Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-11-21
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floor, Susy, but rents are so enormous ?
The young husband watched his
wife's face anxiously. He seemed
greatly relieved when she said, with Q
bright smile:
"The higher the better, Jack, in
the city. Well do nicely, just us
two; why the work will be 10 h'nyp
Then they went to work, tacking
down the plain carpet, placing furni
ture, hanging engravings, and filling
all the chinks of time with merry
talk and laughter intermingled with
bits of sentiment, for they were yet in
their honey moon.
at is too bad to leave you alone all
day." John said as he swallowed the
last mouthful of his hurried breakfast
the next morning.
"Never mind" Susy replied; 81
have sewing and reading, and castle
building. Do you know, Jack, 1
have planned our house 1t is all in
my mind and | am going to put it on
paper for you to look at tonight"
"All right !" and, after a never-to-
be omitted kiss, Jack ran down the
two flights of stairs and walked brisk.
ly through the busy streets, feeling a
little bewildered by the hustle but full
of ambition. He was ready for any
thing, he thought, in his youthful hope
and energy. Obstacles could not
daunt him while thinking of the dear
face in that little, third story room. {.
81 must succeed" he repeated again
and again to himself. "We'll have
the home Susy is planning, and before
many years, too"
He worked diligently over his books
all day, pausing at noon for u hasty
lunch, and at night had the satisfac-
tion of hearing Fitch, the senior part
ner, say he thought the new book-kccp-
er would do. ~,
at will not be my fault if I don't
do," Jack said, after an enthusiastic
account of the days experiences
"And now, Susy, right after tea, /
must be at my writing"
ooh, Jack, you are too tired
Don't write tonight" Susy pleaded.
"No more tired than I'll be every
night dear. Besides, / am not tired.
A cup of good, strong coffee will set
tie my nerves, and"
Susy laughed. "I can't help it,
Jack, it is so odd for you to talk
,bout your nerves. Now ought to
,ave the nerves, because I've nothing
% do but take care of them.
ats that book, Susy. 1t is on my
mind all the time. But it will make
'ur fortune some day"
Susy looked sober now. II wish
'ou would give that up till you are
ich. You can't work night and day.
You'll be all nerves." and then she
dded playfully, "how shall l ever
,ake coffee enough to settle you?"
"Give up my book? Neverl Why
hat is to make us famous and rich, too.
low for your plan, little architect"
They looked it over, enlarged it,
hen made it smaller, added here
ay window, there a balcony, and ,
FINISHED it throughout.
Such marvels are wrought by youth I
nd love!
Susy washed the dishes and then sat
own to her sewing, happy in her own
,oughts, and in occasionally glancing I
jacks pale, intent face, as he leaned s
YER the table writing, as if for life on a
he book which was to be their "open
same" to all the beauty and pleasure
the world. 4.
The strong coffee held the irritated I
'billious nerves in obeyanco until
velve o'clock. Q
"That chapter is done; another mile J
one, Susy. But don't believe I I
'all sleep d wink tonight, I am 90
ide awake and my head throbs So" I
"Poor headl" said the little wife, r
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