The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-09-22

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indeed, everything. aud have the same
opinion on most subjects. You know
how pleasant il is TO meet with one
who can comprehend you. not your
outer self merely. but with sort OF
soul sympathy"
soul fiLdlesticks.
'.You never did have much senti-
ment. Bob. sighed Nellie. IN an In
jured tone.
Sentiment be hanged! Come. Mel
lie. be quick with your wrappings IL
has been stupid evening. aud 1 shall
be- glad 10 get home aud To bed. "
When Robert Palmer came home
next day, he found his wife. not cry
ing. rs before. In her bedroom. but In
the parlor. practicing new song.
Capt. Lowell called this morning."
she said. land / have promised TO
sing this for him at Mrs. Campbelfs. F"
''Ahp" he answered. with an express
sion Of indifference; and rs his wife
again struck up with the first few
notes, he muttered TO himself Con
found Capt Lovelll'
At Mrs. Campbelrs Capt. Lowell
was again in attendance upon pretty
Mrs. Palmer; and then other gentle
men discovered her attraction. her
piquancv, and coquettishness. and ilir-
tableness; and so in very few weeks.
Mrs. Palmer was n belle. She did not
seem In the least to care who her hus-
band was whiting upon, and. indeed
he could rarely get word with her at
all. when ut the gay assemblies which
they constantly frequented. He some
times gave her hint that she was mo
longer girl" and that he was her
husbands; but she only laughed. and
said there was no harm done. and that
she was enjoying herself so delight
fully aud felt herself more belle
than even when girl-which was
true because she had not flirtod then.
being absorb. heart and soul. IN Bob
Palmer. But now IL was Capt Lowell
who appeared chiefly to occupy her
thoughts. ms we'll rs good part OF
time. She sang and danced with him;
she read The books he sent; and so FREE
quent were his visits. SO constant his
attentions. that Mt last Robert Palmer's
wrath burst forth.
ELLEN" ho said as he ono day
closed the door on the departing cap
tan. II really cannot permit this to 90
on any longer. Your conduct to me is
most unexpected - most astounding.
You arc by far too Intimate with this
fellow. Lowell. He s constantly in my
house; and last evening he scarcely left
your side. while you stood. for two
hours, the center of "A group OF chatter
ing. grinning popinjays, like your.
self. {"
why Bob. you blamed NO for PLAY
ing wal-tlowcr and spider and said
you were ashamed Of me-"
II am much more ashamed OF you
now" he retorted severely.
NOW, dear that is quito unreason-
able OF you. Didn't you tell mo that
would please YOU by enjoying myself
and flirting littleP You know you
die" added Nellie, reproachfully land
now that l am oboying you, you get
jealous"
jealous? not r. But am offended
and insulted-ycs. and disgnsted ms
we'll III only you could hear the re-
marks about yourself and that Low
ell"
"Simiar TO those that heard in re-
gard 10 YOU and Miss Baden. / pre-
"What is Miss Baden TO mel" he
demanded angriy.
And what Is Capt Lowell to me?"
"You encourage him, madam. You
flrt with him"
"As you do with Isabel Baden"
"a man may do what is not per-
missible in woman.
"Ah that is itl' sad Nellie, with her
old SIN les. You mon may neglect a
wife-may wear out her heart and life
with anguish may expose her TO tho
pity or ridicue OF NIL her acquaintances
bv showing devotion TO another; and
she. poor slave, must not prcsume TO
turn, ns NAV even the tramplcd worm.
but must bear all in meek ence. mover
even mploring mercy, lest she should
offend her lord. But have had enough
of this Bob; and now rs you do TO me
will ! do to you. III you go on flirting,
SO will /. | know You don't care BIT
moro for Isabel Baden than | do for
Capt Lowell; but | will not be neglect.
ell and humbled In the sight OF tho
whole world. | am not n slave. but a
wife and demand the honor duo to met
Her mood was new one to her lus-
baud. She sat erect AMI proud look
ing him steadily In tho face. with bright
clear eyes In whose depths no could
read great tenderness; and he ut once
comprehonded the whole matter.
An Old Shop Sign in Boston.
/ remember with what interest