The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-15

heart was about to be accomplished.
When Jack once made up his mind to
do thing he did it with all his might.
The matter was soon settled. Cherry Hill,
as we called the farm, was sold at a great
sacrifice, and one sunny morning we turn
ed our backs upon the breezy mountain
SUBMITS and golden grain fields, and jour
neyed cityward,
"Tm afraid you've made big mistake,
said Jacks father, as he bade us goodbye;
.'you'd better have stuck to the farm. You
remember the old saying about rolling
stones.
Il don't believe in old sayings, sir /
answered, loftily, .and / think can sp-
preciate my husbands abilities better than
any one else can.
@All right. hope YOU won't fnd your
self mistaken, my dear Goodbye to both
Of you Whatever you do, care well for
the little one. I'm afraid she won't ike
the change. If you happen TO tire of town
and fashion, don't forget that a welcome
always awaits You at home
Jacks heart was too full for ntterance.
Thank you, sir, | said, but we shall
not get tired.
Our Daw home in Penryth was a stylish
residence in a fashionable block We es-
tablished ourselves in the principle hotel,
and then set about the task Of furnishing
the house
My dear child, said AIrs, Marlborough,
the bankers wife, dropping in for an early
call. '.don't dream Of such athing as ingram
carpet. Get Brussels. You'll find it much
cheaper in the end and besides II is 50 much
more stylish
/ We hearkened to our friend advice, and
laid our rooms with Brussels. and the cost
nan up into the hundreds. Then furniture
was got to match, Mrs. Marlborough and
several other friends aiding US in our sele.s-
ton, and all sorts of pretty, costly brie-a-
brac, aud real lace curtains. and a new cot-
tage piano. My old instrument was too
plain aud clumsy for the establishment
There is a curious sort of excitement in
spending money, which seems to drive the
most sober and ecOnomixing people desper-
ate, when they once get AZ it. Jack had
always been one of the most careful Of men,
counting the cost Of everything as be went.
i aud saving every stray penny.
Once into the vortex 0f city lite, his
prudence:was speedily changed into a sort
Of recklessness Afier the frst few days.
and by the time our new home was ready
to receive US, he actually seemed to take
delight IN seeing bis money 90.
We've rot snug quarters here, Nell, by
Georgel he said, looking through the ex-
travagantly furnished rooms with admiring
pride. @No one in town can oatshine us.
NOT even Marlborough himself Il has
Eghtencd our purse a great deAl | d admit.
but what doeS that signify Z What good
comes Of having money unless one enjoys
it?~
We must try and save up little now,
Jack. since We are fixed 20 nicely, said.
feeling somewhat terrified AZ his growing
recklessness.
APshaw, child Who ever heard Of a
bankers clerk saving aaythingg IL We
make both ends meet, il vii be more than
| look for
AMy dear, said ms Marlborough. when
We we're pleasantly settled in our handsome
house and hired couple Of servants, Il
suppose you want to give some sort Of =
party now II is customary you know
Suppose yoa le4 il be an informal reception,
with cards and coffee for the old people.
and ices, and fruits. and dancing for the
Young ones. That would do nicely. loa
can throw your parlors into one, and your
carpets viii not get much injured In
help you 10 order your refreshments. and
Cecilia win write out your invitations for
you She's an excellent judge as to whom
il Is expedient 70 invite
mentioned the matter 10 Jack when be
came home. and he entered into the spirit
Of the affair with great excitement
To he sure. little wife, have party by
all means. When ones in Rome one mast
do as Romans do. you know. Don't spare
expense either, my dear, We mnst make as
good show as other people And shall
take It upon myself % order your costume;
I want YOU to look as grand as $ little
empress.
~Bnt Jack ! suggested, tinidly, I'VE
are spending gTeat deal of money
@0h. well. never mind II viii all 60
ANYHOW. one day or the other, and We might
as wen enjoy Il You've Always wanted
70 get into good society, Nell. and You are
fairly in it now. aud It won't do &c let peo-
pie see that you are eramped for money.
lets make the most Of il while we've got
il.
NY heart ached little, and 10 the midst
of All the fare and futier Of preparation, |
was conscious Of vague feeling ef regret
whenever recalled the quiet months of
ms early wifehood, spent at Cherry Hill
Jack had seemed such different person in
those days-so strong and steady, and self
reliant and now he seemed TO take rs much
pleasure in life ) frirolities az ! did With
the foolish inconsistency Of my sex, | sat
down and cried over the consummaticn of
the very hopes which | had cherished %
long.
But, despite my tears. onr reception went
on and It turned out to be great success.
The hest people in town honored Ms with
their presence, and everything, thanks 70
Mrs. Fanboroughs foresight, carried out
in the most lavish and elegant manner.
BY George, said Jack, ''this sort Of
thing is jollier than the old farm. see
now, little wife, that yoa are right, always
right.
| would ten times rather he should have
upbraided me and blamed me for what |
had done.
The winter that followed was exceeding
ly gay. We were invited everywhere,
and our house was constantly filed with
guests. Balls. soirees, kettle drums and the
opera seemed to engross every hour. Jack
and seldom had quiet m5nent together
yet he seemed to enjoy it all with his own
heart.
When Spring came our last surplus dol
lar had been expended, and we were solely
dependent on Jack monthly salary.
The warm weather came on, and the
baby soon fell ILL., / hoped day by day that
Jaek would say something about going back
to his fathers for the summer. but he did
not even hint at such thing
The days grew longer and warmer. The
sun shown down with q pitiless splendor
and the paved streets seemed ike heated
brass.
Our fashionable friends fluttered off like
summer swallows, aud we we're left almost
alone.