Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-12-05
LOVERS QUARRELs

Harrington, one morning after the latter
fne young fellow OF twenty-five, had
been induleing in fit of the blues for
several DAYS Now this same Uncle
Roscoe was an agreeable old man with a
great deal OF native ability, but somehow
he seemed to lack ambition as he had
never accomplished much in life. He was
an old bachelor, broken down III health,
who mad come to end the rest of his days
with the Harringtons, and strong bona
of sympathy soon became established be-
tween the lonely, life wrecked old man
and his handsome nephew. So the latter
answered the above question after an IN
stant's hesitation.
"0h. nothing, only the same old stony
/ Uncle Ross Henrietta and had little
| lovers quarrel a few days ago, and now
our engagement seems in fair way 10
come to an end forthwith. p"
Look out for these lovers quarrels,
Ned" admonished his uncle, as a shade
/ of sadness drifted across his face. They
usually begin in almost nothing, but
/ through pride and obs nancy they some
1 how grow into lifelong sorrow"
Il know that, Uncle Ross, but Henri
eta ought not to hirt with people to
whom | seriously object, or even to lirt
| at ALL And when ! tell her my wishes
she ought to observe them, oughtn
she?"
Perhaps you did not tell her your
wishes in just the manner you shou'd
| have. OF course she ought not to receive
any marked attentions except from the
man she intel dis to marry, but girls are
oftentimes thoughtiess in this respect.
1t would not be at all strange if YOU a.
sumed too much authority when you re-
monstratei with your sweetheart, and
she would very naturally be offended it
1 you did Take an old nan advice talk
/ tie matter over candidly with her at
once, and see if you cannot strdighten
things out all right. "
But, uncle Ross. don t think con,l
reasonably be expected to go near her
again, after what she said to NE, unless
she shows signs Of relenting, and pretty
marked ones, too. J never will either;
will die first" and look of logged dc.
termination settled upon his handsome
features. ,
at is the old story, indeed. A little
thoughtessness to begin with, thea a
lovers quarrel, then pride and obstinacy
steps in and the little rift within the
lutte" may be widened until it becomes q
vast chasm that all eternity can not
bridge. Don't let your proud stubborn
ness ruin you whole life and that %
others. Ned-as did
Tell me about it., uncle Ross, said
Ned softly, but with suppressed eager
ness in his voice.
II was not Away the useless old life.
wreck that you know to-day At your
age | was as handsome, ambitious and
full of life as you are yourself; and my
futures skies gave abundant proml e OF
Joy and brightness to come.
II bad an excellent situation aud stood
a good chance Of being promotes; aGt ]
was engaged TO Nellie Forsyth, the best
prettiest and most talented girl for mile,
around. But alas! we were both thought
less, high.spirited and proud.
"Nellie deeply offended me on several
occasions by showing some pleasure IN
/ the society of one Dick MarstOn, wild
and dissipated young fellow whose father
/ had recently died and left him a consid-
cradle fol tune that be was then very
busily engaged in squandeTing, Finally
/ the climax came at an oid-fashIoned corn
/ husking to which Nellie had accompanied
me
/ by accident or design Dick had taken
/ seat quite near Nellie, and he had been
| drinking Just enough tC make his Ian
puage fluent and sparkling. He had al
ways had a strong liking for her and an
equally strong dislike for me; 50 he natur-
ally made the most If his opportunity.
"A my would-be rivals fJw OF brilliaD,
small talk increased with the favorable
manner in which 1t was received, my own
decreased in q corresponding ratio till !
became silent and moody. Naturally
enough Nellie didn't enjoy having me
make US both a laughing stock by my very
apparent stiffness and anger; so she soon
turned away from me and began d
spirited controversy with the witty and
volatile Dick OF course it was wrong;
but now, when il Is to late, ] relllz d
that had CALLED her sensitive pride almost
beyond endurance.
/ was furious and | Missed in Nellie
ear that if she did not quit her shameless
hlrtation With the half.intC Ilcated brute
al her elbow she might look elsewhe tor
an escort home. Sue cuttingly replied
that even ha.f.in OxJCdted brute Who
did his best 20 be Entertaining was far
preferable to a jealous and unreasonable
one who was doing bis best 10 be disagree
able, and that might do lu-tas pleased
Her answer drove mg 10 desperation.
] left the scene IF merrimeu and conf.
sion and wen Immediately to the housa
where wBs~then boarding, leaving fha
Girl lose1 better than life 70 get home
again as best she could.
.'Ot course she was bitterly offended at
my grossly uncourteous treatment q Aer
ana the result was what might easily base
been forseen Dick Marston was only tol
glad Of the opportunity 70 slip into fba
| place had Just vacated and begged 'he
privilege Of seeing Nellie safely home u
the end. What could the girl do bl' a.
cept, after being left in As embarrassing g
/ situation a. nprsg
within twenty-four hours the We T
pleased gsssips Of tine nelgnJ,rbo'l I'D
lmuaTted the unpalataEl4 neWs t3 ~.
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