Pearson tribune. (Pearson, Ga.) 191?-1955, August 18, 1922, Image 4
THE WifE THIUmPHANT One of the Oldett but Still the Most Pop ular of Games i» "Putting Husband in His Place.” It May be Played With Direful Results; but There are Other Possible Endings, as Shown Here. By Marios Strobed. la fact, all tbe way home in tb< taxi, and even after she was back in her bedroom, she kept repeat inti, "f will be therj.” And later, as sin; was dressing for dinner, sin- amplified this with “Yes; I will be there, but tbai doesn’t help me to-night. And you might as well know, Pritzie Steph ens Milton, that a tete a tele wilh one’s husband either is or it isn't. And tonight will be an isn't." Whereupon she smiled at her re flection in the mirror —as what woman would not, were she weal ing a I’aquin tea-gown? She al ways enjoyed conversations with her mirrored reflection; it was such fan to see how her face acted when she talked. “He’ll be wild —simply wild.” she crooned gaily, as she turned off the lights and, leaving her darken ed room, descended the stairs. Her husband was standing in the hall, waiting for her. To all out ward appearance he was a satis factory husband —young, good-look lug, well dressed and obviously eager to see his wife —still, as one woman remarked: “You never can toll. Of course John Lee Milton is good looking—a little too good looking, if you know what I mean.” The implication was sinister. “How have you been, Pritzie?” He approached and took his wife’s hand affectionately. “You aren’t still angry, dear child, are you?” “Not in the least, John," she re plied, as she removed her hand and led the way into the dining room. “Why should Jbe angry!" She was sitting opposite him now, and the caudle light and her cream colored tea-gown and t lie entire charming intimacy ol tbe scene justified his asking, "Why, indeed?” He smiled and added, "Then everything is all right.” Ami, wishing, no doubt, to make everything a little more all right, he proceeded to (ell her just why he did not want her to dance for the starving orphans of India. She was to understand it wasn’t the orphans ho objected to —he was quite distressed as she over their plight —nor was he a man to shout about charity start ing at home; charity should be en couraged irrespective of location. No; the reason he did not wish her to dance was because her partner would be J. CadwalidorTowne, and J. Cally Towne wits the most no torious cad in the city, and any woman in his company was not only couspieious but questionable, and "if you, my dear Prit zie, were not such an infant, you would probably have heard stories which would make the idea of dancing with Cally abhorrent to you.” Now, Frtzie, though somewhat of an infant, had heard most, if not all, of the stories, and she couldn’t set v that they affected Mr. Towne’s dancing. Mr. Towne was, indeed, the most accomplished master of intricate steps that she knew..and for some reason she enjoyed danc ing with him and all |iis wicked ness —more than had he been a liigh-sebool boy. "1 wonder if Mr. Towne ever supposed his sins would reach the orphans of India,” she mused. "Sin is far reaching, isn't it? Like —like an elephant’s trunk." And again she felt tragic, aud like a Trojan woman and like Anna Karenina and like the poor little rich girl and, most of all, like slap ping John's face —for this was the year of their marriage and lie was telling her what she should and should not do. Truly, marriage was a snare and a delusion, aud she was forced to ride elephants. According to her "line a day," the rest of the evening was stupid. "1 said I had the headache and was going to bed. and he said he had to work. And, O dear Lord, mar riage is a dried apple!" She didn't look ill, certainly— this, in spite of the fact that she had powder all over her face. No; she looked as a bride breakfasting in bed should look-Haces and rib bons and baby-pillows, a rose color ed comforter, aud sunlight falling directly on the white enameled tray. But the breakfast on the tray was untasted —she was ill. "Are you sure you don’t want me to call for tbe doctor?” “No, John; J don’t. My head aches, and I didn’t sleep, and 1 want to be left alone. Please call up the Stevensons and say I sha’n’t be able to go to the circus to-night.” “Then I sha’n’t go either.” She didn’t answer at once. She closed her eyes, and John, mistak ing this for an evidence that she wished to sleep, started to leave the room. She waited until he had reached the threshold and i lien she opened her eyes; she hoped she was transfixing him witli her eyes—she had frequently read that it could be done. "If you don’t go to the circus,” she said, “I shall have hysterics aud die.” Which announcement would have disturbed most Husbands. To John, in the first year of his mar riage, if was shocking. He bad never considered the mortality of Pritzie before. And as it was the first time Pritzie herself had con sidered it, she felt suddenly appre hensive and very sorry for herself. The fact that John was looking worried, and as though he were trying to act while there was yet time, did not reassure her. Aftej all, she might as well die. Perhaps she would be killed. As John, in the soothing tone used to placate squawling babies, promised her to go to the circus, she felt convinced that she would be killed. And they would carry her, all crushed from the hoof of the elephant, and lay her on the bed as she was now. Her face would be even whiter, and there would be saw dust in her hair, and her hands would be crossed, and the moon WITH AMPLE RESOURCES Pearson Banking Company Possesses all the facilities for prompt and careful handling of all business en trusted to it, and offers the public every reasonable banking accommodation. WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS, AND INVITE YOU TO BECOME ONE. Capital and Surplus, $55,000.00 OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: H. P. SMITH, President. H. P. SMITH. J. O. WHITE, Vice-President J. O. WHITE. W. J. TYLER, Cashier. H. F. SEARS. L. D. PEARSON, Ass t Cashier D. J. PEARSON. B. T. ALLEN, Attorney. JOE McDONALD. Save Your Clothes w “ h clothe, KLEAN-EZE. 