Daily Republican., 1888-07-12

on her way TO Deacon Margrave's
house to see Mamie, who was down
with nervous prostration.
Mary left her place on the sofa as
the door closed after Aunt Tabitha'
Then, being woman, she went 70 the
mirror to fad out II she really did look
30 forlorn as auntle pictured IN her ex-
tremely personal remarks. The result
was not pleasing. Where had her
good looks gomez Her countenance
was one which depended on health for
It's attractiveness. As she glared at
her reflection, black-lustre hair, hol7l
low cheeks and eyes she tersely ex-
claimed:
"You're frightl''
She was able TO note that her whole
appearance was forlorn. Her collar
was tumb.ed, and the shawl in which
she had wrapped her shiVering frame
was dowdy. To do her justice she
WAS not a vain woman, nor inordi-
nately fond of dress. But John was
very particular, very neat, and Ger.
tain y liked his wife to make herself
look charming.
Strange to say, the more Mary for
got her pains and aches. the less vio'
lent did they become; there is some
thing In "mind cure" after all, as all
sensible folk well know from personal
experience, The day passed on, finding
Mary very busy doing a variety q
household matters that had fallen into
arrears lately. She found herself
voWing, ~ am not going TO be sick
any more, if common sense can keep
me we'll"
The clock struck six. 1t found
Mary in her room in pretty garnel
cashmere dress, fastening somt
dainty ruffles in the sleeves. 1t fount
her, too, consulting the glass a little
, anxiously, 10 see if she was still disa
greeable to behold. Aunt Tabithal
scathing remark, 81 hate to look at al
, unhealthy person." required to he
: mind, as she stood doubtlully gazing
at the mirror.
John came in, bringing in frienl
I with him. His CHEEKY voice wa
. lowered to Whisper, as he said: 1--WE
shall find my wife on the sofa asleep
v perhaps"
mo, you will not" breathed Mar
to herself, noticing with keen pan
q the detected tone of the speaker.
i "She is not here. l am afraid sh
4 is not 80 well as usual. I'll go uI
stairs and see after her when l hav
!, lighted the gas"
4 As he turned to leave the room
light foot ran down the stairs, an
though the owner arrived at the doC
a little breathless, she was not mol
! 80 than John.
A. Poor Johul He expected to see
pale depressed creature. shlvering III
II der a shawl, too inert to eat, or tab
n interest in any topic but that OF h
q own ailments.
Mary gave him little pinch as 81
\. passed him to welcome Mr.. Vane, b
Va he continued to stare at the bright a
~ partition as though he had never set
! his wife look charming before.
ID "Why, Mrs Bayne, John told L
n that you were quite an invalid"
il "Only cold" said Mary, sudden
h. overcome by terrific sneeze. "Bul
m am much better"
" "Whatl" cried John, blunderil
I bOnHWuhl. LOU lOlu INC Nulb lll'l
al ing it was in its worst stage"
"Nonsense. John; don't you knC
nj that was hours and hours ago2 Cor
IN and have some dinner, think ii
IL the bell"
At dinner she forced herself to e
va and found that enjoying JOIN
", amazement, her spirits were rapid
- improving.
ia She made herself so charming
al Mr.. Vane that he enjoyed every he
of the evening. She asked John
sing, and played his accompaniment
ter to his great happiness. for, be it kno7
he that ii a man has voice he likes
No. show it of to advantage.
VIII, backed by common sen
nd finds way. Mary's enjoyment OF
NJ health came to an abrupt end. I
IN house was kept reasonably cool,
ali body well nourishod and sutlicien
mi clothed to enable her to Withstand
eccentricilies of the climate. Lii
Cd but NOT least, she daily took br
walk, rain or shine, and wore
rlv dresses loose enough to give her lui
I'D free play.
Ter John grew every year more devo
to his cheerful. healthy wife.
"Common sense versus drug
:, a says Aunt Tabitha.