"Poor little thing! It was hard upon her when she tried so heartily to please meShe was wrong, of course, but then she was youngI must be patient and teach her He hoped she had not gone home--he hated gossip and interferenceFor a minute he was ruffled again at the mere thought of it, and then the fear that Meg would cry herself sick softened his heart, and sent him on at a quicker pace, resolving to be calm and kind, but firm, quite firm, and show her where she had failed in her duty to her spouse
Meg likewise resolved to be `calm and kind, but firm', and show him his dutyShe longed to run to meet him, and beg pardon, and be kissed and comforted, as she was sure of being, but, of course, she did nothing of the sort, and when she saw John coming, began to hum quite naturally, as she rocked and sewed, like a lady of leisure in her best parlor
John was a little disappointed not to find a tender Niobe, but feeling that his dignity demanded the first apology, he made none, only came leisurely in and laid himself upon the sofa with the singularly relevant remark, "We are going to have a new moon, my dear
"I've no http://www.ooluxury.com/scategory_8_Hermes.html" target="_blank objection," was Meg's equally soothing remarkA few other topics of general interest were introduced by MrBrooke and wet-blanketed by MrsBrooke, and conversation languishedJohn went to one window, unfolded his paper, and wrapped himself in it, figuratively speakingMeg went to the other window, and sewed as if new rosettes for slippers were among the necessaries of lifeBoth looked quite `calm and firm', and both felt desperately uncomfortable
"Oh, dear," thought Meg, "married life is very trying, and does need infinite patience as well as love, as Mother says The word `Mother' suggested other maternal counsels given long ago, and received with unbelieving protests
"John is a good man, but he has his faults, and you must learn to see and bear with them, remembering your ownHe is very decided, but never will be obstinate, if you reason kindly, not oppose impatientlyHe is very accurate, and particular about the truth--a good trait, though you call him `fussy'Never deceive him by look or word, Meg, and he will give you the confidence you deserve, the support you needHe has a temper, not like ours--one flash and then all http://www.snluxury.com/categorys_27_Seamaster-300600M_1.html" target="_blank over--but the white, still anger that is seldom stirred, but once kindled is hard to quenchBe careful, be very careful, not to wake his anger against yourself, for peace and happiness depend on keeping his respectWatch yourself, be the first to ask pardon if you both err, and guard against the little piques, misunderstandings, and hasty words that often pave the way for bitter sorrow and regret

These words came back to Meg, as she sat sewing in the sunset, especially the lastThis was the first serious disagreement, her own hasty speeches sounded both silly and unkind, as she recalled them, her own anger looked childish now, and thoughts of poor John coming home to such a scene quite melted her heartShe glanced at him with tears in her eyes, but he did not see themShe put down her work and got up, thinking, "I will be the first to say, `Forgive me', but he did not seem to hear herShe went very slowly across the room, for pride was hard to swallow, and stood by him, but he did not turn his headFor a minute she felt as if she really couldn't do it, then came the thought, This is the beginningI'll do my part, and have http://www.naluxury.com/category_1_Balenciaga_1.html" target="_blank nothing to reproach myself with," and stooping sown, she softly kissed her husband on the foreheadOf course that settled itThe penitent kiss was better than a world of words, and John had her on his knee in a minute, saying tenderly
"It was too bad to laugh at the poor little jelly potsI never will again!"
But he did, oh bless you, yes, hundreds of times, and so did Meg, both declaring that it was the sweetest jelly they ever made, for family peace was preserved in that little family jar
After this, Meg had MrScott to dinner by special invitation, and served him up a pleasant feast without a cooked wife for the first course, on which occasion she was so gay and gracious, and made everything go off so charmingly, that MrScott told John he was a lucky fellow, and shook his head over the hardships of bachelorhood all the way home
In the autumn, new trials and experiences came to MegSallie Moffat renewed her friendship, was always running out for a dish of gossip at the little house, or inviting `that poor dear' to come in and spend the day at the big houseIt was pleasant, for in dull weather Meg often felt http://www.irluxury.com/categorys_94_Chanel-Purse_1.html" target="_blank lonelyAll were busy at home, John absent till night, and nothing to do but sew, or read, or potter aboutSo it naturally fell out that Meg got into the way of gadding and gossiping with her friendSeeing Sallie's pretty things made her long for such, and pity herself because she had not got themSallie was very kind, and often offered her the coveted trifles, but Meg declined them, knowing that John wouldn't like it, and then this foolish little woman went and did what John disliked even worse
She knew her husband's income, and she loved to feel that he trusted her, not only with his happiness, but what some men seem to value more--his moneyShe knew where it was, was free to take what she liked, and all he asked was that she should keep account of every penny, pay bills once a month, and remember that she was a poor man's wifeTill now she had done well, been prudent and exact, kept her little account books neatly, and showed them to him monthly without fearBut that autumn the serpent got into Meg's paradise, and tempted her like many a modern Eve, not with apples, but with dressMeg didn't like to be pitied and made to feel http://www.enluxury.com/categorys_37_Oyster-Perpetual-Ladies_2.html" target="_blank p