The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-04-23

time Nllen ne looked upon the gas man
as highway rObber and a liar. but he
had come to the conclusion that he
had done him gross injustice.
The cook called Mrs. Bowscr up to
her room ana said that SHE was afraid
to stay in the house overnight She
once worked in a family where the
man of the house made just such a
sudden changr. ana after a week he
got up one night and Killed four people
with an aX.
Thursday.-Still the meek and un-
complaining Mr. Bowscr There were
only toast and coffee for breakfast.
and 10y Mrs. Bowser's orders the toast
had been burned, but nothing what
ever was said. Indeed, MIR. Bowser
ate with hearty enjoyment
The Smile Won't Come Off.
Coming home on the car that even
ing the conductor short changed him
out of 10 cents, but he got off the car
smiling
On the car a fat woman poked an
elbow into his ribs and asked him
why he didn't wear wig and keep
his vest pulled down, but lie let it all
go without 4 word.
He had only got into the house ana
hung up his overcoat and hat when .
man called and sought to interest him
in refrigerator that used cobble-
stones instead of ice, but he was Work
ed out doors in the midst of his guar
antcG that there was at least $1,000
600 in it.
Mrs. BowSer had determined that
something must he done. At dinner
she suggested the theater. Her sug-
gestiOn was at once accepted. Mr.
Bowser got ready without the slight
est fuss. On the car going down he
had to stand up, and a man beside
him called him odd man and asked
him to get off and have a drink. but
there was no row.
1t was a poor play, and Mrs. Bowser
fell asleep, but Mr.. Bowser stayed
awake and endured it without n com
plant. While those around him were
wishing'thcy had potatoes to throw At
NlC ~ NDLH lC SllllltN IClN NcIlS Iva lhE
whole cast and wished he could find
them jobs in a sawmill.
Plenty of provocation, but no row
going home. On the steps was a man
who had been waiting for three hours
to sell Mr. Bowscr a soup ladle that
turned with a crank, like an egg beat
or, but he was gently lifted up ana
deposited outside the gate, 'and. his
feelings were not hurt by any hard
words.
Friday.-A heavenly calm before
breakfast a heavenly calm during
the meal, bland smile on Mr. Bow
ser's face as he left home lie hadn't
got to the corner when Mrs. Bowscr
called up the doctor by telephone anu
related affairs and asked what should
he done.
He replied that he was busy, but
would read up on the case and let her
know as soon as possible
When Mr. Bowscr came home at
night he was followed from the car by
three men who wanted to sell him
chicken farms, but he smiled bencyo-
lenuy and turned them down.
No finding fault with the dinner -
No startling remarks when told that
the cook had given notice.
No observations Of any sort when
told that the iceman had sent in his
bill and that it was a dollar too much
Mr.. sowser Holds the Cat.
Mr.. BowScr held the cat and read his
newspaper during the evening Men
called to offer him investments III
strawberry farms, war balloons, hair
dyes and pitchforks that would pitch
a ton of hay over the barn, but by his
orders Mrs. Bowscr met them at the
door and kindly replied Nothing
wanted tonight, thank you.'
Saturday No trouble with MI Bow
ser before breakfast.
Not an unkind word at breakfast
Same blandness, some beatitudc.
At noon the doctor called and heard
the story When all the symptoms
had been specified he burst into Il
laugh and said to the fearful Mrs.
Bowser:
Suffer no more anxiety. This Is
what the medical profession terms Z
lucid interval. Nearly all husbands
have them. Bowser will probably come
home tonight to fling down his hat in
the hall. kick over chair or two in
the sitting room and then go down to
dinner to yell at you and ask what in
blazes YOU have got corned beef for
when you know that he wanted roast
mutton"
do you really believe he will, doc.
tor?"
"Of course | do
"Then l am SO glad-so very, very
glad. | thought sure that he was
going to die NJ. QUAD.