The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-04-02
be called upon to testify and he would be sent

be called upon 10 testify and he would be sent
70 prison.
Il was a clumsy tale, but the devoted wife
fed before il; She would save him the horrors
that were 50 graphically set before her, even 20
the expense of all She most valued on earth.
IL was awful 10 think Of him as a guilty man,
but no woman looks severely on a crime COM
mitted for love Of her, aud she soon forgot hc
shame in sorrow for the suffering. Her hu7-
band she knew would never accept the sacri-
fee if be could prevent it-hcr adviser admit
ted as much-and so she must 20 whore even
he could not find her. What reader asylum
than Washington, where women lock by tho
thousands? Here She was soon lost in the vast
army, add IT, rs seemed likely, the ey-cashiUr
coveted Mr.. Forests wiic rs well rs his COOL
name, wton he io.l into the pit he bad himself
dicgcd, the last thread that bound Alice 10 her
old life WAS severed.
Ilmid and loving, she was little fitted 10
cope with her present life, and when she be-
came satisfied that her husband was 50 near,
her heart was woll-nigh broken. To reveal
herself was 10 bring fresh trouble upon him,
aud once more she resolved 10 hide till the dan
ger WAS past. When / told her who tire guilty
man really was ana ali The details had learned,
her surprise and delight soon gave way 10
fear aud trembling that her husband never
would forgive her. la vain tried 10 show her
that the efforts he had made 10 find her were
evidence enough that he had forgiven, even II
he had ever blamed her; she would not bo COM
ioricd, aud at length, satisfied that she was
simply worn out with her emotions, refused
to talk any more, and finally soothed her TO
sleep
An hour later Mr. Forest came, as felt sure
ho would, 10 beg for news OF her; no had traced
her, thanks 10 Mrs. Pamcrlys garruhty, 10
her Office aud then 10 her present home, but
only 10 iud the bird flown. lie could not be-
lleve the GOOD news when told him she was once
moro with us, aud with many cautions, lett
him L. watch has beloved { il She should awake.
Tins world is full of surprises, and Il seemed
marvellous that those two devoted ones should,
after SO many trials. meet beneath our roof!
And when at last Mr. Forest presented hs
smiling and blushing wife 10 US, we could
scarcely believe that il was our timid, fearful
Alice. The explanation was doubtless satisilc-
tory 20 both OF them, though they said little
about 10, but the reconciliation WAS certainly
al that could bc desired, and AZ Mr. Forests
request The chief of tho Pension Bureau made
note Of ono more varant desk.
Ia an incredibly short time their arrange
meuts were complete aud the wcsiward-bound
train bore away from rs q loving couple who
gave every indication Of passing through the
FIRST quarter Of the honeymoon.
Aud how about the Flat, now that two OF its
occupants have departed? Well, / was just
coming 10 that, aud would like 10 mention,
sub rosa that II viii soon be for rent, aud that,
Judging by our experience it is a most attract
i've opportunity for three single women.
After Alice left we were 50 lonely that Ar
thur-that is, Mr.. Lawronce-came in every
evening, and one Sunday afternoon when Az
mes had letters 20 write, no asked me 10 be his
wife Agnes is so much haudsomer aud more
attractive than J., that really could hardly be-
beve in spite Of my happiness, that he really
meant 10. lie says he cannot imagine how /
ever came 10 fancy he was in love with Miss
Clemens because he lost his heart that first sun
day be met me in the elevator
/ cannot quite believe that, but ! am we'll
satisfied with my handsome lover and in a few
weeks we are going 10 set up housekeeping in
little house Of our own out 40 Brighton. ]
would never consent 10 leave Agnes alone, but
now that we are better acquainted lao reads me
occas onal paragraphs from letters she gets
bearing tho postmarll Of growing city in Wis
consin, aud VIC have almost arranged for 4
double wedding. In that case no one will be
left in the Flat but Mr. aud Mrs. Parmerly,
and IL the next tenants would like il, they
would retain their room and perform the same
kindly Offices they did for Us.
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