The Press., 1894-10-25

pulled his mustache fiercely, and, it is possible, enjoyed tho situation despite its peril Mrs. Armour turned to the mantel and seemed tremulously engaged in arranging some hric-a- brac Marion, however, with fine instinct, slid her arm through that of Lali and gently said: 'Yes, of course Frank will be glad of ride in the park. He used to ride with me every morning. But let us go us three, and kiss the baby good night-'good night till we meet in the morning. v" She linked her arm through Franks, and as she did so he replied to Lali, 1T shall be glad to ride in the morning, but"--
 But we can arrange it ut breakfast, said his wife hurricdly. At the same time she allowed herself to be drawn away to the hall with her husband. He was angry, but he knew he had no right to be so He choked back his wrath and moved on amiably enough, and suddenly the fashion in which the tables had been turned on him struck him with it's tragic comedy, and he in voluntarily smiled. His sense of humor saved him from words and acts which might possibly have made the matter pure tragedy after all. He loosed his arm from Marion's.
 II must bid our father and mother good night. Then will join you both in the court of the king. And he turned and went back and said to his father as he kissed his mother, II am had at an advantage, general.
 And serves you right, my boy. You had the odds with you. She has cap- tured them like born soldier" His mother said to him gently: Frank, you blamed us, but remember that we wished only your good. Take my advice, dear, try to love your wife and win her confidence. Glove her-try to love her!" he said. 1T shall easily do that But the other''- He shook his head little, though what he meant perhaps he did not know himself, and then followed Marion and Lali up stairs. Marion had tried to es- cape from Lali, but was told that she must stay, and the three met at the child's cot. Marion stopped down and kissed its forehead. Frank stopped also and kissed its check Then the wife kissed the other cheek. The child slept 1 peacefully on.
 "You can always see the baby here before breakfast if you choose" said Lali, and she held out her hand again ill good night. At this point Marion stole away ill spite of Lali's quick little cry of Wait, Marion!' and the two were left alone again.
 II am very tired,' she said. II would rather not talk tonight" The dismissal was evident. He took her hand, held it an instant and presently said: II will not detain you, but I would ask you. Lali, to remember that you are my wife. Nothing can alter that"
 "Still we are only strangers, as you know" she quietly rejoined.
 You forget the days we were to- gether after we were married" he cautiously urged
 II am not the same girl. You killed her. We have to start again. 1 know all :"
 "You know that in my wretched anger and madness D.
 "Oh, please do not speak of itp' she said. '1t Is so bad even in thought.
 But will you never forgive me and care for me? We have to live our lives together.
 ''Pray let us not speak of it now, '' she said in weary voice. Then breath lessly, "It is of much more consequence that you should love me - and the child"
 He drew himself up with a choking sigh and spread out his arms to her. "Oh, my wife!" he said.
 "No, mo-" she cried, "this is unrea- sonable. We know so little of each oth- CT. Good night again.
 He turned at the door, came back, and stepping kissed the child OH the lips. Then he said: "You are right. deserve to suffer. Good night"
 But when he was gone she dropped on her knees and kissed the child many times on the lips also.
 TCOntinued next Week)