The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-28
THE TWO THANKSGIVING DIN
NERS

Rebacca Laurence, dainty, sweet girl
wife, sat on q low window seat apparently
watching the gray clouds scurrying De-
fore a southeast wind. But darksning
skies nor wailirg winds occupied her
mind. She was in bitter mood over her
first disappointment since her marriage.
Great had been her Joy in furnishing ana
adorning lovely, comfortable home,
shared by the only imam among men"
for har; loveable, handsome and honor
able, he was at once her ideal and her
very own. But the line OF perfection will
get snarled sometimes, even with ideal
husbands, and just now this one had de-
cidedly made known that be would never
spend one cent beyond his income, espe-
cally for luxuries, and this announce
ment came just as an expensive rug for
the parlor was. to her. q necessity to
complete the beautiful furn ishings; and
her money had been all expended. She
had been carried away by the bewilder-
pretty cabinets. tables. etc., and to com.
plete and harmonize all she needed only
Just that one $50 rug. She thought
OF her father, hut shamefacedly buried
her pretty face In her hands. Her bed
ruona anu beautiful parlor set, together
with generous check. were his gifts to
aid III this addition to her enjoyments.
She again took out her tablets and care
fully went over each item. No. she could
not retrench; comfort demanded every
article, But set expression nlarred her
lovely lipc as she determined tu have her
way In this first conflict. ssHe has a
good business ana Can afford'it, and hs
must" Just then she heard quick step
in che hall and III another instant her hus-
/band had her IN his arms and was kissing
of little way to divine tho change. and
was surprised TO see all the sweetness
gone from her face. her brow puckered,
her lips firmly set iE new expression.
He inspected his idol carefully ana SIM
ply said: What is lt?" "NothinR," SIZE
quivered and a sligat relaxation of her
features In spite of her determination,
showed a severe conflict, for she felt a
wild desire to capitulate and fling herself
into her husbands arms. But rising with
dignity she coldly gave her hand to Rob.
ing:" AS be led her along he quickly
OWNED the cause of her silent anger, for
the rug purchase had been thoroughly
canvassed during breakfast, and he had
expressed himself finally in regard to the
outlay beyond the amount he bad at
and knew she was not pleased with him.
Yet she coldly talked about affairs and
friends and the approaching Thanksgiv-
ing dinner they were to give to ner
bridesmaids and his groomsmen. This girl
was fine conversationslist and bid fair
to become q brilliant woman, full of SUBJ
tie fascination and welding a wide in
huence for good in her social relations.
This her husband fully appreciated and
wisely determined to let her develop un-
der his loving care. and not be deferred
by notes in the sun or shadows by the
wisely carry out his plan of not permit
ting his outlay to exceed his income,
even for the qualification of this worsnip-
ed wife; 1t was the rule of his life. and
it must be hers also. and doubly trying to
deny her SO simple Il gratifi cation now in
the flush OF love, the dawn Of their fell
lowsnip, ehe must learn to be his
true yokefellow. He evolved many plans
10 compass his ends, and at last discarded
them all for very simple one. As he
Kissed her goodbye he casually said he
would call az half past to take her for
brain that he would take her to get the
coveted rug, but the idea faded from her
mind and she was depressed and unhap-
n.y. Her conscience was not quito at
rest. but her strong will held her TO her
plan. Promptly her husband called. and
AS he assisted this faultlesslv attired,
beautiful! young woman into the buggy |
ms heart gave great throb of pride and |
love; he felt that if her better nature re-
sponded to this test he would be the !
happiest man alive. His pride II her was
great, but his love was greater. and that |
sne should stand shoulder to shoulder |
with him in sweet, honest. wholesome |
Living. was the great hope of his life. |
They drove past the fashionable quarters |
and past bis beautiful cottage, tall paid |
ior) and down long. dusty thorough
fare to row OF tenements on the out |
skirts OF the city. They wers not squalid,
but were
Just little shabby. He stopped before |
the tall end house and assisted Lucie to |
aliaht and conducted the wondering |
bride up long flight OF stairs to the |
southeast room of the fourth floor. As |
be Knocked, the door was quickly opened |
by faded gentleman, whose face flushed |
with pleasure as he warmly greeted her
and presented his young wife. He ex-
planned to Lucie that Mrs. Won Blum was |