McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-05-21

moJner, KISSING me. on III nave enough
to do if you trouble yourself about her.
There never was such an obstinate,
self willed girl"
But she loves Trevor" say, earn
estly.
81 doubt it," returns mother, shaking
her head. "If she cared for him she
would be ready to make greater sac
rifice than stopping away from the races
for his sake"
But she is so pretty, mother, and
SO fond of pleasure"
Cali the worse for Trevor" retorts
mother, who is deeply vexed. "But
since you are so stanch in her de-
Tense, I'll leave you to make excuses
for her. Fly head aches, and L am go
ing to lie down"
But, oh, mother! what can L say to
him." cry in dismay.
"Just what you please" returns
mother. eff were to see him, I should
tell him what l think of Susetta's be-
havior, and you would object to that, /
know"
"Oh, mother don't be hard on our
petted darling" / say, and mothers
face relaxes, and [ see u smile lurking
at the corners of her mouth; but she
won't wait to see Trevor, neverthe-
less.
He will look so bright and eager
when he comes into the room, and l
shall see such blank disappointment on
his face as he looks in vain for Susetta
--Susetta, who is enjoying herself at
the races in company with those objec-
tionable Fieldwicks.
I go to the piano, but rise from the
music stool in a very few minutes, and
take up book, then, throwing it down,
begin to walk restlessly to and fro, for l
can settle to nothing.
Presently hear Trevor knocking at
the hall door. l know his rat tat tat so
we'll, and an instant later he is in the
room asking eagerly for Susetta.
WAS she not pleased to get my tele-
gram" he continues.
''She was far from home when it
came" L say, trying to appear at my
ease, $50 opened it,"
"Quite right, sister Addie," returns
Trevor, looking little disappointed,
but still speaking cheerfully. "Bat
where is Susetta?"
"She is spending the day with some
friends" [ answered, with o foolish
desire to put off telling the truth as
long as possible.
Trevor's handsome face darkens, and
his eyes flash ominously, as he says:
"Adeline, she has never gone to the
races ?-she would not do that after
what have said But you don't answer
me. She has gone, them"
I am still silent, and Trevor begins to
pace up and down the room in state
of the greatest agitation. He IS terribly
put out, and makes no attempt to hide
it from me.
''And I shortened my stay in London,
and hurried back for this" he says, Bit
terly, coming to standstill before my
chair. ''Addie am beginning to Won
der whether Susetta is worthy of all
the love have lavished upon her."
Nonsense, Trevor" I say quickly.
''You must not speak like that of my
sister. She is foolish, I know; but
there is not a better girl in the whole
world"
He gives me quick glance as I finish
speaking, and signs impatiently.
Il know one thing" he says, after
pause; "she could not have had better
sister. Why is it you always take her
part, Addie? Have you no sympathy
for me?"
He puts his hand on nv shoulder as
he speaks, never dreaming how that
light touch thrills me, and how hard it
is to steady my voice, as reply:
81 sympathize with you both. Ah!if
you would only take Bear and forbear'
for your mOttow
Have [ not borne enough already"
demands Trevor, with another sigh.
addict" he cries, suddenly, and the |
blood rushes to his face, she has not
gone with the Fieldwicks. She has
Then, by Heayenl Twill never forgive |
her."
Flush, Trevor" I say, soothingly. |
"You will be sorry for talking like this
when your anger is over. After all, |
she has not done anything desperately |
wrong"
"Would you have done it, Addie?'.
I hesitate for a moment, scarcely |
knowing what reply to make; but [ |
must say something in my sisters de-
Tense, and L answer, gently:
"You forget how different We are,
Susetta and 1. She is so fond of pleas
ure, and [ have ever been home bird"
''What fortunate man your husband |
will bel" says Trevor. You are the
woman to make mans home happy,
and fill his life with sunshine"
but men love beauty" 1 say, with
a faint smile.
"Then men are FOOLS" exclaims
Trevor, forgetting that his remark is
scarcely complimentary, and he, at any
rate, has not been proof against the
fascination of a pretty face. Il mean,"
he added, quickly, THAT man who is
wise will seek wife WHO'S good, as we'll
as beautiful"
"The man who IS wise will not marry |
at ALL" [ observe, laughingly. HE
that takes wife takes trouble and
care"
But Trevor is not in the humor to
laugh at anything. He hates the idea Of
Susetta associating with the Fieldwicks,