Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-11
DETERMINED TO WIN.

III ever IN all my lie expected 10
hear such news! Why, our George
has gone and got married! Do yon
hear?
Good Mrs. Clements pushed her
stcel-bowcd spectacles off her bright
land dropped the letter in her
lap as she turned around to her
husband, the stout, clever, old far
mer who was contentedly stroking
the old white cat.
deacon, dye hear?"
This time when she asked the
| question there was touch of sharp
ness in her voice.
"Yes, what if he is married. I'm
sure its natural enough. 1t kind o
runs in the family, pears to me-"
But Mrs. Clements would take
no notice Of the little pleasantly.
"Well, it you like it, l can tell
YOU | don't. He needn't think he's
coming here with his fine-bred city
lady, all airs and graces and
flounces and fluted ruffles. There's
plenty of good girls hereabouts that
wanted him. Right in the middle
of work, too to talk of bringin'
lady here in hog KILN time do
declare | think George is fool"
II X x
a graceful, dainty little lady in a
garnet poplin and ruffled apron, with
a small, proudly poised head, COW
cred with short, dusky curls. and
pair of dark-blue eyes, so wistful
and tender, tiny rosebud of a
month and a dimple in one pink
| cheek. That was Mrs. Marion
Clements. Was it any wonder
that George had fallen in love with
her?
She sat in her bright little parlor,
close beside the lace curtained
window, watching for the loved
husbands return and then, when
she heard the click of the latch-kcy
in the hall flew for the welcome
kiss.
"Haven't you got the letter this
time, George ? I've felt quite sure
of it all day. Indeed, I've quite de-
clded what dresses to take with
me-"
lie smiled and shook his head.
A cloud passed over the pretty
face.
ooh, George isn't it too bad ?
And l do believe they won't write
because they are sorry that You
married me-"
He put his arm around her
neck.
"And supposing such to be the
case, do you think it would make
any difference to me?"
"Oh, no! no! only it would gricve
me so, if knew that I had alienated
your parents from you.''
"And Il one-sided alienation it
would be, too! They have never
seen you! And when they know
you they can't help loving you"
go, George"
And the exclamation was caused
by the kiss accompanying his loving
flattery.
"That's true rs preaching. By
the-by, my dear, what would you
say if the firm sent me on travel
ingdour Of six weeks?'
A little dismayed cry answered
him.
"You won't stop here alone, Ell?
But Marian, it would be five hun-
drod 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. lie was
more matter of fact than this ro-
mantle, tender little wife of his.
81 think the addition to our bal
ance at the bankers would be very
consoling for the absence. But
never mind, little pet; let's 90 down
TO dinner. l hope we'll get a letter
from home soon,"
And soon it was, for Marion
snatchcd 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 glcefully over the envelope.
"My dear, you must remember
that l care very little tor what that
letter contains. Remember that |
did not write 1t; that you are dearer
to me than ever before. Kiss me
first, while watch you.''
The little pang Of misdoubt
troubled her when she glanced over
the note, then tears stole from unier
lashes, and George saw her tender
mouth quiver and tremble then,
when she had finished it, she laid
her head down on his shoulder and
cried.
81 was cruel to let you see it, my
wounded bride. Let me burn it,
And don't forget, darling, what the
Bible says, that man shall leave
father and mother and cleave to his
wife. You are my precious wife,