Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-26
l. ISLAND POND VERMONT. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26,

tl I don't know her or her intended
yictim.
Mrs P. You know that isn't what
meant, Dick. You don't find marriage
1 punishment
Mr.. P. How can ], when have mar
ried a girl l love so much.
Mrs. p. The only one you have eycl
really loyed2
Mr.. P. Haven't I told you so hun
dred times2
Mrs. p. Well, tell it again. can't
hear it too often.
Mr.. p. Ckissing herl The only one ]
have really loved. Now, while you put
on your things, I'll have a smoke.
(Takes out a cigar and looks in match
safe.) No matches again Ibelieve 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 lighter; walks to ia
bic, lights cigar, and in putting letters
back drops one without noticing he has
done SOY I'll 60 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. l 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." 1 wonder if he couldn't get
them to call him Richard9 Reads. ]
'Hope the honeymoon is proving all the
poets describe it to be-" [Speals. Of
course it is, and sweeter, too. Such per-
feet happiness is beyond the expression
of mere words. READS. "The city is
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 rehec-
lively, and with u self-satisfied tone. ]
Yes, | suppose they are. Reads. 81
must except the Tomlinoons, on whom |
called to-day" [Speaks. Dick never
mentioned them; l wonder why he
didn't? 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 on9 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 l was the
only woman he had ever really loved
And II believed him, fool that was
l feel that all my faith is shattered. So
this Mr.. Hammond has been helping
Dick to deceive me. never could bear
him, anyway. READS. Perhaps Mrs.
Pedders prejudices-" [Speaks. My
prejudicesl Go on, Mr.. Hammond-go
on. always thought you you were sly
and fast What more does the wretch
say 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 a forward
mink like this Lulu, who, am sure, was
much more to blame than Richard. He
has cruelty deceived me, though. If he
had only told me the truth 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 afiectionate greeting.
A pretty friend, this man whom | was to
make feel at homel Home! | 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 do2 Let me think. Oh, il
mamma were only here to advise me!
ENTER Mr.. P. through window.
Mr.. P. Not dressed yet dear3
Mrs P. Gliding letter, and struggling
to appear calm.) No.
Mr.. p. Why notl
Mrs. p. am not going out. I have
a headache.
Mr.. P. Your eyes look red. Tn SC
sorry, dear! Coming closer. Can get
you anything2
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 it is death to me. l have discovered,
your cruel perfidy.
Mr.. P. (amazed). My perfidy. | Aside.
What in thunder is she driving at2
Mrs. P. Yes. You need not affect in.
nocence. have proof of one case, bu
dare say it is only one of hundreds
Oh to think that | should have mar
ried such a Don Juan
Mr.. p. Will you please explain what
you are talking about.
Mrs. P. (sobbing). Not ten minute.
ago you told me that | was the only
woman you had ever really loved.
Mr. =. And | tell YOU so once more