Show UXEXPEOPED GUESTS The Wife of a Chicago Jurist Picas antly Teaches Him a LeNNon Hardly anything is more calculated to rouse a womans ire than the bringing bring-ing home by her husband of unexpected unexpect-ed dinner guests Most men are aware that this is a particularly dangerous thing to do but occasionally the husband hus-band Is sufficiently courageous to brave the inevitable curtain lecture A distinguished dis-tinguished jurist not long ago periled his domestic peace in this way and is now congratulating himself on the outcome out-come of the affair After a particularly successful days business he invited two or three of his professional associates to dine with him forgetting In his elation of the moment that his wife was totally unprepared un-prepared for such an Incursion His friends gladly accepted all having previously pre-viously sat at the judges table which was presided over by one of the most accomplished housekeepers in the city Besides she is a brilliant woman in conversation and accomplished in every way The guests therefore looked forward for-ward to a most enjoyable evening When the party arrived at the judges home they were received by the hostess in her usual charming manner not a sign being visible to them that they were unexpected guests The host however caught a look of his wifes eye which reminded him forcibly for-cibly that there was a hereafter The lady was entirely equal to the occasion She did not fuss and frown and make things unpleasant all around She accepted ac-cepted the situation with a good grace and made the best of it The modest meal was served as promptly as possible but although it was not a sumptuous banquet it was at least agreeable to guests and host When dinner was over just before leaving the gentlemen to their wine and cigars the hostess arose and flashincr an amiiRpfl rlanoo < > t VIOT Vines u O u uU band said S Gentlemen remember you have dined with the judge this evening Will you do me the honor of dining with me this day week The keenwitted lawyers took in the situation and amid a chorus of laugh ter readily accepted the invitation ine lady left the room and for the next half hour the judge was the target for innumerable sallies These he bore goodhumoredly proud of his wifes tact and adroitness The dinner next week was a tremen dous success and it was noticed that the hostess wore a handsome diamond brooch which she had never exhibited before The judge declined to say yes or no but his friends assert the brooch was a peace offering and a token that never again will he bring unexpected guests icle home to dinnerChicago Chron |