Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-09-29

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esuld az osznr g. earth. thosxsf Mr.
MuIl-ff- ssftlag over kls Une1Gf.gtzels
brs-kfss; in di>Sderly To.sm-
-D4ys did nas use a. lie - gray and
cold. - be said ~ himself, "a year 90 tao
sgn.-
Then his wife was Alive-his pretty,
good, orderly wife. How pleasant her
face used "a look across the table; how
nice everything was; how they used Ia
chat and make their plans about the fu
ture, and what their children were Ia be,
and what they would do for them. Now
the poor things were growing up like
weeds. He could not send them from
him, and, though he was not poor, all
the wages he paid could not buy trust
worthy service. 1t seemed to him that
fate had never used man 50 cruelty be-
fore. Why should he have been left a
widower, who was so good husband,
when men who were not fit to have wives
kept them9
II love home. l do not want to live
at q club. never neglected Kitty when
I had her, and I gratifled every wish of
hers that knew" sighed the widOwer-
II did not deserve to lose her,"
Then he put his hand into his breast
pocket and took out little case and
from it letter. 1t was one she had
written to him when che had been taken
ill. He had been away from home on
business, and had only got back in time
to see her die; and, having read it over to
himself, he re-read this sentence:
"DEAR CHARLIE-I am so sure that shall
leave you that must say just word about
what may come after. I am 80 sure you love
me that no one will ever be nearer to you that
will be we'll for the children that you should
after time; and have thought that had
rather Helen Hunt would take my place than
any other. know her to be 80 good, and to
be able TO make comfortable home for any
one. Oh, it is terrible to think that must 20
over what have said here. Sad as know
it will make you now, 1t Will comfort you
some day, perhaps"
"Ah! Kitty was never selfish" sighed
Mr.. Mullett. "Perhaps for the children's
sake should take wife-a mother for
them-snd Mrs. Hunt would be that. I
should make no professions of attach
msnt. l think widow would quite un-
derstsnd my feelings. Ishould show her
what advantages there would be for her,
and what hoped to gain. 1t would be a
marriage of convenience; but widower
of forty and a widow of five.and-thirty
may do as they please, hope. There
will be no way but to break up house.
keeping and send the children to board
ing-school, unless have lady for my
house. will obey Kitty's wish. will
call on Mrs. Hunt this morning on my
way down town."
Mr.. Mullet took his hat, his overcoat,
and his umbrella, as he spoke, and went
out of the house. His children were not
up yet. They seldom we're up now be-
fore he left home. After awhile they
came dawdling down, one at time, to
eat Is they chose. Certainly they needed
looking after. With this thought Mr..
Nullett strengthened himself, as he rang
the bell of Mrs. Hunts front door.
Mrs. Hunt came to the door herself
She was . pretty woman, inclining to be
plump, and with . beautiful head of
black hair. Her dress was neat; her lit
tie parlor vas the picture of tidiress.
This is q surprise, Mr.. Mullet," she
said, ss she offered Q chair. "Nothing
the matter, hope"
Mr. Mullets heaved great sigh.
"Yes. m there H." be said. There Is
NJ doub, hut there is q very great deal
the matter
-Ess croxpg- cried Mrs Han.-
Ne sad Mr. Nzll~xi
-Then IL mus; be scarlet fever" SAID
Mr. Huue