Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-01-20

proiusion Of bright chestnut hair, and
cheeks like rose velvet was already at the
table when they descended. by name Cla'
ra Pruyn by lineage Mrs. Darcy's sister.
She opened her blue eyes rather wide as
the two entered.
Good gracious, Evy, what's the mat
| ter ?
Nothing, answered Luke, sartly. Mrs.
Darcy. you appear to forget that [ have
eaten no breakfast
Something is the matter, though said
Clara shrewdly What is it Evelyn p
Has Luke had one of his tantrums 2
Luke sat down his coffee with sharp
click
You use very peculiar expressions,
Miss Pruyn.'
Very true ones, said Clara, saucily
Evelyn smiled in spite of herself
It's only our freddy who feels little
cross. and
"A little cross interrupted the indig-
nant husband. 1 tell you, Evelyn, it's
quite time that temper was checked Oh.
that parrot what an intolerable screech
ing he keeps up Mary, take that bird in
to the kitchen, or shall be tempted to
wiring his neck. Strange that man can
have a little peace once in a while! What
does all these eggs. Evelyn thought
had asked to see that they were boiled
lit for Christians to eat?.
Mr.. Darcy gave his egg, shell and all,
a viDdictive throw upon the CRATE. Evelyn'S
brown eyes sparkled dangerously as she
observed the vancouver, but she made nc
remark.
And the plates are as cold as stone,
when I've implored again and again that
hey might be warmed Well | shall eat
10 breakfast this morning
Whom will you punish most !? demsn
ded Miss Clara. 'Evilyn give me anoth-
er cup of coffee; it is perfectly delightful. ,
Luke pushed his chair back with ven
geance, and took his stand with his back
to the fire, both hands under his coat
tails.
Please SIR said the servant, depreca
tingly advancing the gas bill 1.-THE man
says viii you settle it while
'Non roared Luke tempestuously. Tel
the man to 60 about his business. I'll
have no small bills this morning, and
won't be so prosecuted !!
Mary retreated precipitately. Cara'
raised her long brown eyeashes.
'Do you know. Luke she said demure-
ly. L think you would feel great deal
better if you would do just as Freddy
does-le fat down on the floor and kick
your heels against the carpet for awhile,
It's an excellent escape valve when your
cholor gets the better of you
Luke gave his mischieveous sister-in
law glance that ought certainly to have
annhilated her, and walked out Of the
room, closing the door behind him with a
bang that would bear no interpretation
Then Clara came round to her sister and
buried her pink face in Evelyn's neck.
Don't scold me, Evy, pie ase-l know
[ have been very naughty to tease Luke
SOP
You have spoken nothing but the
truth, said Evelyn quietly, with her coral
lips compressed, and scarlet spot burn
ing on either cheek, Clara, / sometimes
wonder how can endure the iaily cross
of my husbands temper
Temper said Clara, with toss of
her chestnut brown hair. And the poor
dear fellow hasn't the least idea how dis
agreeable he makes himself
Only this morning.. said Evelyn, .he
punished Freddy with unrelenting severi
ty for fit of ill-humor which he himself
has duplicated within the last halt hour.
[ am not a moralist but it strikes me
that the fault is rather more to be CEN
sured in full grown, reasoning man than
in child
Evelyn said Clara gravely, do you
suppose he is beyond the power of cure?'
Il hope not; but what can I do Shut
him up as he shut little Freddy?'
Eselyn's merry, irresistible laugh was
checked by the arch, peculiar expires sion
in Clara's blue eyes.
| The remedy needs to be something
short and sharp said Clara. and the dark
closet system certainly combines both re-
quisites. Tears and Mysteries were rlayS
ed out long ago in matrimonial skirmish-
es, you know, Evy.'
NONSENSE laughed Mrs. Darcy, ris-
ing from the breakfast table in obedience
to her husbands perremptory SUNNI ons
from above stairs while Clara shrugged
her shoulders AMI went to look for her
work basket
Luke was standing in front of bis bu-
reau drawer, ainging irts. collars, era
watts and stockings recklessly upon the
bed room floor.
I'd like to know where my silk hand
| kerchiefs are. Mrs. )arcy = he fume9 -