The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-07-03

would appear thirty at the most"
care You madP" cried Hagen.
"WhyP"
"My wife is the only heir Of her
mother, to whom the entire property
belongs. Should she marry again we
might perhaps be left with trifing in
heritance.
"You are right. Let US not get her
married, then. But l would willingly
be of assistance to you in this crisis OF
your callow marital felicity"
"You CAN'T said Hagen. "Vist me
this evening-frequently-eve even
ing! Ny mother-in-law is a refined,
cultured, amiable lady. Entertain your
self with her. l am certain you will
not pass the time unpleasantly. know
you like Rudesheimer. / have an ex-
cellent vintage of this brand. One,
two, three bottles are at your service
every evening. Twill see that you have
the very finest Havanas, and you will
have no other duty than that of enter
tanning my mother-in-law, so that my
wife and / can have an hour to our
selves. Are you agreedP"
"Of courser' cried the doctor laugh,
ing.
"And you will come this EVENING""
Certainly"
"And the following evening, tooP"
Every evening! 1t is no great sacri'
fee"
But you are doing me great ia
vor, D." said Hagen, while he grasped his
friends hand and pressed it warmly
"You are putting to flight the only clout
that thus far has troubled my happi
ness"
Il will bring back the sunshine. Yor
will be satisfied with me-" answered
the doctor.
"But you must not betray by single
word the fact that have occasioneC
your coming"
"NIy dear Hagen, have you ever founC
me so weak as to gossip more thai
was goodP"
mo, no! You are coming this even
ing, then, as though making a chanc
visitPn
"Assuredly! My way leads me pas
your door. l call in just to see how m.
old friend is getting along. Or, if you
have no family physician will come a
such?"
THAT will be better-do that!'' erie,
Hagen, joyfully. Il will present yo1
to my mother-in-law as the most accom-
plished physician to be found any
where"
"In saying that, you will say only tn
truth in my opinion" answered Brose
,jokingly.
"Well, an reUoir.
The friends parted.
Edward Hagen occupied, with hi
young wife, her mothers villa, whic
stood in a magnificently laid out, park
like garden; a short distance outsid
the city gates. Nine. Borschers, who's
husband had been dead few year
only. spared no pains to create for tn
young couple a charming and happ
home, She considered it the mission 9
her life to care for the happiness of th
two young people; for Margaret was,
tell the truth, a mere child, and ha
never been accustomed to act for hel
self. She had not the slightest ide
that through her immoderate care an
love, she had become burdensome t
her sOn-in-law.
1t was evening when Edmund return
| al He A., 10 onA mot har-ir lo
received him in the garden. Margar,
ran to meet him.
"You came so late to-day" she erie,
while she wound her arms around hi
tenderly and looked up to him with ey,
swimming in happiness.
Not any later than usual, answert
Hagen, smiling. "You know my bus
ness does not permit me to come earle
Your Impotence has probably made Il
time seem long"
Children, come; the tea is ready,
broke in Nine. Borschers.
"Let me first take a short walk wi
Margaret in the garden" rep1iC
Hagen. Besides l do not feel Il
slightest hunger"
because you overwork yourself
said Nine Borschers.
mo, | do not overwork myself
Hagen assured her.
"Do comet Margaret begged,
tender tones. Mamma is right. "
must first rest. We will take a wa
afterwards.
Hagen followed, although unwillingl
For single hour alone with his wife
would gladly have gone without /
supper. He had no appetite, althoul
his mother-in-law had prepared for hi
his favorite dish. He looked impatient
at his watch, hoping that his friel
would soon make his appearance al
relieve him.
Brose came at last Hagen intr
duced him as his dearest friend, al
spoke of his qualifications as physics
e and his amiability in terms overhowil
with encomium.
, "My dear Hagen, l fear your words
exaggerated praise will do me harm
, the doctor responded, smiling. IT
ladies will now expect me to display