The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-10-29
you some time. But I'wantyou now to
get ready for a walk.

] J
ing to catch sight of that widow on horse
backl
Mr.. P. The widow be-married again.
Mrs. p. Coming to him. Oh, Dick,
you say that as if you thought it would
be punishment.
Mr.. P. Perhaps it would be, to her
husband.
Mrs. P. (anxiously.) But you don't
think so7
Mr.. P. How can I tell anything about
it2 l don't know her or her intended
victim.
Mrs. P. You know that isn't what /
meant, Dick. You don't find marriage
a punishment
Mr.. P. How can !, when / have mar
ried girl love so much.
Mrs. p. The only one you have ever
really lovedl
Mr.. P. Haven't 1 told you so hun
dred times9
Mrs. P. Well, tell it again. 1 can't
hear it too often.
Mr.. P. Qkissing herr The only one I
have really loved. Now, while you put
on your things, Til have a smoke
(Tskes out cigar and looks in match
safe.) No matches again. believe the
case must leak.
Mrs. P. There's light under the ket-
tie, Dick. But please go outside to
smoke.
Mr.. P. All right. Gle takes out some
letters from his pocket, and tears piece
off one to make a lighter; walks to ta-
BILE, lights cigar, and in putting letters
back drops one without noticing he has
done SOY I'll go out on the balcony.
Bring my hat and gloves, dear when
you're ready; and don't be long.
He goes out through window.
Mrs. p. wish tobacco smoke didn't
make me cough so. 1 hope l shall get
used to it, for Dicks sake. Dear Dick,
how good he is Sees letter. Why, he"
dropped one of his letters. Picks it up,
and sees signature. "George Ham
mond." That's the one he received this
morning. He said l might read it. Be-
gins to read. "Dear Dick" [Speaks. !
| don't like anyone else calling Dick,
"Dick." wonder if he couldn't get
them to call him Richard2 Reads. !
''Hope the honeymoon is proving all the
poets describe it to be-" Speaks. Of
course it is, and sweeter, too Such per-
feet happiness is beyond the expression
beastly-" [Speaks. What horrid
word Reads on. l-"dull; nothing de-
cent at the theaters, and nearly all the
nice girls out of town" Speaks refec-
lively, and with a self-satisfed tone.
Yes. suppose they are Reads. II
must except the Tomlinsons, on whom l
called to-day" Speaks. Dick never
mentioned them; l wonder why he
didn'tl Reads. ITO fulfill my prom
ise to you to see how Lulu was getting
on" Speaks. Who is Lulu Tomlin-
son, and why should Dick want to know
how she is getting onl Perhaps Tom
linson has married friend of Dicks;
but even then l don't see why he should
take so much interest in her
Reads. l saw only Miss
Tomlinson and Lulu. Miss Tomlinson
inquired kindly after you, and Lulu was
very affectionate in her greeting"
Speaks. Perhaps Lulu is going to
marry George Hammond. Reads.
Poor little thing! 1t does seem hard
you had to give her up" [Speaks. Oh!
Dick has been in love with Lulu. And
how often had he sworn that was the
only woman he had ever really loved
And II believed him, fool that l was
feel that all my faith is shattered. So
this Mr.. Hammond has been helping
Dick to deceive me. l never could bear
him, anyway. Reads perhaps Mrs.
Pedder's prejudices-" [Speaks. My
prejudicesl Go on, Mr.. Hammond-go
on. 1 always thought you you were sly
and fast. What more does the wretch
says [Reads. l-"may not prove so
strong as you think and you may yet all
three be good friends" Speaks. Very
likely, very likely indeed, Mr.. George
Hammond Friends with forward
mink like this Lulu, who, l am sure was
much more to blame than Richard. He
has cruelty deceived me, though. If he
had only told me the truth l might have
forgiven him. Gets up and walks about.
But now-now can never trust him
again. And all for girl who was ready
TO give his friend an atfectionate greeting.
A pretty friend, this man whom l was TO
make feel at homel Homel l shall
never have home now. Looks at let
ter again. with kindest regards to
the bride" [Speaks The hypocrite
How / hate him. And as for this Lulu,
what can 1 dol Let me think. Oh, if
mamma were only here to advise me!
Enter Mr.. P. through window.
Mr.. P. Not dressed yet, dear2
Mrs. p Chiding letter, and struggling
10 appear calm.) No.
Mr.. P. Why notl
Mrs. P. am not going out. have
a headache.
Mr.. p. Your eyes look red. I'm so
sorry, dear Coming closer. Can get
you anythingl
Mrs. p (shrinking back.) No. Don't
touch me.
Mr.. p. What is the matter
Mrs. P. Oh, nothing. Only my heart
is broken.
Mr.. P. What nonsense! What has
broken it.
Mrs. P. 1t may be nonsense to you, sir,
but il is death TO me. ] have discovered.