The Lamar register., 1920-09-01

John and Paul Deane married two
sisters. Mary and Elizabeth Paulison
TWO sisters as different in tastes and
disposition as were the TWO brothers
II was Johns boast that from his earli
est youth he had known what his wife
should be and II was only after long
and careful deliberation that he finally
married Mary. Paul, ON the olheI
hand. gay. laughter-loving Paul. fell
In love at first sight with Elizabeth
Paullson and their courtship was a-
brief as was their engagement. fol
Paul, suddenly transferred to his
firms Boston office. insisted upon TAX
ing her with him. She felt that nc
more glorious lot could befall n girl
than life with Paul. and the end Of
their first year together found her Sc
cure In this conviction.
II was at this time that John and
Mary wrote that they would spend one
night In Boston on their WAY East
John having been called there on bust.
ness. In year of separation Eliza
beth had quite forgotten Mary's
prophecy that II she married In haste
she would repent at leisure-n
prophecy that had ranked when
spoken; and from Paul's memory had
faded Johns attitude when he heard
of Paul's hurried marriage, and the
guests received u warm welcome Paul
called n taxi and soon they were on
their way to the unpretentious apart
ment to which Paul had taken his
bride.
This IL my frst automobile ride
since | married" said Elizabeth, her
voice expressing delight, yet not con,
veying an impression OF regret.
paul should have waited to marry
until he could give you such things,
Elizabeth" John said with smile Oh
his lips which did not reach his eyes
Somehow Johns smiles never did
reach his eyes.
Elizabeth laughed sayly and turned
the conversation sdroitiy to other
things.
How about II. dear, should We
have waited until I had an sutemo-
bile incomeY'
"lf we had. Psulus, II would have
brought the first sorrow into my life"
Paul held her close for q moment
The shadow had ned, and when John
and Mary Joined them they were
laughing at The antics OF a diminutfve
kitten.
Elizabeth. that cati How can you
keep such a pest;"
PEST! Why. Paul adores mat kit.
ten"
Johns voice interrupted.
"You children have a pleasant little
home here. but don't like the idea Of
Elizabeth doing her own work"
well. John. old man. suppose we
leave the girls TO gossip and take In Q
showf'
Before John could reply. Msry's
crisp. cool tones answered for him
John has given up the thester since
We married. and had hoped you had
too. Paul"
Elizabeth's laugh saved the situu.
tion.
Go on, save Paul II you can, Mary.
I've given up" she said as she dis
appeared into the kitchen. where Mary
soon followed her. In the old days
kiizabeth's deIterfty In the kitchen
had been a negligible quantity and the
ease with which she now prepared din
ner opened Msry's eyes.
oh thrive on work, John-just
see how fast We will get these dishes
done while you boys smokei" Again
Mary's crisp. cool tones Informed them
that John had given up smoking since
he married.
As the evening advanced II became
evident that now John was married
his pleasures must first be Msrys
The evening was a trying one and the
Paul Deanes bresthed q sigh Of relief
when their guests left the next After
noon. Ii was more than a year before
they met again.
Then one day. quite unannounced
John came
But where's Naryr' asked Eliza
beth. as she welcomed him.
Mary could not come" Elizabeth
felt d sense of strain as ha utte1ed
these words
That evening. st Johns suggesri.,n,
they attended u theater. and when
they arrived home, Elizabeth retired
leaving the men smoking and taking
business until a late hour.
The day following Johns departure.
Elizabeth was surprised by Msry's ap-