Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-01-11
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up the light. The clear glow fell upol
his handsome figure. Tie regulart
Ct the pule features was animated b,
the sparkle of the dark eyes, now gilt
tering with joyous excitement. But
tie most remarkable thing about his
appearance was the long, black hair
which fell n soft, wavii.' locks nearly
to the shoulders, giving striking g
character TO the mans whole person.
He took his seat ct his young wife'a
sile.
cab, if you would only come with
me again, Ely" he said as he lighted
a cigarette. "The enthusiasm, the ap-
plause, the hywersl You know 1 do not
set any undue yalre on such. things,
but it ought to make you very proud
10 see your husband SO much applaud
ed.n
"But it Doesn't" she answered with
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a somewhat forced lough. "To tell
the truth, i! makes me feel too insight
fcAnt. Besides, dearest, love in you
less the artist than the husband Of my
foolish heart, and you are more that at
home than in the concert hall"
"You are right. Here am man,
here I may be- and therefore, you
$50"
He gave her hasty kiss, then slip
ped out Of his dress coat into com or
table l,unging jacket and threw him
self down on the sofa, while Ely light
ed the lamp under the teakettle. For
time they chatted gayly together.
Richard had stretched him self out at
full length. ELY sat at the table be-
side him, and her fingers played at
times with his curls. He was speaking
of his programme for the next concert.
eve must continue our journey soon,
Ely. want to drain the cup Of sue
cess to the dregs. One moro like to-
day, and-ob, oh, Ely" he suddenly
exclaimed rather Grossly "what are you
doing? You have certainly pulled out
some Of my hair"
"Wby, my dear husband
"Yes, you have. See, there are at
least dozen"
He raised his head and looked at
her reproachfuliy.
"Why, ELY" he said, what is the
matter With you?"
"Oh, nothing, Richard" she rOpliod,
smiling as she endea> ored 10 hide the
strange excitement which had taken
possession of her. "But perhaps you
have forgotten that during our engage
ment you pr.misod me lock Of your
Lain? p
And because 1 haven't kept my
word you want to pull out enough hairs,
one by one, 10 make lock? You are
certainly one of the most affectionate
wives that can be imagined
"Oh, 10, if I really pulled it little,
it was purely accidental. Perhaps
moved my hand rather quickly, because
I was vexed by tie thought that YOU
had not kept your promise. Yes, that
WAS it,
CAT that time, sweetheart, there was
no travelling. was with you, with all
my hair. SO you neededno memento."
"All the same, you didn't keep your
promise, and I don't like 1t bit, es-
pecially as you have been kinder to
total strangers. Let me cut off the
lock now, please. May ~
"But, little wife, consider the season
of the year"
"Only ole little lock, Richard, where
v u can't miss it. A pair Of scissors
glittered in her hand. "May II" Her
voice trembed.
"Oh, L don't care, Ely. But
Her asitated face vanished an instant
amid his dark curls. He felt kiss
pressed on them, then heard Kissing
noise.
"For heavens sake, Ely, here in
'front.' OF my forehead? And SO much ?
Good Lord =
He fused toward the mirror, but The
room suddenly became perfectly dark.
His wife had put out the light. Two
soft arms clasped him around the neck,
and Ely, leaning her head upon bis
breast, began to cry like a child that
knows it has done wrong and deserves
punishment.
Richard could not understand the
OF lis little wife's grief, but i
when she begged so wildly for his for
giveness for what she had done he