Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-02-03
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StdHCe WHICH uhu BlFcn Iioe W ~,
namely, the discussion about Violet
We're She merely explained that she
Tad tainted, In which condition Sir
Francis had taken advantage of her
helplessness to insult her.
Mrs. Lorlmer was highly indignant
Tell your husband all about 1t, my
dear!" she advised. Hes big enough,
and strong enough, to give that little
snob good trouncing! My patience!
wish George were in London-he'd
lend hand ind welcomed"
And the old lady nodded her head
violently over the sock she was knit
ting,-the making OF socks for her be-
loved son was her principal occupation
and amusement.
"But hear" said Thema, that 1t Is
against the 4aw TO strike any one, no
II so,-then Philip would be punished
for attacking Sir Francis, and that
would not be fair"
you didn't think of that, child,
when you struck Lennox yourself" re-
turned Mrs. Lorimer, laughing. And
guarantee you gave him good hard
blow,-and served him right! Never
mind what comes of 1t, my dearie--just
tell your husband as soon as ever he
comes home, and let him take the mat
ter into his own hands He's a fine
nan-he'l know how TO defend the
pretty wife he loves 80 well!" And
she smiled, while her shining knitting
needles clicked faster than ever.
Thelmas face saddened little. Il
think am not worthy OF his love-" she
said sorrowfully
Mrs. LoMmel looked at her with some
inquisitiveness
What makes you say that, my
dear?"
Because feel 1t so much" she re-
He'd. Dear Mrs. Lorimer, you cannot,
Perhaps UNDERESTIMATE when he
married me. 1t seemed as If the old
story OF the king and the beggarmald
were being repeated over again. |
sought nothing but his loye-his love
was, and Is my life! These riches
these jewels and beautiful things he
surrounds mo With do not care for
them at all except for the reason that
he wishes me to have them. | scarcely
understand their value, for have been
poor all my life, and yet have wanted
nothing. | do not think wealth Is
needful to make one happy. But love
--ah! | could not live without it--and
She paused, and her
eyes filled with sudden tears.
Now what?" asked Mrs. LorImer
gently.
Now" continued the girl In low
voice, my heart is always afraid!
Yes! l am afraid Of losing my hus-
bands love. All, do not laugh at me,
dear Mrs. Lorimer! You know people
who are much together sometimes get
tired, OF seeing the same face
always the same form"
Are you tired. dearie?" asked the
old lady meaningly.
81? Tired of Philip? | am only
happy when he Is with mel" And her
eyes deepened with passionate tender
ness. II would wish to live and die
beside him, and should not care If
never saw another human face than
hist"
well, and don't you think he has
the same feelings for your"
Men are different. think" returned
Thelma musingly. Now, love is ev-
cry thing to me-but it may not be
everything to Philip. do believe that
love Is only part Of a mans life, while
It Is all woman's, Clara told me once
that most husbands wearled Of their
wives. though they would not always
confess it"
Clara Winsleigh's modern social
doctrines are false, my delr!" interrupt
ed Mrs. Lorimer quickly. "She isn't
with her own marriage, and
thinks everybody must be rs discon-
tented rs herself, Now, my husband
and lived always together for five and
twenty years.-and we were lovers to
tho last day, when my darling died
with his hand in mine--and- andif
1t hadn't been for my dear boy,--l
should have died tool"
And two bright tears fell gllttering
on tho old lady's knitting
Thelma took her hand and kissed 1t
fondly. II can understand that" she
said softly; but | do believe II Is din
cuu to keep love when you have won
1t! II ia, perhaps, easy to win--hut
am sure 1t is hard to keep"
Mrs. Lnrimer looked at her earnest
ly.
My dear child, don't let that frivol-
GUS Winsleigh woman put nonsense in
to your pretty head. You are too sen
stble to take such morbid view of
things, and You mustn't allow your
wholesome fresh nature to be contain
mated by the petulant, wrong headed
notions that cloud the brains OF idle.
fashionable. useless women Believe
me, good men don't tire OF their wives
and Sir Philip Is n good man. Good
wives never weary their husbands and
you are q good wife ,and you will be a
good sweet mother Think ~ that