Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-21

Kemble treating the remark with the
contempt he thinks it deserves)-But,
being q perfect husband. I do not care
that she shall pine away for want of her
favorite recreation. This is the sole
reason of my coming to the "Nolleys"
so often.
Mrs. Blair-You mean it is why I
tolerate the frequency Of your visits.
We are OF mutual assistance to one an
other.
Kemhle-Exactly.
Mrs. Blair-"A weeks chess for
Frank" scribbled On my mental diary
completely subdues any feeling that ne
may have been hurt by ny
Kemble OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Mrs. Blair (frownina)-CompulsorF
attendance to the demands OF social
life.
Kcmble Observation-Disclosures Lau-
"a, size is such 4 quiet little thing, with
perfect simplicity of taste! She cares
little for the glamor of 4 London sea-
son, much prcfcrring her country home,
and completely happy in the society Of
her
Mrs. Blair (quiclly)-Now, Frank. he
would positively 20 nowhere unless l
madc-uniess he thought Il would give
ne pleasure.
Eemhla (who wanted 10 have finished
! his ecntcnoc)-I wonder what man Of
his disposition saw IN YOU?
Mrs. nlair-Probably what nan gen
orally sees in the woman hc falls head
ever cars in love with.
Ecmblc--In that ease, nothing; his
powers Of perception arc temporarily
removed.
Mrs. Blair with 4 becoming blush)-
You cannot expect RE TO fathom the
mystery.
Kcmb!eI suppose rot. Anyhow, you
are fortunate; he is q good chess player.
Mrs. E!air-lIow should / know?
have only played few games with him
-so9n after We met.
Kclnh!e-Ah! l remember Your in
fatGation for the game that week; the
next you were ergaged.
l'ra rlair (lhinllirg it is time to
cl;=nge the suliect)-Franli thinks
Laura q sensible woman.
Kemblc--I have fairly good opinion
OF hor myself,
Mrs. ElaiY-And il is so convenient
th2t they agree 50 we'll; the old dcars
are simply started with chess, n mi
cGoscoHe or oribhaGe, nnd we are left
entirely free to
Ktmble-Discuss politics.
Mrs. Bia;r-Ard the agricultural
question. Not one little bit Of anxiety.
/. can even have girls like Alma Stat
fora in the house.
Eelrhle-Ycs. Laura ond Blair give
nEsuldly little trouble
Hrs. Blair (thoughtfully) - They
would not have been badly matched.
Observation-Disclosures Married people
should never lie Of Z similar tempera-
I.cut. They would wish to be always
together When IS woman to know
wat perfect freedom is unless it Is
-, 8 -,.;:2--.cl12
zirs. GIair-You mean freedom 10 de-
vote her attention entirely to onc man
bo2 husband.
l-ea.ala (slaneirg at the chess-play-
ers} Exactly.
a,.-. Blair (toy;ng with her chate-
laiae)-l.avo you ever considered u dif-
fcrgut marriage for yourself?
Eenalie-No, not since lave been
married.
MIS-. rIair-You are satisfied?
Kcmblc-Ahsolutoly! with eathu.
si2sai.) Mine has proved perfect
union.
Mrs. Blair latter some heyitation)-
And yeS-
IlclnL;e (rcGccts fer q raoment, then
IN adcc,ied tonc}-l'cs, viii assist you.
You wish to recall u peric,l prior to
your weeks infatuaticn for chess play
ing.
Mrs. rlair (tolcrably successful in
looE OF blank amazement)-What are
yon talking about?
Icmblc-Nes, it was very absurd.
Ills. Dlair Cher memory reviving)-
Pardon re, y'ou were.
Kornblo (chqelii6s)-To' think
wished to marry you.
Mrs. Blair Observation-Disclosures!
Ermble-Iicw absolutely tired Of enc
another We should lave been by now.
Mrs. Plail-Bcrcl 70 de;Fsh! It was
Providence that sent Blair Just then.
Kcmllc-And Laura month after
Mrs. Blair-N-c have both been very
clever.
Kcmhlc-Cievor Is the right word. 1t
was q fortunate event in orr lives, and
rs such revealed cn astounding vein of
common sense. II sc had married, the
''renorsclcss hand q late" would have
been clearly betrayed.
Mrs. Biair-iTo svr u2, we have been
provided w;th admirable partners to
share the responsibilities OF life.
Kemblc-ro boa; the Responsibilities,
md provided ourselves with companions
to share the Responsibilities.
Mrs Blajr--What arc the irresponsi-
biLtics Of LIE, pray?
Kemblc-AInt2r;al for paragraphs in
the society papers.
Mrs. Blair with an attempt at sever
ity}-I think it Is tine to jim the Sad
nlirablc partners" Turning round and
callingIto The chc2s-playcrs.) Have you
nearly finished your game, Frank?
Another Voicc--Yorr husband is not
here. Mrs. Flair.