St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-19
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not at all congenial"
son this point" observed Blummer,
Jelly, 1--WE seem to have no difference OF
opinion. We were utterly mistaken in
ever imaging we ever cared for each
other enough to-"
you are right" the little woman
broke in, determined be should not
gain the least advantage, sit was very
silly of me and shall never cease to
regret it,
II made blooming idiot of myself"
Blummer brutally declared. "But then.
you were a rather pretty and stylish
girl when | met you at -"
''Oh, You are really growing compli-
mentary! So was a rather pretty and
stylish girl-when you met me! That
was just one year ago. l suppose | have
grown old and homely and dowdy in a
year! If so, the life | have led with
you during the last six months is the
cause of itp'
She was growing hysterical again.
81 have done all l could to make you
happy, but you are the most unreason-
able woman | ever saw. thought you
an angel, but have found you possess
a temper like-like-a coal chisel. Our
married life has been WretcEed fail
ure."
Then he very deliberately attempted
to take a drink of coffee from his egg
glass.
There is remedy for our wretched
less" exclaimed the little woman de-
cidedly, look of resolution OH her
flushed face.
YES" he nodded, ''the remedy is
separation. 1t would be glorious thing
TO be a free man again."
She ieaped to her feet.
That settles it, Mr.. Blummer! Pll
not live another day with YOU after this !!
shall enjoy my freedom quite as much
as you will. The only thing dread is
the horrible disgrace of being seen i'll a
divorce court"
You need not worry about that, Mrs.
Blummer, unless you wish to marry
again, for we can live apart by mutual
consent and there need be no divorce.
AS for me, shall never marry again"
Nor |. Once is enough for me! We
will separate quietly"
Mrs. Blummer went away to re-
mote little resort amid the mountains,
where she could spend quiet summer.
She stopped at a picturesque old hotel,
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happened she affected black. And q
very gay little widow she made, for she
was determined to obtain utter forget
fulness in the pleasure to be extracted
from the passing moment.
And so it came about that she made
the acquaintance of ''perfect lovely"
old doctor, who took great interest in
her. He Was so very kind and attentive
that he seemed like a father to her.
Day after day Mrs. Blummer and the
doctor were seen together, and IL was
not long before the other guests began
to gossip mildly about them.
''She is awfully lucky" declared one
gushing young thing ale is really in
earnest, and he's SO awfully rich! No
sensible girl would mind his age, for he
is aWfully handsome. But it's always
the widows who make the lucky
catches"
One day the doctor and Mrs. Blum
mer were alone in cosy little nook be-
side the mountain stream, where they
had come for the ostensible purpose of
fishing. But their rods lay idly on the.
ground, and they were seated quite near
together on the soft moss.
Mrs. BIummer," said the doctor,
securing one Of her hands. 81 love you,
and | want you to marry me. l am a
wealthy man, and will do everything in
my power to make you happy"
Her tender brown eyes filled with
tears. and she tried to release her hand.
doctor, l cannot marry you."
Why not?"
81 am married alleady."
Then she told him everything in a
frank way that made him feel that he
loved her all the more desperately.
When she had finished he said:
You do not love this man to whom
you are DoundT'
No"
would you marry me if you were
free?'
III think So"
"rhen you must obtain legal separa-
ton from him."
Three hundred miles away Blummer
was enjoying himself at the seashore.
He met very charming and beautiful
girl. and by way of diversion he sought
her society as much as possible. One
day he came to the con clusion that he
was really and truly in love with her.
From that moment Blummer grew
rapidly desperate, after the manner of
any man who knows his affection is re-
ciprocated, yet feels that the situation
is hopeless.
One night as they sat on huge bowl
der and watched the glory of the moon
light OH the ripping ocean he told her
how much he loved her, and heard her
sweet voice confess mutual attach
ment.
Then came the task of revealing the
truth, which he did in manly manner.
OF course she was shocked and dis
treSsed. but she acknowledged she
loved him still.
'WOuld | were free mani he cried.
II can be in short time" he added,
sudden thought coming to him. MY
wife will not oppose separation. Will
you wait for me and marry me then"'
Yes, dear"
Blummer felt himself the happiest
man on earth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blummer met by ap-
polntment. They greeted each other
coldly.
Henry" spoke the little woman,
after some moments of hesitation. II
have come to ask favor. of you"
And | have come to ask one of you,"
he said.
81 want you to allow me to obtain a
legal separation from you"
why. that is the very thing l was
gong 10 ask or you. L am willing to
give you the necessary grounds, ana we
can take the case to South Dakota.
Everything shall be done as quietly as
possible.'
Both seemed delighted, and still they
eyed each other trife suspiciously, as
If seeming the truth.
why do You wish a separation,
Edna?" he finally asked. II trust you
are not contemplating another marriage
as soon as this? Ibelieve you said once
was enough for you.'
She tossed her head, defiantIy.
II have no reason ito conceal the
TRUTH" she replied. II am contemplat-
ing another marriage. l have found an
ideal man and he will make me his wife
as soon as proper after the separation"
Blummer felt twinge of panied sur
prise and he fancied his wife had never
seemed quite SO handsome before.
81 am also going to get married." be
acknowledged, finding pleasure in his
ability to say so. 81 am engaged to a
most charming girl who, am confident,
will make a model wife"
He had arisen and she sprung to her
feet and confronted him, her chin quiv-