The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-26

ioSn Individual VINO essays to PATCH up
their quarrelH or smooth the vrinklcs In
their code Ct mutual morality
iiadley. however was young and i'm
potuons, aforementioned TO philosophical
speculation. and he learned his first lesson
OF worldly wisdom from the bitter tongue
OF the rascible lawyer II was not long
ere he regretted the foolish step he took
at the nstigation 0. his fellow boarders
Mr.. Claypole, IL can he readily imagined.
had the fullest confidence in the honor
and integrity Of his wife
Ally" said he. after venting his wrath
on the eallow dry goods clerk; ALLY. the
fools are beginning to talk Il may 10
prudent TO draw in little Give the
boys hint 70 be less dcmonstrutive and
let Us work slower for the common good. ="
why, what is the trouble. Henryf
asked Mrs Claypolc, as she got her hus
bands slippers and drew his easy chair in
front Of the cheerful crate fire in their
private sitting room
THAT idiot Hadley has been telling me
Of your AirtatiOns The boarders arc
shocked at your free and easy ways. and
they induced the fellow 10 cRlighten Inc
on the subject. | had half Il mind to bre..k
his head
"0hl is that alll" said Mrs Caypolc,
with n peculiar smile so they think j
am a wicked reckless Girt2 ! admire their
penetration But. under all circnm
stances. Henry. il s a splendid reputation.
A ilirt has no time for other business. and
our affairs may flourish without suspicion
while they think I'm cngrosscd IN the
pleasurable occupation Of juggling with
hearts As for Mr. IIadley, you may
leave his punishment to me ] will settle
him in q way he will remember for the
rest 81 bis life
ole deserves something. the mcddic
some fool. responded Mr. Claypolc. in a
coutemptuous tone But what is your
planY
"Wait and see. was the quiet rejoln-
der, while those big blue eyes flashed ON
inously: 1T will be in the direct line Of
business.
"Ahl understand" said the elderly
lawyer. do you expect any one this even
ingf"
Herman promised to be here about Q
o'clock
"Wcll. viii take nap and afterward
go to the club. 50 that you may work him
alone He is smart as a whip. that lad,
and | expect great things Of him. and
with this Mr.. Claypole settled himself in
the easy chair. closed lis eyes aud was
soon snoring gently in front Of the fire.
Mrs Claypole. who was more annoyed
by the incident Of the evening than she
was willing TO admit, took up the evening
o.oxnaI 20 rnlurppc
She seemed TO be looking for some partic-
ular item OF news. Presently paragraph
struck her eye which she read with great
interest
"The scheme works we'll" she nut
tered NO clewf OF course not Trust
a womans wits for that Six months
more will give us all the money we need,
and then for the sunny south. Bah How
| detest this horrid climate as well as the
hurry scurrying habits of the people.
Everything is rush and hustle and money
making. Well. let them pile up their
wealth. let them repair the ravages OF the
fire and build costly temples OF trade and
commerce Those who neither weave nor
spin will be the gamers in the end.
Honest industry is ever opening up ave
mes Of idlencss and luxury for those who
have the courage and ability to follow the
only royal road to ease and afllucnce.
Mr. Claypole finished his nap in about
an hour and at once went out 10 spend
the evening at his club leaving his wife
alone 70 entertain the expected visitor
She added few touches TO her toilet
after the departure Of her husband. and
then sat down to tie piano and sang ono
or two love songs IN q low coutraltc
voice.
The music reached the ears Of the
boarders in the parlor who by this time
had worn the sensational story OF Had
levs reception by Mr.. Claypolo thread
bare. and were celebrating as 20 the next
step 10 be taken in exposing the scandal
Gus doings Of the fascinating blond.
"The old fool has gone ont as usual,
said one Shes expecting somebody
She always sings those sentimental dit
ties when one Of those kids is coming.
well. remarked another, an elderly
gentleman with pair Of twinkling brown
eyes. Il think we had better allow thing
TO take their natural course The tlirta
tions Of married women bring their Owl
punishment. and guess Old Claypole vii
! finally come to his senses without any as
/ sistance on our part
But it's so abominably disgraceful,
snapped Miss Goggles Il wouldn't mine
so much if she confined her attention e
grown men, who ought TO know bette
than 20 encourage her base designs; bu
to think of her inveigling those boys
| Why, it's an outrage against all tn
recognized maxims of good society"
Never mind that. Miss Goggles. sai'
the old gentleman, who seemed anxious
to restore peace in the lielinghuysen Is
adjustment. 1--WE have done all we cal
for the present Besides, We have N
evidence that there is anything RADICAL.
improper All pretty women like t
hirt
"Oh Mr. Johnson" CALCULATED tn
spinster blusfing feyerishly How cal
you say such a thing"
Its true, Miss Goggles. said Mr. John
son. stoutly and with touch Of gallan'ry
"Coquetry is one Of the prerogatises 0
he sex, the art is inseparablc from femal
/ loveliness Don't attempt to deny II
Miss Goggles YOU, Of all women, ought {
be the first to recognize this universe
I truth.
The old fellow, who was suspected O
matrimonial designs OF the antiquate
spinster, accompanied this speech with
/ o,lonce which threw Miss GOGGLES into