Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-06

TONS She did not succeed. He began to
like champagne too well, and to drink
it too freely. Alcohol developed his sus-
picious nature and enlarged his obstnacy.
From champagne was but step TO brandy
and whisky From bright fellows was bu
a degree to fellows not so bright but more
capocous in the matter OF drink. The wife
considered this loss Of interest in her, a
cooling and departure Of love, and steady
degradation of the home. She increased her
fashionable frolcs. made herself more at
tractive to the popinjays of society. The
quarres began and increased. The one dissi-
pated in the matter of admiration and atten-
ton, tho other in the direction of intenper-
ance and rapid companions Finally, one
night this fool of husband got on drunk
of unusual proportions. When he reached
certain restaurant he was decidedly unsteady.
/ was sitting at "a table with friend. He
was standing near leaning on the end of the
bar. but his back was turned my way, and |
did not recognize him, although ] knew him
well. Presently crowd Of swells in full
dress came in and took a position not far
from him. but their backs were also turned
to his.
They were exchanging new and alleged
experiences with the usual reckless mendacity
of their set. To them n womans honor ia
order TO boast of an adventure. They talked
of various ladies. Presently one of them
mentioned the name of the wife in an insnu-
atIng, ambiguous way that showed what a
contemplate cur he was. ! arose to resent
it, but before could get fully up, saw that
drunkard arouse himself. You are II cow
ardly larn heard him say, and he had not
more than said it, when he jumped forward,
and with a swinging blow laid that scoundrel
on the marble floor. 1t was beautifully done,
and, what was better, he followed it up with
more of the same kind, and for about two
minutes there was as pretty a scrimmaGe as
| ever took place. A policeman came in and
arrested the man hurried to the station
and did what could to keep the affair quiet.
] thought he saw and recognized me, but
found out Tonight that he did not
Walston paused. Henrys uueasness had
! been steadily ON the increase. Margaret
seemed in a condition of collapsed uncer-
tainty, but when no one spoke she quietly
asked:
/ "Well. what does your story mcanl'
/ Nothing; absolutely nothing.n lie looked
toward Henry and saw that he was very
much worked up. Now was the time lie
thought, for his climax, and he went on
! with his answer: THAT fool of husband, -
/ he said. "nevcr explained the true circum-
stances to his wife and she, suffering from
the neglect, largely his fault and partly
/ caused by her own folly and growing des-
/ perate at what she thought II mere
drunken row, decided to apply for divorce. y
! At this point Henry arose and advanced to-
ward the door. WGlston was ready for him.
Now, Henry, you needn't try to creep out
Of here iii that way. You know you were a
fool
Margaret relaxed her hold on the lace cur
tain, and her face became one anxious inter
| rogation.
WAS tt
YES" said Walston. taking the words
from her, tine brute of husband was
Henry
Henry tried to continue his progress to-
ward the door. but Wnl,ton placed his hand
ON bis shoulder and detained him.
Now You two remain here moment
while 20 to my overcoat and get my note.
booGn
Then he wended himself out Of the room,
and brought the door to with an unmistaka-
bic slam.
1t took him some time to get what he
wanted, and when he returned he found a
reconciliation, progressing under "A flag of
truce.
Now you are sensible" was his CHEEKY
comment. You needed little earthquake
to close up that gulf, and I'm glad the shock
has come" Then he suddenly changed
But, by Joye, it isn't right. The Comet is
holding TWO columns for this-two columns
at IS column-a dead loss of 3lGn
Evidently they did not care for the loss for
they seemed to be trying 10 frame something
to say to their friend
We want began Henry.