The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-11-26

scarlet and gold. and the west wind show
cred the nuts from the trees in the woods.
when Albert Trevors brought to his home
sivacious, warmhcarted Kate Jones as
his wife
Handsome Kate, with her sparkling
brown eyes, her clustering curls of deep
er brown, and dimples in her creamy
rose tinted checks and chin, thoroughly
understood the dangerous pastime Of CO.
quetry, and had not been easily wen. 1t
was long time ere Albert knew whether
his devoted love could move her mobile
nature. Ii she smiled kindly on him to-
day, she was all the colder to morrow
but hls love grew only stronger and
purer, and when lie avowed his passion.
aud asked her to be his own for aye, she
WAS all affection. and with her hand gave
her whole heart, aud never stood hap
pier groom at the altar, nor one more
proud Of the prize he had gained They
were very h4fpy in their pretty home, no
husband could be more devoted, no wife
more affectiouatc.
For mouths they had lived almost
alone In the blissful magic OF their love
and when the SHOWS OF winter came they
again went into society. At those So
Ctdt dSSSinottes Kate "Outu ietiti tS iiSt
former ways, and be merry and happy
with old and young.
One evening after they had returned
from dinner party, where they had met
sofne of Kate's old beaux, Albert eneir-
cled her waist with his arm and drew her
on the sofa at his side.
kate, darling," he said tenderly, Il
do not like see my wife giving her
bright beautiful smiles and sweet words
to others, it makes my heart ache, and
my anger rise to see that old rival OF
mine, Captain Smith, baskins IN the
light of yonr eyes"
''Oh my dearest Albert" said Kate,
laughing, Il trust you are not jealous
mot Jealous, Smile; but Is exceed
inely disagrecable TO me, when you slip
into some fellows arms aud go whirling
about the ROOM [ know a half Il dozen
OF those who formerly sought your favor,
would win your love from me even now
| don t ike to see other men hover about
you, as the moth cirles about the light.
| cannot4eudure it, Kate. .
'.Iy own husband answered Kate
seriously, "you must know how fondly |
love you, and that no one can win my
heartsfrom you !; all | wish Is to make
you happy, to merit your love, aud be
your true wife and heIpmate- | am sorry
if there was aught in my actions to light
that you disapp1ove IT the attentions I
receive, no doubt for the sake ef "Auld
Lang Syne,' from our friends. arc dis
agreeable to you, We will not seek pleas
ure and amusement beyond our. home
circle; you enjoy your wife's company
and still your society is the plcasantest in
the world to me-
sand your love and society is all I
crave. my precious wife; nothing on this
wide earth could be terrible to he, hut
the loss of your love,'' and s,raiuing her
to his heart, he showered kisses and
blessings On her right head.
But wise, warmhearted Kate, was very
sorry that passion had been awakened
In her ardent, noble souled husband s
breast, aud she resolved to be very pru-
dent.
One afternoon Albert Trevor left his
office earlier than usual With quick
ened steps he approached his home; he
rang tile bell hastily, and after few
moments delay, be rang again. Caa Kate
be out, and the servant asleep, he thought /;
he was just going to ring again, when
Kate opened the door.
':.Why, is that you Albert" she said,
her face flushing
Yes, i. is ne. pet, did startle you ?''
and he pressed kisses On her lips /;
..Where Is Libby are you alone ?'
Yes, l am alone; Libby went to her
mothers, who is sick she said, as they
entered their bright little sitting room.
Albert took of his hat, and drew a
deep breath.
why, who has been smoking / smell
tobacco smoke aud he walked to lit
tie table to place his hat And here is
cigar partly smeked,' he continued.
II vas true on the stand was a cigar,
and near It the long, gray ash, had fallen
unhecded.
Kate" he said severely, s.how did
this cigar get here /? Who was smoking
II. :" no was mere with you all alone ?''
Kate was evidently disconcerted and
embarrassed
ssAfsChere has been no one here to. day.
Albert; indeed, there has not p
But the green eyed monster had fnll
control over him now.
..Will you tell me-who was with you
this afternoon"
His handsome face was now very pale
and his hand nervously grasped he
arm.
.sDo not become SO excited, dear;
will tell you all there is to tell. Their
was no one here to day but Libby's broth
cr Philip; he came just before noon, t
inform her of her mothers sudden i'll
ness, and to ask permission for her to g
home this afternoon. / granted this re
quest; and. after the dinner dishes wer
washed, | filed little basket with dain
ties for the invalid. and at precisely on
O'Clock Libby and Philip left for thei
mothers home. There, | have told yo,
all IN detail. and she finished laughing
-, But, where did the cigar como from
Inere was was not one in the house, an,
afternoon -
Albert-I-.'' she stammered
Albert interrupted her passionatelv.
ou have not told me the truth Kate
Icannot believe you This i one :
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