The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-25
A MuINAL AGReEMeNr.
Which. However,, Comes to An Untimely

Which, However,, Comes to An Untimely
End.
"T.obelia. my love. another long and de
llghtfui evening is before 1s,r
The young husband was arrayed in a dress
ing gown OF gorgeous, yariegated and da1
ding complexion lie sat IN "a luxurious
armchair and rested his tired feet on the soft
plush cushions Of two other chairs. In BIZ
hand he held magazine Of large print
which he was trying laborIously to read with
the aid Of an eyegiaSs be had purchased
under the deep and solemn conviction that
his position in society required him TO use
something Of the kiad.
as there anything else can do for your
comfort, Billiger," teHderly inquired th'
young wife.
81 think not, Lobella,' be replied, after
considering few moments; though II yoC
will kindly open that package OF lone JACK
and pat the smoking set within reach shal
DO obliged"
Mrs AlcSwat did so, and with her own faiI
hands she filed his new mserschaum, who's
bowl was already taking on brcwnish ting,
that gave promise OF richer and gTander re
suits in tho happy future.
."You don't know, Lobelis pun, how
gratefully PUN appreciate your puff
kindness in interposing nc objection to ny
Indulgence in puff, pun this habit. Hsrc
as woulj have been the sacrifice, Lobeila,
(puif would have quit 1t cheerfully-that T.
to say, with comparative cheeriuinessi II yot
had exacted it." -f- .t-tf f-.'
How could hsve asked you to quit smok
ing, Billiger," replied the young wife, "vher
you have never made the least objection L
my chewing gumf'
Mr.. McSwat laid the pipe down and lookec
at her in astonishment.
'Do you chew gum, Lobeliar he said -
never suspected t."
III confess do sometimes, Billiger."
"Mrs. McSwat" said he, severely, "hay'
you any idea Of the consequences OF inget
crate gum chewingf DO you know anything
OF the inconceiyably vile materials Of which
the stuff is nader ..
~ can't be any worse, Mr.. McSwat, thar
the poisonous, filthy, reeking fumes Of tina
dirty old pipe yolI are
"Lobola McS vat, have a carel Dout pro
yoke me too far. orr ..- tas 1.l
"Biiliger McSwst, do you dare TO threaten
mel Don't glare and squint ut nae throagi
that eye 8 ass till you nave learned ho" 70
use it, sir. You are ss
"Lobeliar, exclaimed the young husband
pale with conflicting. emotions, you hsv'
spoken sneeringly Of this meerscha0m /
cost S25.. But let that pass can bear It
To think. though, that the woman hav'
vowed 10 love and cberishr-and bis voic'
faltered-"upou whom | have poured out tn
treasure of hearts richest atectsopr Is
g-cun chewehewer! OF Ol Lo-be-belia%-
"B-Biligerl" s2bbed Lobelia, IN qu'qui
| eh-chewing il you'll quit smokingP
"rll do il, my lover be exclalrieds
His brow aname with lofty and nobl
resolve, Billiger wrapped, his smoking SET
with pipe, tobacco, and al, in paper, an'
threw the package 70 the rsmotest depths Q
dark and gloomy attic on the topmos
floor. while Iobelia gathered up all Der wad
/ OF gum from their various hiding place:
rolled them into a compact bundle and thfe'
them into the attic likewise
"With these slight sacrifices, LobellA,
said Biliger, tenderly, I'VE propitiate To
good angels Of domestic bliss and Danish fol
l ever the demon OF discord from our hearth
stone~
u a. -
Forty-eight hours had passed-torty-eigl
short happy hours Night had come agail
BiIlger was in that attic. lie had sneake
into it and was funbling around noiselessl
Tor something. In the dark bis band can
IN contact with shoe and 40 grasPsd it. :;
had foot in L.
There was faint scream s--f.~
"SIrs. McSwat, is that your
"sfr McSwat. it is.p
s'what are you doing here, madam
"Sir, ON looSing Tor my gum What g
you doing heref
Madam, | am hunting for my pipe.
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