Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27


married. Your treatment of the sub
ject was frivolous" (reprovingly),
"and I wish you to give it your most
careful consideration. 1t is a very
serious matter"
And never a word of love!" muir
INJURED Miss Serena. under her breath.
She gazed compOsedly out of tho
window.
Perhaps" she said, eve do not
look at this matter in the same
light" Then suddenly: why, the
chickens are in the garden; must
go and drive them Quit" and further
discussion was ended for that day.
Mr.. Torrance again sought tho
privacy of his study in a perturbed
state Of mind. He had no intention
of changing his purpose, he would
marry her. But it was evident she
needed rebuke. her duty should be
made plain. he would compel her to
yield at once, and cease this exasper-
ating delay.
He forthwith prepared an elabor-
ate argument for her instruction.
Indeed. it was a sermon, nothing
more or less. with the different heads
in due order. 1t was lengthy, re-
quiring nearly an hour to deliver. and
Miss Serena sat quietly and heard it
all with placid countenance.
1t was her duty 20 marry him as
soon as possible, firstly. because mar
riage was a benefcent institution,
conducting TO the welfare of both
man and woman. Had not God said
it was not good for man to be alone?
Each needed the other.
Secondly, marriage was an old in
stitution. as old as life; and whatever
had been must be. 1t was law
Gods law.
Certainly" said Miss Serena, sotto
voce.
Thirdly. woman was the weaker
vessel. she was unfit 10 guide her own
afairs-and required a husband for
protection and support.
Fourthly. the minister of the
Gospel needed a wife 20 assist him
in his church work and care for his
household. II was her duty to the
church as well as to himself TO coin
eide with his wishes
Lastly. 1t was the intention of the
Creator that men and women should
marry. No one should resist the Di-
vine purpose. it was sacrilege.
There was silence as he ceased
speaking. Miss Sereua's lips were So
Der. but her eyes smiled.
Il don't believe she said. that
an particularly interested in the in
tent;ous of the Almighty.
Mr.. Torrance picked up his hat
quickly. in sudden anger He would
saw no more. This woman was wholly
undeservirg the high estate he had de-
signed for her. He would ind 4 uobler
one. who would appreciate the great
opportunity
We Will consider the subject end
ed he said, zternIy- and departed.
Miss Serena sat for long time ned
itatfne.
That old idea i working hard she
said. thouet-tuI What T. after all.
It shouldn't have rezt3 Iztr endowed
with enough % the germ ct truth 20
keep Il aLiTe. underneath all The al
cumbrauczs Of age?- and for The E-s-
time she looked anxious
During the ueI1 few weeks rt= rector
allowed hims=It 10 -f1e for re5=cct1u
on the one painful zu5i=ct- E= wrote
two ze-ulzs II L w==s E1.s- =4d Z 1r=.
h u-at4 in --z--= -li1l,= .;T--s IL 7r=1- %
The sf5r- 1rr=-r5tzet .15uvsuTlo14 au5
-ss1eet z15-
E11 1iit+ FIHts VIZ my rT9il!- zs Was
cum g,elis,. 7. slow ~ I'M; -illIlE. SLOW
Eg- L. .;i1r,s To. rits astonishing tlT1l---
s511 anI1 uG other wGuiru wgIlltt In.
V,.=a IL rsr5s7E4,[ M ltisF mind nm. s71l1t-
u11rrll r=sl i7+ woman N 7iie 3ilzr'ssi IND
.-Ccc his I,t. -I;Iil1 .llltte.F Ire r1r,,u,s,5
from z6+ 11t=re 5i,Urii-- ID dream. si,.t
z5 hearr- f. wIrrtG 7iism 1ur. lns
Eau-=d h=r-
Whl5 ~as ahe r'sls'al lie unIld u,ii5i-
- za1 nor sleep. rhI1 1irIlt. Ei1nsr lrr i.:t
bands cha5 L1t= WIS ru5sisr,a 71f all NJ
tsrez1 and why d6G -1,. t7l-l-,r s=rlr,y-r;t
out before him a dreamy waste %.
years. This mysterious !.rrNil,gr- ms
strange longing 10 20 TO Mi.Hz S,zrz-a
once more and tmpIGrs tsr 10 Ia Ia rff-T
on him and reli=E= his azis.,srF-zTaz il
not deeres67
GrudCaIly II dzwz=5 On hFn1 That this
was love. He IOv-G This wgzzlu- with
her sweet. strong face her gentle but
firm ways. her strength of mind and
intelligent will Slowly another old
idea came 10 a6iste with him and reveal
to his mind the power of lore greater
than force. His aLd WORKOUT favorite
idea was sent 81. q lCug-ue~Cssgf vara-
tiOn.
One day he NEE Miss Serena Just out
side her garden gate. The crickets
were chirpiug in the grass. the soft
ness of the summer night was over all.
Good evening" she said. pleasantly.
He ignored her salutation.
DO you realize" he asked. brokenlv,
that you are the unconscious Sause of
the ruin OF my happiness? That life
is henceforth one unceasing pain?
Why. even the consultations OF the Cos