The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-12-13

.-e for him seemed To have flung
I'M into the depths of gloom. He had
orried home with tickets for the
Vera. meaning to give Juliet her
mi.annual outing, by way of squar
accounts with his conscience. And
hen he found her gone quick feel
of resentment began to manifest
.ef in the dull flush that rose to his
eeks the ugly flash of his eyes and
tight, thin lips
MAYNARD forgot to remember at this
Hncture that his evenings at home
ere few and far between. his atten-
IONS to his wife fewer and farther
rd that both had gradually acquired
he custom of finding their own sep
ate pleasures, or diversions
For some time he stood with his
bow on the mantel shelf, staring at
IN floor with angry, intent eyes.
resently he drew forth the tickets
Id contemplated them grimly for an
stant; then his face changed, bright
ned and ripple of silent laughter
sssed over it.
He changed his dress hurriedly,
alled cab, and inside half an hour
ns bowling rapidly over the gleam-
Dc asphalt.
Mrs. Chisholm was at home, yes,
Lad would be delighted to accompany
i'm to the opera. despite the infor-
baity.
After the performance Maynard re-
HHned home moodier than ever. In
be note his wife had left him Juliet
i'd mentioned supper at Sherry's;
be would probably not arrive for an
bur yet. He settled himself as de-
sedly-and as comfoitably-as pos
be before the fireplace TO await her
eturn.
Soon there was swift rush, then
be sudden cessation of wheels; the
late clicked as the car chugged on
nd Mrs. Maynard came lightly into
Lie room, the swish of her long
uaceful evening gown making subtle
&rusc about her A charming pink
has in her cheeks; her eyes sparklet
Tom the keen, frosty air and her hail
eamed exquisitely golden higf
bove the black ruff that encircled hei
eek.
T. Maynard stared at her critically fol
moment as she came up to where
sat and began drawing off her Ions
lack gloves. She was a decided!
Wretty woman; no one could fail to oh
erve that. She glanced at her hus
land. pleased.-enquiring it had beer
long time since he had sat up TO
er-since he. had been home to 81
p for her.
1T was glorious she said, break
Dc the silence. You ought to hav'
zen there, Eugene" She remen
ered his quondam penchant for gran'
pera and wond cred If the cares o
BUSINESS had completely absorbed al
he old tastes.
Maynard shrugged.
Perhaps it was your fault that
vas not" he replied.
Juliet questioned him with littl
startled glance. My fault she re
Heated, puzzled.
Il rushed through my work and hui
lied home to take you and-well, 20
lee how it was" He spoke in a hun
4roice. gazing past her grimly.
oh, Gene!"
There was brief, almost painfs
pause. Then:
Why, If you'd only told mel" He
tone betrayed genuine regret, but he
eyes shone joyfully. 1t was the fir,
Anne in many months that he ha
aven her any outward thought.
Maynard hesitated, drew a Ion
breath-and plunged.
What's the use of trying to kee
up the farce" he said, sharply. Nv
known all along that you'd lost int
est in me-"
Mrs. Maynard threw off her ru
and stood staring at him in wordles
Surprise. Then she laughed. "A bit by
terically, and sat down beside him.
You silly boy" she said trem
ously, what travesty!"
Oh" he returned. disagreeabl
you think so, do you? Well, | mu
say that women are impossible ere
Hmres--that is all.
"Eugene!" she broke out, swi
lush of indignation coloring h
cheeks, you are cruelty unjust. VI
snow you have no right to talk in tn
vay to mel
Maynard moved restlessly. Som
a hing in her voice made him vino
but he replied calmly:
oh, it's all right, | suppose. A mi
Is fool. probably, to expect his wi
10 stay at home waiting for him VIII,
here are so many more agreeah
things in the world; he has no rigl
Perhaps"
Mrs. Maynard was silent her ey
flling with quick tears under t
4 sting of his sarcasm. But after
while she softened and new liz
dashed over her face.
Dear" she said, wistfully, 81
sorry. | wouldn't wound you for t
world. You know that. do you nc
would wait for you for always,
Preference to anything or anybody