Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-02-15

"What have done to vex you, Miss
Mattie?"
To which she replied: "Vex mel
Why, nothing, of course! Whatever
made you thing you had?'
"My own stupidity, / suppose, re-
piled he. 81 should be very sorry to
vex you Miss Matte"
"Then don't talk about IT, else you
will" she said
"What lovely rose tina. is! Would
you mind giving it to me to show me
that you are not vexed?' said the doc
tor.
"There are plenty Of them on the
BUSH" she answered. "You can take as
many as you like"
"But you won't give me that one? l
am going away for fortnight and 1t
will be keepsake--if you will give it 10
me. Do, please"
IF you really want it you shall have
it." she said, as she took it out Of her
bosom and gave IL to him,
And, he, as he pinned it in his coat,
said: at will remind me Of rose ey-
ca fairer than itself"
"For shame Doctor" said Miss Mat
tie. 81 will not stop to hear such gross
flattery"-and away she ran toward the
house.
"Shake hands first" he cried, 81 am
going tomorrow early. One may get
smashed on the journey, so I'd like to
part friends. 1t Is long way 10 Man
chester"
She gave him her hand, saying
Goodbye, Doctor Robertson; | wish
you pleasant journey"
He had gone about week when, rs
Matte was coming down the street, il
street it could be called, the doctors
housekeeper was standing at the door
wit h a newspaper in her hand. When
Matte drew neal, the old woman cried
out: claws y mussy, Matte, but de
just read this paper. My ovid eyes
binna so good as they oncest was; and
the old lady held out crumpled news
paper.
And Matte read: 'On the oath inst.
at the parish church, Manchester,
James Robertson, NJ. D., only son of
Peterson. NJ. r. G. S. aud l.. S. A., Of
Manchester, 20 Sara Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of the late Isaac Jefferson, of Pol
ton"
For moment Matte was speechless
with mingle of feelings. Then came the
reflection that this garrulous old woman
must not see aer pain. And summoning
up all her resolution, she said:
"If yoa write to him wish him much
happiness for me"
In the solitude Of her chamber she
looked into her heart and learned her Sc
cret This man, who was another's nus
band, had made himself dearer to her
than any one on earth could be; and
she had been mistaken in supposiug
that he cared for her. Oh, shame,
shame, to love where she was not loved
to give her heart unaskedl Still,
she never told her owe the secret was
her own, and she could keep it invio-
late and meet him on his return with
out flinching. And, although she had
no power To put him out of her heart,
she could and would prevent her mind
from dwelling upon him.
One morning she heard that the doc.
toi mad come back. She was standing
amongst her roses with very sad heart,
when she saw DR.. Robertson passing up
the road with . lady. He lifted his hat
to her, and she tried to return his salu-
tstion AZ she would any other friend,
but somehow the warm blood came to
her cheeks and it was but a stiff and I'M
| friendly little bow that she gave him.
And while she stood thinking Of it all
and wondering why she should be 80
unhappy she heard footsteps behind
her on the gravel walk, and turning,
saw DIR. Robertson advancing eagerly
to greet her. Again the crimson tide
flooded her face, making her look very
lovely in her confusion. But she man
aged to stammer out something about
"Glad to see YOU when the doctor
broke in with:
'Not half so glad as | am TO see you.
have been to wedding since / left
slapton, and enjoyed my holiday inn
mensely,"
eyes, 1 know" she said; 81 saw
your wife walking with you this morn
ing"
Did you, indeed27 he said, while a
smile of quiet JOY lit up his face "And
where were you looking when you saw
her; in the glass?"
She looked at him quickly, then her
eyes dropped before the expression of
his, and again the tell-tale blush over
spread face and neck.
where did you see my wife, Mat
tie?"
"In the road" said Matte.
"No, that was my sister" ne replied.
"In the newspaper" she urged.
That was my cousin, he explained.
Come here. Did you look in the
glass this morning.
yes" whispered Matte.
Then that's where you saw my
wife, if you saw her anywhere"
And of course that settled it; and
you ali know what happened as well
rs can tell you.