The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-06-28
MISCELLANY.
THE BRIDE SKETCH

among the crowds who were hastiI,
PromenadIng the streets on Christmas eve
was Charles West; and if his step degen-
Grated into stride, and then run he nigh,
oe pardoned. The transition from the dir
y, cold streets, to the warm parlor, was in
itseit pleasurable and added to that, to be
welcomed home by a bright eyed pirl-al
smiles and bushes, (for the honeymoon wa.
barely passed) was absolutely something
too paradlsal for earth. Emma had wheel.
ed the sofa in front Of the fire and as Charles
had seated himself beside her, he was cer-
tainly very happy fellow. Alas he had
as yet only drank the bubbles on the cup.
Emma looked lovely, for the glow of the
warm coal fire had given bloom to her
usually pale cheek which frightened the
luslre of her dark eyes. But there came
shade of thought over Emms's brow, and
her husband instantly remarked it, 1t is
strange how soon husbands see clouds Oh
their lIege lady's brow. 1t was the first
Charles ever saw there and it excited his
tenderest enquiries. Was she unweI did
she wish for any ihing7 Emma hesitated,
she blushed and looked down. Charles
pressed to know what had cast such shad-
ow over her spirits. l fear you will think
me silly, but Mary French has been sitting
with me this afternoon Not for that,
certainly said Charles, smiling. oh! /
did not mean for that, but you know we
began to keep house nearly at the same
time only they sent by Brent to New York
tor carpetng. Mary would have me walk
down to Brent's store this evening with her
and he has brought two-and they are such
ioves.'-Charles bit his lip. Mary she
continued, said you were doing first rate
business, and was sure you would never let
that odious Wilton lay on the parlor, if you
once saw that splendid Brussels so rich |
and so cheap-only S75.
Now the odious Wilton had been Sc
lected by Charles mother and presented
to them, and the color deepened on his
cheek, as his animated bride continued,
Suppose we walk down to Brents and
look at it-there are only two, and it seems
a pity not to secure it, Emma said
Charles grayely. you are mistaken, if you
suppose my business will justify extrava-
gance. 1t will be useless TO look at the car
pet as we have one which will answer very
well and is perfectly new Emma's yrvac-
ity fed, and she sat awkwardly picking her
nails.-Charles felt embarrassed-he drew
out his watch and put it back k,-whistled,
and finally spying periodical on Emma's
table, began to read aloud some beautiful
verses. His voice was well toned, and he
soon entered into the spirit Of the writer,
aud forgot his embarrassment when, look
ing into Emma's eyes, how he was sur
prised, instead of the sympathetic telling
ing he expected TO meet, to see her head
bent on her hand, evident displeasure on
her brow, and tear slowly tricklng down
her cheeks. Charles was a sensible young
mani wish there were more Of them
md he reflected a moment before he SAID
Emma, my love, get your bonnet and ,
Hoax on, and walk with me, if you please {
Emma looked as If she wanted to pout ,
title longer, but Charles said come with
uch serious gravity on his conteDance !
hat Emma thought proper to accedc, and /
iUthIng doubling but that il was TO pur-
.hase the carpet took his arm with smile &
# triumph. They crossed several stree is
n the direction Of Brents until at last they q
tood before the door of a miserable tene-
nent in a back street. where in the a
world are you taking me : inquired EN- \
na, shrinking back. Charles quietly led y
ier forward, aud lifting latch, they stood
q little room. around the crate Of which, }
hree small children were lowering closer, I