The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-01-15


charges it is very weak. Did Jim
throw the butter dish at you, and
follow it up with the cream jug?
The girl stared at him.
"Why, Jim wouldn't do that" she
said, Jim's gentleman" sI
He might have been a little ma q
courteous in his references to a
lady's biscuits" said the old man.
But we will let that pass. What did
he DOR"
"EIe said some very cruel things"
replied the girl as she choked back
a sob.
.sAll untrue, of course?''
Every one of Them
"What did he say?"
Ill can't remember
But it is necessary to remember
What did he call your"
Me! He didn't call me anything"
"Didn't he say cruel things about
your
moo .. He said them about
Chicago"
aChicago!''
Eyes. He said the meanest things
you ever heard
The old man drew quick breath.
"And, of course, you retaliated by
saying still meaner things about New
York;
aNo, didn't" the girl retained.
~ know SO little about New York |
couldn't think of anything to say"
That's true" He looked at her
keenly. "Of course nothing will sat
isfy you except a divorce?"
She gave a little start and open
ed her black eyes very wide.
"Why, what else can ! have ?"
His voice was grave. aJimss love-"
The tears filled her eyes.
aIt's too late for that she half
sobbed. "Jim,s gone to see his law
yer?"
The old man looked at his watch.
"That reminds me. Who is Jim's
lawyer"
Ellis name is Panlding. Jasper
Paulding."
CHI" exclaimed the old man.
"Why, / noticed his sign as / came
through the hall. And it's just
twelve O'Clock" Y
Then he turned quickly and hur-
ried down the hall. When he reach
ed the door that bore the name of
Jasper Paulding he opened 1t and
entered.
Two men were seated at the table.
One was nearing middle age. The
other was young man, good look
ing, tall and muscular.
There are occasions" said the old
man, when 1t seems justifiable to de-
viate from established rules. This
is one of them" He looked hard at
the young man. II have heard your
wife's sad story" he gravely said.
And despite the gravity of his
tcne the young man almost believed
he saw a twinkle in the keen old
eyes.
81 feel quite SURE" he said, "that
my wife di6Hst paint me darker than
] deserved to bs painted. Mr.. Pauld-
jng~.Mill tell you, sir, that ] came
here only to arrange for the payment
into Angela's hands OF fixed SUM
each week."
The, old man arose.
II ann a little pressed for time.'
he said. Il go aboard the French
liner this afternoon. VIII you trust
your client with me, Mr. Pauldingg'
Certainly, general" cried the law
yer. HE couldn't be In better hands.
Goodbye. sir, and safe voyage"
A moment later the two men stood
before the library door.
Your wife Is in there, Jim Rob-
bins" said the old man softly, land
she's much too dear wife and too
sweet girl to be lost through foolish
pride. Do you understand
Yves, SIR" the young man answered.
81 begin to understand" E
They shook hands and then the
young man quickly opened the door
and .as quickly closed 1t behind him.
The old man nodded and gently
smiled. Then he loked at his watch
and with sudden exclamation left
| the room.
Five minutes later a puzzled look
crossed the young wife's face.
How did you know was here.
JIM"
Your lawyer told me-"
The young wife clapped her hands.
"Isn't he the dear old man." she
lcried."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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