San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-10

Royal waited ? week before starting
east to give his letter time to reach his
wife and be somewhat digested ere she
should see him, and also in order to make
the business arrangements necessary for
an absence of uncertain duration. The
time now appointed for the settlement
Of Miss Royals estate was the October
term of circuit court for the district
wherein was situated her landed prop
erty. 1t was now nearing the end of
September, and Royal wished short
time to himself for consultation with
his wife. He had determined to be
guided entirely by her wishes in the
matter, feeling that she had been drawn
into a false position, and that choice OF
a mode of extrication was her right. Ii
she should decide on divorcing the living
man for the sake of the dead man he
would place no impcdiments in her way.
But, while he formed this resolution
with all stoutnesS, Royal was conscious
of an ache at his heart which was ear
nest of what the wrench would be should
Phyllis decide to break the bond between
them.
You'll be bringing a wife home with
you, Hart, perhaps" his sister suggested
with a smile, as he kissed her goOd-by.
I'm not so sure about that as I'd like
20 be, Madge," Royal responded ruefully.
The balance is about even. | shall Try
to. az all events
You'll succeed, 700, if you try in the
right way, sir knight of the sorrowful
c0Untenance. Ono OF the fist principles
of success is TO believe in YOUR own abil-
ity to succeed. TaGt's an Xxi IN, but it's
a good one. Say l will and then do. If
you love her truly and want her, tell her
so as strongly rs you can, and don't
listen to word against it. That's the
way to manage women. Be masterful
through earnest loving"
That sounds forcibie," Royal ad-
mitted. Let me in, my love, or I'll pull
the place about your ears, is as good a
screed of doctrine as any other in ordinary
cases. In this, however, l am at dis
advantage and cant exactly avail myself
of trenchant methods"
How at a disadvantage
Her tone was one Of eager interest.
Its too long a story to tell now,
Madge. l made a fool of myself last
December-as usual. Wait until come
home with my arms borne before me or
trailing a broken pennon. You shall
have the story in either event, promise
you"
You must bring it TO me on the point
of victorious lance" she smiled; "any
other method will rob it of all charm.
There is time worn proverb aneut faint
hearts and fair ladies l might quote, but
will spare You. Hart!"-with a swift
change of expression-"I am consumed
with terror lest you forget to notify me
in time about the young woman's taste
in wedding gifts, If you do l shall get
something perfectly atrocious!"
Royal made a TESTING reply and went
on his way insensibly cheered. His sis
ter's confidence in his proves and good
fortune inspirited him and caused his
thoroughly did s.lf confidence return,
indeed, that during a few hours deten-
ton in St. Louis he provided himself
with a pretty moss agate pin for Mrs.
Hart and a diamond ring and bracelet
for Phyllis.
During the journey eastward Royal
conceived, elaborated and discarded so
many interviews with his wife, and of
such diverse forms and endings, that his
imagination developed rapidly under the
exercise. Had he been called on at any
moment he coEId have furnished dozen