Montgomery County sentinel., 1888-03-02
MisGellamenMs.
BEHIND THE ROSES.

George Atwood, angrily.
"And | say shall" answered Flor
ence Atwood, in voice that for anger,
surpassed her husband's.
The stalwart handsome young man of
six and twenty glared at bis better half,
and his better half, although six years
his junior. returned ! the glance of her
natural protector with interest.
Neither spoke again for few mo-
ments, but stood facing each other, as
husband and wife sometimes do.
A pretty scene, truly, for a young
couple who had not celebrated the first
anniversary Of their wedding day
With mighty effort George Atwood
mastered his temper. md dswhen he spoke
again his tones were cold and even.
FLORENCE. l warn youl if you 90 to
Mrs Grey's tonight you will regret it p
Then, let me regretit; for go l
shallp
George Atwood seized his hat and
left the room without another word.
George! do not leave the house in
such passion" said Miss Strickney,
following the young husband out in the
hall
Miss Strickney was Florence At
woods spinster cousiu and had been
witness to the scene of anger.
Pm not in passion nov, Mary"
1T would be well if you never were.
You know Florence is spoiled child.
Why don't you reason with her quietly.
George p
"Have not reasoned with her until
l am tired She knows dislike Angus
tus Marsh Idislike his bland manner,
his fascinating smiles, his smooth face
and cleaning white teeth, that remind
one of--well, no matter what Sho
knows l detost his attentions TO her.
He will be at Mrs. Grey's to night, and
if she goes there will never forgive
her," and George Atwood strobe away
with the air Of man who meant what
be said
MARY, will you come with me to
Mrs. Grey's to-night2"
my dear. hope you will put all
notion Of going to Mrs Grey's out of |
your head. Take care Florence how
you trids with your husband; he is Bit
'erly opposed to your going, and l will
not accompany you"
"What absurd nonsense. Why George
will get bravely over all that before be re-
,urns home. He has warned me though
hat if | 60 to Mrs. Grey's l will regret
t. What an idea Well, l have made
Up my mind to 60. So if you will not
20 with me I'll 90 alone"
Miss Strickney knew that her willful
cousin would do as she said so, of
course, she must accompany her, for she
Knew it would make matters much worse
o allow Florence to go alone.
Mrs. Grey's brilliantly illumined par
ors were filled with "fair women and
rave men," and fairest among the fair
vas Florence Atwood, her beauty en-
Ianced by the glow on her cheek,
'rought there by some remark Of Mr..
darsh who was leaning over her chair
n very lover-like manner
1t was growing late and Miss Strick-
ey asked Florence to go home. But
florence refused to 60 she begged her
ousin to remain, for in her secret heart
he thought every moment would bring
er husband.
"Yes, George will surely come"
bought Florence; "and | do wish Au-
ustus Marsh would go away. It would
e dreadful if George came and found
i'm standing at my side !" 5l
With this thought Florence turned
Ter eyes toward the door opposite. and
here with bis face white and rigid as if
lis features were at rest forever, stood z
er husband.
For one moment their eyes MET, and
hen he disappeared from the doorway.
"Mary, l want to go home, said
florence as she gained Miss Strickney's
idc.
"Why, what ails you child? You
re looking like ghost p
"Did you see Georgef" Florence
emily whispered.
mo; was be bere?"
Eyes; I just caught sight of him
landing in the doorway few minutes
go, and, / am sorry I came here. His
ace was 81 deathly white. shall never
orget the way be looked at me tonight"