Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-27
PRAISE YOUR r WIFE


ssWcll, I declare" said Frank Hop
!. kins, as he met Paul Hunt crossing
. Brightwell street In hurry, "who
would have tnodght Of seeing you, and
especially cutting away in such a fius-
ter?s
Pm as much surprised at seeing you,
) Frank, as you are me; at the same
time, ! am glad to have tumbled across
you just now
Indeed; and for what reason?"
q asked Frank.
Because / wanted to ask some sensi-
ble person like you word of advice
how / am to act2'
What, are you thinking of getting
married."
Married. why, I thought you knew
had gone and done that q few months
ago" replied Paul.
months ago; you don't mean it?as
asked Frank.
Yes, it's all over"
Alloverin q few months?"
Yes; somehow all my bright visions
have been dispersed" /" replied Paul.
How's that? thought you had been
very careful in selecting a suitable per-
son for your wife"
$50 was" replied Paul; 'sbut I've
run away just now completely out OF
sorts. When / go home now my wife
scarcely speaks word. She sits there
los.xing as odYasifshe.expected some
great trouble to come upon u.s.: and /
have come out to get away from the
reach of that gloom which haunts the
whole place"
Paul.
By all means; what is it?"
Do you take as much sunshine into
the presence of your wife as you used to
take into the presence of your sweet
hearth .ss
OF course not; that's all over. Such
things are very proper in courting days,
but very much out of place in sober,
married life.n
There's where fancy you have made
the mistake, Paul. Many married men
whom have met with make the same
error They courted with tender words,
loving smiles and constant attentions;
but now the wedding day is over, they
say and practice just what you have Just
said--it is all over"
But what would you advise q fellow
to do2" asked Paul.
Do! why just tilisgo home and be
rs anxious to please, now you are mar
ried, as you were before. Be as atten-
tive and pleasant to her now as you
used to be then.
Do you really think that will make
any diference?"
Yes, am.sure of it from experience.
Woman's nature is of such character
kt,r,ksi $50 4, a. ~
proverb puts it, Little attention begets
much love.n Go home and see what
you can do in this way, and take my
word for it, you will be sure to succeed
Thank you very much for your wise
c0uhsels. that cup must indeed be Bit
ter which love cannot sweeten. I have
tried what neglect will do, and it has
failed, 80 I'll now 90 and give love
trial"
That's right, Paul; and mind one
thing don't expect to succeed all at once.
Nyou know yoar wife likes anything
try and get it fur her; but above ali.
praise her q bit now and then. You
know even hor will draw more
cheeffnlly ifpatted ..ils: spoken to. kind
..sfYou are right, Frank. 1 begin to
Bne how we have missed our way, and
also how many things might have been
II we had both continued co act to each
other as kindly and as considerably as
we did before we were married. How
ever, it's not thank God, too late to
mend $50 I'll turn back and 20 and see
what can do tonight as start"
Do, and may Heavens best blessing
rest upon you; and some day. when
you have fairly tried my plan, let me
know how you get on, will your
y@<,e, ~,,s&l n
will be 8 good report"
Shaking each other by the hand,
they parted. and Paul made his way
best way to begin. The more lie thought
Of the past, the more he felt satisfied
that after all, the breach between him
and his wife was not wide one, but
that with care and proper effort, every
thing might easily be made to run as
smooth as his heart could wish.
Meantime his wife had lit the lamp
and settled down to her needlework, to
till up the time and occupy her thoughts,
Now and then q shade might be seen
crossing her face, and spite Of her efforts,
tear would creep slowly down her
cheeks. She brushed it away with her
from her breast as she said to herself. -
stWhat can do that have not done
to make my home bright ard attractive
to PauR He used to be always saying
kind word to me, but now he seldom ut
ters anything, whether he is pleased or
not. Somehow, also, he has left off those
little acts which gave me 30 much pleas
ure, and saying those sweet words which
filed me with 30 much joy. Well, new
or mind, I II continue to do all can to
deserve it, although may not get it.
No, one shall ever say that ceased to
do all could to win and keep his love.,'
With such thoughts she piled her
needle, and made rapid progress with
her work. To her surprise, Paul came
back much earlier than she expected,
and when he had closed the door she
quietly said. in 4 low. sweet voice
I'm glad to see you back 30 soon, my
dear Paul. Supper will be on the table
In . few minutes; it would have been
there waiting for you, but was anxious
4 to finish this piece of work before be-
gan TO get 1t ready.
oh. I'm not ina particular hurry"
said Paul, as he took his seat by the
IRE; "it's not late yet
+ - No, it isn't" said Ann, ssand that's
all the better, as l shall be able to finish
what I'm about"
What are you making?" he asked.
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