Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-03-12
DOMESTIC FINESSE.

She was the spoiled and only child OF
doting mother. As Barklow's best
man at the wedding, ! enjoyed many Of
his condolences about Miss Somers before
he maYTied her He was deeply IN love,
but knew that she was a speculation; as
risky as she was fascinating
Their differences, so far as | knew, be-
gan two or three weeks before the we'd
ding day. He wished to spend the honey
moon in Devonshire and she at Winder-
mere Naturally, they went to Winder-
mere | said ! was astonished that he
could argue such point with his bride,
especially as he was so fond of the lake
district. At the railway station just
before they started, | again mentioned
the matter.
Sorry you're not going to Torquay,'
said, playfully.
That's all right" said he. That's
quite all right, between ourselves"
Then. with a smile he joined his wife
in the train, and | was left wonderin~
moderately. why it should be right "bt
tween ourselves"
Then, with a smile he joined his wife
in the train, and | was left wondering,
moderately, why it should be right he
tween ourselves
Soon after their return from the lakes
| dined with them, and obtained a little
more food for thought
Mr.. Reyson," said Mrs Barlow,
apropos of nothing, isn't it ridiculous of
Jim to want "A eat 2"
looked at Barlow for information.
Isn't it unreasonable OF my wife,
Reyson, to conceive such a sudden aver
sion TO cats?'' said he, smiling aerea6fg
"Surely. Mrs. Barlow" | said Il re-
member a beautiful Persian and two or
three more cats at Heathside house,
her mothers residence.
That has nothing to do with it, re-
torted Mrs Barlow, with an adorable
toss of the head Il sha'n't have one
here not even to please jim"
Barlow sighed as if he were already
used to matrimonial Affections.
My only worry" he said, lis to know
which like best. Persian or plain"
It's his fun, Mrs. Barklow,' | said
You don't know him as | do.''
| suppose | could have said nothing
more eXasperating to a siX-week wife.
IF it is his fun she cried, with scorn;
I'm glad my sense of humor is feeble
think we'll change the subject, jim
But, once for all, I've had enough eats
at home"
we certainly will not quarrel about
them yet" said Barllow, as grave as
an undertaken. IN put them off for six
months
Six years eternity!" exclaimed Mrs.
Barlow. "And-this is, think, tW
bot. Mr. Reyson."
When we were alone | rallied Bark
low about the cats but he would have
none of 1t.
~Hush:" he said. no tales ous of
school, even to You, yet"
Several weeks later the BarSlows
changed their housemaid; and again |
dined with them. The new girl waited
az table, end / was greatly impressed by
her attractions. She had sublime COM
| pleXion; and, though shy, moved with
remarkable grace.
What do you think of her, Mr. Rey-
son?' Mrs. Barlow whispered eagerly,
after her first appearance. Isn't she
| sweety She's from Il farm"
"ClImsy young fool-~that's what she
is growled Barlow
Breaks things p l presume.
| wv q SAii%lN VI NNSs = wa must ~
to the concert, MIR, Reyson; You must,
indeed"
! The girl was resumed after an inter.
val, and though l don't care for such
! topics of talk. | felt curious about Bark
lows unaccomtable prejudice toward so
pleasing a young woman.
Il tell my wife. Reyson," he said,
that it's the greatest mistake to en-
gage pretty servants. Not that Rogers
IS pretty"
she is, jim" protested Mrs. Barlow.
| well" said Barlow, its a mercy
we see with different eyes But. pretty
or not, | hope she'll soon disgrace her.
self and leave us.
That was enough about the house
maid, She is still with them, and a pat
tern to other housemaids | don't choose
to ask Barlow if marriage with a pref
| ty wife had blinded him to beauty in
others. But ii it were SO it was an ex-
traordinary change.
Weeks wore ON, and Mrs. Barlow in.
pre9 sod in GLORY IL I may So,- ,lsl-,