The Meeker herald., 1905-04-15
Their
First Qnarrel

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They had their FIRST quarrel the
.etAee day. and they are sure that 1t 10
,the last, though that remains to be
seen. Their course Of true love has
been very smooth. thus far. which IL
doubtless due to Marian's tactful way
OF avoiding conflicts with Reynolds
prejudices
Punctuality. for Instance. il = fad
with Reynolds. and however admirable
this may be from = business point Of
view It Is likely to become 4 tribe IT.
sitating socially. especially when n
man insists that other people shall
measure mp to his standard.
They were to attend q concert which
both had b~en anticipating with espe-
oiai pleasure. Reynolds went early to
Marian's home, as was his custom.
and when he mounted to the third nat
b. found the door Hospitality ajar.
Come in." called voice which Rey-
nolds Is In duty bound to consider the
sweetest on earth. I'm not quite
ready yet"
Reynolds seated himself in the H.
brary and took up one Of the late
magazines. The nat was very still.
and he remembered that the family.
with the exception Of Marian. had &C.
cepted = dinner invitation from q
friend. He was In the midst of an
Interesting story when he felt . sud
dsn unpleasant conviction that some
thing was wrong and he pulled out his
watch. Then he stepped quickly into
che hail. y H.,
rEt's almost .. dear,"She said. Tue
A6sctinnate form OF address gavs the
episode almost . domestic favor and
Eoment.
yes" know" said the voice back
Of Narian's transom. an be ready in
q minute"
Reynolds returned to the library.
But now he sat with watch in his
hand. while Marian's minute stretched
ont to hve, and then to ten. Reynolds
wa3 meditating another reminder
when she made her appearance. ready
even to her hat and Jacket.
why. you've got on the new gown.
sNp on your Jacket and let me see
how 1t looks"
"I'm afraid it's too late for that"
Marian answered in haste. After
moment Reynolds replied. stiffly:
Very well. then. we'll go at once"
Reynolds takes a strong interest in
the wardrobe Of his nancee, and had
aided In selecting the material Of the
garment which was now making its
arst appearance. Marian's apparent
Indifference to his opinion hurt his
feelings. He resolved that II she
wanted to know whether he liked the
gown or not she would have to ask
him.
! The hrst number of the program
vas Just being concluded when they
reached the concert hall and perspir.
ing usher conducted them to their
seats. "Abominably hot and close,
isn't it," said Reynolds. leaning to-
ward Marian to assist her In removing
tier Jacket. To his amoxement she
drew away. I'm going to keep 1t on"
she explained.
mot your jacket In this sitting
hall?" Reynolds stared at her in
credulously, and Marian looked miser-
able and defiant.
n think feel . draught." she said.
do you? Wish could" Rey-
nolds was beginning to feel decidedly
out Of sorts. He hardly knew his
Marian In this creature Of whims.
But the climax came when they
reached home. The family had not
returned. and Reynolds settled him
self in the Morris chair for comfort.
able talk. while Marian sat down near
him. still wearing her hat and Jacket.
Won't you take Oh your things and
stop awhile?" he asked. 3okingly.
To his establishment the color rose
In her cheeks and she did not answer
for . moment. When she spoke it
was to say. falteringly. I'm very com
Portable"
The hint was unmistakable. Rey.
molds rose to his feet pale with anger.
II suppose you mean that am not to
prolong my stay" he said. Il seem to
have been unfortunate In trying to
give you little pleasure this evening.
II you should ever feel that It would
b possible for you to tolerate my 90
ciety again. should be pleased to
havs you let me know" He took one
step toward the door, then stopped,
for Marian was in tears.
u never knew any one % horrid and
- stupid" she walled. This dread
"A Arsss Aaf&sas In tie back. I