Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-09-12

" almost as much for her char
acter as for her athletic per-
sOnality. Having won his letter in
several college sports himself, and bet
ter, having kept himself fit into his
f1fties by systematic exercise, he was
q fine man, kind and poised.
Teresa was only thirty-five when she
married Grant, popular with her stu
dents at the high school where she
was physical director, and she suggest
ed to the circle Of Grants friends an
educated circus rider. This was lit
tie unfair, since there was nothing
gaudy about Teresa. 1t was a GER
tain buoyancy that was not urban.
Twins came. Grant and Teresa
were absurdly happy. Not being
young, they were shy over their hap
piness. The twins were a remarkably
handsome pair and the delight Of all
who saw them. Teresa managed them
admirably and they never cried ex-
cept at the proper intervals. Indeed.
Grant asked himself once If his home
were not something like a well-run
school, with himself and his children
as students. But his loyalty banished
the idea. Teresa was so kind. Such
a perfect wife and housekeeper
He bounced away on his electric
horse mornings. Teresa soon had the
twins stretching to a modulated radio
about the same time. She herself did
wonderful exercises and the mornings
were devoted to golf, since Grant had
private means and did not go to an
office. 1t was all very wonderful and
he considered himself happy man
that is, until his aunt, aged eighty,
came to stay.
Mrs Morrison was a poppy old lady
who prided herself on speaking her
mind. This meant that she had few
friends. She liked Grant and she ap-
proved Teresa. She never came to
the city except to see her dentist, and
she was inordlnately proud of having
good teeth for her age.
mice twins, you have" she re-
marked, (which is which? One is
Marcella, and the other Geraldinef
Don't care for either name. Yes,
know my own name Is Marcella, but
there's no reason, that 1 can see, for
giving it to the poor child. l have
nothing to leave. All have goes to
the home for lost dogs. However,
they'll survive 1t, judging by their
looks. BY the way, Grant, you seem
to let your wife do as she likes en-
tlrely. That is bad for you and very
bad for any woman. I'm always glad
my husband lost his leg In the Civil
war because when he was real angry
he took off his wooden one and BRAN
dished it at me. Did me lots of good.
! was a masterful creature, all the
Hardys are, but that wife Of yours has
you buffaloed."
Grant grew red. Nothing feazes
Tess" he said; She's a great wife.
have no fault to find and L cannot
imagine Uncle James, from what l re-
call being so unchivalrOus as to BRAN
dish his wooden leg at his wife"
Aunt Marcella paused. "He only
did it once, as matter of fact, and
that was when l was getting right out
of hand. Grant, this American nation
Is being ruined because our women
have their own way, when 1t isn't good
for them. | don't want to make trOu-
Bile, but you've got to show your wife
who is master"
Grant played golf with troubled
mind that day. His Teresa expressed
dissatisfaction with his handicap.
You're worried by your Aunt Mar
celia" she said.
Meanwhile Mrs. Morrison was look
ing for Achilles heel. She knew there
must be weak spot in this kindly
Amazon, who nevertheless was under
mining the Hardy morale Cor so she
thought.
On day she and Teresa were sitting
on the terrace after dinner. Grant
was at the club. Both were silent as
a rare sunset Redeemed the trees al
ready touched by early fall
"Nature is very remarkable" said
Aunt Marcella, whose adjectlves were
limited.
"Yes," said Teresa, who had little
Imagination, but enjoyed beauty with
out comment.
Suddenly mouse ran across the
grass. Teresa shuddered and tucked
in her feet.
$50 you're afraid OF mice" the old
lady said to herself, and made a men.
tu note.