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Show nt ; f t 1 A r ' Heart History. BY ELEANOR LOVELL. i STANDARD. ANTI-POLYGAM- Y 26 ' Chapter V. Little knowing the vengeance she had called upon her head, Maggie was thinking sadly of the change in her husband, since their arrival in Zion. He was now a dignitory in the Mormon church and was constantly called upon to attend meetings and gatherings of the Priesthood. She felt they were slowly hut surely drifting apart. The little caresses so dear to womans heart Do you consider wo-- u in the pretty home picture at a him Brother. an an inferior being, not capable glance, You look quite comfortable here. Brother Blake, your wife and of judging for herself? Certainly I do, it is womans daughter, 1 suppose. Yes said Harry I thought you place to minister to man, and he in had met them' then turning to his return will save her in the Kingwife he introduced her to these dom. You are keeping your husMaggie merely band from living his religion. It is good brothers. bowed in acknowledgement, but the time he was setting up his Kingdom, men stepped forward offering their and turning to Harry he added, Brother Blake unless your wife hands and calling her Sister Blake After shaking hands with them all consents to 'be Baptised in the Maggie involuntarily sought her Church you mustMtf her away and handkerchief and furtively wiped take another wife . What! cried both husband and her hand. Had she looked at Brother Ellis as she did so, she must have wife in one breath. Brother Ellis were seldom now bestowed, the seen the angry gleam in his restless hastened to say We were sent to could escape them. deliver this message Brother Blake, many acts of gallantry and atten eyes, for nothing tion as much a woman due in mar- Harry noticed both and frowned an- and one of the rules of the Church ried as in single life, were seldom grily at his wife, who colored at this is Obey connsel and ask no quesEven when at rebuke and hastily replaced the of- tions. now performed. Harry sank back in his chair times he appeared his own merry fending kerchief in her pocket. After a slight pause, in which no without a word, but his face was self, she still felt there was some evil influence working upon him. one felt inclined to speak, Brother stern and pale. Maggie stood conAnd, alas he yielded gradually to it Ellis said, we came on a little mat- fronting the speaker, her form until she feared her cup of sorrow ter of business, and from his tone, drawn to its fullest height, her face would soon oer flow. Looking from one might have inferred it was quite pale as death, her eyes flashing with Such a comone morning, she saw to his taste, this little matter of scorn and contempt, mand is worthy of your Church, that King Winter had dropped his business. Indeed! What can it be. some- she said, her voice ringing out sharp valley, snowy mantle upon the and clear, and one more fit to conWhile all were asleep and dream thing important? asked Harry: Will you permit me to ask Sister vey the message, could not have mg. been chosen. Your office gentleThe pure white flakes were still Blake a few questions? Harry looked up in surprise but men, is truly a most enviable one lazily drifting down from the Heavens above and her spirits rose, and answered Certainly. Turning his You are worthy teachers of such a her heart fluttered with joy, when face, if not his eyes in her. direction, doctrine. When I feel mvself on a Harry on awakening, talked of Brother Ellis asked, Did you tell level with the rest of your dupes ister Foote the other day, that you and slaves I will become a Mormon, sleighrides and a big Christmas dinner, whistling and singing about the would never be baptised in the until then I claim the right to think as I please, even at the expense of house as in the olden time. The Church of Latter Day Saints? There is the door short winter dav drew to a close. Maggie looked at him in surprise your threat. The little family gathered around while a sense of fear took possession gentlemen , you will oblige me by the cheerful fire, Maggie busily of her, and she could scarcely steady walking out of it, and pointing with one slender white hand to the door sewing, Harry reading aloud, while her. voice to reply I did. Did you not laugh at our Bap- she fixed her eyes steadily on the Lilly sat on a low stool resting her men who bowed silently and left the head on her Fathers knee, and gaz- tism for the dead? Again came the answer in trem- house. ing steadily in the glowing coals before her. It was a simple home pic- ulous tones, I did. Chapter VI. Did you not scorn the idea of ture, but one that dwelt in their Celestial Marriage being a divine Maggies anger was thoroughly arhearts, many years after. oused, and seeing that her husband Hark. said Harry, surely I revelation? To this Maggie made no reply, she did not speak she looked steadily at heard footsteps. Yes, some one is knocking at the door. The more was becoming indignant at being him for a moment. He moved unfools they, to come out in such wea- cross questioned so, in her own house easily under her gaze, but would ther. Hastening to the door he op- too. What was her husband think- not raise- his eyes, presently she ened it to admit three men. To his ing of to allow it? She cast an ap- said slowly, as if speaking to hersurprise they were men of high pealing look at him, but his face self I was to love, honor and obey. standing in the Mormon Church. was turned from her, and wore a You were to cherish and protect, unWhy Brother Ellis he said, is scowl of displeasure. Brother Ellis til death did us part. You played it you. Good evening Brother continued You know the old say- the part of a man well tonight. I