The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-07-21
wen. Al, old boz. lam right rlad .

We'll, Al, old boy. am right glad 70
see you. Inc II Taintr'
Thanks. and am most happy 70
see you again. my dear fellow. OF
course am anxious 70 meet that charm
ing wife Of yours, too. Have ron got
her under rs fiue control AZ you always
thought you had the boys At schools
laughed his friend
''oh, yea" said Boyd. "Ours Ii Z
model home, can tell you. Nothing
ever goes wrong; all Is as agreeable
and rs smooth rs clocls-worlx Come, l
am anxious 10 prove my assertions; let's
go at once" And so saying. they
started for MIR. Boyd's home.
Mr.. Newton was charmed with his
| friends lovely wife. and congratulated
him heartily on his success in securing
such dear little woman. II made him
feel lonely 10 think of the difference In
their positions. When he was at home,
Il was Ia hotel, q '.swelt" ono, 70 be
sure, but here was his friend In snug,
pretty little homo Of his own, with
beautiful companion Of whom he was
so proud and who looked ut her hus-
hand with such love shining ont 81 her
big blue eyes that Il went straight 70
his heart. and no resolved 70 get mar
ricd rip tho iirst opportunity.
Mrs. Boyd left tho gentleman, to
give Rome orders about lunch, and
meditatcd thus a. she went lilo Ii cor
tainiy very agreeable gentleman,
| and Robert IL 80 anxious TO show on
that Il Ia a shame; but It must be done,
now or never and her lips were set
with look Of determination
Luncheon was announced They
were all seated 1t the daintiiy spread
table. and Mr.. Boyd was thinking with
satisfaction that things wcrc running
without hitch and that his friend
must DO burning up with envy ~ will
be observed that Mr. Boyd was . tribe
conccited), whom his wife rang the
bell No one answered. and she rang
again. rcmariting, ns she did 30, In .
cool and steady manner: THAT II the
lest girl ever saw
No painter could paint the look Of
surprise and horror that overspread
her husbands face. He was 90 COM
pictcly overcome that words were be-
yond him. His beautiful, good little
wifcl What had come over herr And
IL tho presence Of the very man Of all
men 70 whom he would have thinga APP
pear 70 the best advantagei II made
him Wild. How vulgar II sounded To
say that Mr.. Newton waa surprised.
too, expresses II but family. He wan
thunderstrucll but like the gentleman
he was. appeared not 70 notice Il. and
the meal went on. Poor little Mrs
Boydi Her heart beat fast The nasty
word was out, and she was surprised
at herself, too. for the cool way Ia
which she said Il; but she had made up
her mind 70 do II or die. and do Il
she did.
Mr.. Boyd tried to speak 20 her alone
after luncheon. but could not find the
opportunity. and 20 they all went to
drive. All the time that dreadful
word burned In Mr.. Boyd's brain, but
he tried to appear natural with his
friend. His wife was In gay spirits,
and entertained their guest BY point
Ing out the objects Of interest along
their way. Arriving at home, she
went immediately To her own room.
and did not appear again until dressed
for dinner, when sho joined her hus-
band and his friend, looking so sweet
and pure that the friend forgot about
the Incident ut lunch. Mr.. Boyd was
feeling little better. too, and thought
there was no danger Of repetition OF
his wifess offensc; but he was mis-
taken, for rs the servant handed her
dish u salad, Il tipped slightly and
soilcd the table cloth.
'.-itl" cried Mrs Boyd. What
the devil do you want 70 be so careless
for2' And, looking straight at Mr..
Newton. she said In her sweet way,
that contrasted 50. vividly with the
language just used:
~ always swear when Iamprovolxed.
1t Is such q strong, yet brief and com
else way OF expressing ones feelings,
and such great relief. too When
Robbie (roferring to their young hope
full gets old enough, shall teach him
to swear. II Is manly, and will give
HIS youthful mind an excellent method
Of expression. did not use To think
so. but Mr.. boyd has SO fully impressed
this on my mind that am convinced
Of the merits Of being able to swear.
What do you say, Mr. Newton2'
Ii Is needless 10 say that Mr..
Newton agreed with her, cut Of sheer
politcncss; but poor Boyd Sr., was in
Q state bordering ON insanity. The
dreadful meal came to close at last.
The theatcr party was postponed Gus
Mr.. Boyd was indisposed) and he drove
his friend to the train. Mr.. Newton
him for most delightful day.
end as he badc him good-by could not &
refrain from saying;
.Old man, you were mistaken tits
she who has controlled your
And so II was Mrs. Boyd never had
occasion to swear again, and Robert
Boyd. ST.. didn't either. M Minneapolis !
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