently awaited the tale which he already detected from the significant actions of his companion. At length the Old Grad squared him self deliberately in his chair, and care fully crossed his legs. "As this is the lose of the semester's work," lie be gnn, slowly, "I suppose your mind is a' ready occupied with problems of great weight, the story 1 am about to relate to vou will contain no obscure Icrboii oi moral on wlil'-h you need puzzle your already overworked faculties. In fad. I am relating It solely that you may enjoy a short res'pite from the in evitable cares and woiries of examina tion week. "It happened during m last year at the University. During the pie vlous four years of my college career, I had, of course, formed various in tense attachments for various young ladies of the Uni.. yet I found myself in my Senior year with heart still in tact, though marred and Bcarred through vaiious encounters with Cu pid's arrows. "It was about this time that I first became acquainted with Mary , the Mary who has subjected me to su.h frequent Joshings from my friends. Foi the purposes of my story, and in strict confidence, of course, I will admit that I completely lost my heart to her. In her I thought I saw the embodiment of all my former ideals and fancies of true womanhood. She was beauti ful and tall, and was possessed of many accomplishments She used to sing to me in a high, trembling soprano, that I thought was charming. She could, with considerable muscular effort, pound out 'The Rattle of Prague,' on vm old tin-pan of a piano In the parlor of her boarding house. Sometimes she wrote heart-rending love stories for 'Scarlet and Cream.' over which 1 pondered in ecstatic- misery, trying to discover a plot. I was thoroughly en- laptured. "Hut her dominion was not limited to my devotions. There was a miser able sap-head of a fellow by the name of Tidmarsh. who also was her hum ble servant, and whom I despised with all the animosity of a Jealous lover. His fishy, little eyes used to haunt me in my dreams, and Mb greasy yellow hair was the bane of my life. I could not openly snub him for fear of offend ing my sweeheart, and my existence at last seemed wholly taken up with the contending forces of love and hate the one for my goddess, the other for m rival. "But, through strunge streak of for tune, it happened that vre seldom came Into actual contact with each other. He usually called on her on Wednes day and Friday evenings, while my chance came on Tuesday and Thurs day. We had never made Any special atiangements. but we had just fallen into the habit of calling on those even ings, so that finally it came to be a matter of course. "But finally my devotion reached such a height that I was determined to crowd an extra evening into my usual schedule. Iwent around to her house on Sunday afternoon Tidmarsh was there I greeted him politely and then utterly ignored mo. He gave me a curt 'good afternoon,' and thereafter devoted his attention to Mary. I re mained in the hopeful expectancy that he would soon take his denarture. I ruppose he had the same Idea as to me. "But the situation at last became unendurable. I rose. 'Well, Mr. Tid- The Photographer 1029 O STREET FOR FINE PHOTOS Unrequited Love and Affection marsh.' I said, pointedly, 'it's nearly suppei time. Going my way?' "Of com bc thrie was nothing for him to do but come along. We descended to the stieet without a word. A car was just approaching. I had an idea. " Fhall we take the car''' I said. "He agreed "I got on first, made my way quickly thiough the car, and before he noticed what I was doing got off at the next cotnrr By this time it was so dark that I felt he could not see me leave the car, and I was immensely pleased at my strategem. I imagined my late companion searching the car in pet plexcd surpiise. I pictured to myself his-mad indignation when he at length discovered how I had duped him. With quick delighted steps I made my way back' to lecommenie the tete a tcte which be bad so rudely spoiled. I laiih f!c w up the six flights of stairs to my sweetheart's apartments. I scarcely waited for an answer to my knock, but burst open the door in glad anticipation. I stumbled inside and stopped in amazement There sat Tid maish." Plutarch's Lives "How many lives did Plutarch have?" The Co-Ed asked, naively. TI.e wise professor looked aghast. And shook his head and believe me. Time wan ama.ement in his soul. As well is grief, despair and dole. "One Don't ask foolish questions, please." He aii'-wei ed with a dark look The Co-id's feelings were amused. She held on high a large book. Then pioudly niised her dumping head. "It sas heie. Plutarch's lives.'" she said. I.KTA S Y. M. C. A. Reception Today Saturday alternoon at 1 o'clock in the University Y. M. C. A. looms, will be a leception tendered by the local association to the college delegates in attendance at the state convention now in session in this city. A good program has been arranged and light refresh ments, will be served. It is earnestly uiged that evciy member of the local association will consider himself host on this occasion, and that if he is not piesent the leception will undoubtedly be a failuie Every member who reads this notice is petsonally requested to du bis own dut-y in this instance in older that the host will not be found wanting This does not exclude an University man, and, in fact, a most coidial invitation is extended to Uni- daily men to ussihi in making this event a pleasant one, both to the en teitair.ed and thoe entertaining. Re member the progiam and refreshments and don't forget the host. Box of cigais given away every day at Powell's Oliver theatre building. The WhltehrefiEfCo.. at HOC 0 St.. is the place to buy coal. Dr. Jno. J. Davis Graduate Optician ana Kelractionist. Headaches aud all Nervous Troubles re lieved by correctly fitted Spectacles. Prices Low. Consultation free. Homo Office 1238 O St. Phono B 05fl LINOLCN BLUE FRONT SHOE SHOP J. Ko I bao h 1326 O St ''-- - FOR I High Grade l I Chocolates and Candies GO TO it a it a n t jt -)i i 41 it il H H )i i ) Maxwell'; THIREENTH and N STREETS We make a specialty o filling orders for Ice I Cream, Ices, Punches ,et We Carry frqly STYLISH SHOES THE celebrated Hanan, Walk-Over and W. L. Douglas makes for men. Hanan and Sorosis Shoes for women. Swedish Gymnasium Shoe. None genuine unless stamped "Perkins' Swedish." ROGERS & PERKINS COMPANY -Successors to Webster & Rogers and Perkins and Sheldon Co. 1121) O Street. We wish all our stndents friends to know that the Best Ice Cream OOMES FROM Franklin Ice Cream and Dairy Co. 188 So. 13th St. Phono. F 208 This signature is on ovory box of tbe genuine Laxative BroinoQuinine Tabieu tho remedy tbat cureu colli In one day H 1 1 1 1 f 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 m 1 1 1 1 ! Dry Oak For Stoves. Gregory, The Goal Man. J Office' 1044 O St., Printing. THE IVY PRESS CO,, 125 North 12th. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Capital $30()0OO oo 8urply6 110.000.00 fjndlvldcd Profits 40.000.00 8. R BURNHAM. President. A. J. SAWYER H. 8. FREEMAN Vice-Pros. CnBhler. H. B. EVANS FRANK PARKS ABSt. C.-Bhler Asst. Cashier P. R. EA8TERDAY, Auditor. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. R. H. GILLESPIE BOOKBINDER J524 O Street, J- Lincoln PHONE JJ40 4tft'41tt14H1H 'LINDSEY'S CIGAR STORE Up-to-Dato Soda Fountain and Magazines. 113 North 11th Street. POWELL'S BILLIARD AND POOL HALL was opened this fall with tables- all newly covered, best cues and balls, newly papered, everything up-to-date, Including customers. B. P. POWELL, 146 N lith SL Phone L 664 OOOOOOCXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) New Time Card -VIA- Missouri Pacific Effective December Gth, train N. 208 will leave Lincoln at 8:35 a. m. and run through with out than go to Auburn via Dun bar, Brock and Talraage, with through toach to Nebraska City. No. 212 will leave at 9:55 p. m. and carry through coach and Pullman sleeper to Kansas City. City Office, 8. W. 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