The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-22
THE u RST QUARRI

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Then; Ralph, you think as / H., that we
must never, never have . first all IRE? sss
Never, Rose, there is notM ing easier
than to live without it.
a5 Yet they do say that married. eople are
always sure to quarrel some imll
Yes, and they do say, my dbl ing, that
engaged people are sure to quarH i a great
deal But haven't we proved it'll llse in our
case
Oh, Ralph, it is because we I've loved
each other too truly to even thin of such a
thing.
of course it is. little one. dSswing the
golden head down to his breast ID and that
is just why we shall never quaIfel. How
could we ever speak harsh woaH to each
other, dearest?a
There was no audible answer, E5ut a sub
dued sound, as of tender carea ing, filed
up the interval.
Ralph Maynard and Rose Clak were to
be united for better or for wolEse on the
morrow. AS we have seen, they fondly
believed that no cloud could ever overcast
their wedding sky.
Three months after marriage, and the
sun was setting upon as charming little
scene as could well be imagined. A pretty
white cottage with low windows and roman
tic po,ticos overlooking a velvety green
lawn; the windows of the dining room
stand open, and the fragrant breath of June
roses from without was riyaled BIZ the taste
full boquets which stood in crystal vases
upon the table; the snow-white damask,
cut glass and shining silver &aught the
last rays OF the sun, as they now fitted
over the dainty tea table, now sparkling in
the crimson heart Of a jelly, now lingering
in the golden meshes of Rose Maynard's
hair, as she poured out a cup of fragrant tea
for her young husband.
Three months, and all was perfect hap
piness. Rose was thinking this as she
poured out the tea, with a little smile upon
her lips. M
@Rose!"
She looked up quickly; surely there was
a slight just the slightest shade oficon-
straint or GOODNESS in the tone.
lt Rose, repeated her husband, evidently q
little embarrassed, as rode d9wn to the
Office this morning, heard some comments
upon your friend, Mrs. Elton, which didn't
please me very well. wish,' ID a lower
tone, that you would drop her acquaint-
ance, my love"
Why, Ralph, what can you m can" with
a deep flush rising to her cheek, I would
do anything for you, Ralph, she added.
but how terribly unjustit would be to drop
my best friend because some people don t
choose to like her. s's
Il am afraid they have good reasons for
it, dear; in fact, never liked her myself,
though l did not like to tell you SO. She is
too much of firt for me@to wi$h to see
her the intimate friend of nv wife
She is splendid, I don't care what peo-
pie say, and am ashamed Of you, Ralph,
for helping to abuse woman's character
and that WON an my best friend, tpo!
And down dropped Roses knife and
to the bright blue eyes, which had sud denly
filed with tears. This was too rhuch for
Ralph. He came to her side and kissed
away the first tears he had ever seen IN his
wifes pretty eyes.
Come, come, darling! remember we
are never to quarrel. But I do hope, Rose,
that you will think seriously over] what I
have said. /"
Rose said nothing, but chung to her hus-
band as though they had just been snatch
ed from precipice and she could hardly
realize their safety. To think that he,
Ralph. had actually disapproyed of her!
The evening passed lovingly, as usual,
but poor Rose felt thoughtful almost sad.
That she must either hurt the feelings Of
her dearest friend, without any good cause,
as she believed, or displease her own dar-
ling husband, she saw was unavoidable;
and to her loyal, loving nature to do either
seemed impossible. She would do all she
could, however, to please her husband
without offending her friend.
Al! little wife, what ! difficult position
to sustain!
But for week she managed it. When
the charming little woman dropped in 10
call, which she did nceremoniously at all
times, Rose always cont: ived to be 90 busy
that she could not possibly 90 ont. Wheth-
er it was a handkerchief for Ralph, 4 pin
cushion for dear mamma, :. or new piece
to practice, it was always sure to be too i'm
portant to be neglected.
.:Why. what has come over you, Rose?"
cried Mrs. Elton one day rather suspicious
": ssyou have not been out with me- for :
week. Are YOU going to keep this M for
eyer?'' & 5
81 don't know Tn sure rAnlied Rose
laughing. ana inyardly wondering how She
could excuse herself much longer: but 81
really find so much to do. If your husband
were at home. Maude. YOU would not hava
so much leisure yourself.
Then I'm heartily glad he isn't.' said