Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-10-22

"Thc hypocrite! the scoundrelg' !
cried. between my teeth.
why. what's the matter, CarlY' he
exclaimed. as he came near eno,leh
To read the expression % my face. Ne
you nv Has anything happenedy'
How dare You speak to me y crldl,
furiously raising my cane, as though no
strike him. Villain. Traitor. Liar
Tom started. Bless my soul. the
fellow has lost his wits! hes stark.
staring mad' he exclaimed. With Il
parting scow passed on. not delgnlng
further words. As emerged from the
office, ] glanced up the street. aud saw
Tom enter Ewes gate. could have
Killed him on the spot! My blood
boiled. my brain whirled. resolved
10 cool the fever that ragged within me
10y long walk. aud struck OF into a
lonely lane. How many miles I kept
mp that steady tramp. tramp. know
not. hut | came f. one resolution to
go and see Eve. aud denounce her To
her face: then-well. Heaven alone
could tell the sequel!
II was twilight when walked np the
little familiar path. aud entered the
vine-coyered porch. where | had had
the last glimpse OF Eve. The front
door stood open. no lamps were yet III
all was stlll. walked boldly into the
little parlor. The room was shadowy
and dim. but over in the bay window.
the big hay window among whose
vines. and flowers. and gilded bird
cages had proposed and been ac-
cepted, a white-robed figure stool lean.
ing against the window frame. She
was s0bbing-I could not be mistaken
sobblng softly TO herself
"oh, Tom" heard her murmur at
last. you love me, do you noty'
clluched my fist. Where was Tom?
In the darkness | could see no figure
hut her own. Before I could move,
however. n harsh voice vociferated:
Tom loves YOU, Tom loves you'
The next moment 4 added
Carl loves Eve" and followed M
the announcement with a discordant
cackle that set my teeth on edge.
NO. no." she cried. mournfully.
Carl does not love me. Carl has for
gotten me-
could keep silent no longer.
"In Heaven name" cried. "what
Is the meaning OF this;"
Eve turned. stared wildly. and. with
shrill scream, fell fainting at my
feet.
In an instant the room was filled with
crowd Of children and servants.
Ewes father aud mother appeared on
the scene, and a general hubbub en-
sued. IN the midst Of which an inn
mensc green and gray parrot coolly
issued from It's cage and, perching on
the centre table. hoarsely announced:
Tom loves Eve Carl loves Eve.
Carl aud Eve are going to be married.
Here, Nancy. put that noisy Tom In
his cage. aud run for smelling salts"
commanded Mrs. Mallory.
So that was Tom That croakmg.
green aud gray abominatlon my deadly
rival.
The rest Of my story is soon told
Explanations. apologies, forgiveness,
reconciliation all round.
But after Eve and were married,
had that odlous parrot transported, for.
though | am not nearly "a Jealous rs |
used 10 be. | do not want 10 see my
wife lavishing devotion aud kisses on
nn unappreclative feathered biped.
when there Is a human being AZ hand |
who could enjoy a good deal more of |
that sort Of thing than he Is ever likely |
10 get.
Toms frequent visits to Kingston are
accounted for by the presence OF a
.aucy. little bruUette. whose big |
brother" wants to marry sister Nell
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