The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-10-26
GEORGE oLEMENrSs WIFE.

vi all the Things, tnlS Is tne WORST! III
l ever in all my life expected to hear such
news Why, our George has gone and got
married! Dye hear ?"
Good Mrs. Clements pushed her steel
bowed spectacles off her bright eyes, and
dropped her letter in her lap, as she turned
round to her husband, the stout, clever old
farmer, who was contentedly stroking the
old white cat.
deacon, dye hear?"
This time when she asked the question,
there was a touch of sharpness in her
voice.
Yes, what if he is married? I'm sure
it's natural enough. 1t kind o. runs in the
family, 'pears to me-"
But Mrs. Clements would take no notice
of the little pleasantly.
swell, if you like it, can tell you l
don't. He needn't think he's coming here,
with his fine city-bred lady, all airs and
graces, and flounces and fluted rulfles.
There's plenty of good girls hereabout
that wanted him. Right in the middle OF
work, too to talk of bringing lady here
in hog-killin' time! / do declare, | think
George is fool 20
A graceful, dainty little lady, in garnet
poplin and ruffied apron, with a small,
proudly poised head, covered with short,
dusky curls, and pair of dark blue eyes,
so wistful and tender, tiny rosebud Of a
mouth, and dimple in one pink cheek.
That was Mrs. Marion Clements. Was
it any wonder that George has fallen in
love with her?
She sat in the bright little parlor, close
beside the lace-curtained window, watch
ing for the loved husbands return and
then, when she heard the click of the
latch-key in the hall, flew for the welcome
kiss.
Haven't you the letter this time,
George? I've felt sure Of it all day. In
deed, Pve quite decided what dresses to
take with me"
He smiled and shook his head. Tvs
A cloud passed over her pretty face.
SO, George, isn't it too bad :? And do
believe-oh, | do believe they won't write
because they are sorry you married me-"
He put his arms around her neck.
"And supposing such be the case do
you thinkit would make any difference to
me 2" ~ a.5
Oh, no! no only it would grieve me
SO if knew l had alienated your own
parents from you.o G.
And one-sided alienation it would be,
too! They have never seen you! And
when they know you they can't help low
ing you.o
so, George!" a.
And the exclamation was caused by the
kiss accompanying his loving fattery.
@ That's true as preaching. BY the by,
my dear, what would you say if the firm
sent me off on q travelling tour of six
weeks? " r
A little dismayed cry answered him.
!" You won't stay here alone. Ell? But
Marion, 1T would DO five hundred dollars
clear gain to u.s."
What need we care for money! I'd
rather have you."
A mischievous smile played on the
young mans lips; he was more matter-of-
fact than this romantic, tender little wife OF
his. pans
~ think the addition to our balance at
the bankers would be very consoiing for
Let's go down to dinner. | hope we'll get
a letter from home soon "
And soon it was; for Marion snatched it
from his coat pocket the very next night.
But her husbands face looked very grave
and stern, and his eyes looked angry when
she looked gleeiully over the envelope.
" Ny dear, you, must remember care
very little 1or what the letter contains.
remember DID not write IT; that you are
dearer to me that ever before. Kiss me,
first, while watch you"
= little pang OF mlsdoubt troubled her
when she glanced over the note; then tears
stole from under her lashes, and George
saw her tender mouth culver and tremable;
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