The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-08-20
take Of some kind. and can't und.r.
stand It."

ed to her husband and placed In his
hand folded sheet OF paper.
What is itY' he asked without look
ing at it.
Read II" she said.
He slowly unfolded the paper and
read.
Dearest Rob-" said the paper, you
are the only man In this world shall
ever love, and ! shall always love you
more than any other man. and | am
the only woman-and of this | am
certain-whom you will always love,
no matter what other woman may
come into your life."
1t was signed The One Woman"
Robert looked up from the missive,
blank wonderment in his countenance.
The handwriting he had never seen
before.
us II a joker he asked uncertainty
THAT letter found In the pocket
Of the suit you wore yesterday to New
York. and l am not surprised at find
ing some evidence Of your guilt am
not very observing. but | have seen
the change that has slowly come over
you. and | suspected its cause Do
you think that loving wife can be
blind to such things, no matter how
unsophisticated she may be? No; she
feels things she cannot explain, and Of
late have felt that your love for me
has dwindled and that some other wo-
man has taken II from me-"
ut Is all a mistake" Robert said.
'lt is either a joke or a trick. and
can't understand it. know no wO-
man who could send me such a letter.
! do not know the handwriting. and !
cannot explain how the letter was in
my pocket All can say, Madeline,
Is that l love you. and you only. You
must not distrust me, because there Is
not the slightest reason for doing 80.
Suppose we tackle this intelligently
and try to find out whether some de-
luded friend is playing a practical
Joke on us or whether an evil minded
mischief maker has sought to bring
trouble to us both"
Madeline wept afresh.
Robert moved over and sat down
beside her He placed his arms around
her, and she did not repulse him.
He spoke to her gently and soothing
ly, and after time she dried her tears
and smiled.
you don't believe it" he queried
stroking her hand.
mo, Robert, do not believe It," she
| TT Int
good humor returned almost miracu
lousy.
Robert looked at her, wondering al
the sudden change from grave to gay
Now" Madeline said, II am positive
that you care for no other woman but
ME. am sure Of it because you have
proved it TO me, although for some
time have been miserable will
doubts and suspicious"
"How," Robert said wonderingly-
"how have | proved it? You are con
vinced that | know nothing Of Thu
One Woman"
Eyes, dear" Madeline purred sweet
ly. 81 am sure you do not know suci
woman because wrote the note an6
put 1t in your pocket. Rather. l hat
Helen, our girl, write 1t at my dicta
ton"
Robert suddenly rose from his couch
He was very stern.
He gazed down at Madeline. ana
threatening frown was on his face
why" he demanded coldly-"wh.
did you do such a thing as that?"
Listen. DEAR" his wife pleaded. I'll
the book called Marriage as Fin
Art there are chapters which tell
wife how to know the state Of her bus
bands affection for her Invariably
the book explains. husband who
disloyal to his wife will when accuse
by her break into violent storm
indignant denial He will deny every
thing in the bitterest, harshest tones
II he is guilty. If he Is innocent d
will be kind and gentle. You are innt
cent. dear Robert. ! ask your forgive
3 ness for ever having suspected you
( but love you too dearly to bear tn
thought Of losing your affection. Sa
Q that you forgive me-"
/ al will forgive you upon one cond
. |
4 sternest voice. Where Is the DOC
t called Marriage as Fine ArtT
ut is In my room. Robert" Madelin
q meekly replied
Bring 1t to me-" he commands
" Upon that condition will forgive 20
for everything you have done"
, But II belongs to Mrs Tewksbur'
II dear
e Bring 1t to me"
Madeline went upstairs and returne
g with the mischief producing voium
e She handed 1t to Robert
;. This Is fine. worthy little book
he said, skimming rapidly through Il
e tome. 1T will serve good purpose.
1t Then Robert walked into the kitche
I followed by his wife. Helen Murpf
was preparing the potatoes. and at Il
r moment Robert entered her domain
steaming pan was in her hands, al