If she had shown the slightest particle of tenderness, I would have gladly forgiven her all--yes, even the kick, by Jove! "We had been married about six months or so, and had not spoken for over four months; so on the day I refer to I went to her room.

She received me with a sulky expression, and a hard stare full of insult.
"'My dear,' said I, 'I have come to talk seriously with you.' "'Kate,' said she, 'show this gentleman out.' "It was her maid to whom she spoke.

The maid colored.

I turned to her and pointed to the door, and she went out herself.

My wife stood trembling with rage--a beautiful fury.
"'I have determined,' said I, quietly, 'to make one last effort for reconciliation, and I want to be heard.