The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-20

gOJ married.
Eyes; but it was a temporary sup
port, and dependent wholly upon the
changing whims Of rheumatic uncle"
"You seem to know a great deal
about my affairs, madam"
"And why shouldn't I? If I'm to be
the only protector to yourself and wife,
I'd better know, hadn't ]? ?"
John Smith smiled, in spite of him
self
"You'd better learn not to despise the
day of small things" continued Aunt
Judy. at is very evident that neither
of you are able to be your own pro-
tector, and, as to protecting each other
that bubble has burst already.
"Are you willing, then, to be my
friend, Aunt Judy? And will you try
to reconcile Edna to me if 1 will be
guided by your counsels ?"
az will, most certainly"
"But you don't tell me what you
would have me to do"
"I have told you more than once, if [
know myself, and rather think I do"
"WelI ?"
"Are you ready to make proper ac-
acknowledgements to Edna, apologizing,
like a gentleman, for having insulted
her ,"
"Yes," tremulously.
"Ednay O., Edaan'
Poor childl Her heart beat hard
for dread.
81 think you'd better give John
another chance, dear. We're all hu-
man, and liable to err, you know"
cried Aunt Judy, loudly.
as she in the cellar ?" asked John.
Aunt Judy gave a mellow laugh.
She was in her element when acting as
a go-between in cases like this.
"Are you quite sure you'll respect
and honor her in the future, even as
you would feel compelled to do if you
were not married to her, John Smith ?"
"Quite sure, Aunt Judy"
Indeed, John was getting anxious
enough for almost anything now.
"Then, Edna, if were you, pd come
in and talk it all over, and kiss and
make it up" cried the old lady, while
her ample chin shook with satisfaction,
and her motherly face rippled all over
with smiles.
"All right I'll try ~ sang out a
silvery voice, and Aunt Judy suddenly
remembered that a brood of chickens
needed her immediate attention in a
neighboring barn-yard.
Edna descended from her novel hid
ing-place, and stood before her husband
pale and resolute.
John eyed her as a martyr might
gaze upon the faggots that were to form
his funeral pyre.
81 hear that you desire an interview,
Mr.. Smith. May inquire concerning
the nature of your demands ?"
81 simply want you to return to my
bed and board, and be to me loyal aud
obedient wife, madam"
"And whittier would your highness
convey me ?T
Edna arched her neck as a princess
} might, and asked the question in tone
} of bitterness.
"Oh, Edna ~ cried John, pleadingly,
and the poor fellows humiliation was
, pitiable, "did you only care for me for O
! homes sake? And when poverty
r comes, and we are both cast out pen.
: niless, do you feel satisfied to throw
, away my love as a cast-off garment
} not caring what is TO become of me in
l the future ?'
"If L go with ypu, where can you
r take me ?"
2 The question was practical one, Ger
7 tainly, and, under the circumstances
/ as excusable as Johns indignation haC
] been in the outset.
. 81 don't know, darling. only know
/ 1 cannot live without you," and tear.
= glistened in his eyes.
e The bride of few weeks blushed, anC
t burst into tears. One stronghold wa
r gained already.
= 81 don't know, Edna. I haven't haC
, time to think of that. Only let m,
n know that you still care for me, and
5 can go away, content to struggle 70
e your sake-fOr your sake forever"
Edna sobbed outright
v 81 was a brute ~ continued John
t 'I might have known better than t,
d treat you as did. Will you forgiv
r me >"
S Edna did not imagine the humil
e iation which this concession cost he
It husband.
= "pll forgive you, John, on one o0ndi
n tion."
: "Name it."
/, "Will you promise what 1 demand p
u eyes, Edna. Anything you ask"
}, "Promise me that you will neve
2. hereafter forget the courtesy that is du
d to Edna Rutherford as a lady.n
81 do"
It ''Now promise me that you will a
once go to work, as poor man should
Il to provide for your maintenance. I as
n sure you in advlnce that shall do m
ID part"
n at shall be as you say"