The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-16

me a holiday" she began bravely. but fin- ished rather brokenly. and the man sat up in bed to look at her
 Have you lost your placer" he asked at last.
 "oh, I'll soon get another one. don't you worry, sweetheart" and she kissed him again, to reassure him.
 You've had nothing but trouble and disappointment ever since l married you, he said. pressing his face to the pillow while the quick tears sprung to his eyes, and I means to be so different-so differ ent."
 And it will be. darling, when you are we'll again. she said. trying to comfort him.
 ''When I am well again." he echoed her words with a sigh. T sometimes think 1t would be much better for you If l were dead. You work all day like a slave. and sit with me half the night until there is only a shadow of you left. know you have not slept for three nights. because coughed terribly. yet you never com plain" he broke off with a sob as knock sounded on the door.
 His wife admitted the Iandlady and they talked for some moments about this thing and that, but the landlady had come for her rent and notsfor conversation. The face of the tired wife flushed as she asked for a few days time in which to meet the debt
 But you've had two weeks time now. Mrs. Allen, and I can't and will not wait any longer" said the landlady sharply. "either you will pay me the rent at once. or I must have the room. can get other Iodgers who will be more prompt" and with this parting shot she flounced out of the room.
 The quick color flamed into the sick mans face. and his eyes gIowed with fever Ish excitement, he turned to the white- faced girl.
 ..tyoia ,,n op with my nlothaa Rita.n he said bitterly. She turned in astonishment
 Why, Paul, dear. what are you aboutT Get back to bed at once"
 Never. if I die for it," and the tone of his voice was one which allowed of no ar Eument "I can not lie quietly here and see you insulted by such a woman will not allow you to sacrifice yourself for me any longer"
 But, Paul. dear, what are you going to do; where are we to go?" and the girl 8 voice Quavered in a pitiful effort to seem brave.
 T am going to swallow my pride and go home and you going with me, so put on your jacket"
 But, Paul." and her voice now ol deepest anxiety, Paul, you are too ill., and besides 1t is raining outside. It will mean death to you"
 'It would mean that to stay here. Come" he said. opening the door and passing out into the hall.
 The fierce strength of purpose filled his veins so that the girl beside him could scarce keep up with him as they traversed the dark rain-swept streets. Mile after mile. and still the sick man felt no fatigue. Long since the miserable quarters which had been their abode had been left be- hind, as were the quiet, respectable streets of the middle classes. until now they reacn- ed the elegant boulevards and palattal homes of the city's mightiest. In silence they strode along. but when the man ran up the steps of one of the finest of these man sions, the young wife laid a detainins hand upon his sleeve.
 Paul, Paul, dear; what is 1t. why have you come here?"
 Rita, my darling" and in the falling rain he stopped to kiss her upturned face you will not be angry with me for deceiv- ing you? This was my home but gave it up for you and I have never regretted 1t. would give up all the world for you sweetheart Tell me you are not angry" "Aneryl Oh, Paul" What world of love was concentrated in those words. Then the door opened and they found themselves in spacious hall
 Mister Paul! Mister Paul." and the but Ter fell back before them as if he had seen