Mrs. Rivington's Pride

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Banker Rivington married late in life and in spite of his love and her apparent devotion Rivington is not quite certain of his wife. He showers her with presents and just before a reception he gives her a handsome necklace of pearls. Rivington does not like his brother-in-law, a reckless young fellow in whom there is no inherent harm, and when the boy appeals to his sister for a heavy loan to get him out of a financial scrape she loans him the locket to pawn. Rivington finds a part of the letter of appeal which, when read by itself, suggests other than the relationship of blood, and in a fit of anger reproaches his wife. She leaves her home with their little child and for a time supports herself as seamstress. It was an unfortunate move, for Rivington regards it as a confession of error, and though his heart calls to him to bring her back, his pride will not permit. Then there comes a lucky turn in the stock market; the pledged jewels are redeemed and sent to the house, the brother knowing nothing of the mischief he has made. Rivington receives the package, perceives his error and goes in search of the woman he has wronged. She is not inclined at first to condone his error, but at last she relents and is clasped in his strong arms. After all it has been a good lesson, for distrust has been banished.