Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-09-22
The Fatal Quarrel.
But l say you SHAH not"

But say you SHAH not"
And 1 say l will!''
The speakers were husband and wife.
The former leaning on the mantie-piece,
and frowned angrily, looking down at
the latter as he spoke. The wife, still Sit
ting by the tea table, for the meal had just
been finished, did not glance up as she an
swered, but went on talking to her lap dog
IN terms OF fond sndearment, and feeding
with sugar.
Yes; they were husband and wife. Seven
wears before, Carrie Dayton, just eighteen,
freshly freed from the trammels of board
ing-sChool. had launched forth into o-society,
with head full of romantic ideas of love
snd marriage. There she had met with
Harry Aylmer To her he seemed almost a
god-so far superior 10 all others, that very
speedily she found herself thinking more of
him than of any other admirer, and listen
ing with beating pulse 10 his manly tones.
He was vergiDg towards his thirtieth
year. and was already somewhat world
worn; for, being wealthy, he had not been
confined to the dull routine Of business life,
but had roamed the world at large. travel
ing in all lands, tasting every cup of plea
sure; but he was still very handsome, and
his manners in society were perfect. Men
had envIed him-women had loved him
snd this man had grown weary of it all.
But under the proud, cold smile was hid
den a warm heart, somewhat crusted over
with selfshness, it is true, but il was there.
And when Le met Caroline Dayton, he felt
tha, he had encountered his fate. To him
,be-e w.s something irresistible in her bright
freshness and beauty. and in the winning
rsietv OF her artless manners Then the
r,olished marble of her fair skin; the golden
surls that fell around her Shoulders; the
hight blue eyes, full of light-these all pos
sassad rare attractions for this mar, whose
heart had been so long untouched
Dav after day had found him at her side,
putting forth every effort to make himself
agreeable, So, after few months, they
were married, and went forth to tread LIE
Journey together. They Travelled foi q
xbile. and the young bride. delighted with
the new scenes opened up before her, was
hardly conscious Of the fact that his VIII,
nat her wish, guided and controlled all 'heif
r,o>aments II was very sweet to obey
one whom she loved 50 fondly. Al Ias'
tbev set,Ied in home of their own, repiete
I'll, o,-a-,r comfort and luxury-and lie
began IN earnest. III,
Iow came the crisis. From early child
hood. Harry Aylmer had shown hlilseii
possessed with an iron will, stern anu un-
Welding. Carrie, too, had VIII vi nei
own. For the first few months oi 'nei
marriage it was very pleasant Tor nef ~
have him will for her-and graceiuily Sn'
Welded; but at length the reins were drawn
TOO tight, the intese selfshness oil tie nus
hand became aparent even to Carrie-anu
There began to grow I'D spirit OF rebellion y,
n, her mart. a desire to judge for herseii
sore.imes. and act accordingly.
Matters grew from bad to worse LIE
opposition of wills, occurring only d. ,Ons
intervals at first, became frequent al ias',
bo.b reg-etting it in cooler moments se'
y. ither confessing it TO the other' nc 'NinA
,r,, she ourht to trust his judgement eniire-
": sl. carrying over in her heart q 'e"''
Of iniJAstice done her ,rb;ct
Those pleasant little courtesles, "ni.'
serve 70 keep love burning brightly on -,
domestic alter, were by degrees u''e't'
neglected, and the lamp OF love gre" ui'l
After the lapse of some three yeaiS'
beau,iful babe lay on the mother oosS'ni
bright, wee flower, with its amoei ilns ,.
of hair, its pure white skin' ana no~.s ",ss
blue eyes-a very miniature of 'iie ii.o
who hore If. Reconciliation ensueu, Nv
IN. ken. but tacitly agreed upon. nts =,
~ and wife seemed drawn toge'pe. "
The 1.-THE golden link, and while tne n''.' a
sncel cIs,,dened their bone, happiness -
nlained. h;cb shoult
have served 10 unite those severeu ~
more closely. The child sicheD' 80,
.die3 When the stricken paSsnis oo".'
eyer their dead. each mentally resols0s ~, .
be ali in all to each other, TIA. no lin
should come between them; Ou' -, ~ ow
spoke not of the resolve made IN
strength-prids kept them silent
As the months passed on. tho olo spa ea,
revived in each; and now, after re" yes. :.ca
OF welded life, behold the pair "io -,
had Joined together, living in aimos' .U an
slant enmlty-each heart ha1oenea ,nl
cold. never a loving word or care'' ''
silence or upbrLding, .,o,
So matters stood st ths f'ms o