Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-02


 said: "Yes, of course Frank will be glad of a 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. She linked her arm through Franks. and as she did so he replied to Lali, II shall be glad to ri Sa in tho morning. but"-
 But we can arrange it at breakfast, said his wife hurriedly. 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 tight 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 its tragic comedy. and he in voluntarily smiled. His sense of humor saved him from words and acts which might possibly have made the matter a 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, ''I am had at m advantage, general '
 And serves you right, my boy. You mad the odds with you. She has cap tured them like a 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. " | "Love hcr-try to love herr he said. II shall easily do that. But the other = He shook his head q 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 alsC and kissed its cheek. Then the wife kissed the other check. The child slept peacefully on.
 You can always see the baby here before breakfast if you choose, saiG Lali. and sho held out her hand agaiI in good night. At this point Marion stole away in spite of Lali's quick little cry of Wait. Marionr" and the two were left alone again.
 Il am very tired" she said. ''l would rather not talk tonight" Int dismissal was evident. He took he hand. held it an instant and present., said: II will not dctain you, but would ask you, Lsali, to remember tha | N@kl, II Nz that"
 Still we arc only strangers, as yo know" she quietly rejoined.
 You forget the days we were to gether after we were married" h cautiously urged
 "I am not the same girl. You kille her. We have to start again. moN all"
 "You know that in my wretche anger and madness I"-
 "Oh, please do not speak of it!" sh said. Ut is so bad even in thought. D
 But will you never forgive me an care for me? We have to live our live together.
 Pray let us not speak of it now, she said in a weary voice. Then breatf lessly, Ut is of much more consequence that you should love me - and th child"
 He drew himself up with a chokin sigh and spread out his arms to hel "Oh, my wifer' he said
 "No, no," she cried, "this is unre; sonable. We know so little of each otl CT. Good night again"
 He turned at the door. came bacl and stepping kissed the child on tt lips. Then he said: "You arc right deserve to suffer. Good night"
 But when he was gone she droppe on her knees and kissed the child man times on the lips also