Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-20
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But after such burst OF feeling,
commonplaces could not easily be
taken up, and Waring soon took leave.
by George" he said to himself, II
believe the girl is in love with her hus.'
band and he is too blind to see III How
can give him the hint?"
He soon had an opportunity. The
next day Mr.. Duncan said to him: !
Have you seen Mrs. Duncan lately?'i
"Oh, yes spent last evening with
her."
"Did she seem happy"
well, no" boldly seizing tho op.
portunity.
Mr. Duncan's face expressed anxiety
and sorrow.
mot happyT' he said. "Oh, what
can l do? lhave tried everythingl I.
must go around to Tiffany's to-day. I
hear OF some artistic pendants"
"Now look here, Duncan" Warins
broke In, drop this jewclry business
and try new tack. Put yourself In
my hands and I'll undertake not only
to show you how to make your vito
happy, but yourself at the same time"
Duncan looked up eagerly.
II will do anything, make any sso.
ritlce," he said.
MY plan requires no sacrifices, and
my treatment is pleasant one. You
have only to obey my commands" (.
Il will, implicitly"
well, in the first place, you and not
l must accompany Mrs. Duncan TO tho
opera tonight"
but have no clothes"
You must buy some"
But cannot afford it,"
"Pshawl The money you pay for one
bracelet will ct you out. Now, after
you have attended to your toilet 10
cording to my orders, you will tlnd In
structions for your further guidance In
q sealed note which will have placed
on your dressing table"
80 that evening at dinner Duncan
announced, with inward perturbation:
"Nr. Waring will be unable to &C.
company you this evening"
"0hl ] am sorry. Iwant very much
to hear this new singer" returned his
wife.
"llow will do in his placer he VEN
tured, watching her narrowly, his
sensitive nature fearing to sec disap-
pointmcnt, perhaps rcpugnance, In her
beautiful face.
Can you go?" she said, eagerly.
Can you spare the time? And isn't
music bore to you"
II mean to learn to like 1t for your
sake, Berenice."
After visiting a fashionable barber,
as directed by Waring, and arraying
himself in his new clothes, Duncan
hardly knew his own reflection in the
mirror before which he stood. "Why,
am youngl" he exclaimed; and, In
truth, he was but thirty-fve, his care
less dress having made him appear
"But first" he said, II must read my
instructions from Waring. Where e
the promised note? Oh, here it is. I
can't imagine what he can have To
say"
Let me give you o tirst-class tip"
ran the note. Make ardent love TO
your wife"
"'Make ardent Lowell" Duncan re.
peatcd, realizing for the first time
that he hadnever made even lukewarm
love to her, Man though he was, a
blush sulfused his face and set his
pulses throbbing as he went down to
the drawing-room.
"Well, my dear" he said gaily as his
wife approached him, will l do for
your cavalier?"
"'Do?" she exclaimed, with girl
lsh impulsiveness which he had never
before heard from her, "why, you are
perfectly lovelyp
YES" he said, laughingly, "'fine
make fine birds, you know"
She lightly touched his tic with her
pretty fingers, and smoothed the lapels
Of his coat admirlngly.
"Why do you not always dress like
Ihis?' she asked.
He captured her wandering hand
and pressed it to his lips, amazed that
love making came so easy to him.
"'Dress like this?" he cried, play
fully. why it costs money, my
,hildl And | am not worthy Of the
expense"
NO" she returned, earnestly; you
spend all your money on baubles for
ne. Oh, you think me a child; butt
Inn woman, and have thought much,
although feared to speak"
my only desire has been to make
you happy, Berenice," he said, some
what sadly.
"0h, | know It'll know I'll" she cried,
fondly to him. but could
not DO happy while you were wasting
health and strength to surround me
with all this luxury. Let us live more
simply; let me be to you what wife
should be,-a companion, a sharer Of
your burdens, comforter In your
troubles. | am young and ignorant,
out you, SO noble and wise, will teach
ne to make some return for all you
nave done for me since papa died"
"My wife, your love will be sufficient
'ecompense for all. never thought
% be so blest."
A little later, Waring from his OBJ
'cure seat saw them enter the brilliant
playhouse, and knew from their faces
that his tip had been sure oneida
J Tulloch, in Demorests Magazine
New Government building for SalIna.
SALINA, Kan, Sept. ls.--The designs
II the new government building to be
'ected in this city were received yes
,rday by Mr.. A. Daum, the superin.
,ndent OF construction. No changes
ere suggested by Mr. Daum or Post