The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-07-27
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lust Too Far.
"But I tell you, Lou, cont afford it / "
"Oh, you stingy thing You are willing
to have your wife go like dowd, just for
the sake of few paltry dollars !" And
pretty Lou. Falconer pouted her rosy lip
and tnrned pettishly away from her hus-
band.
1--we are a young firm, you know Lou,
"Oh, say nothing mere about it, if you
please. shall never ask you for any
thing again" And with little toss Of
her head she left the room.
% FalconeF sighed, and his brow contrac1
ted with pam, as he looked after her.
''Poor childl 1t is so hard to refuse her
anything" ---"e al
He .Was-a-pale young man, with a
thoughtful cast of countsnanse and earn
est grey eyes; habitually reserved and
pRldent he was accounted a sharp busi-i
ness man, and at the time of his marriage,
two wears previous the old men predicted
that be would eventually become one of
the largest capitalists IN B: His wife, a
willful, pretty creature, seemed to be his
one weak point Nor was she slow to
avail herself of this advantage; her in.
huence over him was unbounded, and
even "a cases where it was against his
better Judgment, he invariably yisldsd to
her wishes The present object of these
last named was a garnet silk dress pat
tern, which she had that morning seen at
C-'s fashionable store; and poor Fal-
coner's ears We're still ringing with the
minute description of. its Incompatible
loveliness. ~-
|. ;.:It seems SO cruel to deny her what she
ct H. l., l..
his pen, and, rising; took one or two turns
tions was, that he put on his hat. went
straight to- C-'s, ordered the silk, and
had it charged to his account. @ % g.
Who would hesitate to credit Falconer
| & Frost There was not a safer copart-
[ nership anywhere. The salesman blandly
inquired, "Anything else, sir" wrote the
address, and promised that the parcel
| should be sent home "iu an hours time.
Then the purchaser walked slowly down
to his business, not altogether satisfied
with. what he had done.
t'f0h, Edward, you darlingP r. were the
words that greeted him when he went
home that evening, and throwing her
arms around his neck, his wife literally
] overwhelmed him with kisses. Oh, you
dear lovet how clever it was of you to
feign the old Shylock, and then give me
such delightful surprise P iar-3
"If it was really delightful surprise
| Mignon," putting both hands upon her
shoulders, and gazing fondly into the fair,
joyous face, am amply rewarded for
my troubles" .a
Wait until you see me in my new
dress. and then you'll be rewarded in
earnest @ q
''Well, suppose you let me have some
tea now" zl.5a.-r.
Certainly, as much as you want
Throughout the meal Lou was gay and
gaIrulous, and afterward went to the piano
and sung to her hnsband till bedtime
Il can't make mp this handsome dress
myself, "soliloquized Mrs. Falsoner, as she
examined her treasure next day; 81 am
sure that Edward would rather pay the
dress-maker's bill than have me spoil il" /"
So she forthwith took it TO fashionable
modiste, and was fitted
When she reached home she found a
letter from her mother in New York, say
ing that she would be with them by the
following Tuesday, and Immediately set
about preparing room for her reception.
l. Dear me-" she said, sImast have some
new muslin curtains; | should be asham-
ed for mamma to see these, all darned as
they are Edward must be an angel again
1 and give me some" .
Sweetest, dearest, and best of men -
i she said to him at dinner, 81 am in q
worse fix than was the Princess Graeiosa
Won't you be Perciner, and come to my
assistance n sIsl5 l7-.--..r s.ll 81 :.
What is it you want nowT asked Fal.
coner, beginning to get nervous. J.
"Oh, love, my muslin curtains are SC
ragged as to disgrace the house, and nam
ma is coming to visit me next week; she
is always so particular about appearances
and want to get some fresh ones to put
mp in her ROOM" a-ft t. ,
as 1T absolutely necessary tohaye mus.
lin curtains, Lou2 Wouldn't dimity dc
Just as we'll? I'm sure you must have 6
spare set,
"Oh, but mamma is accustomed to mus,
lin curtains, and know she won'tifeel al
home with any other kind. There, now
be good darling, and let me get them. :
81 hate to refuse you, Lou, but
ooh, you've turned into a monstel
again, you Charonl mayn't even wei
come my own mother, and make her com
Portable in our house" -..rs
/ gl"You can welcome your mother anC
make her very comfortable, without tn
aid of muslin curtains" said FalconeT
decidedly.
I lPsayagel'' cried Lou, beginning t,
pout -' .i
This is unreasonable and childish 90 ex
claimed her husband, impatiently pnshinI
back his chair He had some perplexinl
business. on his mind, and was in no moo
for trihing. But Lou burst into tears.
Hang 1t allfD cried Edward, and tax
ing his hat he left the house. Hehad no
gone ten steps, however, before his reso
luton failed him, and hurrying to tn
4 nearest bank, he hastily drew check an
returned home with the money. y b
found his wife in her own room, wit
i their little Eddie on her lap; the traces {
i tears were fresh on her face, and she wa
singing to the baby in low tone,
Forgive me, my precious, for 'haYIn
been so grabbed just now plead Faloone
kissed her,-at the same time placing th
cient for what you want p -.,5
More than sufficient I" she exclaimed
dehghtedly, separating the roll of ban
e notes. "Pll take what's left over and &c
you perfect duck of dressing goWI
and materials to work the loyeliest pair {
shippers you ever saw" ..T
Falconer began to protest that he stoo
n in need of neither dressing gown or slip
r. pers, but. q reproaehful glance from Lou
!. blue eyes arrested his words. mot whe
! am going to make them With my ow
: little fingers I" she said, and Edward wa
= subdued instanter. - - ----.
e The following week Lou's mother, Mr.
3 Townsend arrived, and was atfectionatel
5 welcomed BY her daugh hter and sen-in-l Law
: She was q thoroug ghly sensible, reasenabI
woman, with a deal Of penetration, tbs
seemed 70 divine things at a glance, an
was nds an Gun % any hSassagla d9 =
: daughter one day, when the latter had,
\ her usual coahng, half-peutiDg style, bee
nrRine Edward 70 some fresh extrava