The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-04-05
= LBERr DREAMS stood before

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/A\ the pier glass in the large, flow
0S er-decked drawing-room and
Strengthened his tie. 1t was fine fig
ure Of a man that greeted his good-hu-
mored gaze. Albert was amiable
enough when he closed his Office door
behind him. Though cold, calculating
and uncompromising in business, the
social side Of his nature was strongly
developed. He had a great capacity
for the enjoyment Of little things,
warm love Of life and the good things
thereof, and reveled in joke. He was
a thorough-going optimist, beloved by
his friends and adored by his wife.
When his tie presented an appear
ance Of mathematical precision entirely
satisfactory, he carefully pulled down
his cuffs. Then turning about he
glanced at the back Of his coat, which
fitted perfectly, following this up by
removing an imaginary bit Of lint from
his coat sleeve. He was carefully
smoothing a recalcitrant lock Of hair,
when a voice behind him said mock
ingly:
"Oh, you look perfectly loyelyl
Couldn't bring you hand-glassT
Turning, he saw standing between
the portieres leading from the hall the
lovely, girIish figure Of his wife. There
floated about her graceful form the
shimmering toulle-enmeshed folds Of a
golden-yellow ball gown, from which
her white throat and dimpled arms
shone radiantly forth. Her dark brown
curls were piled high upon her head,
her cheeks were pink, and her big
brown eyes were sparkling with laugh
ter.
Aren't you a handsome manT' she
said.
Now Albert was a diplomat. THAT
isn't the question" he replied, taking
her by the hand and drawing her to his
side before the glass. THE question
is aren't we a handsome coupler" and
he struck fetching attitude.
Don't be absurd" she said. do
look nice?"
''You look as sweet as a rose. There
won't be a woman in the room to com
pare with you"
How ridiculOusw exclaimed Mrs
Dreams, but nevertheless she was no
displeased. Really, Bert" she added
regarding him soberly, wouldn't yo'
like me better if were tall and fai
and queenly, like AllceT"
He shook his head. "Never in tn
world, though, of course, your siste
Alice is beautiful woman. That re
minds me-" he exclaimed, "Harol
Evans is in town"
He isY'
Eyes. Met him on the street thi
afternoon. They tell me he has bee
immensely successful out West. B
the way, 1 asked him up tonight"
"Albertp There was world of II
proach in her tones. "How could youi
why shouldn't II" he demanded.
You know as well as do that Alic
is coming and that she and Harol
have never consented to meet sine
their quarrel years ago"
''Weu, he doesn't need to come"
But he will come in all probabilit
thinking Alice will not be here or yo
would not have asked him. EyerybOd
understands how they feel about it, e
peclally in the family. 1t will be vel
awkward" Mrs. Dreams tones we
plaintive.
well, if that isn't the silliest thing
said Albert, in deep disgust. Two pc
pie who are old enough to know bett
quarrel over nothing and six yea
afterward neither will go where Il
other is invited"
"Oh, every one knows how foolish
is, but that doesn't alter the facts of {
case"
what did they fuss about, anyway
he asked, as he threw himself into
easy chair and admired the toes of
patent leather shoes.
"He was Jealous" said Mrs Brean
airily-"unjustly so, and, of cour
Alice wouldn't stand it. What hig
spirited woman would"
Il know one who used to stand
he remarked.
She laughed. "Alice is a very din
ent kind Of a woman"
Yes said Albert, she IS the Si
who loves to distraction, quarrels W
the object of her regard on the slight
provocation, ruins both their lives,
would not marry any other man for
world"
II guess you are about right agr'
Mrs. Dreams, ruefully. Il am sure
still loves him, but don't believe a
thing would induce her TO speak
him."
"You don'tT' he said, blankly. =
Il he comes here to-nightT
She shook her head; then, CHANGING
glance at her husband, she saw I