The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-10-14

head Of the table that his wife felt
ashamed of him. "She'n work into it
after . WHILE" he added, endeavoring
to appear ut his ease.
"That furbelowed white gown looks
like working into itr' said Mrs. Macon
son, defiantlv.
:" 1 am not afraid to trust my wife to
do the proper thing, Mrs. Mazonson."
Mr.. Stickney remarked, with tardy de-
cencY.
"nI may be allowed" the young
wife began. with the deliberation Of one
making mighty effort for self-control,
!" I should like to say q word" As the
brave little woman surveyed the assem-
bled group there crept into her face a
look that one of the party never forgot.
This one was her husband, who started
to lay OBTAINING hand on her arm. but
for some inexplicable reason gave it up.
I" When take my rightful place as
mistress of my husbands house," Mrs.
Stickney went on, "then it will be time
enough to talk of my duties. You may
consider me q summer boarder, if you
please" sho added. smilingly, "but in
whatever light you may regard me-
and now the sweet mouth grew firm
again, and the fine eyes struck fire
please remember that I am the wife
of the proprietor of this establishment
and the owner of these acres, and ex-
pect to be treated. if not with kindness,
at least with civility."
81 should like to see you make
twenty-five pounds of butter before
breakfastr' said Mrs. Mazonson, when
she could recover herself. Mr.. Stick
ney played with his spoon, and looked
steadily into his coffee-cup, but said not
a word.
"You never will see me make twenty
five pounds of butter before breakfast"
Mrs. Stickney responded, "and I think
it very doubtful if 1 ever make any but
ter after breakfast either. I don't in
tend to give up my music. my painting,
my reading, my writing. or anything
else that have been educated to enjoy,
and I want this understood also"
II wonder what you will do if I go
awayP' Mrs. Mazonson inquired, du-
biously but respectfully.
''Mr. Stickney is abundantly able to
pay for all necessary SERVICE" Florence
replied. IF he doesn't choose to do
this, then there is a last resort: can 90
home to my father any time.'
II amt got anywhere to co." said
Mrs. Mazonson, row thoroughly sub
dued; "but I suppose I can find place
in few days, if may stay here till
then Maria is going to her uncle's to-
morrow" The basso-profundo was all
broken up. and tears rained down the
old lady's face.
Mrs. Stickney rose from her seat and
walked round the table to the house,
keepers side. GAS far as am con-
cerned, you are more than welcome to
stay" she said, kindly, laying her hand
on one tyrannical shoulder. "You
know better than any one else how
things are done, and have my husband
interest more at heart. l am sure that
Miss Susan and I will be good friends, :"
she added. sweetly, "and see no rea-
son why we may not be q very comfort
able family. You understand, hope.
that do not intend to do any hard
work. If it were necessary would, but
it is not. l shall never interfere with
your butter or coffee, my dear Mrs.
Mazonson, and I am sure you will not
with my affairs"
An hour later, Mrs. Stickney and
Miss Susan were driving. toward Lake
Dunmore, as jolly q pair as one would
wish to see.
II am glad you settled it, Florence"
Mr.. Stickney whispered, as they stood
on the piazza previous to setting out.
"No doubt" she replied, with q
touch of the old tone he had learned to
suspect. Yesterday, HUBERT" she
added, II made discovery"
"What is it?" he asked.
"That you are very great coward, {"
she replied. -Harper's Bazar.