The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-25
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CHAPTER Tu-C6Nrivurn,
"Perhaps % would be- better for me
not 70 change my dress. Il am likely
TO infringe upon the dinner hour" said
Constance, at her chamber door.
"Oh. do not think my cousin would
approve Of that" exclaimed her om-
phatlc condugtress Then she amended
her inadyertouce "Of course. Mrs.
wlthers ia the proper Judge Of her own
actions, and 1 would mo-, appear 20 die
tate. but my cousin BIS puncullous on
some points and the matter OF ladies'
attire IT, one OF these / have known
him so long that am convcrsant with
all his amIable pocullarltles. am con-
iident he would be pleased to SEQ Mrs.
Wlthers assume the head of her table
In full dinner toilet But as | remarked.
do not presume to dictate. to ad-
wise, or even suggest Mrs. Withcrs ia
undlsputed empress here" Having run
tripplngly through this speech. she in
fllcted a third remarkable courtesy
upon the novice. and vanished.
"she Is underlined and meddler."
decided Constance, while she made a
rapid toilet 81 hate 10 be addressed in
the third person. thought II a form
OF speech confined. In this country, to
kitchen maids and dry goods store
clerks"
Before she could invest herself In tho
dinner dress that lay uppermost In her
trunk the bell rang to summon her to
the evening meal. and three minutes
thereafter the footman knocked at her
door with the message that Mr.. With
era had sent for her.
81 shall be down directly. Tell him
not to wait for me-" she said, hurried
ly. She dld not expect to be taken at
her word, but upon her descent to the
dining room she beheld her husband
seated at the foot OF the board and Miss
Field at the head The latter laid down
the coup lade and Jumped up, fussily
Here she is now. ! resign my ohaii
TO one who will hll II more worthily
than | have ever done"
Keep your place. HarrietW ordered
her klnsman. Mrs. wlihers will waiv'
her claims on this occasion, since sh'
is late" designating a chair at his lof
as that intended for Constance's ooou
pancy. 1--WE would have waited fo
you. Constance. had been less fain
and weary. My physician has repeat
edly warned me that protracted absti
nence is detrimental to my digestion
Harriet, here understands my consti
tuition so we'll that am seldom, whe
at home, sufferer from the twinges q
dyspepsia, that have afflicted me in m
absence"
| "Thoso 1orrible public tables" erie
Harriet. Il assure You ! never sat dow
to a meal when you were away wlthot
slFhIns over your evil plight in bein
subIeeed to the abominable cooker
and Noticeable hours OF hotels"
81 ID not know you were dyapel
tic" observed Constance. You SCENE
10 enloy good health during our tour
"Tht was because Mrs. Withe
does not yet comprehend your marve
Gus paiience-the courage with while
you bear pain, and the unselnshne
that leads you 10 conceal It's ravag
from ne eyes OF others" explain'
Mics Yield. ogllng the interesting su
ferer. who was discussing a plate
excellent white soup with a solemn
conscious air. Now that you are "a
under your own roof, We Will soon un'
the mischief that has been done. v
do NOT know what a prize you ha
won, Mrs wlthers, until you have So
him In the retlracy OF home. His VI
tues are such MS flourish In perfectl'
In the shadow OF his own vine and Il
rec; she'd their sweetest perfume up
.he domestic hearth"
"As you perceive. my good couslI
partially for me tempts her to becoi
POLITICALLY extravagant In her expr'
lions" Mr.. Withers said TO his wife,
pretended apology. looking W
pleased, nevertheless.
81 could not have n more patient al
ltor than Mrs Wlthers, am sure
lolned Harriet MRS. wlthefs "
never take exception TO my honest
,husiasm."