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 his plan thus settled. Edward felt hls mind easy, and he awaited the re-appssrance of Mrs. Somer- ton with pleasant consciousness of being ready for whatever might occur.
 In due time came coffee The lady cene too, and with placid couDteHaBcc. betrayinR no lingering evidence oi It's Hie unamiable expression. Neither husband nor N fife made any aIluson their msnn- derstandng, and they passed delightful evening made up of conversation the pianoforte and chess. But the next morning. the very next morning, Rose favored her dear Edward with number two ot her series. she wanted him to walk out with her, 1 and he declared that. unfortunately. he should be too busy to go ont oil day. This was quite sufIi- cient raw material fer girl of spirit to work upon. I'm sure you don't want to go, Edyard,' said she, pouting in exact imitation of fit number one. i At least, you don't want 10 20 with me- Edward plunged both hands into the pockets of 1 his dressing gown--,hrew himself indelenilY . sofA--gazsd shstTsetedy al . bronze bust of Shak- sPeass on the mantel.pece, and began whistiing in low tone pIantive melody: 1t was ''In my cot 1 tage hear a wood'
 If it were any ere but your irifs' continued ! Mrs. sonerton with pointed emphasis, you would be ready enough to come; but the arc always neglected
 1 Mir Somerion continued whistinc ! T beg, Mir. Somerton," exclaimed Mrs. g., with a whitening look, that you will not whistle In that very cisagreeable manner whilst speaking. If am not worthy of your love, trust l am worthy oi common attention
 Edward piuuged his hands deeper into his pockets, removed his eyes from the bust of Shakespeare and fixed them in intense regard bust of k Ilion.-- He paused suddenly in the he was whistny, and commenced another: 1t was 'Su margine dun ' rio
 Mrs SOmerton retired hastily, with her pretty face buried in a white cambrc handkerchief. For five whole days after this scene all was hal- cyon weather. Doves might have beheld and envi- ed Honey was still to be found in the moon. and no impoitc reference to either of the two foolish quarrels gave any, the slightest dash of bitter 1 But -on the sixth day talas ,l there appeared clouds Edward had been into town, and had pro. missed to briug pair of new bracelets for Rose !io arrived home punc,ualiy at dinner time. but with out the brscelets--hc had forgotten them put it 10 you whether this was not enough 10 try the ein 1 per of a saint? They going the next morning 10 large party, and Rose had intended to inspect the important ornaments this even ng and take Ed ward opinion, SO that there might be time to ex- change them fl not approved of Now she coud not do so and all from his horr1 forgeifuness. = She must either go In stupid, fashi med things or put on new ones in hurry, good or bad. just as they hsppeded 10 be IL was annoying that il was! Edward niade many apologies. He was sincerely sorry to have disappointed her. and offered return to town and repair his neglect. Oh, no she would rot hear o his taking so much trouble for ker
 " hat did she care whether she disappointed or ! not2 His forgetfaness showed how much he cared l for her
 Edward again essayed the soothing system, for he loved her, and was conscious that he had given her cause for some slight ehsgrn However, she be- came so unreasonable that but one course was left him 10 pursue. He left of talking. and took 10 whis ling. l tremble for tho future peace of Rose whilst relate that he considered himself justified in descending al once to ths second degree of the scale, He commenced, ahdante ma non ropPo. Sul margin1 'un rio' 'fo leave In such sItuat. on!' exclaimed The wife, in voice interrupted by sobs. when had st.z T.. unkind, Edward!
 Edward appeared wrapped in meditation and mu- sic. He whstled with great taste and feeling, centng the first note of ench bar it should be centcd But. upon another still more cutting ob servstion from Mrs Somerton, he stopped short looked sternly at hcr-and began Sweet home" Heavens. what was 10 fellow? He had reached tho last degree and all else ut random. Should this fs the indeed ho2eess. Shadowy demons hovcred around, holding forth. tcmptiugly, deeds of separation. The bright gold ring the ladys finger grew dull and brussy. Edward somerton stood in the centre of the room with his arms folded, gazing with a steady gaze into | the very soul of his wife, who, under the strange 1 fascination, could not turn away her head. With
 clear and untremuions whistle he recited the whole oi that beautiful SciliaD melody from the first note 1 10 the last. Then, revolving slowly his heel. without s7ying a word he left the room, shu ting [ Inc coor punciiiously after him. Mrs, Soncr .on sank overpowe-ed on the sofa
 Rose, though pretty Was not silly She saw c'e,rly that se had made mistake. and, like sensible girl she resolved not 10 go with itmerey because she had begun 1t. Bad temper. 1t seemed would only serve 10 make her ridiculous instead os iate- resting; and that was moi altogether the effect dc sired.
 { In half an hour the husband and wife me; at the dinner table. Mrs. Somcrton sat, suiiingy, at it's head, and was very attentive in helping MT. Som- crion to inc choicest morses. He was In unusually high spirits, and more happy small party could scarcely be met with
 ! From that day (which was ten years ago) 10 the present time Mrs : has never found fault without cause. Once or t@ lee, indeed she has gone far as too look serious about nothing but the frow Il left her counteuancc al once when Edward began 10 whistle, in a low tone, as If unsconsciousy the first few bars of In my cottsge wood.' 1 MORAL Never attempt to qnerch fire by lire.