Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-08-02
THE BRIDE-A SKETCH.

Among the crowds who were hastily
promenading the streets on Christmas eve,
was Charles West; and if his step degen.
Grated into q stride, and then a run he
might be pardoned. Charles West was
new made bridegroom. The transition
from the dirty, cold streets, to the warm
parlor, was in itself pleasurable and ad.
ded TO the smiles and all bushes, (for the
honey moon had barely passed) was alb
solutely too paradisal for earth. Emma
had wheeled the sofa in front of the fire,
and as Charles had seated himself beside
her, he was certainly very happy fellow.
Alas he had yet only drank the bubbles
on the cup. Emmy looked lovely, for the
glow ofthe warm coal fire had given bloom
to her unusually pale cheek, which height
ened the lustre of her dark eJes. But
there came q shade of thought over EN-
mas brow, and her husband instantly re-
marked it. 1t is strange how soon hus-
bands see clouds on their liege lady's brow.
1t was the first Charles ever saw there and
it excited his tenderest inquiries. Was
she unwell? did she wish for any thing
Emma hesitated, blushed and locked down.
Charles pressed to know wha, had cas-:
such shadow over her spirits. Il 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 the same time, only they sent
by Brent to New York for carpeting.-
Mary would have me walk down to Brent's
store this evening with her, and he has
bought two-and they are such loves p
Charles bit his lip Mary she con.inu-
ed, said you were doing a first rate bust.
ness, and she was sure you would never LEI
that odious Wilton lay on the paror, if you
once saw that splendid Brussels; so rich
and so cheap,-only seventy-five dollars.
Now, the odious Wilton,' had been Sc.
lected by Charles mother and presented tc
them, and color deepened on his cheek
as his animated bride continued, Suppose
we walk down to Brent's and look at it
there are only two, and it seems a pity no
to secure it, Emma said Charles, yor
are mistaken, if you suppose my business
will justify extravaganza. 1t will be use
less to look at the caapet, as we have one
which will answer very well, and is per
fectly new Emma's vivacity fled, and she
sat awkwardly picking her nails. Charles
felt embarrassed-he drew out his watcl
and put it back, whistled, and finally spy
ing a periodical on Emma's table, began
TO read aloud some beautiful verses. Hi
voice was well toned, and he soon entered
into the spirit of the writer, and forgot hi
embarrassment when, looking into EN-
mas eyes, how he was surprised, instead O
the sympathetic feeling he expected to meet
to see her head bent on her hand, eviden
displeasure on her brow, a tear slowl
trickng down her cheek. Charles was
sensible young mani wish there wer
more of them-and he reflected momen
before he said Emma, my love, get you
bonnet and cloak on, walk with me if yo
please Emma looked as if she woul
like to pout little longer, but Charles sal
'come,' with such serious gravity on hi
countenance, that Emma thought prope
to accede, and nothing doubling but that
} was to purchase the carpet, took his arr
with smile of triumph. They crosse
several streets in the direction of Brent
until at last they stood before the door of
: miserable tenement in back street,
' Where in the world are you taking me
! inquired Emma, shrinking back. Charlie
quietly led her forward, and lifting latcl
they stood in little room, around III