Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20
THE BRIDE.

n SKETcH. Emma naU WneeIeO Lu0
sofa in front of the fire. and as Charles sea-
ted himself beside her he was certainly I
happ, fellow. Alas, he had as yet only
drunk the bubbles of the cup. Emma looked
lovely, for the glow of the warm fire, had
given bloom to her pale cheek, which
heightened the lustre of her dark eyes;
But there came a shade Of thought over
Emma's brow, and her husband instantly
remarked it. 1t is strange how soon hus,,
bands see clouds over their liege ladys
brows Ii was the first that Charles ever
saw there, and it excited his tenderest ini
quiries. Was she unwell did she wish for
any thing Emma hestated, she blushed
and looked. Charles pressed to know what
had cast such a shadow over her spirits. 4
fear you will think me very silly; but
Mary French has been sitting with me this
afternoon. Mot that certainly, said Chdfss
les smiling. ooh I did not mean that, but
you know that we began to keep house
Brent to New York for carpeting MARY
would have me walk down to Brent's store
this evening, with her, and she bought two
and they are such loves Charles bit his
lips. Mary she continued, said yol wefe
doing first rate business, and she was
sure you would never let that odioiis Viii
ton lay in the parior, if you once saw that
splendid Brussels; so rich and SO cheap II
only rs dollars''
Now the 'odlous Wilton, had been sell
ected by Charles mother, and presented
to them, and the color deepened on bis
cheek, as his animated bride continued,-,
Suppose we walk down to Brent's and look
at it, there are only two, and it seems pity
not 10 secure it, Emma said Charles
gravely,' you are mistaken if you suppose
my business will justify extravaganza. ii
will be useless to look at the carpet, as we
have one which will, answer very well, and
it Is perfectly new. Emmas vivacity fed
and she sat awkwardly picking her nails
Charles felt embarrassed-he drew out his
watch and put it back, -whistled, and fin
ally spying a 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, and he
forgot his embarrassment; when looking
into Emmas eyes, how he was surprised,
instead the glow of sympathetic feeling
he expected to meet, to see her head bent
on her hand-evident displeasure on her
brow, and tear trickling slowly down her
cheeks.
Charles was sensible young man II
wish there were more of them) land he
reflected a moment before he said, +" Emma
my love, get your bonnet and cloak on, and
walk with me ifyou please. Emma looked
as if she would like to pout little longer,
but Charles said "come, with such seri-
Gus gravity on his countenance, that Emma
thought proper to accede, and nothing
doubling but that il was to purchase the car-
pet, took his arm with smile Of triumph
They crossed several streets in tho direc-
ton of BIents, until they at last stood be-
fore the door Of a miserable tenement on
back street "Where in the world are you
taking me?" inquired Emma, shrinking
back. Charles quietly led her forward, and
lifting latch, thay stood in . little room.
around the CRATE Of which three small child
rem were lowering closer, and closer, as
the cold wind swept through the crevices ii
decayed walls. An emaciated being, whose
shrunk features, sparkling eye, and flushed
cheek spoke deadly consumption, lay on 4
wretched, low bed. tbs slight covering Of
which barely sutsiced to keep her from freez-'
ing---while spectral babe, whose black
eyes looked uunaturally large from its ex-.
IRENE thiugess, was endcavoring to draw
sustenance from its dying mother.
How are you, Mrs, Wright" quietly
inquired Charles, The woman feebly
raised herself on her arm, is that you. Mrs
WesiP Oh how glad | am you are come
your mother -s Has not been at hume
for month, and the lady who promised
her to look alter you in her absences only
informed me to day ofyour increased ~
nossJ III ban. heen very III .she family