New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
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John and Cicoly were married in the new
wear and 20" time. the affairs of Green. Rich-
ards K Van SChiacht were left TO the careful
cIrclcssncss of clerks
John was rich and Ciccly had something of
her own but he dis .ikpd what he called show "
louise and tire" maids. He was not stingy,
though for IL ordered a carriage and horses
and gave ner 4 very hDrrai allowance III ADDITION
TO her own income.
Tine first year II their life together was a
delightful time II happiness to both. 1t was
necessary. IL course. Tor John 10 be- away all
dan bat Clccly nightly enjoyed the novelty Of
being married. and found it very amusing to
order thing. ~ shops and give her name rs
Mrs Gre. Her mother had not allowed her
t. read many novels de"ining them pernicious.
ard s, a subscription to AlGdi"'s seemed like
A'adlin's Lamp for richness Of possibility. John
LEFT tn City a. carly possible and was gem
orally at homo by Lalf Iast six.
Frequently they went II Il theatre or dned
ont and there were Saturdays - Mondays at
Hr!.h:pn or Eastbournc. besides visits to the
Iondon hJus'. whore William greeted them
Nil. slii' ant. liatory Of half a sovereign.
=. TIA" second year wore ON John found it
necessary t. xiv. more attention to his bust
:ess. one or two matters had lately gone amiss.
giving Use 10 an urgent request from the 'hrms"
N-%-Yo4k correspondents that their inStruc-
tions should Do more closely attended to.
John Green showed the letter to his head
c'.,l. and said no more about IL. but h. grad
uaily fell back into hs old practice Of staying
late ana 10. 10 inlhSS nIllSrU. instead pI
lea, rg them To- those less competent or less in
t,rret d
one night John had promised t. get home
carly. as thry were going to IA theatre. but it
was nearly O'Clock before his Ky sounded
iu the door.
Cirrly met him with a rcproachfu glance. He
kissed her. and sat down YEARLY On the sofa.
+ am dr"aGfully sorry. dearest. but it was
ifupos .inl- 10 leave earlier"
"You promised John. ana We shall be so late"
"Ycs. dear. yes know NON. sou 20 and have
dinner. iui "h'n avn rested "A little I'll run
up aud dr-ss. and he ready AZ soon as you are
But You ant - without dinner"
We. can. You run along
II. pat MS hand To- his forehead ard pushed
back his hair
Are YOU 50 tired dear" Ciccly asked gently.
b-uIirg over him. H. smiled up AT her. and
took h.r hand
Then ~ won't -. dear" sh" said
"Nr-. ,r- promised to take you. Ciccly."
IN frgiV" YOU. You aSc very tired. can see.
and viii j." much happier At home"
Dear chi!d.' H. answered, kissing her hand.
You really don't mind
IN" TUNED away and ran. the bell for dinner.
Sine WAS bitterly dlsapp 1iut.i At not going. but
SHE concealed IT from JOHN. and after dinner
played the piano to him. while h. dozed in
char.
That night MAS the beginning u many things
ticcly sought anus mrnt more at other houses.
and went about with friends instead Of with
her husband This Is the beginning Of the end
with many Il lDN"-mAtch.
john was now very lusy. He seldom got
nom" before :. arI very often found Ciccly
either going or gone to some entertainment. to
whi j. hr Mas disiu.liucd to follow her
Tuet gradually dlcW apart. living different
lives. and asking less and less Of each other
john grew daily more absorbed i'm his business
II" W. NcrN fond Of Cic"ly, but he had given
~ showing IT, ard this - what woman hates.
Occasionally. after leaving him t. lonely even
ms CIcrly would come down To- breakfast In a
I'I-ut'ni mood. Wishing 10 put things back as
hcy bad once been. She would make some
pleasant remark. ana John would say yes
lear" or no. dear in his quiet tone. and would
ask her IL sh" lu!i haN, bacon or fish and
hen would open tht Times and spread it be-
ore him like some hidrpu. barricadc without a
oophoi-. til her warm Intentions iced In pride
ini she finished her breakfast silently.
Ci,~ly. like all women who fancy themselves
neglected. Cr1vcd for excitement, and sought in
imacy at houses TO which. year back. she