Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-02-18
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LOVE LETT t X.

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tom" said my sister. with an I'm
prcssivcness thnt denoted she had
something yery important to say to
me
"What IS It. Molly
"Before YOU go away this time I've
something t. SHY to you.
proceed.
'You have ceased to be a lover to
your wife. don't mean you have
ceased to love her, but you've become
so undcmonstratlve When you are
away and write her she losses me your
letters to read half the time before
she has read them herself, and they
might as we'll come from a business
partner. Not a word Of love from be-
ginning TO end. If had a husband
who wrote me that way it would
break my heart"
"How do you know it would? You
haven't husband"
"Havent loyer?' she bristled.
THAT'S different Nevertheless I'm
always grateful for any points that
Will enable me to draw Edith closer
to me. TO me my wife and children
are more than all the world You
know how dear John Is to you Null
tiply that by hundred and you'll
get some idea Of my affection for my
family"
THAT'S simply and absolutely i'm
possible"
"Goodby. sis This time I'll write
Edith a real love letter"
kissed her, went into the kitchen,
where Edith was baking bread, and
kissed her, too-not the usual perfume
tory marital kiss; gave her one at
which she looked a triae surprised
Rugged all the children and went for
the train.
Since | came and went frequently |
was accustomed when arrived late at
night to let myself into the back Of the
house aud 30 TO bed without waking
the rest OF the family, l was so busy
during my absence that | hadn't writ
ten word On my return, which was
ut night, | went to my room as usual,
mindful Of my neglect and Molly's nd
vice. In desk In my room Wee some
of my old love letters to Edith when
we were engaged. read one of them,
and II occurred to me to copy 1t, take
1t out to the post. and It would be de-
llvered the next morning before break
fast. This | did and went back to bed
and to sleep, conscious of having per
formed my full duty as a loving hus-
band.
The next morning | was awakened
by whistle and ring at the front door
bell. | went to the landing and looked
over The postman brought MY let
ter, Molly received 1t and took ii
into the dining room, where ! could
hear the chldren's voices and a clatter
OF dishes at the breakfast table. |
heard my wife say, Read it to u.s.
Mol" and the reply; III do no such
thing Read 1t yourself" My wifes
voice was next heard reading:
Dearest, sweetest, lovelIest Edith
A brief pause, at the end of which
heard burst of laughter from the
selfsame Edith.
I'm ashamed of you" said Molly.
every husband should write his wife
that way"
Edith read on; Though | have been
absent from you but few days, every
moment has hung heavy on my hands
have counted the hours till | may
fold my darling again in my arms"
Goodness graciousw exclaimed my
darling" HAS he lost his senses" A
brief pause. "Oh, heavens! He may
be sick and delirious"
"No such thing" cried Molly, He's
simply showing his affection for YOU.
Edith read ON; When morning comes
l say, Another long day and at even
ing Another long night
For heavens sake something dread
full has surely happened Where can
he be-ln a hospital orr
Nonsense" from Molly Tie is as
well as YOU or l. What Is there in the
letter TO make you think he's m? John
writes me that way;"
Edith read on. "Of course there are
your letters read them over again
and again till can repeat them 10y
heart haven't written him a line
then | sit down and, with your sweet
words before me reply TO everything
you have written me"