Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1881-06-04
Tie Twin Brothers.

Every dne said that sfara de 81 oinvnie
ws.s foolishly fond of her husband. !. A ma
ture as free from suspicion as hers. proved
an uncorrup,ed and incorruptibM heart.
It was her custom IN the 3oag winter
evenings, ewhen her husband, deeply en-
gagged in his business affairs, was satsent,
to prepare for his return delicious little
supper, aid then. quietly awaiting his re-
turn, dream over his last wofd1ot bve;
for Clara was q foolish little blonde, and
certainly loved well, if not wisely.
One evening she was surprised by visit
from maiden aunt, who was noted for
gossip, and heretofore had beenvery eparing
of her visits to this house of Wedked bliss.
Alas what untold miserles h0ve resHlted
from the venom of the human tongue.
Clara s aunt on this occasion looked por-
tentously dismal, and after few common
place remarks she launched at once into
the subject matter of her discourse.
..My dear said she, ''1suppose you are
| totally unaware of what Is gong on in the
theatrical world. You have not heard of
the extraordinary beauty of Mile,
the leading star at the varieties1nn-
"Aunt, you know. husbands time is So
occupied dearly love the theatre, but
can't enjoy myself when he Is laboring for
me-
But did YOU never think it strange, my
child" SAID Aunt Liza. THAT De Joinville,
who is so immensely rich, should be forced
to labor so hard2 Why, another giri would
/ be crazy with Suspicion
ooh, Aunt Liza! said the sensitive girl,
as her eyes filed with tears. 81 could no,
suspect the husband | have married and
loved -
'Well, my child, there are men anC
women, and YOU are one of the mast trust
ing little uears ! ever met. 1 trust you
/ will never have cause to repent Of you!
fidelity
Cara sat by the window gazing at the
star embossed heavens with vague feeling
Of uneasiness which she found 1t impossible
10 reason away. There had been case:
where loving and faithful wives We're de
ceived by those whom they cherished as the
incarnation of goodness. She had read many
novel with fearful eyes, wherein those
who seemed best and noblest proved base
and vile. She knew in her short eXper
fence Of life that men were lured away by
influences they strove IN vain TO resist
All these thoughts came TO her, and Will
them firm resolve TO question her usbant
that very evening.
The hours passed away, seeming centu
ries to the poor girl who. was thus awak
cned from her dream of bliss by the venom
of a woman's tongue At last, as the clocl
Struck eleven, Clara heard the welcome
step on tie footpath, and was soon in he
husbands arms For an instant doubt ant
suspense was at an end, Gazing into tha
noble face, reading truth and love in thos
proud black eyes, it seemed impossible tha
such one could harbor deceit or Great
misery.
Mr. de Jolnvllle consumed his suppe
with great relish He was satisfied wit
the loving gaze of his wifa and spoke hu
little; but anishment was IN store e
him.
Herbert, T" said CT ra, suddenly neryou:
" ,winirg her hands, what is this bus
ness that detains you evenings? Oh, d
tell me! Let there be no more secrets ht
tween us or shall die
Ar de Joinville pushed his late fro,
him and regarded her attentively.
NV darling" he asked, simply, ''wh
has been here-ln
, NO one-,hat Is Aunt Liza" reptile
Clara, wondering.
"Ah said De Joinville.
But, Herbert you have not answere
me; YOU treat me with contempt
.'Oh, no, my dear - said MI. De Joir
vile, quietly, mot you. Come, love yo
are overcome by nervousness and groups
less suspicious. l romise you / wiii I
more at home hereafter, and give TO n
little rosebud of wife tha, love which b.
angelic disposition 50 Justly deserves
There was something in his quiet, SCI
possessed manner that sci Clara's tortare
!, mind completely at ease. She kissed b
D husband fervenily and sa,d,
Forgive me for doubling you. Herbcr
: 1t was my love caused my fear"
! There is nothing 10 be forgiven, II
3 sweet vie. God bless and keep you i
I ways"
: Clara's eyes filed with tears, and the +
+ Cancellation was complete.