Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-07-28

Bdlu Ailleu SdstON loudly.
IL q bolt from the heavens had de-
scended in the midst of the little group
seated about the breakfast table it
would hardly ave created more on
~sternation.
Julia Saylow, stout and impressive,
put down her coffee cup with delibera-
ton, and eyed her husband in open
mouthed wonder.
Violet and Migonette pushed back
their chairs as il a second outburst
would precipitate immediate flight, and
looked a~nXiously at their mother.
Only W~illoughby, the nine-year-old
scion OF the house Of Saylow retained
his composure to any extent, He was
accustomed to violent surprises in his
daily walk and recovered himself
quickly.
why not?' he asked boldly.
Because you can't-that's why" re-
turned his father sharply. You all
hear me-
1t was quite evident that he had
been heard, although no reply was
forthcoming. The girls feebly played
with their food; Julia's face underwent
various changes of color, which finally
settled into an aggressive red; and the
boy broke into a long whistle of be-
wilderment.
will, you may leave the table" said
MI. Saylow sternly.
NlllOUSnDY SdZpu I|nOuEltIully at
him for q moment, then seized a slice
OF toast and vanished. He had seen
that In his fathers eye which reminded
him OF an almost forgotten hour of
sadness, closely associated with the
tingling recollection OF a strap. So he
went.
He meant it, he ruminated as he
slipped away; yes, I'm sure he meant
It! What's got into him?"'
F~OrtuO9fn1v hrp9 ogf wng nearly
over when the surprising dictum had
been announced; while digestive pro-
cesses were undoubtedly impaired in
the case of all except Willoughby, 1t
was better than q disappointment on
an empty stomach.
Saylow was not an imposing figure
as he folded his napkin and rose to de-
part.
When the sound Of his quick little
nervous steps was heard fading away
in the passage the feminine tongues
were unloosened.
Violet spoke first. Plump. pretty and
Independent, she tossed her head with
a gathering bloom ON her proud cheeks.
The c she observed. How en-
tirely uncalled for"
II should think so,' cried Mignonette,
the younger and even prettier han her
sister.
The repression Of Julia now burst
forth. She was an affectionate wife, a
devoted mother and possessed of many
virtues. Alas, the rod OF authority was
to her fingers as a clasp of gold to the
miseT, and she waved it calmly and
unfinchingly over the heads of her
household for so any years that the
fact of Alfred's imagining he could up
lift his voice in opposition to her
wishes seemed preposterous.
Surely he had renounced all claim to
cS,pH NAaaAn,ffsn,- 1a~ l NAvI,., H.
was only her husband.
nv dear children" she began rapid
ly, but impressively, II trust you OBJ
served that I controlled myself.
thought il better 10 say nothing in
reply, nor to open an argument. There
will be no argument-we shall go as |
planned. VI, O viii invite Edgar;
Min, o may order the wagonette
from the stable. We shall go. Tell
Willoughby. We start at eleven.
"Of course we will go" cried vi. Il
knew we would all the time. Let's get
the luncheon ready.
Trips to the lake five miles from the
town, had become weekly occurrences.
Alfred had sat down to a lonely midday
meal so frequently that he could
scarce remember the number. 2 And
these meals had been occasions Of try
ing thought.
1T cannot go IN" ne had said TO
himself again and again. Il do not see
What Julia is thinking of. 1t is too ex-
pensive. The bill from the stables is
something e-normous-and they get
boats and men to row them and hire
fishing tackle. / can't bear to say any
thing-they enjoy themselves, / sup
pose-but Julia should know better.
She is so thrifty In some ways and so
improvident in others. | do not under
stand it. ! am so out of the habit of
finding fault at home that / don't know
what 10 say. / siiaii lose sell
some day; | know l shall"
And he had. No one but he knew
the volcano ~smouldering under that
eruption-it was but the hiss OF the
puff of steam from the safety alv of
the boiler of a surcharged mind, anx-
ious and worried II shrinking-hat-
ing to give offense and having to.
Saylow attended to his business that
morning with a certain feeling of ex-
allied emancipation. He had asserted
himself. He had not intended TO be so
cross, but his voice had sounded diff
ferent from what he meant it should.
Still, they had said nothing, and it
would be all right by dinner time, and
he you'd exert himself to be very
pleasant.
For the apparently meek little man
was of a fierce temper at times, and
some men knew it. But at home-oh.
at horne--anything but an angry word.
So he had often seethed inwardly with
q closed mouth.
"Going2" querSnd Willoughby In
great establishment, when he was noti-
fed. Why, father said we couldn't
M says we are, and she is the one"
answered vi. He didn't mean any,
thing. Hurry up, VIII, and go over to
Edgar's."
The boy shook his head obviously.
II don't know about this he said eau
tiously. I" He did mean 1t. They say
pas awful in the Office When he gets
cross"
ooh. come on laughed his sister;
he is a dear, harmless old thing, and
will be all right by tonight. Run along.
We are going TO fish all today, you
know. The wind is just right"
1T is a lovely day. / almost wish
they had gone" sighed Alfred as he
walked into the house at noon. II had
TO do il though. / will try to make
1t up to them in some way-why, where
is everybody? Hulio. Julia, where are
you?"
They're gone. sir. Mrs. Saylow said
she expected to be back about six.
Your lunch is ready, SIR" announced
Margaret, appearing from the kitchen.
Comet Gone where?" gasped the
man with Q shrinking premonition Of
the reply.
ITO the lake. sir. Didn't they tell
you?"
"Oh-oh--yes! To the lake. Yes, I
forgot replied Alfred, instinctively
hiding his feelings, while a great wave
of anger surged through him. Serve