The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-12-30
SWEET STORY OF THE FUTURE.

Life.
The Emancipated Woman sat in her law
office and thought. Clients had been COM
ing and going all day. and while engrossed
in the exacting duties of her profession
she had found time to think Conse-
quently, she had postponed her thoughts
until more convenient season. which had
Just arrived.
1t was growing dusk at 4:30 in the
afternoon Of Christmas eve, in the latitude
of New York, daylight is almost gone. The
Emancipated Woman had not lighted her
gas, and there was no one else to do it.
She had permitted all her assistants to
because 1t was Christmas eve, and she had
graciously allowed the privilege.
so this is really Christmas eve," the
Emancipated Woman unused.
Then her thoughts went back three or
four years. before she had acquired the sue
cessful practice she now enjoyed, and her
memory took on tender hue.
rs 1t possible that so long a time has
passed since / wooed and won the lovely
Dick Gildersleeve? Yes 1t Is actually four
years. 1 would not have believed ii. The
dear boy! Other women sought him-some
with wealth, while had none; some firmly
established in lucrative professions, while
ents, who. it seemed. would never come
All, had time then for love making. The
dear boy had no eyes nor ears for other
wooers He preferred me ald coyiy adj adj.
life. when led my blushing bridegroom to
the altar. and I was envi'd by all the
girls i knew.
The Emancipated Woman's reflections
faded off into unformulated reverie. Then
she began TO think again.
He has been such faithful husband:
tenderness? 1t is true that my increasing
success has left him with no ground for
paid all the household bin with promptness.
but how about the affection, the tender
ness for which a husband naturally longs?
81 fear / have been too engrossed In other
matters. and perhaps the faithful fellows
heart is pining for a loving word and an
occasional kiss While he has been at
looking. after the baby, I fear T have been
neglectfng him. | haven't cheered him as
l should have. done. Now I think of 1t,
pet him more, and let him know how APP
preciate him. Moreover, / must show my
love in something more substantial. This
present for such faithful helpmeet?"
The Emancipated Woman made up her
mind With her. to decide was to act, and
rections for their delivery
Thus it came to pass that when Richard
Gildersleeve went down into the kitchen
ing he found a complete new set of cook
ing utensils, from coffee pot to waffle irons:
Moreover, there was a box OF cigars, and
he could once more enjoy the luxury of a
smoke, an indulgence which had been for
hidden for more than three years.
The Emancipated Woman had followed
him noiselessly down stairs. and now stood.
unobserved by him. as he joyfully took in
the significance of his Christmas gifts
The dear girl really does love me still. "
he said half aloud. as his eyes filled with
happy tears. ''I thought her affection had
grown cold, and that she did not care how
hard toiled In the household drugery, nut
/ see / was mistaken How happy / amr'
He looked up and saw the Emancipated
Woman beaming upon him. Advancing to-
ward her and wiping his eyes on his apron.
he threw his arms around her neck and
sobbed
you have given me the happiest Christ
mas ever enjoyed