St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-08-14
s'his wife dislikes me because ! know
more of her husband than she does
"How absurd" said Sylvia.

more of her husband than she does
"How absurd" said Sylvia.
"And if my friend is q woman"
continued. her husband is just shade
Jealous because he suspects that have
been making love to her."
"How silly" said Sylvia, shifting i'm
patiently in her chair.
''The worst Of it is" proceeded
''that they are both right-as a rule
In this particular case"
"Jim," exclaimed Sylvia, bringing an
expressive foot down upon the hearth
rug. If you've only come back to Le
horrid-"
Il have come back" said, "for the
express purpose of giving Jones away
-or whatever it is you do for your best
friend when he is married"
That's nice of yon. Jim. said Sylvia
leaning back contentedly. Then you
are pleased?"
Il think Jones il IN uncommonly
LUCKY man." said.
Sylvia wrinkled her brows and looked
curiously nj me.
IF you think Edgar Is marrying me
for my money, that is not the case
said Sylvia.
Il shouldn't dream Of such q thing
Il said.
Though, of course, it is lucky that
have money!" said Sylvia, ''or else we
couldn't--we should have to wait"
''Of course" said. "a regular income
is = convenient thing to have. And
don't suppose Jones has ever made $500
In any single year at the bar yet"
"Bnt he's clever" said Sylvia, land be
must wait his opportunity"
"Yes," said.
"You were surprised, weren't you?'
said Sylvia. "Now confess you were
surprised-for once"
swell, don't know that was-par.
ticularly. You see. l was staying up the
river with him in August, and knew
there was something ur."
%. but you couldn't have known
then." said Sylvia, with slight laugh
LOT course didn't absolutely know
1 said. "And now come to think of it,
I think it was q little mean of Jones
ard Of you. too. Sylvia-to keep me in
the dark 50 long l could have done q
good deal for you in my quiet way. you
know-brought you together and re-
tired discreetly round the corner. 4
little seasonable frankness would have
done wonders. As it was"
"As it was" said Sylvia. rather stifiy,
Edgar and I were able to manage our
own affairs ourselves"
'Stin," said. IF it's any consolation
to you, I don't mind assuring you tha,
he's frantically in love With YOU"
Thank you," said Sylvia. Its pleas.
ant to hear it on such excellent AL.
thority."
.Of course l should have known
there was q woman in the case even ii
he hadn't told me So"
what do you mean?" said Sylvia,
who seemed to be getting little bored
"Well, when a man leaves the river to
spend his week-ends in town, it's fair
ly safe to conclude that there's WON.
an in it; and when he tells you SO il
seems to remove the last vestige Of
doubt. But must confess he quite
put me OF the scent. never dreamt
it was you he was after. l fear, Sylvia
you are . sly puss. Why. what on
earth's the matter?"
Sylvia had turned white and had
risen from her seat.
"What are you talking about?" she
asked.
1--WE are talking about Edgar Jones;
but"
"But who was the woman? Jim,
insist"
MY dear Sylvia"
"AIr. Jones'" said the parlor maid
holding open the door.
"Hullo! old fellow-back again 2?
"Yes," I said; '.just in time to con
gratulate you both and to-give yot
oway. Well must be going-two''
company. you know. eh7 Good-by
Sylvia"
81 shall be dining at the club. said
Jones; shall see you there?
Il think not" ssid.
Really. I could have done no good By
stayin1.-Black and White.