Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-05-22

Mrs. G.-G.-GaIahadl
Mr.. G.-G. (meeklyl-My love?
Mrs. G.-G.I see that the proprietors
of IAN Sorts" are going to follow the
American example and offer q prize of
G20 to the wife who makes out the best
case for her husband as q model. It's
just as well. perhaps, that you should
know that I've made up my mind to en-
ter youi
Mr.. G.-G. (gratifed) My dearl Cor
nelia, really, I'd no idea you had such
a.
BGrs. G.-G.-Nonsensel The drawing
room carpet is perfect disgrace, and as
you can't or won't provide the money in
any other way, why-would you like
to hear what I've said about your
Mr. G.-G.-Well, if you're sure it
wouldn't be troubling you too much,
should, my dear.
Mrs. G.-G.-Then sit where / can see
you and listen. (She reads.) lire
proachable in all that pertains to moral
ity"-(and it would be bad day indeed
for you, Galahad, if ever had cause to
think otherwiseD D-@ morality scrupu-
lously dainty and neat in his person -
(ah, you may well blush, Galahad, but,
fortunately, they won't want me to pro-
duce youi)-"he imports into our happy
home the delicate refinement of preux
chevalier of the olden time. CWill you
kindly take your dirty boots off the steel
fenderD "We rule our little kingdom
with a joint and equal sway, 10 which
jealousy and friction are alike unknown;
he, considerate and indulgent to my
womanly weakness "-(You need not
stare at me in that perfectly idiotic
fashionil-@I looked to him for the wise
and tender support which has never yet
been denied. The close and daily scru-
tiny Of many years has discovered -
(What are you shaking like that for D.
discovered no single weakness; no taint
or flaw of character; no irritating trick
of speech or habit (How often have I
told you that will not have the handle
of that paper knife sucked? Put it down;
doD "His conversation-sparkl but
ever spiritual-renders our modest meals
veritable feasts of fancy and flows of
soul Well, Galahad?
Mr.. G.-G.-Nothing, my dear, nothing.
1t struck me as-well, tritie fiowery,
that last passage, that's ALL
Mrs. G.-G. (severely)-If can not ex-
pect to win the prize without descending
to fioweriness, whose fault is that, /
should like to know2 If you can't make
sensible observations you had better not
speak at all. (Continuing) "Over and
over again, gathering me in his strong,
loving arms and pressing fervent kisses
upon my forehead, he has cried, why
am not monarch, so that could place
diadem upon that brow? With such
consort, am l not doubly crownedY
Have you anything to say to that, Gala
had?
Mr.. G.-G.-Only, my love, that IL
don't seem to remember having made
that particular remark.
Mrs. G.-G.-Then make it now. I'm
sure / wish to be as accurate as can.
(Nfr. G.-G makes the remark, but with
out fervor)
Scene the Second-At the Monarch
Jones'.
Mr.. M. -J.-Twenty quid would come
in precious handy just now, after all I've
dropped lately, and mean to pouch that
prize if / can, so just you sit down, Griz-
zle, and write out what tell you; doyou
hear?~
Mrs MI. (timidIyl But, Monarch,
dear, would that be quite fairf No, do
not be angry. / didn't mean that-Tn
write whatever you pleased
Mr.. M.-J.-You'd better, that's all !
Are you ready must screw myself up
another peg before we begin. QIe screws)
Now, then. Stands over her and die
tates) ITO the polished urbanity of a
perfect gentleman he unites the kindly
charity of true Christian" why the
devil don't you learn to write decently,
eh p Liberal and even lavish in all his
dealings, he is yet stern foe to every
kind Of excess p Hold on bit, must
have another nip after that every kind
Of excess. Our married life is one long
dream of blissful contentment, in which
each contends with the other In loving
self sacrifice" Haven't you corked all
that down yeti @Such cares and ankle
ties as he has he conceals from me with
scrlipulous consideration as long as posi-
bler- Cad, should be fool if didn't
WuAAC a GALL CtGA SUAS VA AAAOAiAE III
him patient and sympathetic listener
70 my trifling worries and difficulties. -
(Two fs in difficulties, you little fool
can't you even spell p MANY time
falling on his knees at my feet, be has
rapturously exclaimed, his accents broken
by manly emotion, oh, that were more
worthy of such pearl among women
With such helpmate, am indeed to be
cnviedr" That ought to do the trick. If
Idont rompin after that r. Observing
that Mrs MI 8 shoulders are convulsed.)
What the dooce are you giggling at now1
Mrs. MILL wasn't giggling, Mon
orch, dear, only
Mr.. M.-J.--OnIy what7
Mrs. M.-J.-OnIy cryingi
The Sequel.
@The Judges appointed By the spirited
proprietors Of sAll Sorts to decide the
Model Husband Contest which was es-
tablished on lines similar to one recently
inaugurated by one of our New York
contemporaries have now issued their
award. Two competitors have sent in
certificates which have been found
equally deserving of the prize, viz, Mrs.
Cornelia Galahad- Green, Graemair Villa,
Peckham. and Mrs. GriseIda Monarch
Jones, Aspen Lodge, Lordship Lane.
The sum Of 600 pounds viii consequently
be divided between these two ladies, to
whom. with their respective spouses, we
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