Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-06
JOHNS BOAST
BY RAG E. RILEY.

John and Paul Deane married two
listers, Mary and Elizabeth Paulison,
We sisters as different In tastes and
opposition as were the two brothers.
was Johns boast that from his earli-
st youth he had known what his wife
hould be and it was only after long
nd careful elaboration that he finally
Enarricd Mary. Paul, on the other
and. gay. Iaughter-loving Paul. fell
D love at first sight with Elizabeth
'%aulison and their courtship was as
rief as was their engagement, for
'aul, suddenly transferred to his
rms Boston Office, insisted upon TAX
ng her with him. She felt that no
core glorious lot could befall a girl
ban life with Paul, and the end Of
heir first year together found her Sc
ure In this conviction.
1t was at this time that John and
Harry wrote that they would spend one
pght In Boston on their way East,
Ohm having been called there on busi-
ess. In year Of separation Eliza
eth had quite forgotten Mary's
prophecy that IL she married in haste
be would repent at leisure-a
Fophecy that had ranked when
poken; and from Paul's memory had
bded Johns attitude when he heard
+ Paul's hurried marriage, and the
! pests received a warm welcome. Paul
tblled d taxi and soon they were on
= heir way to the un~pretentious apart
BENT to which Paul had taken his
ride.
"This IL my first automobile ride
fnce / married" said Elizabeth, her
pice expressing delight, yet not con-
lying an impression Of regret
Paul should have waited to marry
NTH he could give you such things.
Elizabeth" John said with a smile on
BIS lips which did not reach his eyes.
)omehow Johns smiles never did
bach his eyes.
Elizabeth laughed gayfy and turned
pc conversation adroitly to other
bings.
How about n, dear, should we
ave waited until I had an automo-
he income1"
IF we had, Paulus, It would have
frought the first SORROW into my life"
Paul held her close for a moment.
me shadow had fed, and when John
nd Mary Joined them they were
kughing at the antics Of q diminutive
htten.
Elizabeth, that cati How can you
eep such a pest7"
'Pesti why. Paui adores that kit
fn."
Johns voice interrupted.
You children have a pleasant little
j ONE here, but I don't like the idea. Of
Aaizabeth doing her own work."
well, John, old man, suppose we
pave the girls to gossip and take in a
howl"
Before John could reply, Mary's
Fisp. cool tones answered for him.
~John has given up the theater since
- married, and / had hoped you had
DO, Paul."
Elizabethfs laugh saved the situa-
Jon.
go on, save Paul II voc can, Mary.
re given up" she said as she dis
ppeared into the kitchen. where Mary
bon followed her. In the old days
5lizabeth's dexterity in the kitchen
nd been a negligible quantity and the
ese with which she now prepared din
or opened Mary's eyes.
ooh, I thrive on work, John-just
ee how fast we win get these dishes
pne while you boys smoke" Again
Iary's crisp, cool tones informed them
hat John had given up smoking since
e married.
AS the evening advanced 1t became
Fident that now John was married
Us pleasures must first be Mary's.
he evening was a trying n and the
shaui Deanes breathed a sigh of relief
Then their guests left the next after
! &oon. It was more than a year before
hey met again.
Then one day. quite unannounced,
ohm came
aBut where's Maryf" asked Eliza
eth, as she welcomed him.
MARY could not come" Elizabeth
Ekit a sense Of strain as he uttered
zhese words.
That evening. at Johns suggestion,
hey attended a theater, and when
hey arrived home. Elizabeth retired
having the men smoking and talking
BUSINESS until a late hour.
The day following Johns departure.
Elizabeth was surprised by Mary's ap-
karance; a white, anxious Mary,
those first question was Of John.
HE hes been here. but he has gone.
That Is the matter, Maryr
AOh, Elizabeth. / have failed; failed
tterly. and I don't know why"
\ Elizabeth rose to the occasion.
sMary, when you visited us last year
knew you were doomed to failure.
{ou promised to love, honor and obey
{hen you married John; but 1t is he
lat has obeyed. Go back, Mary, make
|oi1r home a delight to your husband
= Barn to laugh; learn to play; instesd
trying to change Johns tastes,
hake them yours-then You will find
happiness for yourself and for him."
Mary sat silent a long time. Then :
aYou are right. Elizabeth" she said,
and you are wise. I will go back this
o~noon -