The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16
Ms MOTHER.

ia TRO KRGE
Boston Post
Mrs Arden sits in her luxuriant boudoir gazing
lntently on her sons picture which rests on table
wishing she could hear the sound of his voice echo
ing through the house again. She has cast him Off
because he had contracted mesalliance refusing
to hold any intercourse with him. vain he plead
ed. She remained immovable.
1t is now two years since his marriage and though
she las often onged for his presence she has never
acknowledged it until Perhaps she might have
remained estranged had it not been owing to the
sermon which the minister preached Sunday on
Mother Love-, relating several touching incidents
of sacrifice which mothers have made for their sons
What had she done? Disowned her son because he
married poor girl. What need of her being so bit
ter! II Jack loved the girl why was she so obsti-
nate? She resolved to search for him and bring him
home
Two months have passed. Mrs Arden has left
no stone unturned to find her son. but to no avail
She fears she will be unsuccessful. Perhaps years
may eiapse before any account of him may be OBJ
tau ed She is pacing the room nervOusly when Mr.
RyI eI her lawyer is announced
One glance is sufficient She steps forward ex-
claiming: You have good news"
Yes" replied Mr.. Rymer Il have seen your son.
bur did not make my presence known He lives in
C and is employed by Wright & Carter as book
Wright cOnfding the story to him. knowing you
will want him to come home with you. He is glad
for Mr. Ardens sake but sorry lose such an earnest
worker also called on Mrs Arden (but as a book
AGENT and L admire his taste. While their home is
not luxurious, everything is cozy and l am sure she
is excellent wife"
"Oh, l am so glad! Mr. Rymer if start imme-
dately could reach the house before Jack tell his
wife who 1 am, and surprise him when he comes to
supper could 1 nOt?"
Yes; there is train at noon. That is an excel
leht plan You will call tonight Jack will be pleased
to YOU and"
q should like to see him. Yes, shall call
GOod-by"
Evening of the day. Mrs. Arden has been
at be- sons home two hours-Iong enough for her
to agree with Mr. Rymer by admring his selection
of wife Alice Jacks wife. is unlike the Ardens
being small and fair while they are tall and dark
Mrs Arden and Alice have become the of friends
They are awaiting Jacks arrival. When they hear
his footsteps Mrs Arden will step into the next room
and await an opportunity for her appearance
How the time drags!" exclams Alice as she
knee's beside Mrs. Arden. claspng her hand. Dear
mother am so happy. long for Jack to come,
knowing he but wished to be reunited to you to COM
plete his happiness. Every moment seems hour"
What a cross woman have been. But" smil-
ing fondly into the upturned face, Il did not know
had such a loving little daughter"
Il guess you thought wanted Jacks money but
you know now, don't your"
Her answer is to take the slender form in her
arms and kiss her.
Presently Jacks footsteps heard Mrs. Arden
steps into the next ROOM The door opens and Jack
exciaims: why, Alice; you look radiant! What IS
it. little girl, good news?"
Jack, do 1 ever look unhappy
NO but you look extremely happy tonight"
Il guess happiness is In the air." replies Alice
with rougish smile; perhaps you may inhaIe
Of it. But be seated; supper will be cold"
Have you made a mistake AlceY asks Jack,
he sees extra plate laid; for whom is the
third platter
hand is laid his shoulder. voice which
causes him to start says: For me-" In less time
than it takes to tell it Jack has exclaimed Mother"
and clasped her tightly she fears she will
be free, kissing her again and again.
When mother and have recovered their COM
posture Mrs. Arden tells him how her conscience
buked her after hearing the sermon. and when she
looking his picture and longing for the
of his voice she determined to find him and bring
him home.
Mr.. Rymer enters at this point. and great Is
AIice's or as he calls her young Mrs. Ardens"
dsmay to find that 1.-The persistent book agent and
the lawyer are one Jack is delighted to see his old
friend.
After greetings have been exchanged between
smiles and tears Jack turns to the group. saying,
well, you all formed a conspiracy against me. but
If all plots ended happily mine this would be
good world
Within week they have gone to live with "mOth-
err" dispensing with their fiat. Jacks mother is hap
pier than she has been for years Young Mrs. Ar
dem has a stanch admirer in Mr.. Rymer, who thinks
she is charming. He and Jack are fast friends.
Alice wonders why Jack should tell her his mother
was stern For her part, she thinks there is one
excepting Jack. OF course. nice his mother.