Ripley County democrat., 1912-03-22
Why Nelson
Proposed

the same. said Marian CO the giris
were discussing the subject.
He may admire one for her looks;
another for her cleverness: one may
fascinats and coiole him with nattery
while another be may care for her
candor
Nelson 10 going to take Justine 10
the dance tonight" announced Helen,
hut probably orilla had q previous
engagement She never wants for ad-
mirers."
Justine was radiant IN her new
gown when Nelson called for her.
The happy thought that be had
showed her the preference gave her
face q softsned look Of beauty. The
ride to the ballroom was Q short
one. Az Nelson helped her out Of the
carriage she put her hand up to her
ear and exclaimed In dismAy:
i've lost my earring!"
"Ars you quite certain you wore
Rr
Positive" Justine answered nod
ding her head emphatically. tits not
likely I'd wear only one"
Don't worry about H. We're late
already for the dance. and its too
chilly for you to stay out here while
I search for Il Let's 60 In the house
and I'll return and see II you dropped
Il In the carriage"
Nelson spent the greater part OF
the evening hunting for the trinket,
but II was not to be found. All his
efforts were IN vain. When hs re-
Joined the merry party Justine was
the gayest OF all He commenced
to sympathizs with her and tried to
console her for the loss. but to HE
great amazement she answered In Q
joking tone free from all anxiety,
'I1l advertise In the morning and
offer q liberal reward"
Anyway Justine II II wasn't for
the earring, might never have real
lied what pretty ears you have, and
have something important for them to
hear on our way home"
A Justine's partner came to claim
her dance Nelson soliloQuized, II be-
lieve I feel worse about the loss than
she does. II was hard to decide whom
I cared for the most. each seemed 90
desirable. Heaven be praised! |
know now. Any girl who can loose q
gorgeous jewel like that and say she
can be just as happy without 1t, and
that Jewels have no great charm for
me, and II doesn't pay to worry ones
head about an earring when there
are 90 many more important things
to think about By George! How
stupid Of me not to know sooner II
was Justine loved. Orilla 10 for.
ever fretting about innniteelmal mi
croscopie nothings."
On their way home Nelson said
my friendship for you has developed
into an overpowering love. What,
would you do II gave you q kiss!" he
asked the girl.
'Td give It back to YOU" abe an
swefed promptly.
Nelson and Justine were married
q few months later. Before long Nel,,
son could not refrain from noticing
how easily provoked and exasperated
his young wife could be over the,
smallest occurrences. The few
times Nelson ssw orilla he marvslled
how cheerful she looked while bis own
wife was continually complaining and
nothing was good enough. or too good
for her and she made such demands
upon his time and pocketbook. II
seemed inconceivabie that abe was
the same person When Ediths On.
Gagemsnt was announced to the
champioa football player Of the sea-
son. Nelson felt . pang Of regret
when be thought how his Judgment
and calculations had played him false.
Gorilla will make an IDEAL wife for
. professor" he vouchsafed 70 his
wife.
'Its easier TO Be . professors
wife, she snapped. than to have to
cater to . man who usually is late
for dinner
Nelson took the rsbuke IN silence
and wondering what had happened to-
day that had added two lines 10 his
wtfe's face. .... ....
you're 40 changsahls - the
moon," complained be. sHov easily
you are annoyed You worry that
your maid lent capable. and you
worry when shs threatens 70 leave
II you buy blue drsss, you're sure
Il viii look green In The gAsfisAs
and
'Hsvs ycu Aaishedi- interpcssd hh
wife. with such an unsympsthis-
ing husband. it's surprising haven't
nervous peostrstion." she said. wiping
the tears frsm her eyss. Naturally
n doesn't concern you. II I lost the
gold hatpin mother brought from En-
rope. I'm dead tired hunting IN g.
ery nook and corner for Il Do I r.
csivs gold hat pins every dayf' qses-
toned Justine inAisnantly. that esn
afford 70 loss one without msntieqias
nr
"But, my dear ssid - husesn6
On eozs.lis.sry ssaa ryou vsrssS
nearly % karr>sse6 end ysxsd whss
yoa lost that yaiushis serriss hssors
We were engaged
"Oh, I've always waited % I'll