Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-18
UNBENDING WILLS.
The Part Miss Wherefore Played
in a Reconciliation

81 shall hold myself free 70 az y
please"
II shall insist on the same privilege
for myself"
A proud and angry woman spoke AZ
a man as proud and angry . Aa-s-
answered her.
You continually try 70 bend M WI
TO YOURS continued Mrs Cn5e---
you do not consider that ! have a.
good a right to decide what is best !o-
myself as you have. 1t has come 10
such a pass now that am i--.tated De-
yond endurance, and shall insist upon
an immediate separation"
"You desire a divorce. l shall not
oppose you. l myself no longer wish
to feel the weight of matrimonial
chains
Mr.. Underhill's tones were cold and
bitter. If he felt any regret he studious-
" concealed it. For a moment his wife
seemed to weaken in her purpose, She
had not expected that her husband
would so readily consent to her leaving
him. There was a v~acillating, melting
look in her handsome eyes, a wistful,
troubled expression in her face. There
was Il critical second during which the
eyes of the two met. Had the mans
eyes then melted, there might have
been a reconciliation, and concessions
might have followed that would have
done much toward promoting the hap
piness of the couple. But the mans
face was like adamant, his gaze was
unyielding. Mrs, Underhill was griev-
ously disappointed and her. pride was
deeply touched. Her features became
rigid, and She was as devoid of emotion
as a marble statue, as she said:
CLEARLY there is one thing concern
ing which we both can agree. A d.
vorce it shall be. l will pack my
trunks without delay and leave for
my fathers home tonight. We can in
stitute proceedings for divorce as soon
as the requirements of the law will per-
nit. | will at once employ a lawyer, he
can communicate with you or your law
yer, and it will not be necessary for us
TO write to each other.
The dignifed but ~unfeeling manner
In which his wife s~ignifed her desire
that all confidential relations with her
husband should at once cease was toe
much for even the admirable equanim.
ity of Mr.. Underhill. An implorinl
expression came into his eyes. Hi.
wife noticed it, but would not heed il
Had he not scorned her when she mani
tested a disposition to yield? He hai
made her suffer, it was right that h
should suffer as much. He believes
he could detect evidences Of disdain il
her countenance, and. pride coming L
his aid, his momentary weakness wa,
subdued.
''Good-by."
"Good-by."
Their farewells were spoken will
voices that did not tremble, and thei
nerves were steady as they p%olitel,
shook hands.
Who would have looked for such a re
suit? Mr.. and Mrs. Underhill had bee
married but six months, and thei
welded life had apparently begun I'm
der the most happy auspices. Bot
were young, strong and handsome
possessed brilliant and attractive quail
ties that made them favorites in tn
best social circles; and were member
of families that were talented, wealth
and influential. Nature and thos
worldly circumstances that are con
monty esteemed the most desirable ha
seemingly We'd with each other in the
efforts to bestow choice gifts upon tn
couple. ''They were made. for eac
other" their friends enthusiasticall
said, and on their wedding day the,
future appeared to be as promising {
the blue sky, in which not even a sma
cloud could be seen.
But earthquakes may come when IL
sun shines. The greatest dangers Al
often hidden. As certain as there a
undertaking laws that control the NOV
ments of the universe, SO certain 1t W,
that Mr.. Underhill and his wife cou
not long continue to live in harmon
In marital life two hearts cannot be
as one unless each is capable Of yiel
ing somewhat to the others wishe
making mutual concessions possibl
But Mr.. and Mrs. U%nderhill, in spi
of their many excellent qualities, ca
possessed an unbending will. Meth
Of them, having once resolved on sor
important course Of action, would alt
plans to suit the others convenient
Hence domestic infelicity was inc
fable. They were too well bred to
dulge in vulgar ~quarreling, but serio
disagreements, even If they are &C
Quoted In polite language, may fill t
heart with bitterness, and promote p
manent discord. They had once l
ueved that their mutual attachme
was great, but it had not been suffice
TO cause them to do the one thing nee
sary TO assure their happiness-it h
not influenced them to bend their vii
True TO her purpose, Mrs. Underh
returned 10 her fathers home In M
York. Her husband remained in
Louis and pursued bis business. d.
ing the succeeding year he made q
adorable money, but he was not hapI
Occasionally he received a letter frt
> lawyer in New York, informing h
mat the proceedings for divorce on I
ground Of incompatability Of tenn
9nrs&pvogreasing. Whenever he RI
80 lettess he became very
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