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Forty minutes later she was at the Belmont ordering a luncheon which started -with ripe olives, celery and nuts, and -wandered up through oysters to cold meat and salad, and down again to a choco late-marshmallow sundae and a demitasse. After which meal she felt confident of her beauty and her ability to handle any situation. She was the wife triumphant. She took a four-mile walk, and at five o’clock she was back in bed reading a motion picture magazine and eating matrons glaees. When John at five-thirty tiptoed into the room, she was ostensibly asleep. (To be continued.). FOR COMMISSIONER. PEARSON' DISTRICT. Friends having insisted that 1 make the race for Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Pearson district of Atkinson county 1 have, after thinking over the matter for a week, concluded to yield to then demand. So lam in the race sub ject to the white primary to be held on tin* 13th day of September next. I will say to tbe people that I am not an office seeker; if 1 was I would not seek the Commissioner’s office, It. will be impossible for me to see many of the voters of the county; therefore, I want every one to cast their ballots as their con science leads them. Should 1 be chosen September 13th I promise the people of the county to do my utmost for the benefit, of the en tire county. The people are look ing for a change in things and it will come in favor of the people. Very respectfully, 11. Mancil. Jr. FOR COMMISSIONER. AXSON DISTRICT. Friends having insisted that I I make the race for Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the Axson District of Atkinson county, I yield j to their wishes. Should Ibe elect ed I promise an economical admin-1 istration of county affairs and will j insist on keeping the liabilities on j a balance with the county’s re sources. I will serve the people along these lines to the best of ray ability. Respectfully. Y. O. Mathews. FOR COMMISSIONER. PEARSON DISTRICT. To the voters of Atkinson county: i take this method of announc ing my candidacy for Commission er of Roads and Revenues for the Pearson district of Atkinson coun ty subject to the rules and regula lions of the Democratic primary election of September 13,1922, and I herewith submit a few of the principles which will actuate me should I be honored with the posi tion: Ist. More business with less expense in the administration of the affairs of the county. 2nd. 1 will divest myself of every personal interest, at what ever sacrifice it may entail u|>on me, to the complete discharge of every duty I would owe to tbe county and the people. 3rd. I would contend for all county officials, to work in perfect harmony with each other and per form all official duties righteously and fearlessly. 4th. To publish once a month an itemized statement of all money received and from whence collect ed, also an itemized statement of all expenditures, to whom and for what purpose expended. sth. On the first Monday in January and July of each year to make up and publish in the news papers of the county a full and complete inventory of all property owned by the county, whether i realty or personalty, so that every citizen of the, county may know the exact financial condition of their county. 6th. I would provide a better system of caring for the paupers of the county. 7th. 1 would insist upon as I long public school term, not less than six months, as the county could pay for. and the payment of all teachers promptly at the end of each month. Bth, It would be my purpose to reduce the expenses oi the eounty in every way possible and consist cut with an efficient and progress ive public service. 9th. To handle all money and I property of the county entrusted to the Commissioners wisely and judiciously, and insist upon a proper method of lowering the tax rate. 10th. 1 would take a positive stand for a business-like adminis tration of the county's affairs and be satisfied with nothing less, al ways having in view the lifting of the peoples tax burdens. 1 will appreciate your support on this platform and, should l be elected, w ill do all in my power to give you a service you will not condemn. Respectfully submitted, Lacey L. Sutton. FOR COMMISSIONER. AXSON DISTRICT. To the qualified voters of xltkiu son county: I hereby announce my candidacy ; for Commissioner of Roads and j Revenues for the Axson district of Atkinson county, subject to the white primary to be held the 13th | day of September, next. If 1 am honored with this office 1 pledge inyself to the strictest: of economy while administering the the duties as your commissioner. 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