New Britain herald., 1917-05-18
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
By ADELE GARRISON

. referred to our former estrangement.
 I made my answer as matter of fact as possible.
 l ''How Utterly Absurd:"
 They couldn't very we'll help sur missing something" said quietly. :, especially as Mrs Durkee came fre- quently to see me after my accident.
 before Lillian took me to her apart
 ment. But she never by word or look l gave me any reason to think she noticed anything"
 No, she wouldn't" Dicky acquies- ced. Little Mrs Durkee Is one of the 1 best little fellows going. suppose they will call soon nov. had to give Ali a cordial invitation to do so, you know
 His tone was apologetic, and knew 1 that he meant me to understand he was loath to have even such true and l tried friends as the Durkees interrupt our idyllic companionship. But there was g. note in his voice of which he was not conscious himself, but which T., knowing every infection of his as I do, recognized at once as one of de- sire for other faces, other voices than i, just mine.
 I caught my cue fairly, took 1t in- stantly.
 Don't you think we ought to do something more than invite them to call2"I asked. Suppose telephone Mrs. Durkee now. and ask them to run over to dinner tonight infor- mally.''
 With masculine inconsistency Dicky drowned slightly at my suggestion.
 Tired of dining a deux' with me ?' he queried
 "Dicky!" exclaimed reproachfully. How utterly absurd! But Mrs Dur kee was so kind to me when was ill that I do not want her to have any idea that we are neglecting her now. And would like to see her.''
 What Madge Learned.
 But underneath my outward protest was joyous little thrill at Dicky's selfishness. Inconsistent? Of course, but most wives will understand my inconsistency.
 Well! am sure don't mind If you don't,'' returned Dicky loftily.
 understood my husband perfectly. He might wish change from our solitude himself. but it ptqued him to think that would welcome the pres ence of any one else.
 Three months ago I would have gone on serenely with my invitation to the Durkees. feeling that had no right to encourage Dicky in his sell fish attitude. But the long weeks 6 misery endured during our estrangc ment seem, to have crushed something in me. I have seen a child that ha: bruised its flesh shrink from having anything. no matter how light, touch Al@,~ S.~4a 1A T. sensation perfectly. Probably I shall get over this feeling after awhile, sac-s rif1ce anything to avoid any un- pleasantness between Diclry and me.
 So turned to Dicky smilingly:
 ''Of course, any other night will do, . I said nonchalantly, "and it would be nicer to have dinner just by our selves"
 "Well!'' returned Dicky, with the air of making a great concession. suppose you tell them tomorrow night then"
 That will do nicely Now suppose you get ready for luncheon. It. has been waiting several minutes and Katie must be getting impatient"
 Anything to oblige dear Katie. I am sure.'' Dicky tossed the words back to me as he went up the stairs. :'I'1l be down directly
 Something in his attitude as he mounted the stairs attracted my at tention. Dicky usually bounds up two steps at time. But he was walking up, slowly. almost languidly. I wondered if his tramp had fatigued him, and quick. little fear stabbed my heart. Was Dicky feeling ill?