The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1899-01-21

Change my dressl Even tonight, in
the quiet home circle, must remove my
dust-stained garb and go through the
exertion of fresh toilet ere my hus-
bands mother extended 20 me her wei
come? But could not refuse, aud when,
my toilet completed, Hugh's proud
glance Of approval met mine. | felt re.
warded. Then he led rue downstairs,
and we entered the drnwing-room to-
gether In the farthcst corner a tall
figure rose from an armchair, and In
all the rustlng dignity of velvet and
lace approached me.
my wife, mother" Hugh said, while
7 felt n cold hand take mine in pas
sionlcss grasp. A kiss as IL fallen
snowflake had rested on my brow, and
Mrs. Phillips fell back with graceful
ease into the chair from which she had
risen. d 49,
II was some six weeks before her
birthday that ! once heard her express
a wish that she had picture Of her boy
flor so she ever called Ilugh), and in
stantly resolution was formed in my
brain. ! had always had n talent for
painting. Before my fathers death il
had been my delight and his pride, and |
determined upon carrying miniature
of Hugh possessed to an artist knew
well, and ask his assistance in trans
ferring the likeness and painting por-
trait. Perhaps thought as my work IL
might soften her heart toward me. So
the next morning ! started out, and, TO
my inexprcssiblc delight. | found my
desire feasible, and received the artist
permission TO use his studio for four
hours each dny--the hours knew Hugh
would be away from home. 1t was not
long ere | saw that Mrs. Phillips
watched my coming and going with sus-
picious eyes, but |, picturing her
fhnmed look OF surprise when she found
my mission, went silently on my wny
until the picture was almost completed,
and had received the artists congrntu-
lGtion upon my success, when, entering
the house flushed and happy, over
heard her voice In the library address,
ing my husband;
"Four hours every day, Hugh. she Is
absent. What can he her purpose?
told you when you brought n young
giddy thing into this house you would
regret it. IL is your duty TO see where
she goes ana what she does"
iht | could hear no more, as, with
flashing eyes and head erect, entered
the room.
"Sincc entered this house six months
ago n happy bride, n joyous girl, have
met, madam, at your hands, with in
suits and scorn, which have suffered
In silence. AS my reward you now try
to take from me the last thing left me
my husbands confidence. What my
mission has been you shall know to-
morrow. Accept 1t as my gift--the gift
OF an injured woman to n cruel injustice
Hugh" turning. TO my husband) "thC
same house no longer can hold us two
Choose between us!" and turned and
left the room.
Ny husband, following, strove to calm
me, hut in vain.
81 will not live with your mother"
said. III you must have her share you
home win CO.
Darling, | cannot ask her to leave !
when old age is creeping upon her. Sh'
docs not know you yet. Wait! Have
patience yet II little longer, and yol
will find your way into her heart, ant
once there, you win know how really
warm IL is, which she conccals bencatl
n cold exterior"
'lIe has chosen between us. He will
not give her up" With this though
Rugged to my heart for comfort, saw
him leave me next morning with NJ
anxious frown upon his brow, and l
quickly gathering together n few
things, called n carriage and was driver
rapidly to the depot from which HAD
determined TO take the first outgoing
train. My plans were all formed.
would 90 10 the house Of my old nurse
who would care for me in my coming
trouble, ard II died there would bC
none 10 regret me, since even Hugh hao