Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
putting the whole weight Of you on Il
like that" she said Jelly.

lutte smile wrinkling his face.
Sure it's me own stove." he said,
with playful attempt at joviality. Il
kin knock it over il / want to-
Katy looked at him stonily for mo-
ment. then resumed her sewing, ner
lips set in ominous lines
Again Johns illusions trembled, and
he sat dumb. looking vacantly about
the room. After all. it was not a per
feet room. Something essential was
missing. His mind CROPPED stupidity for
what it might be- Then. like an inspi-
ration. it came to him.
"A bit of music would be cheerful
loike in the house," be said. looking
placatingly at Katy. How would you
loike one OF those nice monographs
they have at MacGrath's: was
thinkin'- The look of horror IN
katy's eyes cut him short.
"A phonographr' aer voice rasped
sharp with repulsion. IL hate the
squeaking, snorting things. Don't bring
one here"
~ OC oul " NC oulCs SOOlu-
ed, they are the unnatural things. an
that noisy too. You're right about it,
Katy, jewel. was just thinkin' -
His voice trailed into wondering ST.
lence again.
The next night there was no fire in
the sitting room stove when Duggan
came home. katy was at work III the
kitchen. Everything in the little room
shone as if FROM recent securing. Katy
herself in stittly ironed print gown
and spotlesS white apron moved about
in noiseless efficiency. Duggau seated
himself gingerly upon the edge OF a
chair aud tried to feel the delight he
protested III watching the clockIike
working out of the domestic system be
had SO long desired. When he had
! prodded his fancy to a state OF appro-
baton he rose. contented. aud. picking
! up al arnfui OF wood. started for the
sitting ROOM Katy stopped him.
Well have no more tires in there"
she said firmly. 1T makes too much
mess. spend my whole time cleaning
up after you. You can sit out here"
Duggan's wrath blazed slowly. With
heavy deliberation be put down the
wood and stood facing Katy.
| An has it come to this" be said,
scowling savagely. that / be denied
the privilege OF ME own 6reside:"
Katy faced MIN. her eyes flintlike.
! Il can't be forever cleaning after
you" she cried. her voice shrilling
dirt never saw the like. It's a
servant you need to be after you the
whole blessed time.'
A quick flame flashed in Duggan's
eyes. and his clinched fist smashed
down upon the table with a dish
rattling force "You'li clean for me
no more. dye understands" be cried.
| with sudden decision in his voice.
You Kin hey the house to Yourself
Now. kape it as clane as you place"
And, Summing his hat over his eyes,
he went out the door.
| Katy looked after him. startled
white creeping over her face.
Hell! be back as soon as his tan
trnm is over" she said. yet her hands
shook as she went on with her work.
She set his place for supper and
waited. but he did not come. When
she had finished her own meal she set
everything away. then drew a straight
backed chair before the Kitchen stove
and sat there. At bedtime she rose
| and with the same precision that
marked her every movement made
her usua, preparations for the night.
Over the locking OF the door she hest
tated but u breath Then with a click
OF the key it was done. and Duggan
was barred for the night.
Days heightened into weeks. and
Johns hand never once sought the
door latch. Katy began to hear vague
rumors OF wild extravagances that
filed her frugal soul with anguish.
When in time these rumors became
more specific and visions OF her own
portionIess lot rose before her she
felt that something must be done.
Duggan Was standing before con-
cert hall about to euter with two OF
his cronies when Katy found him.
When she laid hand Oh his sleeve
be- turned. and. seeing her his jaw
dropped and the laugh on his lips died
Come. john she said. firmly. Il
have word to say to you"
He held back Il moment. eying her
distrustfuIly. then walked a few steps
with her and stopped again.
Aren't you coming?' Katy demand.
ed, making as it to go Oh.
John looked over mis- worn clothes
with deprecatory smile.
do you think me clane enough" he
qneried with suddenly assumed anx.
iety.
Katy looked at him sharply. but his
eyes were fixed sOlicitously upon the
tips OF his shabby boots.
i've had enough of this tomfoolery'
she lowered her voice to tense
whisper-''you spending your money
like Il common rowdy aud living away
from your lawful home. Come home
with me this minute: 10 you hear?"
John squared back and at bel
a full minute before answering
go home" he repeated. shaking bis
head slowly. I'm sorry to disappoinl
you. Katy. jewel. but I'm that com