The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-12
The RevOh Of Susan Hyde
By CARoLYM BEEcHER

nonsense I am going to. Nancy, leave I nodded for her to obey. Martha just then came in and stood beside MT. Hyde as he carved.
 Nothing for me, thank you, Man yille" ...
 ''I said I would have no more non sense Eat your dinner p
 Martha carried my plate to me and attempted to put it down.. never moved nor looked at her. Finally she sat it down beside my service plate instead of upon it. paid no heed. I neither refused nor did 1 help my self. I simply followed out my plan of ignoring her. I ate nothing. I was hungry, too, but I would not give in one iota. Martha I had discharged. She was no longer in my employ, so l would, not allow her to serve me.
 Manville was furious, growing more so every minute. But he ate his din7 ner. After his first outburst he said nothing more to me. rose when he did and joined him in the library as usual. Nancy had always served our coffee, so it was only the ordinary rou- tine when she brought it to us. I drank mine greedily, and took a second cup, something I rarely did, as it made me wakeful. watched ManVille CO., vertly. He was angry-that l well know. But was there not something else in his attitude also? A wonder, almost it was, ass if he had pride in that 1 had dared assert myself, Yet it couldn't be, for he left me as soon as he had finished his coffee, again not kissing me. But I also noticed with a queer feeling that he had neglected to give me any orders. Almost the first time since l had married him that this had happened.
 I was just wondering what I should do when Nancy brought me in a tray with some dinner.
 Cook said as how you hadn't eaten a mouthful. She told me to give you this, although Martha said she would have us both discharged in the morn ing-that she would tell MT. Hyde"
 "I hope she will, Nancy. But don't worry, l do not think he will discharge either you or cook" I spoke with more confidence than 1 felt. Far more. l was not at all sure he would not send them both away for what they had done. had scarcely finished my dinner when Mrs Clayton called. MT. Clay ton was obliged to be out on business, she explained, and would stop for her.
 II told him you would be sure to be at home. You go out so little. I never knew a woman who had so popu- lar husband to be such a home body as you are. I think myself you are awfully foolish, but of course it is your own affair. 1 hear his aunt has gone back home."
 "Yes. she left several days ago."
 You must miss her"
 Yes, I do." l did not add it was a good miss, although l was strongly tempted to.
 "Is there any truth in the rumor that she has sold her home?"'
 Yes, I believe it is true"
 ''How lucky! It is so hard to sell any property. But is it also true that she is going to live with you?"
 No. That is not true" It was not. Manville's aunt never would live with me again.
 ''O6, heard she was to make her permanent home with you. It has. been discussed quite q little. l believe it came from Ruth Markham"
 "She told Lydia Morris that your husband told her. And she also said he was delighted. He is very fond of his aunt, isn't he?. was so sorry she, instead of you, was invited to Ruth Markham's party. We had perfect time"
 Il happened to be the one invited. 1 remained at home and gave my place to Mr. Hyde's aunt from choice"
 "Oh, see Jealous of Ruth at last I thought you would be. l have told Mir. Clayton dozens of times that you would see through their friendship some day"
 You are very much mistaken, Mrs Clayton. ani not at all jealous. think that emotion has yet to be felt by me. According to what you say it isn't at all pleasant"
 Well. all I can say is that you are strange woman. But it is none of my affair, is it?" she laughingly changed the subject, and we chatted amicably until her husband came for her. NI was in bed--in my dressing room