It was so manWright and Brother Handly. Come ing That a bird who cant sing and congratulate you. right in. You are very brave to wont sing, must be made to sing, it ly to sit still and let your wife be inholds good in this case also. venture out in this storm. sulted, without resenting a single Sir! The men seated themselves alMaggie exclaimed indig- word. Truly you are a good Saint T Never before had such words falthough two of the number seemed nantly I do not understand you. Dont you? he said with a mal- len from her lips, but she was only rather embarrassed, the other howYour husband is a human, therefor liable to err, and ever, who was first to enter, was per- icious smile. fectly at ease. Maggie had never good Saint and you should be one surely she had just cause for anger. seen him before, and shuddered now also, the good Book you profess to Harry too was now thoroughly and like many another man, with aversion as her eyes rested on believe says wives obey your 'hustook refuge in harsh words, putting his face. In stature he was short bands, dont it? Yes but and broad, his feet and hands were Maggie began, but all the blame on the weaker shoulthis High Priest rudely interrupted. ders. uncommonly large, his face, A nice fool you. made of yourWe wont listen to your intershall I describe it? The forehead was talking as you did, it will very low, nose broad and flat, the pretation of the words, in our Church self h lower jaw projected, giving the ap- it means a wife should have no will )e '' shall be a laughing stock for the pearance of an ape, more than a hu- of her own, but should subject herman being. It was hard to tell the self to her husband who is her mas- whole town. Had you kept still instead of gossiping with that old wocolor of his eyes, for they were never ter But you would not have me join man, nothing would have been said still a moment, but continually shifted from one object to another. your Church when I do not believe to you. I will not be a laughing stock any longer. I have been told Crown this image with a shock of its teachings? The wife should never follow often enough it is because I am afstubby reddish brown hair, and you have a perfect picture of Brother her own judgement in preference to raid of my lady wife that I do not Ellis, a High Priest of the Church that of her husband, for God has go into Polygamy. But they shall of Latter Day Saints, and a fit per- placed him at the head. Be obedi- see who is master. You may take one as soon as you son to send on such an errand as ent and God will cause all things to desire but I will not remain to witwork for good. that on which they had come. Mr. Ellis, she could not call ness your disgrace. I fear we intrude he said taking her-windo- - ar-rouse- how to-nig- ht inevery-onesmout- w byto-morro- w. d, leave this house I You will tell you, or if you do. it will be alone. Lilly shall not go witn you. And I tell you I will not be forced to join the Church. You know the alternative then. Very well sir, I undei stand you. And Maggie walked proudly from the room. When alone her anger and pride gave way, throwing herself on a low couch, great sobs of anguish shook her frame. Oh why had she left the dear ones at home, then those bitter trials had never come. Little Lilly had beeu a si-le- though uve stricken listener, and now stole quietly to her mothers side, slipping her hand in hers, she tried to comfort her with soothing words and tender caresses. Her childs sympathy quieted her aching heart and the tears that had refused to flow, now came in torrents, but their force soon left her weak and exhausted. she wiped Bising, away their traces would to God the events of the past hour could be as easily effaced she thought. In silence she assisted Lilly to undress. And when the child knelt as usual e at the to offer up a prayer to her Father above, again the flood gates were opened and kneeling by her side, Maggie prayed long and earnestly for help and guidance. It was long past Lillys so the eyelids soon drooped over the bright blue eyes and she slept calmly and sweetly. Not so her Mother, whose heart was torn with conflicting emotions. Pride and Love each sought for the mastery, pride wounded with neglect and unjust accusations refused to be comforted. Love called up the past; the bright happy past. Between it and the present, was a barrier, mighty it is bed-sid- bed-tim- e, true, but not entirely immovable. A few words of contrition and repentance might remove it, a few tears and loving caresses break it down ft was not the gay, happy and loving husband of her youth, who had spoken harsh words, but an evil spirit within him, prompted by the wicked, unfeeling creatures, with whom he was in daily contact. Thus her womans heart plead, un- til pride was entirely subdued. A womans heart! It is something to cherish. Wonld that man could think so. There were fewer sobs in the poets rhyme, There were fewer wrecks on the shores of time. Stepping noiselessly across the floor, Maggie opened the door of the adjoining room, all was silent within, a faint glow from the dying embers illumined the room but dimly. Going to her husbands side, she knelt down and took his hand. Harry she said softly, forgive me, I am sorry I spoke as I did. He did not answer but coldly withdrew his hand. Although a little chilled by the repulse, she continued; take back the cruel words you said to me Harry, let us forget they were spoken, we have been so happy in the past, let our future be as cloudless. Do not perjure yourself by following the teachings of this false religion. Still no answer. She would plead yet a little longer. Oh! my love, my Husband, will you not listen tome? If not my sake, then for your childs. Would you |