The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-12

4 lnha Sllsuon 10 the breaking point at which
ridicule sweeps the astrooglst from his
/ moorings.
These wild guesses of astrologv iniure
legitimate long range weather forecasts,
although, so far as | know. there is an
solutelY no relation between the bases
upon which the two systems rest
Long range weather forecasts rest on
the e3rths magnetic system. which Is
changed by the relative positions of sun
moon and planets the consultations hav-
ing nothing to do with it.
| The recent eclipse of the sun demon
strated magnetic effects. but these effects
We're proven to have their cause in the
variation OF sunlight. similar and as
yet unexplained effect in the sudden ces-
sation of the wind at sunset is notable.
. ooeooeeeosesss eeeoes
/ that my imperious but always loving wife
saw TIT TO covet or admire
One day | determined TO bring this TO an
end. had been looking over my finances
and found, not that was in any great
danger of bankruptcy, but that in order 10
complete our trip as economically as /
had planned l must rsfraIn from purcnds-
ing more Of these useless things that gave
my Wife but q moments pleasure As ii
I to test my late resolve Leila entered at
that moment and flung her arms tenderly
around my neck.
"Oh, Philip" she whispered, with 4
coaXng pant Il have jusl seen tn love
Hest diamond bracelet, which NJ. lie Ma
dedu says would look SO ch3rmngly upon
my arm. DO buy it Tor me, Pnllip, dear.
you Will make your little wife SO happy
How many diamonds have you now,
kfweetheart?" | said laughingly, for
a bn h.a. oil
More than the Countess Georges, and
almost as many as the Duchess OF Won't
Shire" she responded quickly, and with
| flashing eyes
l was completely astonished by her un-
expected answer.
Then you must have Jewels that
have rot seen, l responded, for the
countess are valued at live thousand, and
the duchess has the finest collection in all
Paris"
Leila blushed scarlet and bit her lips
angrlly, as if to punish them for telling
tales.
I'll had some given me long ago
she said. timidly. I never told you Of
them because / did not know how Sou
would feel about H. They were given me
by sn old admirer when l was quite
child" she added. with an attempt at
candor.
Anu now you WISH tHlS DIattltl
said cOdly, for | was beginning to feel
sick at heart, and the horror of my
friends fapal experience seemed dupli-
eating Itself in mine.
Yes. please, Philip" my wife said.
brightly Il must have that bracelet. for
it is the only one OF its kind in Par's
You VIII have to do without the brace
let, Leila l said, decidedly. for | can
not afford TO buy it for you!"
4 lr.ad inf, 20
rs IT possible that | have married
pauper?" she Kissed between her sharp
white teeth.
! seized my hat and left the room, and
the next day. without consulting my wife
ia any particular, l engaged passage and
prepared to return with her to my native
town. There was nothing further said
between Us regarding the bracelet or her
insulting words. but before leaving Par.s
l wired jack Townsend TO meet me al
Liverpool. and as we were slowly backed
into place by the marrow wharf the llrst
lace that | recognized amons the crowd
was the friendly one OF my chum. as he
swung his hat hilariously in an honest
welcome home.
1 hurried down The gangway with Leila
directly behind, but JUST as reached
Jacks side and extended my hand for a
hearty grasp | was astonished 10 see him
glance at my lovely wife, spring hastily
into = waiting cab and drive away without
word
In a moment the whole terrible truth
was revealed to me with merciless plain
ness. l glanced at my wfe-mine or
Jacks. l knew not wh!ch-and read a
confirma ton Of the truth in the bold in
difference that seemed suddenly 10 be
stamped upon her lovely face.
Without a word | nlapad har in a car
Tiage and hurried almost like an automa-
ton 10 our hotel. and. after seeing her
safely in the room. l turned, without a
backward glance, and went frantic1lly 10
see Jack Townsend. | found him pacing
the floor like an angry lion
Jack, old fellow cried, with tears
in my eyes. as l burst INFO the room. "as
heaven hears me- Jack, | never dreamed
who that woman wasl Forgive me, for |
have wronged you in very innocence. and
Jack old fellow. be as merciful as you
can, for l. too. am suffering the torments
of the damned and that alone should
keep our hearts together"
There were tears also in my old chum's
eyes as he turned impulsively and took
me bv the hand.
"sAt down, Phil he said, with an at
tempt at calmness. "and together We will
talk over what is best to do. for In this
terrible revelation / can plainly see that
our friendship must be anger proof or
ignored forever"
Four days later two gentlemen passing
hy large hotel were called to attend a
distressing scene. Murder had been com
mitted in a private room. and an old
Frenchman. who muttered and mumhled
some uninteiligihle gibbersh as he danced
about still fourishing the weapon. was
promptly taken to a place OF safety, away
from the presence OF the dead.
Jack Townsend was the first TO bend
above the lovely form with a glance OF
pity and remorse. but Il was Phil VINO
touched the silent lips. while great tears
We're upon his cheeks.