ever. Hence, passing mammals of many kinds, such as sheep, 
bears, and so on, and, passing skeletons of frogs, birds, apes, 
and whales; then, passing reptiles, marine fauna, shells-insects, 
birds-habitat groups, and African game animals, we finally com- 
plete our observations of the Field Museum of Natural History. 
“When shall I have the pleasure of seeing you again, Birtha?” 
said I, after we had come out of the Museum. 
“Oh, I am not particular; any time.” 
“But how?” 
“Here is my card. When you ever have a desire to be in my 
presence, just telephone me. I shall always be at your service 
to entertain you.” ’ 
“I assure you, Birtha, you are going to have the opportunity 
to bestow upon me, and with your politeness of a tender and 
feminine heart, the hospitality of your loving individuality.” 
“Well, then, let us hope so, for I am in favor of being in a 
position wherein I may render you such a delightful courtesy, 
said she, as she entered her car. 
“So be it, then; I shall now let you depart.” f 
“God be with you till we meet again” exclaimed she, in an 
undertone, as she and her car left the Museum, the automobile 
oe put into locomotion with the aid of her own brains, hands, 
and feet. 
“Good-bye, my goddess!” responded I, as I entered my car. 
Then I, too, driving my own car away from the structure of 
knowledge, simultaneously looking at the card that she gave 
to me, and a masculine smile of intellectuality covering my face 
of joy. 
? cae arrived home, and, upon entering my parlor, where, 
sitting down, meditating about the philosophical promenade 
that 1 underwent with Birtha, I am just realizing what I have 
done. For I had made up my mind not to come in contact 
with another woman as long as I live. But now, that I have 
violated my resolution, my previous thoughts of future deter- 
mination have become annihilated. Nevertheless, let that come 
which may for the time being, and I do mean this, I am going 
to make the best of life that I can, because I have suffered 
more than I should have suffered, presumably. 
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