The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-09

ones comfort. But ] did ~ love Robert
that could not bear to have him place
his thoughts upon any one but myself
And Robert, too, somehow or other,
fancy, is not altogether pleased with this
mode of living. To be sure, he has never
complained, but-but-Well, well, we
dearly love each othsr, and that should be
sufficient compensation for any discom-
fort or even suffering we may endure"
As Mrs. Braxton concluded this solilo-
guy her husband entered. Mrs. Braxton
hastened to him, and greeted him with
her accustomed kiss. When Mr.. Braxton
had disrobed himself Of his coat and hat,
withdrawn his boots from his feet, his
wife handed him his dressing gown and
slippers, and placed his easy chair close
beside her own near the fire. When they
had both become seated Mrs. Braxton
said:
Robert, dear, somehow or other be-
gin to think that you don't altogether
fancy this way of living"
swell, Martha, II is not over pleasure
BILE, in a worldly point of view; but then,
my dear, you know that we entered into
this mode OF living from pure motives of
love and affection for each other, and
We're there nothing disagreeable in it
there would be no merit in the martyr
DOM"
Really, my dear, didn't look at it in
that light. Thought that 1t would prove
conducive to our mutual happiness"
" And now, after six weeks trial, you
are forced to admit that your anticipa-
tions have not been realized"
swell, my dear, shall have to Qualify
my opinion. am happy SO far as am
convinced Of your love for me; but"
"But, interrupted Mr.. Braxton, " you
are unhappy at the thought of having to
be cooped up here In order to retain that
love. Really, Martha, did not deem you
so selfish"
You wrong me, Robert. I am willing
II doing so would make you happy; but,
as said before, begin to think that you
do not relish this seclusion, and tits that
thought which makes me unhappy"
Then, my dear" said Mr.. Braxton,
"accept the assurance that I am content
to live as We do as long as you desire"
Having uttered these words, Mr.. Brax-
ton arose from his seat and took from his
coat pocket a copy Of an evening paper,
and again seating himself beside his wife,
began, as was his custom, to read to her
the news of the day. At length his eyes
alighted upon an article which caused
him to exclaim,-
"Hellooi BY Jove!"
"What the matterf" asked his wife.
"Why, the iawtons have been having
blow out; here's Q full account Of it.
I'll read 1t to you."
IA Happy Reunion:-A very pleasant
affair occurred on Wednesday evening
last, at he residence Of Charles Lawton,
Esq, the occasion being the twenty fifth
anniversary OF the amiable host and host
ess. For twenty-five years Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawton have sailed together upon the sea
OF life, and Notwithstanding the fact that
during all that time they have mingled
freely in what Is called fashionable society,
and in the earlier years OF their welded life
were the acknowledged leaders OF the
fashionable world, not Q ripple has ap-
peared upon the surface Of their domestic
current. Being indissolubly linked to-
gether by ties of mutual love and affec-
tion, they never, for q moment, permit
ted q doubt of each others fidelity to
enter their minds; and, as a consequence,
have realized a quarter of q century OF
domestic bliss; and on the evening men
toned they had the proud satisfaction of
being surrounded by q large circle of
friends, whom their amiable qualities had
attached to them"
For some time after Mr.. Braxton had
ceased reading, both he and his wife re-
mained silent, each seeming to be engaged
in thoughts which the reading of this
paragraph had conjured. At length Mrs.
Braxton said:
at seems that after all there are some
people in the world who live happily to-
gether, as husband and wife, and still
mingle in society"
al can't see how any reasonable being
could ever doubt it," somewhat dryly.
said Mr.. Braxton.
"How, Robert?" exclaimed Mrs. Brax-
ton. "Why are you turning apostate to
the principles you announced few weeks
ago."
"No, my dear, I'm only returning to
first principles"
"And you really think that even we
might live happily in each others love,
and still mingle in societyY"
Certainly, my dear, by following one
simple rule"
"And what is that ruler"
"Simply this; think Of your husband
as you would have your husband think OF
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