The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15
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J. my own sake or not
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t you don't love me p
But do
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So there was little family quarrel o.
| the spot.
'Now invite your father and mother +
come and see u.s. said MAXWELL after tn
clouds had cleared away somewhat.
L WILL she replied 4 will But frs
you must 60 with me to sea them, and t
pacify them, ir view of what we have done.
Very WE'LL
In few days they started out in car
rage On their errand. She gave the di
rections to the driver, and her husband
could not help expressing his wonder at
the increasing squalor of the neighborhood
through which they rode. The carriage
drew up at length before miserable look.
ing tenement house and stopped.
where the deuce are you taking me y
said MAXWELL, looking sharply at his wife.
Come and see,' was her reply, as she
proceeded to step from the carriage.
Here, wait" he exclaimed, after his
hesltancy; let me get out and help you
out. Whot does this mean 2"
Follow me" was her reply.
She led him up stairs-up, up through
throngs, and dirt, and smell to the fourth
story. Here she openad door, and the
two entered, without knocking. The wo-
man was dressed neatly and SO were the
children, but they were all dressed very
poorly, in keeping with the place. The
man was clad more poorly. On his head
he keep his hat, which certainly was full
half dozen years old.
NY husband, Mr.. MAXWELL my father
and mother, brothers and sisters said
Mrs. MAXWELL, introducing all parties.
MAXWELL stood and stared w,.h~.-.
'ngAsk their pardon, George said Mrs.
MAXWELL, for running away with me-
who are they?,
Have | not told y ou-did l not intro.
duce your
'Who are they 1 saw at the watering
place?'
Some wealthy people who bad seen me
at the milliaer's where | sewed for liveli
hood-served at my trade, George-and
who tancied my appearance, dressed me up,
and took me there with them
You jest with me- he said, with a
ghastly smile.
DO l? do I, indeed These people
seem to recognize me as daughter and
a sister. 'Jestv indeed, you will find that
out
you are too cultured, too tasteful. too
fine featured ="
All this a milliner may be, or sewing
girl. Look for yourself among this class.
1t is not true? All that we girls need is
dress"
MAXWELL lifted his fist and dashed it
through the air. He ground his teeth
and, turning away, left the room slammihg
the door violently behind him.
His wife took off her hat and cloak and
flung herself down beside the table and
buried her face in her handkerchief.
The door opened again, and MAXWELL
put in his head.
You have deceived mo- he said 'but
colne--you are my wife-I will try and
bear it,
She sprang to her feet and confronted
him
Your wife, am i? she exclaimed.
Your wife, am l, and doomed to live with
one who does not love her, but who was
iu love with her circumstances. No, sir
you may 60. l VIII not live wife unloV-
ed for myself-you must take me thus,
or will stay Still l can work.
He closed the door aud retired down the
stairs to the street, clenching his hands
and his teeth as be went.
The horrible disgrace of it, he mutter.
ed. The derision that will be my lot
And then to marry such girl
But at the street door he tarried. He
had a long struggle with himself there
all alone. Suddenly he turned and dashed
impetuously up stairs, fnng open the door
of the room, and seized his wife in his arms
and elasped her to nis heart.
'My wife, he whispered, such you are
and avar shall he hefora Gnd and fhl