Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-12-16

ehtsfeu uhperceiFeu.
What do you think Of 1t, deary' he
pleasantly inquired.
ut is the most horrible daub ever
saw she replied. scornfully.
'Daub, Rosa, The painting is some
what faulty. | admit, but the design il
fine, is 1t notl Observe the figure OF
Liberty mourning the loss Of her cham
pion."
Indeed, said his wife. mischievously,
~ cant decide whether the goddess is
weeping over the dead general or over
the intensely black negro, who appears
to be wiping his nose upon the curtains.
l suppose this is one of your jokes. Will
bur, but pray remove this unsightly blot
Immediately, lest some inopportune WIS.,
itor happen in and shame US
NO, Rosa; | intend it shall remain"
he replied emphatically: lit is a very
impressive picture.
VERY" said she, sarcastically, moth
ing can be more impressive than a death
scene--it is especially suggestive for the
wallis of a parlor."
''Rosar'
Wilbur
you are fool" he exclaimed. with
rising anger
Then I'm not suitable wife for q
gentleman of discriminating tastes and
politeness." she retorted with bitterness
Then she rushed to her own room.
threw herself upon q chair. flung her
arms half across the table and burst into
q storm Of ny sterical sobs.
All their little variances rose TO her
mind: how very singular that Wilbur
should admire this odious picture; she
had often heard his judicious comments
upon various works Of art; never before
had she known him to be so deficient in
judgment. Surely there must be some
hidden motive for such conduct.
What could it bet The longer she en-
tertained this idea the more convinced
she became that there was a mystery at
tached TO it. and feeling Of jealousy
was aroused in her heart.
While INDUCING in the luxury OF this
good cry a lady friend called and she was
obliged TO calm her If sufficiently to re-
ceive her.
Dear Mrs Plant, she exclaimed, pit
eously. IL am very unhappy; Wilbur has
called me fool-anl II thought that
the first year of married life was always
the happiest."
Not always. dear Rosa; i, takes years
~ learn the ms and outs Of each others
character. as well as to assimilate in
habits and tastes, but don't be disconso-
late: love has as many lives as the pro-
verbal cat"
You can joke. Mrs. Plant. but feel
my heart is breaking"
"Well-well, dear, one of the most
insupportable pangs that can afflict the
sensitive heart. Disseminating forever
the bright illusions Of life, is the first
doubt OF the idol Of our affections" re-
piled her friend. laughing: but serious
ly. Rosa. l am n veteran and have passed
through many slight skirmish. Come,
cheer up: your heart Is tender, but not
past mending. You must go home with
me over the river; dare say that irate
husband Of yours has already eaten his
way through q whole bill OF fare. De
pend upon it. il he starves his love for
. while, he will not starve his stomach"
Rosa accompanied Mrs. Plant to her
handsome home. leaving word for her
husband that she would return the next
day. While crossing the ferry her friend,
noticing her sadness. sought to divert
her thoughts from that dreadful epithet
81 fool" which she said was ringing In
her ears continually.
Rosa, she said pleasantly. you must
not allow tribes to worry you so. Men
are tickle creatures Mt best. Let me tell
you secret it may he helpful to you.
Il WAS not my Charles first love; YOU
look incredulous. but he himself told me
all about it .-when in his Goth year he
took fancy to a pretty girl and visited
her frequently. finding her more attrac-
tive and interesting upon each visit,
"Of course it WAS impossible even TO
hint at marriage just then. as he was
only clerk upon very small salary in
deed. but Charlie WAS q wise chap-he
determined TO wait patiently until he
could ask her, especially as he fancied
that she would not say no.
lone evening he invited her to accom-
pAny him to the fair Of the American
institute. dare say she was pleased
enough to promenade with . handsome
fellow like Charlie. and they uttered =
great deal Of soft nonsense rs they
promenaded together through the i'm
mense hall"
Rosa smiled. and Mrs. Plant knew that
the cloud was lifting.
"You know how tbs yourself" she
said. smiling in return.
AT last" she continued. 1.-The loving
pair came to . confectioner's stand.
plentifully supplied with tempting dis
play Of goods.
~ know you are fond Of capdies.'
aid Charlie. viii you have some
"Thereupon she selected whatever
pocketbook TO pay for them the confec-
toner remarked that the package being
rather bulky he had made two Of it.
lyon can carry this one, miss, he
said, handing her quite large bundle.
and here il another for your young man.
Three dollars. hope they'll please the
lady. and that yoa'll call again
"Ross now laughed heartily and her
friend joined in her mirsh.
Three dollars worth Of candy! Had
b heard Alright Fifty cent? o. svn q
was quite enough 70 SPARE. Why, al h
I'D In the world was . q gsssnhank,
nngly slowed away Tor ~ purcAass q
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