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

Boston Post
Mrs Arden sits in her luxuriant boudoir gazing
ntently 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 mesalance, refusing
to hold any intercourse with him. In vain he plead
cd She remained mmovable.
1t Is now two years since his marriage and though
she las often lOnged for his presence she has never
acknowledged it until now 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: If Jack loved the girl why was she so obstf-
nate? She resolved 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 e'apse before any account of him may be OBJ
tai' eel. She is pacing the nervously when Mr.
RyT Ell, her lawyer, is announced.
One glance is sufficient. She steps forward ex-
claiming: "You have good newsT
Yes replied Mr.. Rymer, Il have seen your son.
but did not make my presence known He lives in
C. and is employed by Wright & Carter as book
keeper. obtained my information from Mr.
wright eonnding 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. l also called Mrs Arden Cbut as a book
agent, and L admire his taste While their home IS
not luxurious. everything is cozy and am sure she
is excellent wife"
.r on am so glad! Mr.. Rymer if 1 start nme-
diately could reach the house before Jack tell bis
wife who am. and surprise him when he comes to
supper. could notw
YES there is train at noon. That is an excel
leI plan. You will call tonight Jack will be pleased
to you, and"
81 should like to him. Yes. ! shall call.
Goodby
Evening Of the day. Mrs Arden has been
at be- sons home two hours-long enough for her
TO agree with Mr.. Rymer by admring his selection
OF a 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 best of friends
They are awaiting Jacks arrival When they hetr
his footsteps Mrs Arden will step the next room
and await an opportunity for her appearance
How the time drags!" exclams Alice as she
knees beside Mrs. Arden. claspng her hand. Dear
mother L am so happy. long for Jack to- come
knowing he but wished to be reunited to you to
plete his happiness. Every moment seems an hour"
What cross woman have been But" smil-
ing fondly into the upturned face 81 did not know
had such a loving little daughter"
Il guess you thought wanted Jacks money but
you Know now. don't yOu?
Her answer Is to take the slender form in her
and kiss her.
Presently Jacks footsteps are heard. Mrs Arden
steps into the next room The door opens and Jack
excaims: ''Why. Alice; you look radiant! What IS
it, little girl, good news?"
Jack, do 1 ever look unhappy"
mo but you look extremely happy tonight"
Il guess happiness is in the air." replies Alice
with rougish smile; perhaps you may nhale some
of it But be seated; supper will be cold"
Have you made a mistake, Alice?" asks Jack
as he sees extra plate laid; 'for whom is the
third platter"
a hand is laid his shoulder. voice when
causes him to start says: For me-" In less time
than it takes to tell it Jack has exclaimed "MOther!
and clasped her 80 tightly fears she will never
be free, kissing her again and again.
When mother and have recovered their COM
posture Mrs. Arden tells him how her conscience re-
buked her after hearing the sermon, and when she
sat looking at his picture and longing for the sound
of his voice she determined to find him and bring
him home.
T., Mr. Rymer enters at this point, and great Is
Alice's, or as he calls her young Mrs Arden's.'
dsmay to find that 1.-The persistent book agent" and
the lawyer are one. Jack is delighted to his old
friend.
After greetings have been exchanged between
smiles ana Years. JacK turhs 10 the group, saying,
well, you all formed a conspiracy against me- but
if all plots ended happily mine this would be
a good verdi
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
den" has stanch admirer in Mr.. Rymer who thinks
she is charming. He and Jack fast friends.
Alice wonders why Jack should tell her his mother
stern For her part, she thinks there is one,
excepting Jack. of course, so nice as his mother