The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-11-18
HOW SHE WENT SUNMER|NG

right shame TO want 10 keep me AT nome,
and you of so constantly-just as if l
wouldn't enjoy summerlng rs well as
yourseltI
Little Mrs. Merle was quite indignant
so much so that her pretty violet eyes
looked nearly black as they flashed
across the table at her husband-a big,
handsome fellow, with the lovliest gol-
den moustsche, and dark. brown eyes,
which at this peculiar moment were
wearing an expression OF serene amuse-
ment as he looked between the silver
sugar basin and cream pitcher at the
pink rose on his wife's bosom, hesvlng
so irreguiarly through her decisive in
dignatiop that the velvety petals fairly
quivered.
Mr.. Merle calmly dipped his spoon
into tiny pyramid of glowing currsnt
jelly.
Really, Florence, l can't for the life
of me sec what you are finding fault with.
Haven't you been out to your mother all
OF June2 Didn't buy you all the new
dresses and tixings you wanted? I'm sure
there's nothing to complain ol-with
your pony pheaton whenever you want
it, your ticket to the park concerts, this
nice, cool house, the Servants and the
children"
Mr.. Merle delivered his remarks in a
very matter of-tact way, as II his opinion
Of the case in question settled 1t.
But Mrs Merle, with little bang OF
her fork as she laid it down, thought
differently, evidently, and resumed the
cudgel in her own defense quite vaIiantly,
"Of course it was perfectly lovely to
90 home IN June, but l am sure you
went as well as / so we are even there.
As to ,he home conven ences here, BaT y
ta,.t is u settled question, and not under
consideration. Of course L have DEAR
delightful home; but that's no reason
whV | should want to remain in 1t ior-
ever. Besides, if New York is Tor me,
WHY not Tor your Then to think that n
woman never gets tired of the society OF
her children, il they are such darllDgs as
are ours!
Her eager, animated face was lifted to
see the effect OF her womanly argument,
but the only result, as far as she could
observe was an increased serenity ana
importance in Harry's manner, patent IN
the cool deliberation with which he salt
ed and ate his egg.
You don't understand, my dear; that
is all. Women seldom do; and L hardly
think it necessary that should explain
every time that | leave town for few
DAYS, that is rarely, except on business,
not to the pleasure excursions you seem
to regard them" -
Florence listened attentively, a half
doubtful expression on her pretty face
Business again, Harry2 Only last
week YOU had business at Saratoga; and
now-well. it seems singular that you
are obliged to go to Long Branch on the
same errand, Just in the height OF the
fashionable season, too"
A sarcastic smile began to creep
around her lip, but Mr.. Merle was per-
fect!v equal to this shalt OF satire.
III, as l said, women are capable OF
understanding business in all Its ms and
outs-you would appreciate the necessity
OF nv being at the Branch, for a lew
DAYS at least, during the fashionable
season. when the wealthy Southern and
Western people are there, AMI emporium
ity offered to secure their custom. In
very sure, Florence"-this in quite an
agorieved tone-"that it Is as much Tor
YOU and the babies as for myself that L
go" , .,o
Mrs. Merle stirred her chocolate slow
". ,noughfully, then looked up.
"Well, whatever your errand, l insist
that l might just as well go as not.
Msy ~
II was point blank questionable
omen attack after the skirmish. She
asked it eagerly, her cheeks glowing Ike
the dainty blossoms oil an oleander, her
eyes full of coaxing sweetness.
A charmingly pretty face, the fairest
of tigures-and Harry knew 1t was So;
only that self same sweet face mad sat OPP
posi,e him nearly three years, now, NJ
table, and although he really loved her
desrly. he was q bit of a tiIrt-very
much a ladys msn-and pining Tor an
airing" ali by himself.
And this trip to Long Branch was
lust the thing. To be sure, he really did
have business with gentleman at the
Ocean Uouse-business that would re-
Oulre but nIleen inihuso' w
but of course that was none OF fros
business; and if he chose to make u
fortnight's or a months affair Of It, ne
had no one to ssk. Only, somehow, his
wife's direct question hoored him for one
second. then he arose, in dignitied in
difference. from the elegant little break
/ fast table. ~,
81 thought that was all arranged, Flor
ence, OF course you can't 90. Women
are horrid nuisance when fellow on
business, rushing from one thing 10 an,
other. and never daring TO stop until
everything is done"
To his surprise, Florence received MS
edict reasonably.
"ub well. Harry, OF course il your
business will urge you so, and keep you
from having good time, why thst
different. Poor fellow! don't over"orN
yourself, will you?'
Harry glanced at her, as he took M:
/ Panama off the hall rack. W rs she ~
fun? Then a second glance at her placio
demure face reasured him.
Never fear that, dear. And Tor oe'ng
such a sensible little woman, YOU snaI
have the hsndsomest black silk In Ne"
York, next fall. Pack my portmsnteaI-
will YOU, witey-and have 1t ready io'
the afternoon boat-5:3O?'
He kissed her, then rushed up to th'
nursery for ''bye bye" to the pretty
little ones in their bath, and then Wen
down to arrange matters for that LABOR
| ious, unenviable trip to Long Branch.
She watched HIM down the street,
slow smile gathering on her lips; then
turning somewhat abruptly from the
F, window, she consulted the merily-tirkine
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