The morning call., 1892-06-23
Lewis VERSUS LEWIS.


.'W hat case was that, Judge p asked
Losing. as he dropped into chair.
81 evils vs.. Lewis action for a limited
cfysrce On the ground Of incompatibllliy,
cruel treatment ana so forth. Nou saw the
voupr woman who Just went out?'
Losing nodded.
THAT was the plaintiff. Nice sort Of
Girl. we'll educated, refined, handsome and
all that; but not the right sort Of wife for
tne man she married. You see, she Is tile
only daughter of wealthy people, who had
naturally Cratifed every whim that came
into her head. She fell in love with
Young man whose responsibility was ms
chief recommendation.
"Wen. wasn't that the principal thing to
be considered ?" cried Losing.
"Other things being equal, yes; 0ut IN
This case il was only one OF the prluclpal
considerations. YOU see. The young man
was as poor as he could be; he had only
modest salary to depend on. and nothing II
tie way Of prospects. The glrfs paIen Is
objected al first, but finally consented %
the match. They probably kne" she would
have her way in spite or all ObJ'ctl0ns they
might inteTp0se. You hear and read great
deal about the tyranny Of parents who re.
fuse to sanction marriages which they Be-
lieve viii end 10 unhapplness, but tell you,
nv boy, that what is called tyranny IS ia
many cases honest cOmmon-seuse ana good
judgment based on experience and 0bserva-
ton.
"WeH, they were married, and for short
tine they were happy. Then the young
wife began TO be discontinued. She missed
the luxuTes she had been accustomed TO
enjoy. The modest home her husband
could provide for her was so different from
the elegance with which she had been for
merly surrounded She began 10 fret. Her
discomfort soon found expression IN words
Naturally her husband became angered at
what be considered her lack OF devotion.
"When she suggested that her parents
would lend financial aid be became lnals-
uant and insisted that she should be con-
tent with her lot until by his own efforts lie
could better their condition You can I'M
aniue that this state Of affairs soon led 10
something worse. QuarTels became ire
Qaent; love was a thing OF the past. No
doubt thinking herself much abused. she
left him and returned 10 her parents. Then
application for a separation was made. All
efforts 10 effect a recon Citation were fruit
less. Well this is the end. The law has
sanctioned the separation that already eN-
listed 10 fact; the young woman remains
with her parents: the young man VIII
probably 20 to ruin, for his unfortunate
marriage has taken all ambition cut Ct
him"
And the lesson?" suggested Losing.
Don't marry q woman who Is beyond
your station financially; don't take vile
from a mansion unless you have mansion
u readiness for her."
"But surely all marriages Of this kind
don't result as this one mas doneY
mo. probably not; there are exceptions
70 every rule. / am speaking OF the rule.
You viii ind as you grow cider that 1t holds
good 10 nine cases out CT ten. Marriage Is
too serious a matter 20 enter it lightly. and
happiness too valuable to stake it on
chance. HeiTeSses are content with love In
a cottage only in novels; In real lie you
seldom find love that is strong enough 70
conquer all the Weaknesses OF human
nature, especially Of female human nature.
Losing sat in silence for minute or
more The old mans words seemed 10 have
impressed him deeply.
At length he asked a question he had
come 90 PROFOUND, received reply that
made the matter clear 10 MIN, thanked MS
adviser and was about 70 leave when the
Judge remarked
by the way, my boy, II you want any
further points on that case come to my
house this evening and l will show you
what authorities 10 consult"
Thank you; l shall do So Losing re-
piled.
lie took the kind offer rather as a matter
Of course, for Judge Sharpe had long ago
told him TO make use Of bis library when
ever he wished, and be had frequently
ayailed himself Of the permission.
LOSING dlkEI leaving tu6 y 4Ec ONCE
went directly 10 his Own, which was IN an
ether part Of the same building. Instead
Cf bUsying biVseif with the papers that lay
siTeWn about upon the desk, he paced to
and fro for several minutes. Then be sat
down. aud for at least half an hour stared
very hard al nothing, or perhaps al the wall.
Could he have seen his own face just then
he would have been surprised at the change
that had come over il There was a hope
less, despaiTing expression there which
would have seemed quite ineXplicable to
any Ct those who knew him best
There's no otner way; III have 10 do II"
he suddenly exclaimed, at the same time
rising abruptly.
Then be put on his hat and coat, went out
and walked rapidly away.
The evening Of that day found him at the
house Of Judge Sharpe, sitting in the library,
apparently engrOssed In a legal volume.
But as he had been staring at the same page
Tor the last 10 minutes, and that page hap
pened 10 contain merely q portion OF the in
deX. il is doubtful that be was as deeply en-
crossed as be seemed to be.
A light step fell upon the carpeted floor
behind him. young girl had entered the
TOOm. A very pretty young girl she was,
and the glad smile that lighted up her face
when she saw the young man made her all
the pTettleT. Walter Losing had evidently
not confined his attention 70 Judge Shares
library Oh his previous visits. IL be had,
lle Judge QduHutEE WOQl4 not LdHs been
so pleased to see him.
"Poring over dry legal volumes, - usaaI,
/ see. What peTpleXiDg case rests heavily
On your mind now, Wslter2 Why, what
ais you? You look as glum as II you had
lost every friend IN the world"
Losing had turned and risen as the young
girl spoke, and the light streaming upon MA
face showed it to be indeed mirror Of
everything gloomy and disheartening
1t isn't a law case that is troubling me /;
] would II were only that" he replied, with
q sigh that was almost groan.
"What is it, then? Has any misfortune
befallen yOu?
yes, misfortune Indeed; or at least il
seems to be now. Doubtless it is all for the
best"
What are you talking about? Why
don't you tell me what is troubling you %
Il came for that very purpose. that L
might tell you. After this evening We
must not meet again."
'Not-meet-again? ?" Nellie Sharpe re-
peated the words slowly, as If she could not
grasp their full meaning. The color surged
10 her cheeks and then receded. leaving her
very pale. What do you mean. Walter?
What has happened? You cannot be in
earnest?"
Walter rather incoherently recounted
what Judge Sharpe had told him OF the cas-
Lewis VS.. Lewis, and the comments be had
made on that case.
And is that ?" asked Nellie. when he
had finished.
She smiled e little as she asked the ques-
ton, and close observer would have noticed
that a sigh Of relief passed her lips.
"All? Is II not too much? Knowing that
your father holds this view, can ! do other
wise than give you up?"
Il thought you had more pluck" said the
young girl, with just suggestion of seoIn
in her voice.
1T is not matter Of courage, bnt OF con-
science-0f honor. Can 20 to the man who
gives me such advice as have received, who
tells me never to marry woman who is be.
yOnd my station financially, and ask him 10
give me bis daughter, who Is dearer to him
than all else? / am poor; have none but
the most predetermined prospects, while you
well, l need not say more; you can readily
see my position"
But l can't see it in the light In which
You place II. ! thought you had sufficient