Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-02-12
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the other ornaments, who had nothing TO
occupy their minds but such things as
occurred within the range Of their Wis
IONS The japanese peasant shook his
prone head spitcfully one day when
'n'y mad been particularly aiTectionate
ana remarked significantly to his mate
'u"' some things made him in.
Yes indeed She replied, "and |
aont opproye of their actions in the
least. No one ever saw Us act that
way
Il should say not. If they want to
spoon they ought to 90 into the pantry
with the knives and forks. Thi. room IS
no place to pass a honeymoon"
NO, indeed, returned the peasant
g'rl 1T is positively disgusting Every
time look in their direction feel as if I
ought 70 cough to let them know that
they are not alone"
But whether the comments were favor
able or adverse it made little difference
TO the lovers. They were happy and
mat was enough for them. s. selfish is
love and tickle too. Luckily for stcry
writers even the warmest love cools in
tune aud our terra Gotta friends were no
exception to the rule. Before the first
year had passed they behaved very much
the same as ordinary married couples
and the manimatc gossips Of the mantel
amused themselves by criticising his neg
lect of her in very much the same lam
guage his previous devotion to her had
been expressed in.
What is advised to-day is criticised to-
morrow by parlor ornaments the same as
by the people who own them, so given is
this world to uppishncss.
In the course Of time another ornament
made its appearance. She was beauti-
lul marble statuette. She was direct
from Paris and had been in this country
50 short time that her speech was more
French than English. From the moment
/ she appeared the terra Gotta troubadour
paid no attention to any one else. This
was not altogether incomprehcnsiblc, how
ever He too was Of French descent, and
he spoke both languages as fuently as the
nature Of his constitution would permit.
She asked him if he would teach her
English, and he was only too delighted
70 be Of service, SO he said At first the
little wife thought nothing of her hus-
bands actions She also was French and
sympathiscd with the new conner but
after while she realized that she had
cause to be Jealous. lie grew more and
more nealectful Of her, and at last h'
: Guild hardly dcign to notice her at all
1ord to her, 50 cngrosscd was he in hi
Faarming pupil.
Human nature is the same the worlo
lover, aud those philosophers who refuse
to ornament the characteristics Of thei
human owners do them a serious injustice
! The marble statuettc was pleased with thu
attentions Of the troubadeur, his neglect 0
bis wife for her delighted her vanity, anC
besides this he was an entertaining fellow
when he wanted to be, and she was not in
sensible to his unconcealcd admiration
Her heart was touched as much as such
heart could be touched, but her con
science was as cold as the marble of whicl
she was made.
DO you ever play on your guitarp' sh,
asked of him one day.
"No, " he replied, Il never thought o
it before"
81 should think you would be a beauti
full player.
do you like guitar music?" he asked
after pause
I'm in love with it. In Paris it is al
the rage, and l know you could play de
lightfully."
Why do you think so2"
"You have such beautiful long fingers
your arm is so graceful, and from you
face can see that you are u born musi
clan. Did you ever compose anything?'
Never, he replied feeling somewhat
ashamed Of himself for the admission.
'Tm surprised, she returned with
smile Of incredulity. She was "a skillfu
actress this cold marble damsel, and
most experienced coquettc
No, he replied, Il have never trieC
to compose anything yet. +"
But you certainly know how to pla,
music?"
Wen, hcsitated the troubadour, 81
has been a long time since I have don,
anything in that line"
You must change that at once. Yol
must practice on Che guitar every day 70
my sake
Il will do 50, most assuredly," he re
turned. Il will begin tomorrow"
BY the way" continued the siren
you have never sung for me yet y
N-n-o, ,tammcrcd the troubadour
who, if the truth were known, had n,
more voice than China plaque and ever
less knowledge of music.
" Well, you must sing for me, too"
" lam somewhat out of practice"
" Never mind that, ' replied the statu
cite with an enhancing smile. = will
make all allowances for your modesty.
know you do sing charmingy. You
voice is 50 low aud sweet.
Do you really think so?" he asked
half convinced against his Judgment, s
foolish is lover, and oh how credu
lous
" know it," she replied emphatically
III YOU were only on the oper.t'c stag
You would be one of the greatest singer