The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-12-11
THE WIFE'S SURPRISE.

TIE WIFE'S SURPRISE.
''The fact is, my dear Mrs. Lynde
your children ought not to remain il
this poisonous city atmosphere da,
longer. They are too delicate, madam
J. regard it as your imperative duty tC
send them out into the country"
DR.. Carson shut up his gold eye
glasses as he spoke, with the air Of ar
autocrat whose slightest wishes are q
law. Little Carrie IIynde, nesting on
her sofa, held tight to her mothers
hand, and regarded the doctor with
wide-open blue eyes. Mrs. Lynde sigh
ed softly.
81 doubt whether Mr.. Lynde can
afford the expense Of sending his family
into tho country this year, DOCTOR"
Afford it, ma 'aml Afford It'll Why
all the world knows how fast your hus-
band is making money; and-excuse me
Mrs. lIynde, but am a PLAIN man-all
tendencies to a parsimonious life ought
to be checked in the bud"
Mrs. Lynde blushed an indignant
crimson.
''Dr. Carson, 1 do not like to hear
that word applied to my husband.n
The doctor took his hat.
'The powder at eleven, perfect quiet.
and my little patient will do very well.
And remember what 1 recommended
to you about the country"
After the Doctor had taken his de-
parture, Mrs. Lynde sat thinking on
what ne had said.
CHARLES is poor man." she mused :;
"a man who is dependent on his prac-
tice as lawyer for his daily bread. I
knew it when married him; nor have
ever regretted leaving the luxury of
Rn"c'. C----- g. Ia i...>~l,,--, x-...--
home. And as for my Charles Doiug
parsimonious, don't I know betterp"
The rosy glow was still mantling
Mrs. Iynde's cheeks at the bare idea,
when a CHEEKY voice sounded on her
ear.
"Well, how is Garry tonight"
"Charles, is it you? How you start
led mel''
lie was frank, noble looking man,
with clear, dark eyes, and a smile that
frightened his whole face.
"Am I so very startling? What does
the doctor say?"
'He says the children must 60 into
the country this summer with as little
delay as possible2"
Mr.. Lynde slightly contracted his
brows.
''I am not sure that l can afford it.
Alice"
"That is what I thought myself; but,
OH, Charles, if their health-perhaps
their life-depends upon it, ought we to
hesitate?"
Mr.. Lynde sat down, whistIing quiet
ly under his breath.
''No, 1 suppose not; but, Alice, it's a
terrible drain on a fellows purse just
now."
Alice Lynde felt cold Chill at her
heart. Was it possible that DR.. Car
sons words had foundation III truth
Was her husband becoming a prey to
the terrible dragon Of avarice?
Mr.. Lynde went On,--
81 suppose I must try to find some
farmhouse or other where they won't
charge the children's weight in gold.
Alice, do you never sigh after the vel
yety lawns and shady copses of Beech
Grove-the old stone house, with its
cool verandahs, and the summer arbol
by the lake?''
'tNol' said Mrs. Lynde, stoutly.
,"Neyer, Alice2" ~.
"Well, sometimes T can't help think,
ing how nice it would be for the chill.
dren, I wonder if the old man who
owns it now has any children?"
"a childless widower, 1 believe. But
all this has little to do with the ques
tion Of your summer exile. OF course
you'll need no extra wardrobe to go tt
farmhouse, where there are no fash
ionable danes and demoiselles to criti
else your toiletp''
'fCarry and Lucy have quite out
grown their last summers clothes, and
Frank has nothing at all to wear.
suppose 1 might get long. although
need new travelling dress sadly.n
"Try to dispense with it at present
that's dear little economical puss."
"Charles," said Mrs. Lynde, speak
ing suddenly from the impulse of hel
heart, "is not your business prosperou
just at present2" ('.s&
"Prosperousp Yes" $
"Then why do you perpetually urg,
upon me the necessity Of econolny?'
He colored little. She thought h,
appeared somewhat confused at her alb
rupt question.
'"There are great many outlets 70
our money, Alice, Of which you ca,
scarcely form an adequate idea. Eigh
O'Clock, is it2 Then 1 must be off
Good night, my love. III try to be a
home before eleven"
Mrs. Lynde was sitting by Carry
sofa at her sewing, the next day, whel
Miss Priscilla Forbes was ushered in
"Good morning, my dear. How
CarryP Better eh2 Well, Pm glad t
hear it. Bethiah Lambs little girl wa
taken with just the same symptoms, an
she didn't live three days. I'D advis
you to be careful, though, Alice
There's always danger Of a relapse