Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-09-16

woman who was quick to perceive dis
cord, AID quick to devise means of res
torins harmony where she knew and felt
it lack Twenty-four hours had not pass
ed before Marion realized that she pos
sessed friend in her mother-in-law.
Harry had greeted her fondly-looked
searchingly into his wife's face to see if
any traces Of the dumps were visible
given her one or two hints as to the best
way of propitiating the old lady; while
the latter looked on and laid plans.
81 shall take the babe with me nights,
said Mrs. Forester senior.
at will be better for the child, and bet
ter for you You look to me as il you
hadn't enjoyed good nights rest in .
year. And so without asking permits
sion, or making the least ado, the thought
ful woman did everything in her power
to relieve her oyer-burdened daughter
in-!Iw.
What is this:r said the old lady one
morning. as she WAS assisting Marion in
looking over some portion of her sons
wardrobe. at seems an invitation some
where passing over 70 Marion the note
AMI envelope, Marion read, "Mr. and Mrs.
Harry FORESTER
why, it is an invitation for this even
ing, said Marion.
wei" and Mrs. Forester senior ad-
iusted her spectacles to a more comforts-
bic position Oh her nose-"and has he said
nothing to you about it Z"
Not q word" responded Marion meek
Is.
"rll wager cookcy he's going!' con-
tiuued the old Lady. .'And if 50, you arc
going also. Has no ever cut up similar
caper."
Several Of Them" said the little wife,
startled from her usual reserve by ker
practical, justicc-loving mother-in-lsw.
at is my opinion, Marion, that you
have acted very foolish part, though
goodness knows have no desire to scold
you. Good temper aud gsntleness may
be, and are, vsrytdesir sable qualities in .
wife, but, according to my observation,
there are precious few bipeds who know
how to appreciate them. Courage and
good genuine grit go heap further, and
in the long run make domestic a6airs
ali be made to run together, it . body
are tidy, Marion, and always Wholesome
lOohiHg, OuI tuC C0h0 VI tuI0 tEOOO1o0OU4Q
infant has kept you from taking Tho usual
pains with your personal appearance.
Now, my dear, you must friz, and cur1,
and rig, and 60 out, and hsve COMPANY.
/ will take the responsibility Of the baby |;
and she 10 just - safe with me- - yoar.
self. Don't my word. Iet hin 80 70
the party. and afterwards dress n your
best bib and tucker, and follow. Taks
my advice, and pay no particular attenr
ton to him. He needs le1bon, and You
are a simpleton if you don't giys. IL 10
him" ~
r The guests were about to sajourn to tAs
dining room, - Mrs. Foereoter axrivea.
No woman among the number W. Nose
tastefully arrsyed. Excitsm6nt hight
ened mp the roses ON her cheek, aad . ~.
tie murmur Of applause va distinctly
heard - she We annopnoed. -.
THAT'S splendid looking womaa, Ese-
Sester," said . gantlsmsnl With WAuu
Harry was converting. THAT - TT
arrived !" looking Significantly n Marioas
"UmpG! yesEgraciousl I sho-,a
think 20 !! Yes sirw stammsssa HAIRY.
Just as you say; Pretty goedlbe1ing
woman; but II botAsn No 10 knsiR .hov
she osms here. AnA Harry 4 Ii Mart
acknowledged hihself 81. - An
"An old flame, Eoerestw p "a Ii
friend slyly nudgsd him.
"As tine - you hvs, old boz. Thas,s
my wife She hasn't sasa ne Va. - I
know - wen . y Oh 0sIkiel kad 49,
Il ont q his A04, tkas yosr 49,
FORESTER VIA Gavo - 80 ~ -