Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-09-14

better Christians than the Sisters. / am
not talking about my own poo self las
you will soon see) without 4 reason. My
experience in the hospital led to other
things. nursed n lady through a tedious
Illness. and was trusted TO take her TO
some friends ia the south Of France. On
my return. ] thought of staying for a few
days in Paris-it was an opportunity OF
seeing how the nurses did their work in
the French hospitals. Aud, oh. 1t was far
more than that In Paris, l found Iris
again"
by accidea.r' Hugh asked.
II am not sure" Mrs. Vimpany nswer
ed, that there are such things as meet
ings BY accident. She and her husband
were among the crowds of people on the
Boulevards. who sit taking their coffee in
view OF the other crowds. passing along
the street. went by, without noticing
them. She saw me. Il sent Lord Harry
TO bring he back. | have been with
them every day. at her invitation, from
that time 10 this; and ! have seen their
life"
She stopped, motto ng that Hugh grew
restless. 81 am In doubt" she said,
whether you wish to hear more OF their
life in Parisf"
Mouutj0v AT once controlled himself.
eco on" he said, quietly.
Even If | tell you that Iris is perfectly
happy"
Il o." Hugh repeated.
May | confess" she resumed. "that her
husband Is irresistible, not only TO his wife
but even 10 au old woman like me' After
having known him for years at his worst
u well ms at his best | am still foolish
enough to feel the charm of his high spirits
aud his delightful good humor. Sober
English people, il they saw him now,
| would almost think him n hit subject to be
placed under restraint. One OF his wild
Irish ideas OF express ng devotion to his
wife is that they shall forget they are mar.
ried and live the lives Of others. When
they dine at a he insists on
having u private room. He takes her to
public balls and engages her odance with
him for the whole evening. When she
stays at nome and is u little fatigued he
sends me to the piano and whirls her round
the room in n waltz. Nothing revives q
woman lac says, like dancing with the
man she loves When she is out OF breath
and | shut mp the piano, do you know
what he does, He actually kisses me
aud says he is expressing his wife's feel.
ing for me when she Is not able 10 do 1t
herself. He sometimes dimes out with
meu, and comes back all on fire with the
good wine. aud more amiable than ever.
On these occasions his pockets are full OF
sweetmeats. stolen for his angel from the
desert. Am /! "A little tips = he asks.
oh. don't be angry: it's all for love of YOU.
] have been in the highest society, my
darling, proposing you health over and
over and over again, u drinking 10 you
deeper than all the rest of the company.
You don't blame mes All, but | blame
myself. was wrong to leave you aud
| dine with men. What 10 want with the
society OF men, when ] have Your society!
Drinking our health is a lame excuse. ]
will refuse all invitations for the future
that don't include my wife Aud mind, he
really means 1t, AT the time. Two or three
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aud dimes with the men again, and comes
home with more charming excuses, anc
stolen sweetmeats, aud good resolutions
1 am afraid I weary you, Mr.. Mountjoyf'
You surprise me" Hugh replied. ''Why
do I hear all this OF Lord Harry
Mrs. Vimpauy left ner chair. The stage
directions of other days had accustomed
had anything serious to say. Her owr
character still felt the animating infu
ence of dramatic habit; she rose now anC
laid her hand impressively on Monntjost
shoulder.
II have not thoughtlessly tried -FOUR pa
from the influence Of Lord Harry ! can re
call my former experience OF him, and
am afraid ] can see the end that ID com
Ing. He will drift into bad company; ht
will listen to bad advice. aud he will d.
things In the future which he might shrinl
AAOln uoAbk MOVE uCn suSt ihit SotiSS
! fear him! I fear hIm."
when that time comes" Hugh repeat
ed. "it have any influence left over his
wife. he shall nnd ner capaDle OF protect.
ing herself. Will you give me her address
In Pariss"
"Wilinglv-if You will promise not 10
60 to her till she really needs your"
WHO Is to decide when she needs me.'
IL I'm TO decide" Mrs. Vimpany au
swered; "Iris writes to me conhdentially.
II ANYTHING happens which she may be
unwilling to trust ~ letter. ! believe
shall hear OF il from her maid"
Are you sure the maid Is To be relied
emf" MQuntjoy interposed.
"She Is a silent creature. so far as I know
ANYTHING Of her" Mrs. Vimrauy admit.
ted, .aud her manner doesn'f invite conf
dence. But | have spoken with Fanny
Mere. am satisfied that she Is true TO
her mistress and grateful 70 her mistress
IN her own strange way. II Iris IL In ans
danger. ! shall NOT be left in ignorance q