The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-26
THEIR FIRST TIFF.

Only SIX months married, and this
was their first tiff
Not very serious one, perhaps, but
like 1.-THE little rift within the lute"-
who could say where it would end?
Six months ago Lefty Chambers, a
week old bride then, thoughtthat the pref
ty little home about dozen miles out of
town provided for her by her husband,
the snuggiest, cosest Of abodes. But as
the days flew by, and she found herself
alone from morn till eve, little faint
OF discomfort began to grow upon her.
Gerald S business took him up TO town
each day, and it was dull times for
Lefty, more especially after she had
made the acquaintance of a fashionable,
worldly woman, whom her husband dis
approved of. but who in Letty's inuo-
cent mind was all that was friendly and
good-natured, so that when Gerald told
her one morning that he objected to her
intimacy with the gay widow from
whom the early post had brought an in
vitation for Lefty to spend a day in
town with her--the young wife pouted,
and looked aS cross as it was possible for
her pretty face 10 appear, and attempt
ed TO gain her point by persuasion.
1T is not often that | 90 out, | am
sure she pleaded; you might take
me to town with you. Gerald, and bring
me back in the evening"
But Gerald was memorable.
II would rather not, was all he said,
but Lefty knew that his rather not
meant decided negative, and the tears
stood in her pretty blue eyes as she
turned pettishly from his offered en-
brace. at which repulse Gerald, rather
annoyed, took up his bat and walked to
the door.
Lefty followed him.
"Oh, Gerald, do let me goo" she said
entreatngly, as she clung to her hus-
bands hand, as they stood together on
the doorstep,
Il don't think can consent dearie, ="
said Gerald Chambers, looking down
into her blue eyes.
but, Gerald, Mrs Merrfton is so
obliging, should enjoy spending the
day with her so MUCH
my dear Lefty" he said in pain
ed voice, don't urge me, cannot have
YOU under that woman'g influence
mo, YOU want me to poke here in the
country all the time, while just long
for sight of city streets and shops! you
go up every day, and when ! could 90
for few hours, you won't let me!'
'If anyone else had invited you |
would say yes, gladly, Lefty. And now.
see here, little woman, just be a good
girl, and I'll bring you some good news
when come home tonight
mo, you won't! And | don't want
any, either! I just want my own way
once in while!'
II think you have it generally now"
said Gerald, gravely.
II don't either! used to at home,
and wish | had stayed there, do!'
Lefty, If you are determined to quar-
rel had better go at once, said Ger
aid, releasing his hand very gently from
her hold.
well, 90! And | don't care if you
never come back! snapped Lefty, after
him.
Gerald turned an instant, and said.
sadly:
Lefty, you will be sorry for that be.
fore you see me again. Goodbye" and
was gone
Lefty went into the house, just as the
whistle of Gerald's train sounded. She
was sorry now, and little frightened
at her angry words. But there was no
time to tell him so, for he was gone
II know he was right, toe" she said.
penitently. "Nlrs. Merriton is awfully
fast--she does lots of things ] wouldn't
do. But it would be so nice to spend q
day in town. Gerald is there all the
time, aud get so lonely out here alone,
1t wasn't worth quarrel with him.
though. What did he mean by saying |
would be sorryp I'm sorry now-l wish
did not have to wait until night TO tell
him so."
Near noon bright thought came to
her. She wanted to make some little
purchases in town--why not 60 up by
the lS0 train, and come home with
Geraldp
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