The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-02-06

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Mamie Ruslington, the year old
wife. was leaning her lovely head on
her husbands shoulder. and together
they were looking Interestingly down
on little golden-fossed head nes-
tied among blankets and lawn, from
which it will be ded0ced that Ernest
Ruglington had not been intimidated
/ by his mo, hers threats, but had
bravely foresworn luxury and ele.
gance for the sake of the girl he low
| ed and who loved Kim, and married
her, concious that he was in the
right.
Mamie Morgan had never been
accustomed to surrenderings that
were more than plainly comfortable.
so tha5 to her the pleasant little
home her husband took her to,
and which he was enabled to make
for them in consideration of snug
little sum of money in the bank,
saved from his income, was a very
paradise to her, where she was as
happy as the day was long. after
/ Ernest had reasoned her into be-
iieving it was net her fault that his
mother refused to ceuntenauce
! them.
He had not been long in obtain
ing good position, and on the
salary be received he and his
young wife lived we'll, even elegant
ly.
Then little baby girl had come
to them, and over the nestling's era
die, over this child, Marnie's c0nsci-
ence condemned her afresh. and she
cried over baby's fiossy golden hair,
II wish as heartily IS you do,
darling, that my mother would be
friends with US, and she shall know
your delicate compliment in nam.
ing baby Helen Berwyn, after her
own maiden name. Who knows but
that this pet of ours will prove a
| peacemakerY
True to his wecd Ernest wrote to
his mother. telling her Of the birth
of his child. her gracd daughter. and
renewing his invitalion-in his frank
eager way, that was yet perfectly
free from fawning-to come to his
home and be convinced that Mamie
had made, nos marred, his happi-
ness.
Mrs. Ruslington was conqured by
the letter. by the sweet news that
always touches q true woman's
heart.
Almost all those long months.
since her darling had gene from her
house TO be the delight Of another
loving woman's life she had been
wearing for him, and daily, hourly
regretting that she had said such
cruel things to him.
Within an hour she was with her
son at his office, the first time she
had seen him since the day he had
told her Mamie Morgan was his wife
and this proud woman sobbed out
her true heart fullness on her sons
breast.
ut was wrong in me, Ernest. I'll
admit it. I will endeavor to atone
by going at once to your wife But.
my boy, if I can't love her as |
would like to do. you mustn't blame
me. will you? I'll try for your own
and your baby's sake.
Ernest smiled confidently.
You won't have to try, mother.
You'll lind the dearest little woman
in the world glad to oreceive yeu, and
waiting to love you as dear child
should. Go to her at once"
She did go, and was shown into
the parlor by the maid without Civ
her name, merely requesting the
girl to to tell her mistress lady de-
sired to see her.
There came into the room a slight
graceful. girlish creature with beau
tiful violet-blue eyes and hair of
soft, lustrOus brown, that was crimp-
ed slightly from the parting, and
gathered into a thick Grecian knot
at the back of the classic little head.
She wore wrapper of grey serge,
with pockets, collar and buttons Of
brown silk.
There was dainty linen collar
and bright blue ribbon bow at the
neck, and linen cuffs at the small
round wrists.
There were no earrings or jeweiry
of any kind and Mrs. Ruslington's
Judgment gave thrill Of approval
even under protest from pride-is
this girlishiywomanly creature came
forward with an ease aud gracious
ness that never osuld have been ac-
quired.
81 am glad you have come, Lay
off your cloak and hat. please. aRd
we will go into the nursery. 1
have all my dressmaking done there
now, so can keep an eye to baby.
you know"
Mrs. Ruslington liked the voice
very much, but hardly the peculiari-
ty of address.
''In the nursery. Mrs. Ruslington.
/ certainly would be glad TO see the
baby
You will see plenty of her, Mrs.
Ernest laughed, "before / am dene
with you. Oh, did you bring the
polonaise pattern. Mrs.-there l
told my husband never could re-
member the dressmaker's name he
said he would send = Mrs. =
oh, yes-Mrs. Abercrombie You
did bring the polonaise pattern?
Mrs, Ruslington. senior, under
stood il all in fash.
Her daughter-in-law, whom she
had finally condescended to visit,
mistook her for the dressmaker.
Mrs. Ruslington, junior. was inly
astonished TO see sach q dignifed,
well-dressed lady come to help her
make up her black silk. and, while
Mamie was absent moment in re-
sponse to little nesting cry from