All for Naught.
"Maria, at last it has come!"
The hitherto careworn face of the middleaged husband had taken on a new brilliancy, and his whole attitude was expressive of some sudden joy.
"Yes," said he triumphantly, "after a lifetime passed in ceaseless endeavour for your sake, lam at last rewarded. My invention has been sold, and a fortune awaits me. Think. Maria, of what this means to you ! You will never have to make me another .shirt or cravat as long as you live!"
His wife looked at him with reproachful glance. "James," she said tenderly, "I hope I shall never be too proud for that. No matter, James, how rich you may be, it will always be my greatest plea&ure and privilege to make your shirts and ties."
Her husband did not reply ; but a few moments later, alone in his own room, he bowed his head over his clasped hands and muttered, in bitter anguish : "Alas ! the labour of a lifetime spent for naught."
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Otago Witness, Issue 2396, 1 February 1900, Page 67
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