Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1901-09-20


man get the upper hand" thought
John. ''and your influence Is gone for
ever
And SO, after the breakfast things
were cleared away. he told her to put
on her bonnet and accompany him for
long walk.
Good gracious, John. are you mad 2"
said his wife. "In weather like this"
Certainly. 1t will do you far more
good than stopping at home Come, do
as tell you"
Mrs Hampton looked at him scorn-
fully.
John Hampton" she said firmly. III
you Ike To go out and contract chill.
I've no objection. except that | shall
have the trouble of nursing you. but
don't take me quite for fool. | shall
stay indoors and write long letter TO
mamma"
And so. very much erestfallen at his
first attempt to assert his authority.
John put on his hat and went down on
the beach and amused himself by max
ing ducks aud brakes Oh the waves.
But In time this sport became tame.
and. Efter buying some cigarettes and
newspaper. he retraccd his steps once
more to the house.
ON his way he passed IA couple who
were walking under large umbrella.
The man had his right arm round the
girls waist. and the girl held up n
radiaJt face 70 his and was chatting
charlnin.ly. They appeared to he per-
fecfly obiyious to the rain and every
thing but Just themselves.
For some reason or ether John sighed
heavily and then To excuse himself of
the weakness looked after them CON
temptuously and denounced them as
deluded fools.
When he reached home. Mrs. Hamp-
ton met him at the door and asked
him 10 kindly post her letters. There
were two--one 10 mamma, certainly,
but the other WIS addressed TO young
man who had been a frequent caller at
the maternal home until their engage
ment was announced,
Excuse me-" he said In dignified
manner May | be informed Of the
contents of this letter."
NO, you may not" said Mrs. Hamp-
ton stliily. And your request is an
insult. Pray make haste back. as lunch
con IL On the table"
Aud again John obeyed, though with
very Ill grace.
The next day Mrs. Hampton declared
that honeymoons were very dull
"You had better give notice here and
pay the week $ bills and take rooms at
one Of the best hotels, Ii viii be a
treat 10 see few people at mealtimes
even If one does not speak TO them
At this John made strenuous pro-
test He hated Il large gathering. he
said. and much preferred u quiet life.
Besides, he was hurt and mortified that
she should SO soon tire of his company.
Ia Il honeymoon a wife and husband
should be all and all to one another. 1t
should be brief time sacred TO them
selves, q time when there should be no
intrusions from the outside world
But Mrs. Hampton only curled her
pretty lips.
That's all nonsense" she said. with
a derisive laugh. You only read about
that sort of thing in books. In real life
q marriage is very prosaic matter
When we return to town and you go TO
business, 1t will be different | shall
entertain my friends then and shall
have plenty ia amuse me-"
And so to the hotel they went, and
after that Mrs. Hampton couldn't COM
plain that she saw Too much OF John.
She became a great favorite with the
visitors there and was always Joining
In some expedition or the other, and 1t
was with u great sigh of relief from the
happy bridegroom that the holiday
came To an end
How pleasant the little villa at Nor
wood looked after those desolate rooms
at the hotel. Even Mrs. Hampton ad-
which they were furnished. and they
sat down to tea In the little dining
room for the first time together.
John took up his evening paper as
was his wont and scanned ii through.
but raised his head suddenly at what
sounded like a muffied sob.
Madeline" he said anxlously, what
is the matter. dearf" And he jumped
up and went TO her side, whereupon
the distressed one lifted face rippling
with laughter.
"Oh, John. dear John" she said,
"rell me. did you enjoy your honey
moon very much, dear"
John hadn't. but he didn't say so. He
caught the white hands held out TO him
and drew the owner 10 him.
Madeline" he said. did YOU
Yes; | did" said Madeline, inter
rupting him in her usual way. Il
wanted to give you n lesson, sir. You
wanted to have things all your own
way l OWNED it from the trst. You
married me because you wanted com
panionable housekeeper. Come. con-
fess, sir. You didn't marry me be
cause you loved me-"
But now, dearest" he said, still
holding her close.
well. | think. thanks to my lesson,
you do q little bit now
And John confessed he did just Il lit
tie lit. and his thoughts travelled back
TO that happy young couple under the
umbrella at Brighton.