New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-26

what l set out for"
Certain of Deacon Groves facial lines came out
very distinctly and dsagrceaby just now
Mrs LANDAU, leaning back in an easy attitude
and gazing pleasantly at him, was conscious OF a
strong and exceedingly unwomanly desire to have
a whip in her hand and 70 let its lash go stingingly
about the form near her. And yet. she tired to
tell herself he had his provocations Ana what
mere man would have Gesisted from paying MS
addresses TO a girl he fancied with woman ike
Roxy to aid him? And what mere man would
have believed Katharne's present ATTITUDE any
thing more than the result OF a whimT were not
girls minds full Of whms? And couldn't they
on the shortest notice fall into commissions II they
were thwarted? Mr.. Grove was prepared for the
commissions. His heart had hardened greatly
since that day, few weeks ago. when his wile
had 30 appealed 10 him and he had consented 10
befriend her against her mother.
When he thought OF that moment be always
told himself he had been confoundcdly weak. lie
did not now recall that lie had been also helpless
And he did not consider that he might be just az
helpless again lie had not yet come TO renliz-
ing sense that the only way in which he could pre-
vail upon Katharine TO go with him was by bind
ing her and carrying her off. after the manner OF
some ancient nations when in pursuit Of wives.
overestimated his own. And he was not going
to be weak next time he saw her. That would
make all the difference in the word-ths not be-
ing weak
After a short silence Mrs. LANDAU inquired,
"what he had set out for? -
"Why, 20 take her home with me. Of course.
guess / can make her see how things are this
time"
There was slight access OF color in Mrs. Liam
dan's face as she listened to him. She did not
speak and he went on.
II just let her have her fling, you know, at
first. | thought if she'd got some kind OF
notion. why I wouldn't be ugly about 1t. I'm
going to be the best sort Of a husband 10 her
Oh, things'l! be straight enough in months
time. She'll see | mean well by her. I'm
ever so much obliged to you, Mrs. Llandau,
for your kindness TO my wife. ! wish you'd come
ont and see us some time in Feeling Hills. |
should be proud and happy TO entertain you. Ia
do it in the most tip-top way ] knew, and he
glad TO-.
As Mr.. Grove talked an increasing selfsatis-
faction came 70 him. 1t was as he thought,
lirst-class kind OF a woman upon whom he was
calling and it was that variety Of women who
would be most likely TO appreciate him.
lie could not quite interpret the intent gaze
which Mrs. LANDAU now fixed upon him for an
instant.
She shook her head.
Now let MS talk like old friends she said in
n confidential tone. "You must let me say that
] don't think YOU fully understand the strength OF
Katharine's resolution. She doesn't wish TO see
YOU. She thinks it'll only he disagrccable TO
you both And she is sure shc shall not go back
with you.'
Ann1 hp
shouldn't get to disliking that girl who was
making this row
"Oh. well. he said, Il suppose she does think
so now But she's young enough 10 change her
mind. Don't you sec. she's got TO change it?
You see, Mrs LANDAU, she's married 10 me.
And want my wife at home
In spite Of her resolution as 10 her manner OF
treating this man, Mrs. LANDAU now rose sud
denly and with difficulty restrained a gesture OF
disgust.
Mr. Grove rose also lie tried 20 take an easy.
rentlcmanly attitude as he stood there.
Mrs LANDAU was feeling his small. vain nature
so kecnly that even with her experience In yelling
her emotions she could not look at him as she
said
Perhaps 1t will do no good TO prolong this
kind OF conversation. Ny niece does not wish
10 see you. Mr.. Grove
There was something in the speakers voice now
that was like the sting OF that whiplash which
Mrs. LANDAU bad short time ago wished TO
use.
n was OF no possible use 70 give this masculine
mass Of vanity and cgotism any dcfcrcntial
hattery sh. suddenly thought.
He stared AT her in amazemcnt. His face grew
red. lie had not heretofore deemed that Mar
collins Grove could be so treated, and by women,
too
as Kate with your he asked presently
Yes"
Then I guess that il you'll plcase tell her I
want " sec her. and that I'm going TO stay round
until do see her, she'll understand. Yes. Pm
going to stay
lie wanted TO add, If his business went TO
thunder" but he checked himself in time.
Lets be reasonable Mr.. Grove suggested Mrs
Llandan. giving him another smile which WAS
wonderfully like real smile.
He looked at her dclightedly.
IL hope I'm reasonable" he responded THAT'S
lust what want 10 be. That's just what want
Kate 10 bc-rcasonsble Ask her TO come here.
amt going TO give this thing up. I'm going TO
see her. She and will have good talk. Wen
arrange everything in five minutes
Mrs LANDAU walked quickly ont OF the room.
She knew that unless she did 90 her visitor would
stand there and insist all day that Katharine be
summoned.
She was not going TO summon her, however.
She felt a disagrccable sense Of defeat. She had
very soon discovered that, though Mr.. Grove
would like to remain for hours and have her
defer gently 70 him and flatter his vanity, his
little mind wonld still bc fixed on the point.
And she tried to tell herself that il was perfectly
natural he should do SO. Why should she blame
him for not seeing what was utterly beyond his
powers OF vision?
She walked down the long corridor and was
returning when, opposite the door of her inner
apartment. she was detained by Katharine her
self, who suddenly opened that door, seized her
auuts arm and drew her within the room.
He has come. hasn't he ?" she asked.
She stood upright and spoke with subdued
ring In hci voice.
YES"
t.