A Struggle for a Ring — page 88: what you’re looking at

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84 A SISTER'S ADVICE. ~ strange it-was that Mr. Nelson never kissed you when he went in and out; that he never asked you to go out with him; that he did not seem to care much about your society; he never calls you my love or my darling; and ma says that even now pa does that.” Hettie paused, having spoken so rapidly she could say no more.’ The shocked, white look on her sister's face was a tribute to her powers of oratory. . ‘‘Did mamma say that, Hettie?” said the poor young wife. ‘‘lamso sorry; I did not know people spoke of me in that way. I shall never feel at ease again.” ‘‘T do not see what there is to turn so pale about, Alice, unless it may be that you love him and he does not love you quite so much.” It was so terribly near the truth, this random shot, that Alice recoiled afresh. ‘“ How very touchy you are,” said Hettie; ‘‘you make one afraid to speak.” ‘“ You need never be afraid to speak to me, Hettie; but if you wish to be kind, you will say nothing against my husband.” Hettie was moved by the sweet, patient voice. ‘‘] promise you one thing,” she said; ‘‘I will not say one word more than | can possibly help, and I will treat him as though he were made of wax or honey, and a word would break him. Alice, Iam the younger sister, but I ally believe I could give you some very sensible advice.” ‘‘T shall be glad of it,” said the beautiful young wife, sadly. ‘‘ What is it?” ‘‘It is just this, my dear : Enjoy your life as much as you can, but never set your heart on a man; if you do, you will have nothing in the world but vanity and vexation Ke) ES comicbooks. m