Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-06-22
ONE WOMAN'S
STORY
CHAPTER XXXIX


TYPICAL OF Roberts attitude was
the fact that never again did
he mention the fact that L had
spled upon him. But 1 imagined that
for a long time afterward he treated
ne with a sort OF tolerance we some
times extend to q naughty child l.
on my part would not have dared 10
refer to the episode OF which was
heartily ashamed
1 have read and known OF women,
wives, who. when thwarted. invariably
turned to tears as their only resource
Like all men. Robert thoroughly de-
tested tears. and as time went on lost
whatever sympathy he might have had
as a young husband with me when
resorted to them
As the children grew older / became
listIess. restless and unnaturally quiet
As far as our living was concerned, l
am sure Robert made things as easy
for me as possible he had told me he
was doing fairly well and that soon
1 could have another housernaid-
When we were first married 1 used TO
experience a thrill OF Joy at the least
word OF love or commendstion- But II
had been so long since Robert had
thought TO tell me these things 1 had
ceased TO expect them
I had received many more calls than
I had either been able. or cared to re
turn. But now that Betty was old
enough 10 leave with Matilda, I deter
mined TO return them. ! had not
changed my mind about extending the
circle OF my acQuaintances.
one day Robert remarked that he was
glad I was growing more cOntented-
Yes. am" I replied. some OF the
people are lovely TO me- The Carletons
people Robert disliked-are just fine.
Mr. Carleton has g fine baritone voice.
and I play his Accomplishments for him.
Mrs. Carleton IS no musician don't
know how I endured my life before
met them. They lend me all the late
books and magazines. and are so nice
in every way. You have gotten so you
scarcely speak. even when you are at
home. which isn't often. You are all
the time thinking OF your work. never
OF me"
But. Margaret don't have time for
the amenities. I am too busy trying
TO make a living" Robert replied. then
asked. Are the Carletons happy to-
gether7 I have heard they were not"
"As far as I know they are happy
enough. although Mrs. Carleton nags
him terribly. and he is awfully good to
her"
Probably there's nothing IN 81. but
he has the reputation OF being rather
lively. and overfOnd OF women"
or a sudden I knew that Robert had
rut into my hands the means OF pun
ling him At least thought so. Here
Us a man. clever. good looking. rich.
-.. with q reputation. 1 would use my
Z iendship with him and his wife to
BAY upon Roberts emotions. I would
rake him Jealous.
I've never seen any evidences OF It
Perhaps I am not attractive to him, :"
! responded. narrowly watching Robert
for any sign OF disapprovaL
To my chagrin he showed absolutely
none.
often could see that q sharp reply
trsmbled on Roberts lips, but was as
often depressed. And so we each went
our way. He to his business. I 20 my
household tasks. and the care OF my
babies But while I thought that he
was careless and Indifferent. I brooded
over my neglect OF all the little amen
tiles. so trifling IN themselves. but
which make life pleasant and livable.
II now kept all my domestic erials to
myself When we were first married
I often retailed my troubles with the
tradesmen. but Robert once told me
that he had other things TO think OF
besides my Insignificant worries. Since
then had never mentioned them. Now