The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27


reason in the world" ~
4 And SO the work Of the Investigating
committee came to naught. e. g.
CHAPTER XIV. T..
waited in vain to hear from Philip the
next day. pictured to myself stormy
scene between the two men, wherein the
justice-lov.ng parson should finally over
come the business man. and Joe would
come home hunbly and ask my pardon for
judging me so harshly. For had not yet
reached the point where I could under
stand that love gives all, asking nothing
in return; not yet feel that had syste-
matically deceived my husband in order
to gain my own way.
But night came and no word from
Philip. I grew nervous, and lay awake,
tossing on my pillow half the night And
recalled how Joe had opposed my
joining the Nota Bene, and how no
had from the beginning sneered at
the aims and accomplishments of all
clubs; how vigorously he had de-
nounced club leaders, altho he hun
gered in his secret soul for place In So
ciety. And had not I, by sheer force Of
my own achievements and my own per-
sona1 charms, gone from round to round OF
the club ladder, until now I was on al
most the top rung? Had not forced an
entry into the very society he coveted?
Had I not position secure enough, even,
to take him also, if he would but con-
duct himself meel1ly and submit to be
led? And then I laughed, alone there in
the quiet Of the night, at the idea OF
Joe's being led by anybody; and thrill
Of pride went over me as I dwelt for a
moment on his strong, sturdy, independent
character, and reflected that 1T takes
man Of brains and tremendous will
power to come up from the ranks Of poor
boys to the head of so large business as
was now represented by Joseph Henning
& Co. For now we had plenty of money
to support any social position I might
achieve; and yet, Of what use was 1t
| without Joe? ..
In the morning I dressed and went
downtown. No word, had come from
Philip, and drove to the rectory.
Dear Philip is in his study this morn
Ing" said his wife. HE Is rather over
worked, and 7 have given strict orders
not to have him disturbed"
but he would see me-" I persisted. Il
must consult with him for. moment"
ttOh, he would see any one and every
one, If would let him." she replied. But,
really, Mrs. Henning, you must see how
important it is that the man should have
some quiet. Still, If it is absolutely nee
essary-or, why cannot I send him round
to call on you when his work is done?'
she added with sudden generosity. "Why
can we not both run over to luncheon
quite informally, you know"
This was not at all what want
ed, but I was obliged to put up
with it, hoping for a private word
with Philip. But no such opportunity
came, and the quiet luncheon left me more
impatient with him and my own position
| than ever. When they had gone. I sat
down and wrote him note asking If he
had seen my husband. A reply came
promptly the next morning:
Dear Jackie" it said. II have not
been to see Joe vet. I fear Lily is right
when she says it is a serious thing to in
terfere between husband and wife or to
intercede with either. STILL If you insist,
| will make 1t a point to see Joe today
Phil
I answered the note at once, sending
my reply by a messenger boy:
Dear Philip" L said. IT do insist. See
Joe today and let Lily's scruples take
care Of themselves. I shall be at home
at a. Report to me at that hour
Jackie" 'es.Ts
Rather imperious,".I said to myself as
l read it over, when one remembers that
he is the one man in Chicago most In
demand at afternoon functions But ii
| will bring him to terms And it did.
! He came at 4. r..
Eyes, I've seen him." he said rather
gloomily in reply to my question. Joe is
very angry. Jackie"
II need hardly to be told Of that
answered. what did he say? Is he
willing to be forgiven?"
IF the truth must be told" said Philip
/ II hardly think it has occurred to him
that he needs forgiveness. And I did not
suggest It," he added.
"But why?" I added. "Think how he
has misunderstood and wronged me- H.
left me, Philip, not him.
Eyes, but under just provocation," he
answered.
"Phil!'
Eyes, must say It, Jackie. You have
behaved shamefully with the count. YOU
know warned you. And even after your
husbands return, you received the
Frenchman. Joe will, think, listen tt
your explanation and allow you to apollo
gize to him, but he will never live with
you again unless you positively swear
and sign a solemn contract that you will
give up Aclub work and attend to your chill
: dren and your home. And think he L
right, Jackie.
4 "Philn' I managed to gasp
les, do, he went on mercilessly
i You have, as he says, deceived him from
4 the beginning. I did not understand thi:
when I advised you to go on with YOU
club work. You never told me his sid.
4 Of the case. A woman has no right to pur
sue her club life to such lengths as yo,
have done. And now, Jackie, take m.
advice. Resign from the Nota Bene go t,
3 Joe and say, Here am; forgiv
i and take me back. and I'll be !:
better woman. Look at Lily, TO
lexample. She has this very da,
4 written her letter Of resignation TO tn
4 Nota Bene She says she cannot be a goo,
wife and a good club woman at the sam
time. Do the same thing. Jackie
] looked him straight in the face. :.
4 would never be such a coward, Phil" Blu
he did not comprehend.
s. Then that anonymous letter On gen
eral principles it is not best to notic
4 such things, but in this case your own am
your husbands reputation have been as
sailed, but you sit calmly by and lie
\ it all go as il your husbands happines
i and his honor We're of no consequence
q AS Lily says. no married couple can b
4 happy WITHOUT perfect confidence on bot
i sides. Take my advice, Jackie. Put ,