The Rutland weekly globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-05-23

would have seen it,, though Nancy is not
the woman to throw herself Mt any mans
head, III say that for her My wife has
known it this long time. and can scr it,
too. OF course you can't marry her. She
is old, and plain, and in delicate health he
sides. So, Of course, all you can do is 10
get rid Of her Send her home 10 her ma
tive place with II pension, marry Regina
Schuyler, and begin life anew.
Docs Mrs. Bonsall really think that
that Miss Howard cntcraius such scnti- |
mcnlsY asked my uncle, as Mr.. Bunsall |
| paused moment: Women see such /
things more clearly than men,
"Of course she docs. She was talking |
Of it last night Nancy ought to have
change, says she. If she don't she II go off
like her sister She's Il quiet, patient crca-
tlTc, says she but it is easy 10 see what
ails her. Now, you see, her being con-
sumptiyC Is another reason why yOu cant
marry her. So. there, I've spoken my
mind. Ms always do ami hope you will
have sense enough to not upon it,
81 shall certainly act upon II" said my
uncle, calmly.
"And soon, | hope" said Mr. Bonsall
rising. "Thc sooner the better
"Thc sooner the better !' echoed my un-
Gle. 81 quite agree with yuu Thank
you. Bonsall. thank you
II think did a good piece OF work this
morning. said Mr.. Bonsall To his wife. as
he was preparing to go out; 81 spoke To
s McFarlanc about Nancy And he repeat
2 cd the substance of the conversation. Mrs.
Bonsal was a quiet, kind-hcMtcd woman;
} but like her husband. she sometimes spoke
her mind. She did solon this occasion.
"Bonsall, you are an IDIOT. Most men
are in such matters, and you arc perfect
81 one"
z Mr.. BOnsall looked rs if some one had
l thrown wet towel in his face. "Why
- Mary Anne What's that forI'
You'll find out soon enough. Go along
GO, nli4 lcaYJ me IN po",' H..
Mt; DonS9il . was always very IhgcN WIlIh
ms Wlle look tllesG rare nus on pam sl'clN-
ing, ana ne sli1t tlE uo3l Ni.liout a n n.
u MUI,u' NJ ,,rcasi, S.'t ioohS a' NS ~
Is gradually chanrcd to one of 1tindmess
e "ATtcr all il might be worse" said she
c speal,inr to the fire; "Nancy is n 200,
soul. and as sweet as honey. She will
L make him happy. and he happy herself
1, and it will lie good for the boy. But
think | see Bonsalrs face when he hears o.
&c it,"
For two hours my uncle sat lookin,
through his Office window without eve
* thinking of his letters. Then he drew
I'd deep breath, az of one relieved of doubt
IS and turned to his correspondence He di
ld not 30 home to dinner. but left the 0flic
O. early, stopping at florists. where h
" bought some beautiful hot-housc flower,
as and two nice hvacinth bulbs i'm nrrtt
,ir glasses. which last he sent TO Mrs. Sauni
Y, ers.
Father. may | 90 IN and see Ton
&c Saunders >" asked AIicl, afinr tr, Ann
ut Nonrv was sitfju~ ot her. WORT, .toLlo frcsi
,r noscj os us,,ai bnt my. m,cle fancinj bc Gt
nj served slirht cbanoc in her manner to
k word himself Prnh5hlv Aiirl.'s rnn,arl..
Mint ha,.o iis,,,rI'ol Lo: , iittia ~
If NO :. Ccrtainly nv SON And I've er,o r.,
L. ,.,. ,,,,,i',,Il,i,i ~. Ma S".,,'i,,.' y
o 'IM re r." ~ i"uI'luia l'''''i
" nciSti' qultc lolSo' IL lhS morning
= was inc more ready 10 lct Allck go as
Wish 10 consult you on matter OF the
r.; greatest importance TO us both. And
II then, III his usual Kind, somewhat formal
=. manner he opened the subject. lie was
DESTROYS, he said, of going abroad for some
. time, perhaps for some years lie thought
r the change would be good for Alick, who
showed signs OF delicate lungs.
I Aunt Nancys heart iluttcred, and hcl
., colot went and came; but she had long
been schooled in self-control, and She made
;, no other sign. " 1t won't be for long! =
Il sad the quiet, breaking heart to itself, lit
: tie guessing what was in store.
My uncle continued. | don't know cX-
: actiy how he worded it. but he made il
l PLAN that neither he nor the boy could live
without Nancy Would Nancy consent tC
e become MS VINE, ana be mother TO Alick
! IN TACT as sIe had long been in name
I Ana so III an hour the matter was all set
Il tied.
! - " we are asked to a wedding said Mrs