The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-05-17
DIR. AND MRS. MORTON.

DTs anu 4AlSs DAOIlOu
tiffin, and were discussing some private
tbealricals, which, followed by a ball,
were to take place that evening at the
mess-house of the -th. The subject
was delicate one, for on it they held
decided, but unfortunately divided, opin-
ions. The doctor had a prejudice against
such things, and, though in most re-
speets very indulgent to his pretty little
wife, objected to her attending them.
She, howevery was bent on doing so.
'sYou know, dear, that it is the very
last of the season, and every one will be
there"
"And you know my rooted objection
to these entertainments, Ada; why do
youurge meP'' <e
Then when shall l ever have an op-
portnnity of showing off that lovely pink
and silver cloak you got from Madras on
my birthday" pouted the young wife.
''Ah!that is deeply important mat
terp' laughed the doctor. "We must
see If we can't get up dance in our own
bungalow, little woman" continued he
somewhat inconsequently.
'.But that won t be ball and theatri-
Gals tonight; and by that time Dadda-
bhoy, Rumangee and the other .Parsees
will have their shops filled with the new
fashioned cloak, while as yet mine is the
only one in, the cantonment. / really
do think, William, that you might let
me 60. am sure ] sit patiently enough
through these solemn dinners and scien-
tilic reunions of which yoIn are so fond"
.'Well, well, as it is tie very last of
the season. | suppose must be amiable
for once; but -''
30, that's dear good disagreeable
old thingn' said his wife, giving him a
kiss; and, without waiting to hear more,
in flutter of delight she left the room.
When left to himself the doctor pom
dered their late conversation, and felt by
no means satisfied with his share in it.
Still, having consented, he determined
to do so with a good grace; and, on Mrs.
Morton presently re-entering to look for
something, he said: HBy the way, dear,
when shall | order the palanquin for
you?''
Still continuing her search. she replied
abSently: 80, any time. / shall only
want it returning; the Hills will call for
me going
Dr. Morton was taken aback.
80" he exclaimed, ''you had ar
ranged to go with-or without-my con-
sentn'
With little start. she answered some
what confusedly: "Well, thought YOU
Wonid be sure to give me leave, William,
and-''
"As you have chosen to act SO wholly
INDEPENDENTLY interrupted her hus-
oand, angrily, 81 withdraw the consent
IunWittingly gave. The house shall be
closed at the usual hour, and if you do
not happen to be at home at eleven
O'Clock, we do not sleep under the same
roof this night And in high displeas-
ure DR.. Morton left the house: nor
ua ne return for a couple of hours.
uufing which his mood had more than
once changed. The first irritation over.
ne ielt that it was hard upon his pet to
aeny her the pleasure to which but the
moment before he had assented. How
coula ne bear to spend the long evening
opposite that disappointed wistful little
.sce! 1t began, too, to dawn upon him
.nat "the whole cantonmentn which.
n lndla, where private life is more dis
unctly public property than in anv other
corner OF the world, stands for our
esteemed old friend, Mrs. Grundy-
might, as has ever been its wont. mt an
unhnd construction on motives II did |
not understand; might hint that he was
not SO much standing by his principles
winch, in fact, he had yielded-as
atenging hlsown offended dignity. The
= iesuit OF all which cogitation was that
u on his return home. he should find
snat slle had accepted both disappont-
ment and rebuke in a proper spirit
nuch' indeed all, depended on that
sues sne should 60 with their friends to the
=. osll' or even, in the very probable event
- ~ tnelr having already called, he would
saoW his magnanimity by takinc her
himself just then a carriage drove
~ n%iasly ny past his; he recognized it to be
~ iiiIiS' and in it-eould he credit his
fieIses!-all : s radiant with smiles, wrapped
n - ner new cloak, sat his wife, who. in
10y - aehance, kissed her hands to him
as they passed. y 'i'-
~ pom ball and theatricals were delioht-
~ y. aad none enjoyed them more than
n = Io'aliie and fascinating Mrs Morton.
toan s salefy OF her spirits she confided
her rhe h,a aIter another of her dearest friends
MT MI husbands threat; and to one or two
carps ap expressed ? some fear that he might
aa.f lha. II out she laughinglv repiied
wo,s,, S,as she did not think that that
n aoa,a aal, oe at all likely; but in the event
bsr aay5hing so improbable, she had still 4
6ll daa ,s y luih' IN which she could rest
waaid W. 5iSda-Ilre' when, of course, tae house
are lam - told ,ia., that nowadays palanquins
Chez s = as little request in India as sedan
Nor.sl .s n England; but in DR.. and Mrs. ]
nv ,v,son ata hme-for know, @ reader. thai !
ptoaa. ~ story Is founded on fact-they were
geneps, re q the evening drive, the most ,
raa5s1 a9sal mode mode of carriage. In the we We.
alwsaa sa oI every house one or more mioht
haadf hdfs oe seen, with their bearers Of :
Or BY night. -9''us service by day
u was past two O'Clock when nr