Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-08-07

WOulu brighten up WlIn du
almost holy love light in her eyes, as if
the dark clouds were almost dispelled
by the strong rays of golden sunlight.
And 1t was so. Hers was the not I'M
familiar story Of old-a life begun un-
der the most promising conditions, do
nestle happiness and welded unity.
Harold Worthington, the trusted and
trustworthy cashier Ia large banking
institution, had welcomed his bride to
an elegantly appointed home. For three
years theirs was a life of ideal happi-
ness, and when little Marjorie came to
bless their union they felt as If their
happiness had indeed been crowned.
Then came the time when that demon
jealousy bad entered the breast of Har-
old Worthington, unfounded, it is true,
an envious club man. But the little
seed so cunningly planted grew until
its thorns ranked and cut deep; and
as time wore on a coldness sprang up
between the once united hearts. Each
was too proud to make humble conces-
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longer at his club, until finally, after
an open dissensioI, he remained away
altogether.
Hourly each had longed for the old
happy days CT sweet, sweet home, but
pride-that barrier to so many happy
hresides-p pride forbade.
On this particular evening May had
put little Marjorie to bed, and then she
sat down, and. relaxing her sef-control,
threw her arms upon the table, and,
burying her white face in them. cried
out:
"oh, Harold, Harold, If it had not
been for your unreasonable jealousy,
we might have been so happy"
So absorbed was she that she did not
hear the ring at the door bell. nor the
footsteps in the hall.
The man who had just entered start
ed back as he saw the bowed form
then advancing he said gently:
"Mayg'
She started to her feet, and for an
instant the old glad look of welcome
sprang into her eyes, then, suddenly re-
membering, she drew herself up proud
" and coldly said:
Harold! You here? l don't under
stand. 1t has been SO long,"
YES" he replied in an equally cold
tone. II am going away for year
two years, ten years. cannot tell-and
I have come to make settlements for
nd
before leaving forever
Hush. She must not hear"
he paused, and his glance followed
chat of his wife. There, between the
parted curtains, stood little, white
robed figure. almost angelic In its puri-
". Then she sprang forward with A
glad cry of "Papal Papa! 1 knew IL
was my papas volcew
Straight into his arms she sprang,
and was clasped close to the fathers
heart
The almost heartbroken mother could
bear no more and quietly withdrew.
leaving them together.
''PapaT
Eyes, darling"
Where have you been so long? We
have been Sc lonesome. Ut made NAM
ana cry, and when l said my prayers,
mamma said IL / prayed hard God
would keep you safe and bring you
home and oh, papa, He has, He has!
You will never so away again. will
your And she twlned her little arms
around his neck and kissed him with
childish fervor.
The strong man shook with emotion.
snd a great sob burst from him as he
bowed his head upon little Marjorie's
neck and asked:
And mamma-would she wish itY'
"Oh, vest She win not cry any more
II you Stay-mamma, mammal Where
are your
Here. dear" responded May, as she
entered the room,
Papa is neve, going away again.
and we shall have him all Of the time.
Oh. aren't we glad, mammaT'
May. remembering her husbands
words when be came in. looked at him
tnauiringly.
Shall stay. May
Say yes. mamma-oh. say yes.
quick" cried the child.
Harold. she said. and her voice rang
Sith truth, "as my heavenly father
bears me witness. your suspicious were
most unjust-unfounded. From the
day that met you at the altar your
honor has been as dear 10 me as my
own. and have been faithful to you in
thought. word and deed. l can only
answer your question by asking an
otrer: NY husband. can you trust
melS'
%fes. Nay. my own true wife. NJ
9yes have been opened. and. have