The morning call., 1892-02-13
ROSABBL'S HUSBAND.
ny r,tnA GARRIsoN JONES.

"Pm afrai you'll be Ike the boy who won
the elephant, R0se-n0w you've got your
husband, you'll be perpleXed to know just
what to do with him. But You WouIu nave
il your own way, you know
R8sabel laughed and set her dainty heau
On one side. ike a pretty canary. She was
the smallest, the prettiest and the most al
fectiouate little girl in WesteWe,t ana THIS
was her wedding morn. She had married
Colonel Nontrayille & very handsome, very
high-bred, very naughty gentleman and one
who. rumor asserted, had soWn his wiz
oats rather freely, and was even yet al
dictad to periodical ITS Of dissipation.
Aunt Moss, VINO had raised Rosabel from
a baby. and endowed her with handsome
propertv. was opposed to the match and did
her utmost to prevent it. But R0sabel must
have her handsome, stately colonel They
were married: and in the bridal chamber,
while Rose changed her white satin Tor her
brown cIoth. preparatory TO setting out on
her wedding tour, Aunt Moss ventuTed the
foregoing remark.
"Of course l would. auntie," responded
Rosabel, as she fastened her garnet sleeve
button. Il had to have my colonel, ana
now that I have secured him, I'm IN no lear
about what I shall do with him.
We'll. I am, Rose" replied the old lady,
bluntly. Hes proud self-Wllled man
YouIl never rule him. and he'll break your
he TT with his wild ways.
..%ot hrV' retorted Rose. crossing 10 the
mirror 90 put in her garnet uIOoch' ny
heart won't be broken, auntie dear SO don I
INT. and think I'll find way 10 rule
NV colonel. Y0u'u seel Isn't my dress
Ievelv? ComeI they are calling US. Good
by, you darling old aunte. Don He''
little Rose wont come 10 grleI.'
Heaven grant il" sobbed Aunt Moss as
she kissed her dazzling E0Od-by. Heaven
grant it." she prayed as The carriage
whirled her away.
The wedding tour was over, and Col0nel
Noutravi.ie and his pretty bride. were al
home In their handsome cottage, which was
6 wedding gift from Aunt Moss.
Rose had planned a reception, 10 when
her old friends and quite number OF new
ones we're invited.
On the evening In question she stood on
the cottage porch in her pretty bright slk,
with blue ribbons IN her yellow, cImbeu
hair. awaiting the coming Of her husband.
He soon appeared, driving under the ma
ples-suCh a handsome, distinguishes SOL
dierly figure RUsabeIs blue eyes g.U"eu
with pride RS she watched hun.
well pet" running up the step ana
kissing her eagerly, mere You are, al ready
and as fresh as a rose. You received all tue
articles / ordered, did YOU? Confectionery
fruits and champagne:
"Oh. yes. dear" responded Rose, pleas
antiY. land The frosted cake was elegant.
sent the champagne back.
"Y on did whal2'
" Sent the champagne back" repeated
Rose, seTeuely, We didn't need tAaS you
know"
Whoever heard Of an entertainment
without wine" asked tie colonel fTOwu
gathering on bis brow. I've invited a
number If my own friends. Rose; do you
EXPECT 10 choke them to death
Certainly net. dearest. I've ordered
lemonade, and we've plenty OF that which IS
better stiIl-pure. cold water
Colonel M5ntravlle broke from her clasp
ing arm, with asuppTeSSed exclamation Jhat
had a very suspicious sound.
Nonsense, Rose" lie said severely;
don't affect such silly airs You know
I've been accustomed to drinking ali my
life, and Pm not going to Stop now, nor lu-
yite NY friends and offer them cold Waloo,,,,
I'm not the man you take me lot = !Ou
think I'm going 20 do that" c,
ROsabrPs bright face never c-'.suueui oHe
caught the arm lie had dr9''L 1IOH ueI IL
both her dimped hands a.,
Yes Won are dacttol, Inc very man 1
take vol- y1rG:he 6est man, the noblest
man in ali the aorld. at least in your little
wife's opinioy and you're not going to drink
any more misty wines, OF offer them to your
friends to rink"
Rose
"Dsaest,"
"Deyou pretend to dictate what I shall OF
shaVnot dO?"
~ ny, darling no. You are dictator,
Mt your silly little wife; but l am going
q beg you, 10 entTeat you 10 grant me this
faY0T-the very first favor have asked Of
you since our wedding day! You wont
deny me?'
He shook her of again. If she would only
speak Ut IN a dominant way. so he might
have al excuse for getting angry; but she
elung to h'm, her pleading blue eyes bright
with unshed tears.
Don't be silly, Rose" he said, Pm go
ing back TO town for the champagne. Take
caTeI'
Butthe clingng arms only held him all
the closer.
Please, dearest-please please, Colonel
MOGTaviis, let me have my way In this,
and ] viii be the YeTiest little seTf in all
things else. Give up the wine nOW-giye
Il I'D Tor all your lifelong, for your little
Wj1e's asEing-yOuT little wife, who loves
you SO. Please, please, my darlingW
The cooling, bird-like voice was in his ear,
the soft red lips touched bis cheek, the
bright tears fell upon his hands,
"COntound II, let me 90, then, and have
Il your own way.
And Colonel M0ntraville, who would not
have WINGED before a line Of bTistinG bayo-
nets, tore himself from her clasping arms,
and strobe into the cottage, for once in his
life completely mastered
nose sLOOQ up ana SHOOK out Der ruined
pimage ike dainty bird
81 told auntie 50" she murmured, with a
little eXultant laugh, Il told her | should
find Tay TO rule my colonel"
Two hours later she dslensedt the refresh
ments with her own pretty hands.
You'll allow me to give you an ice, Cap
tain Brooke" approaching q cluster of her
husbands military friends, "and some of
this fTuit-cake-it is delicious, and some of
my own mpOunding-and a glass of lem
UBade, perhaps? No? Pm quite sorry, but
l must offer you water then. We don't use
wine, as you see. Colonel M0ntravile does
not approve Of it, neither do l. so I'll trust
you'll excuse Us, and partake OF what We
offer you.
The officers exchanged amused gances
How long since you've got to disap-
prove OF wine, M0utravlIe? they ques-
toned, the instant they got a chance at the
colonel. so much for perpetrating mat
TimOny We warned you how it would be
you are under her rule completely, old fell
low. aud the honeymoon not over"
y Gu tell the truth, comrades" responded
the colonel, half pleasantly aud half vexed
own up-Pm under her rule and the
worst of 1t is Pm likely to remain there"
And he did. Little Rosabel conquered
and to-day her colonel stands first amid the
defenders Of the good cause.-the great cause
the cause Of Total Abstinence. N. Y.
Weekly.
M ToNCuD Atyycnnu,