Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-06-08
THE BRIDE-A SKETCH.

Among the crowds vino were hastily pro-
menadng the streets on Christmas eve, was
Charles West and il his step dcgenernted i'll
10 stride, and then run he might be par
doned. Charles West was new made
bridegroom. The transition from the dirty,
cold streets, to warm parlor, was IN itself
pleasurable; and added to that, to he welcom-
ed home oy bright eyed grl-all smiles and
all bushes, (for the honeymoon was barely
passed) was absolutely something too parade
sal for earth. Emma had wheeled the sofa
IN front of the fire, and us Charles had seated
himself beside her. he was certainly very
happy fellow. Alas! he had ms yet only
drank the bubbles on the cup. Emna looked
lovely, for the glow OF the warm coal fire
had given a bloom ~ her usually pale cheek
which heightened the lustre Of her dark eyes.
But there came shade OF tho't over Emma's
brow, and her husband instantly remarked 1t.
Ii is strange how soon husbands see clouds
on their liege lady's brow. 1t was the first
Charles ever saw there, and II excited hls
tenderest inquiries. Was she unwell? did
she wish for anything? Emma hes'tated,she
blushed and looked down. Charles pressed
to know what had cast such u shadow over
her spirits. i fear you will think me SILLY.
but Mary French ins 6esn 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 the same time, only they sent by Brent
To N. York tor carpeting. Mary would have
me walk down to Brents store tins evening,
with her, and he has brought two-and they
are sucf loves Charles bit his lip. Ma
ry,' she continued, 'snid yon were doing a
first rate business, and she Was sure you
,l, r. H., l..y La,
purlor, if you once saw that splendid Brus-
ses;--so rich, and so cheap only, SI5.
Now the 'odious wilton had been selected
by Charles mother and presented to them,
and the color deepened on his check as his
animated bride continued, Suppose we walk
down to Brent's and look a, it-thcre arc on.
ly two. and II seems pity not TO secure 1t.
Emma said Charles gravely, you are mista-
ken, it you suppose my business will Justify.
extravaganza. 1t will be useless to look at
the carpet, rs we ave one which will answer
very we'll, and is perfectly new.' Emna's
vivacity fled, and she sat awkwardly picking
her nails. Charles felt cnibarru ussrd--he drew
out his watch and put II DacK, ,-wbistled, and
finally spying periodical on Emma's table
began To read aloud some beautiful verses
His voice was well toned, and he soon enter
ed into the spirit Of the writer, and forgot In
embarrassment; when, looking into Emmai
eyes, how he was. surprised, instead OF TN
glow of sympathetic feeling he expected t.
meet, to see her head bent on her hand, evi
dent dispeasure on her brow, and tea
slowly trucking down her cheeks. Charles
was a sensible young man. wish there
were more of then-and he reflected mo
ment before he said Emma, my love, ge
your bonnet and cloak on, and walk with me
If you please Emma looked as if she would
like to pout little longer, but Charles salt
come with such a serous gravity on BIZ
countenonce, that Emma thot proper to &c
ceJe, and nothing doubling but that it wa
to purchase the carpet. took his arm with
smile Of triumph. They crossed sewers
streets in the direction of Brents until ,
last they stood before the door OF misers
bic tenement in back street. Where
the world are you taking me! inquired EmIn
shrinking back. Charles quietly led her 10
ward, and lifting latch. they stood IN litt
room, around the CRATE Of which, three sina
cbildren we're lowering closer, Ms the col
wind swept through the crcvices in the d,
cayed walls. An emaciated being, who's
shrunk features, sparkling eye, and nushc
cheek, spoke OF deadly consumption, lay on
wretched low bed, the light covering Of whic