The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-08-25

band. The COO indifference out him ID
the heart. With a smothered oath he flung
himself out of the room, put on his hat ia
the hall, and went off to his club.
WheC the outer door was heard banging
after him, Mrs. Alymer rose from her chair.
an angry light in her eye.
1 only half meant it, J" she said, 1but row
l will go. If he had only asked me to re-
main kindly; if he had said he was sick, or
even tired; if he had smiled on me-, I would
have stayed at home. But I will not be
ordered"
Never had she dressed with more care.
Never had she looked more beautiful than
when she entered her carriage to drive to
the ball.
After o couple Of hours the husband
came home, for by this time his anger was
over, and he felt rather ashamed of himself.
His rage returned, however, when he found
that Mrs. Aylmer had really gone, for he
had persuaded himself that, after all, she
would remain. How dare she defy me
th1's?" he cried angerly. But, aftera while,
came caimer thoughts. His mind began
to wonder over past years. He dreamed of
the bright maiden he had wooed, thought
Of the golden head that had nestled on his
breast, or the blue eyes that had brighten
ed at his approach. of the w,rm kisses that
had melted way the ice that had crusted
around his heart. Then came to him the
memory of hair child, and of the happy
hours they had spent watching it's unfold
ing beanties. He began TO see, at last.
how he had wronged and injured the wife
he should have cherished. He sprang
from his seat and WALL ed rapidly to and
fro. "This shall be no longer" he cried.
Il will beg her forgiveness; I will win back
my darling's love. She shall lie on nv
heart, as in the olden time"
The hour grew late, and he began to
wonder why she did not return. Opening
the door, he looked into the deserted street.
A strange dread stole over him, for nearer
ana nearer came the sound of wheels.
driven rapidly. fastening down, as the
carriage reached the door, he was confron-
ted bv a man who sprang out, excla;ming.
breathlessly, Mr.. Aylmer, if you would
see your wife alive, come with me- And
forcing the terror stricken husband into
the vehicle, they were whirled away.
returning from the party, Carrie Aylmer
sat alone in her carriage. not thinking of
the gay scene she had left. but Of unhappy
married life. She was taking to herself
much blame that she had not been more
submissive, more forbearing, and
wondering if it were too late to undo the
evil. Tender thoughts Of the husband.
once sodear. were stealing into her heart.
Suddenly there came a sound of men
running, the cry Of "Fire!" the whirr of
the engine, the rear and plunge of horses
the Intellectual efforts of the driver to con
troll them, then she was thrown violently
forward, and all was darkness.
When the r%epentant husband reached
the side of his wife death had sealed her
eyes. Some had lifted her fair form
and borne it into the nearest house, but
medical aid was useless, the vital spark had
fled.
We cannot picture that strong mans
agony. He flung himself beside the body,
his voice grew hoarse with pleading for one
more look, single word of forgiveness,
Alas! none came.