Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1868-08-27
Number 42

not likely to approve of that, as William
would soon tell you; all that want is that
wives should lie, their husbvnds know that
they are still loved"
''that Il is dangerous showing them much
attention.
Her friend looked up. "Oh, Madgo
what arc you saying2 Have you mar
ried with tho notion that it is not good for
John to believe you love him,"
"No, but it is not wise to show that you
care too much for them"
'Say and him; do talk of husbands in
general, but of yours in particular"
"IIe thinks quite enough of himself al.
ready, assure yeu."
"Dear Madge," said Janet, smiling,
would it do you any harm TO receive a
little attention from your husband2"
"Of course, not, wish ihe'd try and
Mrs. Harley laughed at the idea.
"Then you don't think enough OF your
self already1 and nothing would make you
vain suppose.
Madge colored, anG all the more when
she perceived that William Maston had
come in quietly, and was now standing be-
hind her, listening to Janet's words; and
to confess secretly that they were wise.
Hours passed before John Harley re-
turned home. He was man Of good
abilities and well to do in the world, And
having married Madge because he truly
loved her, he expected to have happy
home. But. partly because he was rcserv-
ed and sensitive, and partly because
Madge feared to make him vain, they, had
grown cold towards each other, so cold
that John began to think the alehouse q
more comfortable place than his own
home.
That night the rain fell in torretts; the
wind howled, and it was not until the
midnight hour arrived that Harley left the
public house hastened toward his cottage.
He was wet through, when he at length
crossed the threshold. He YVES, as he
grufily muttered, fused to that" but he
was not FUSED" to the tone and look with
which his wife drew near to welcome him;
nor to find warm clothes by the cracking
fire and slippers on the hearth; nor to hear
no reproach for the late hours, and neglect
and dirty footmarks, as he sat in his arm
chair, r,-some change had come to Madge,
he was very sure. She wore q dress he
had bought for her years ago, with linen
collar round her neck, and had q cap
trimmed with white ribbons on her head.
you're smart, Madge," he exclaimed,
at last when he had stared at her for some
time in silence; 'who has been here worth
dressing for to-night2'
mo one until you came," said Madgc,
half laughing.
81 Nonsense you didn't dress for me-,
cried John.
"You won't believe It, perhaps, but
did; l have been tall & with Mrs. Matson
this evening, and she has given me some
very good advice. So now, John, what
would you like for your supper"
John, who. was wont to steal to the
shelf at night and content himself with
anything he could find, thought Madge's
offer too excellent to be refused, and very
soon large bowl of chocolate was steam-
ing on the table. Then his wife sat down
for wonder at his side, and talked a lit
tic, and listened, and looked pleased, when
at last, as ifhe couldn't help it, he said,
"Dear old Madge!"
That was enough, her elbsw somehow
found way then to the arm of his great
chair, and she sat quietly looking at the
fire. After while John spoke again-
"Madge, dear, do you remember the old
days when we used to sit side by side, in
your mothers Kitchen"
"Yes.' "a
II was younger man, then, Madge,
and as they told me handso me; now am
growing older, palmer. duller. Then you
tored me; do you love me still?''
She looked up into his face, and her
eyes answered him. 1t was like looking
back again to old days to feel again his
arm around her as her head lay upon his
shoulder, and to hear snce again those
kind words meant for her ear alone.
She never once asked if this weuldmske
him ''vain." She knew as If by instinct,
that It was making him more thoughtful,
more earnest hearted man. And when AZ
ter happy silence, he took down the BIZ
ble and read q chapter, as he had been
wont to read to her mother in aforetimes
she bowed her head and prayed.
From this auspicious reunion a new life
and new happiness was created, and hav-
ing learned the secret how wives can Sc
cure the love of their husbands and make
their homes the most attractive place up
on earth, it was never departed frcm.
LET others learn from IL