The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-01
ROSABEL.

your husband, you'll be At loss what to
do with him"
Rosabsl laughed and set her dainty head
on one side like pretty canary. She was
the smallest, ths prettiest and the most a.
feclionats little girl In Westsrvilie. and this
was her wedding morn. She hsd married
Colonel Montraville. very handsome,
very high bred. very naughty gentleman,
who. rufnor asserted. had sown his wild
oats pretty freely, and was even yet I'D
dicted To periodical fits Of dissipation.
Aunt Moss, who had raised Rosabei from
. baby. and endowed her with handsome
property, did her utmost TO prevent 1t.
but Rosabel must have her handsome.
stately colonel.
"Of course would. auntie." responded
Rosabel, ~ she fastened her garnet sleeve
button. II had 70 have my colonel. and
now I've got him. I'm in no fear about
what shall do with him."
The wedding tour was over, and Colonel
Montravills and his pretty bride were at
home In their handsome cottage, which
was wedding gift from Aunt Moss.
Rose had planned . reception. TO which
her old friends and quite number OF new
ones were invited. On the evening In ques-
ton f0e DbOOu OH INC COtta&U pOftus oW0tt-
ing the coming Of her husband.
He soon appeared. driving under the
mapies--such . handsome, distinguished,
soldisriy fgurei Rosabcl's blue eyes
glowed with pride ~ she watched him.
well. pet." running up the steps and
kissing her eagerly. here you are. all ready
and IS fresh rs arose. You received oil the
articles I ordered. did your Connection
cry. fruits and champagner"
''oh. yes, dear" responded Rose pleas
snsly. sand the frosted cake was elegant. l
sent the champagne back"
''You did whatf"
sent the champagne hack" repeated
Rose. sercnely: I'VE didn't need that, you
know"
Whoever heard of an entertainment
without wine7" asked the colonel. frown
gathering on his brow. I've invited
number OF my own friends. Rose, do you
expect 10 choke them to death7"
Certainly not" dearest. I've ordered
lemonade. and we've plenty OF that which
Ii better stili-purc. cold water"
Nonsense. Rosel" he said severely.
"don't affect such silly airs. You know
that I've been accustomed 70 drink wine all
my life. and I'm not going TO stop now. nor
invite my friends and ofisr them cold
water"
Rosabel's bright face never clouded She
caught the arm he had drawn from her In
both her dimplcd hands.
Yes. you are. dearest-the very man I
take you for-~the best man. the noblest
man in oil the world. at least in your little
wife's opinion. and you're not going to
drink any more nasty wines or offer them
10 your friends to drink"
"Rosel''
Dearest
do you pretend to dictate What shall
or shall not dor
why. darling. no. You are dictator.
not silly little me; but I'm going TO beg
you. 10 entreat you TO grant mo this favor
the very first favor have asked of you
since our wedding dayi You won't deny
mef'
Don't be silly. Rose" he said: "I'm
going back to town for the champagne.
Take csre."
But the elingins arms only held him all
the closer.
Please. dearest. please, please, Colonel
Montravillc. let me have my way in this.
and | will be the versest little serf in all
things else. Give up the wine now-give 1t
NJ for all your life long. FOR Your little
stfe's ssking-your little wife, who loves
you 80. Please. please. my dariing."
The cooling, bird-like voice Was In his
ear. the soft. red lips touched hts cheek.
he bright tears fell upon hts hands.
toniound IL LET me so. then. and have
tycar own Way"
And Colonel Montravllle. who would not
have WINGED before q line Of hristling
ssyonsts. tore himself from her claspins
arms Ani strobe into the cottage. for once
"a his life completely mastered
kesahel stood up and shook out be,
r1fiied plumage like q dainty bird.
told auntie 81" she murmured, with
htte exni,ant laugh. Il told her
iaoasd End way % rule my colonel"
Two hours later she dispensed the re-
rvshinsnss with her own pretty hands.
lou sllew rae 20 give ycu an ice
captain hrooke." approaching a elus,sr of
asr husbands military friends, and some
shss trvii eAke-ss Is delicious ans. some
MY own eosnrogndinx-and a rlaxs Of
smonade. perhaps Sof I'm quite sorry
sai must otter yea water then. We aont
asc wine. zs soa see. Colonel Mon.rxvfsls
doesn't approve Of IL, neither DO I. SO ,rns,
foa1l excuse Us aaa partaks az What we
xsss yen-"
The officers exchanged amused Sl.nos-
How long since yoa've got 60 dissp-
rove Of wine. MontrsvtEie 2" shey ou~S.
toae<i. the Instant they got chance a,
he celonel. s-Se much for penetrating
naisimeay. We warned goa hew il wcala